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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Big announcement from Civics 101 today! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... We thought about making a "Join or Die" joke but thought it was just a bit too on the nose.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Well, we left some stuff out last time. Turns out the president CAN radically affect the price of gas. We spoke again with Robert Rapier, chemical engineer and energy analyst, to understand exactly how attacking Iran impacted what we pay at the pump. #sschat podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Hey there everyone in #sschat land. Nick here. Look. A lot of you are like me. You know that you make saltpeter by treating sodium nitrate with potassium chloride. You may know I am a little obsessed with the musical 1776, and tomorrow's episode I share my own... personal...convictions.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Reading the news and getting mad doesn't change anything. Today, in a hyperspecific rant about motion smoothing, Nick gives three ways to get your elected officials to listen to you. With Eric Schwartz, @emilyassembly.bsky.social, and a lot of impressions. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

@dancassino.bsky.social does it again. Wanna know all about the Monroe Doctrine? Banana wars? Greenland? A retrenchment of monarchies? The little SOTU paragraph that could. Learn about "dominance in the western hemisphere" from Monroe to Maduro. #sschat podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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What is the Monroe Doctrine?

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 01/20/2026 · 28m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

This one is a two-parter, and the closing of the episode already needs ten updates. #sschat podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The Grievances in the Declaration (part 1)

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 09/16/2025 · 28m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Quite possibly the greatest award we've ever gotten, and we might have to put this at our booth.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Today's episode talks about what #HATM has been talking about for a few days now; how do the complexities regarding the Revolution enrich our modern story? How do we disagree? How do we see the whole elephant? w/ Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein. #sschat #educhat podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

#HATM was so wonderful tonight, I haven't tuned in since we left twitter.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

That's how we started, this exact sentiment 7 years ago

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Timothy Noah @timothynoah.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy of New Hampshire Public Radio fashioned a playful and informative episode of their podcast, Civics 101, out of my June New Republic piece on how the billionaires took over. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Here’s the piece: newrepublic.com/article/1961...

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Billionaires

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 11/11/2025 · 25m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Billionaires. Maybe one trillionaire. Why? How?? @timothynoah.bsky.social pulls the curtain to reveal the oligopoly that has been created without our input. #sschat podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Billionaires

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 11/11/2025 · 25m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Why are political cartoons and comedians so effective? And why were cartoonists on Nixon's enemies list?? The brilliant @tbtoro.bsky.social takes us from 'Join or Die' to Nast to Kimmel: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #sschat (hat tip to @katebeaton.bsky.social)

Kate Beaton's cartoon showing Ben Franklin getting hassled by his editor for being too obtuse in his 'Join or Die' cartoon. The editor suggests writing 'British Control' above the severed snake, then King George III on the side with a knife saying 'taxes'

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I can't wait! The convention center shall rattle with "god damn them all" and I wager security will shut us down by the time we get to "when a great bloody Yankee hove in sight"

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Craig Gallagher @kreggallagher.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Thanks to my friend @capodice.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to this very fun episode on the grievances in the Declaration of Independence. This is one of my favorite exercises to go through with students every year and I loved getting the chance to do it for such a great podcast

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

"He" has done bad things. Twenty seven bad things. How bad were they? They were so bad that they justified severing all ties with his country. And now, the airing of the grievances. #sschat podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

How much money have the recent tariffs made? Where does that money GO? And how has it affected one industry in the last few months? Jason Matthews of @fortcircle.bsky.social talks tariffs and #boardgames as N+H explore costs of a hypothetical board game. #sschat podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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Forget hypotheticals: How are tariffs affecting American businesses?

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 07/08/2025 · 29m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Today @jenmercieca.bsky.social walks us through The Frame Wars; how politicians and the media use carefully crafted language to persuade us without our knowledge or consent. And it turns out some people are REALLY good at it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #sschat

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How political “framing” shapes our thoughts

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 06/24/2025 · 27m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Today's arguments on the EO on birthright citizenship cited many cases we've visited, wanted to link them here: Wong Kim Ark: www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-e... WV v Barnette: www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-e... Slaughterhouse cases: www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-e... #sschat

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The 14th Amendment — Civics 101: A Podcast

The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. It also granted them equal protection under the laws and guaranteed due process of law. Those are consid...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Thrilled to join the @americanbar.org this Law Day to talk about some E Pluribus Unum with Emma Humphries from @icivics.bsky.social David McCollough from the American Exchange Project and Judge Peter Reyes. Rule of Law meets Breakfast Club. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Bn...

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The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Boston folks! People in the land of the bean and the cod. Come hang out! We're doing a live show at the Moakley Courthouse on 4/11, and afterwards there will a panel of judges. Real live judges weigh in on your questions about "The Rule of Law." forms.mad.uscourts.gov/civics-101-p... #sschat

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Well time to do an episode on AI. Hope the robot understands the judicial branch now.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

What if the press couldn't tell the truth? Today we break down NY Times v Sullivan with Ang Reidell and Samantha Barbas. It is the landmark #scotus decision that allows the press to be the press. And it is under threat. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... #sschat #edchat #apgov

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NY Times v Sullivan: What if the press couldn’t tell the truth?

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 02/25/2025 · 23m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Note to our #sschat #edchat #apgov friends. Tomorrow our ep on Times v Sullivan comes out, and @appc.upenn.edu is giving away 50 copies of Samantha Barbas' book, Actual Malice, to educators who sign up for the Civics Renewal Network newsletter. Please share! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Calling #sschat #apgov #hsgovchat #educhat teachers who love/hate/both The West Wing! We want to interview you for a WW episode, comparing fantasy and reality. Truth and fiction. Hit us up at civics101@nhpr.org. Share with anyone who might fit the bill!!! Let's do The Jackal.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Just got this comment for our fundraiser: "I've heard every episode of this show. Nick and Hannah are weird people, but that's okay. So am I." Joe? If you're reading this, you don't know how good it made us feel. And buddy, you don't know the HALF of it. Here's a link to the mug. bit.ly/40hN5h6

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Ok. Executive orders. What are they? Andy Rudalevidge gives us the lowdown on orders, proclamations, memoranda, et al What CAN'T an order order? Why are EOs loved, why are they despised? And what is their impact on the powers of Congress and the courts? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... #sschat

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Dan P @danp-fl.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I highly recommend Civics 101 podcast. I never really cared for this subject when I was a student but it’s helped me learn a lot about the topics that are prevalent today.

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Adam "I Was Hoping We Could Keep It" Laats @adamlaats.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Thanks to @scribnerumcp.bsky.social and @civics101pod.bsky.social we have our new 2024-2028 Ed Policy t-shirt design:

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

For anyone who wants to look at the data (we referenced in our most recent episode that the vast majority of families that used voucher credits to pay for private school were wealthy) here it is. Only three states (LA, AZ, VA) provided data, but it's a start. itep.org/tax-avoidanc...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Our EP just noted this to us, the White House's website has removed their page on The Constitution. We shall continue to use it in every episode regardless.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Trump has promised to dismantle the Department of Education. So, what does the DoED do? A lot, and not what you might think. @adamlaats.bsky.social takes us through the whole thing, from "A Nation at Risk" to Title 1, with cults and bombs along the way. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... #sschat

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What is the Department of Education?

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 01/21/2025 · 30m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Such kind words Dominic. Stay tuned for Tuesday, when we talk about what the Department of Ed does!

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

It's not every day we interview the people who hold the offices we explore, but today is different. If you're curious about what the Sec. of Transportation does, infrastructure, and how the DoT funds projects, today's guest is VERY qualified. #sschat #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Secretary of Transportation with Pete Buttigieg

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 01/07/2025 · 24m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Here we are again! Another battle for the Speaker of the House. Want to know what they do? What they don't do? Why they can be, at times, an emperor? And other times hardly anything at all? @dancassino.bsky.social lays it allllll out. www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-e... #sschat

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What Powers Does the Speaker of the House Have? — Civics 101: A Podcast

In light of the recent kerfuffle regarding the many elections for a new Speaker of the House, we decided it was time to break down the powers and history of the second-most powerful job in DC.  ...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

#sschat have a day or two with buzzing, humming students looking longingly at the snow? Why not explore how Santa is (might be) a criminal! B+E, trespass, voyeurism, unfair labor practices and so much more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I was an acting major at Emerson College. Cared only about getting cast. On a whim, took a class on the First Amendment with Professor Michael Brown, who scared 2/3rds of the class away on the first day. "I am *not* easy. I *do* fail people." Second day he said, "now we can have some fun."

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We've wanted to do an episode on Lobbying for years. But we always hit the same wall. We want to talk to a person who WAS a lobbyist or member of Congress who will tell the truth about the work, money, results. If any of you know someone who would do this, even anonymously, give them our card.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Hey there #sschat and #educhat folk! Ever want to learn about tariffs? Why did we used to have them? Why did we stop? What will happen if we increase them? In 25 minutes you'll have 'em down PAT. With Shannon O'Neil from the Council on Foreign Relations. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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Kevin Jackson @kljackson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Big thanks to @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social @pablo.show @scottfish.bsky.social @btxj.bsky.social @civics101pod.bsky.social @capodice.bsky.social and all the people who brought me news, information, and entertainment this year.

Spotify wrapped list including the podcasts Pablo Torre Finds Out, Fantasy Football Weekly, Monday Night Beers, Civics 101, and Power Moves with Mike Burns.

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L.McFarren @lauramcfarren.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

If you’re in the market for a helpful podcast for explaining challenging American political, history, and civics topics, you’ll want to check out @civics101pod.bsky.social ⭐️ #sschat #iteachsocialstudies🗺️ #EduSky🍎 #historyteacher podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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The Supreme Court's Criminal Trial

Podcast Episode · Civics 101 · 11/26/2024 · 45m

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Just like every time, we return from #NCSS2024, humbled and inspired and with a thousand ideas. #sschat which would be nicest for your class after break? We gotta priotitize! Tariffs, Dept of Ed, Civil Service, The Farm Bill, Realignment(s), the Justice Dept, Human Rights, Oversight...other?

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I spent far too long looking to see if there IS anything in the NBA rulebook that says a dog can't play basketball, maybe some potential age restrictions, but then realized it's high school and decided I'd had enough for one day.

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Two listener questions answered today: What is the Cabinet? What do they DO? And what's up with these potential recess appointments? @dancassino.bsky.social answers everything you've always wanted to know about the people who (don't really) advise the president. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Civics 101 @civics101pod.bsky.social · 11/12/2023

Hey hey #sschat folks, if that hash is even up and running these days, we got "School Lunch" in the hopper, as well as an episode on Fed 10 in the coming weeks. Also considering doing a "lesser known Federalist Papers" ep, though unsure if there's an audience for it. Taking requests!

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