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How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway.
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Any society that allows itself to become radically unequal eventually collapses into an uprising or a police state—or both. Join venture capitalist Nick Hanauer and some of the world’s leading economic and political thinkers in an exploration of who gets what and why. Turns out, everything you learned about economics is wrong. And if we don’t do something about rising inequality, the pitchforks are coming.
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Civic
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Civic

San Francisco Public Press & KSFP, Liana Wilcox, Mel Baker

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Civic is the flagship audio program from the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution, covering the city and how it works. The radio program airs every weekday on KSFP -LP 102.5 FM in San Francisco.
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60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy ...
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The Civic Hacker Podcast
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The Civic Hacker Podcast

Lori McNeill, Founder | Civic Hacker Network

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Problems have solutions. We're here to learn about them from regular people creating change in their communities using data and technology. Each season of the Civic Hacker Podcast includes audio from the Civic Hacker Summit and news from the Civic Hacker Network. The Civic Hacker Podcast © 2023 by Lori McNeill is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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Civics Daily is your go-to news show for controversial perspectives on today's headlines, culture and pressing political issues. Patrick consistently engages in questioning everything with a blend of sarcastic wit and intellectual dialogue. His thought-provoking inquiries leave one scratching their head with new perspectives. Monday through Friday.
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Civic Cipher
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Ramses Ja & Q Ward

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Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show/podcast hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward. This show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with their communities as well as the general population. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. ...
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A Sustainable CT podcast. The Impact shares workshops, conversations and interviews covering a wide range of topics that are central to Connecticut communities, including civic engagement, climate resilience, affordable housing, transportation, equity and social justice.
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Various hosts and guests take a look at people making a difference. It started out as an innovative book about leadership and civic engagement. Four years later, it’s successfully morphed into a weekly KVMR radio series about, you guessed it, leadership and civic engagement.
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What is belonging? Can it help us counter the anxiety and polarization of our modern world? Join Civic Commons’ Frank Nam as he interviews community stewards about how we can work together differently to build a thriving greater Seattle region.
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The Civics series at Town Hall shines a light on the shifting issues, movements, and policies, that affect our society, both locally and globally. These events pose questions and ideas, big and small, that have the power to inform and impact our lives. Whether it be constitutional research from a scholar, a new take on history, or the birth of a movement, it's all about educating and empowering.
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This show explores how we can prepare the next generation for informed civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and the development of a more just and peaceful world. Host Brett Levy is a researcher of civic and environmental education and an associate professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Episodes feature interviews with leaders, innovators, and scholars in civic and environmental education. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or listen from y ...
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Discussions with interesting people in public procurement across State, Local and Education in North America led by Dustin Lanier, Certified Public Procurement Officer and Founder of Civic Initiatives. Recognized as a top 10 procurement podcast by Feedspot. Find out more about Civic Initiatives at https://www.civicinitiatives.com
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At Civic Blinds, We are committed to listening to the needs of our customers and working in collaboration with them to create the perfect window covering solutions for their spaces. Over the years, we have worked diligently to create a streamlined buying process for our customers. From our knowledgeable design staff to our expert installation technicians, you can rest assured that your experience will be the best one possible when working with Civic Blinds.
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Magaly Alvarado Associate Director of Hispanic Unity of Florida and a special guest invited to talk about getting prepared for your U.S. Citizenship Interview. This information and tips are for everyone, especially those Legal permanent Residents eligible to apply for the U.S. citizenship. For more information and more resources please visit our website:https://hufcitizen.org/Our phone number is: (954)964-8884
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Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.
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Educational podcast focused on deep exploration of controversial topics. Hosted by William Reusch, a Los Angeles based high school teacher. This podcast provides a much needed objective information through civil discourse with various guests. — SUPPORT WILL'S WORK — Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/willreusch Instagram: https://instagram.com/willreusch Website: https://willreusch.com
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Fair Observer is an independent, nonprofit media organization that engages in citizen journalism and civic education. Our digital media platform has 2,500 contributors from 90 countries, cutting across borders, backgrounds and beliefs. With fact-checking and a rigorous editorial process, we provide diversity and quality in an era of echo chambers and fake news.
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Claremont Speaks
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Claremont Speaks

Russ Binder - russ@claremontspeaks.com

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Claremont Speaks' goal is to provide a venue where the important issues of Claremont, CA and surrounding communities can be brought forth freely, uncensored and unrestricted. To be a guest on Claremont Speaks, please email claremontspeaks@gmail.com.
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Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum Ki ...
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In the first part of our show, we discuss some national stories including a Black boy who nearly drowned while his White friends pushed him under and called him ‘George Floyd.’ We also talk about the optics surrounding the smash-and-grab shoplifting videos that have been circulating as well as the murder and cover-up of the police shooting of Eddie…
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Some presidential wives are more well known than others. Throughout the nineteenth century, there are a string of women who did not leave as lasting an impact to the role of First Lady or a voluminous set of journals and letters for historians to mine to craft a narrative of their lives. Abigail Powers Fillmore is one such presidential spouse. Even…
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To study history, we often look at court cases as representations of the societal issues and debates of their day. With landmark cases like Plessy v. Ferguson, Roe v. Wade, Brown v. The Board of Education, we see how the trajectory of society’s ethical and legal foundation shifts over time. You might say that major disputes serve as a mirror of sor…
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What is the most pressing challenge for civil rights today? In this episode of 60-Second Civics, Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains the challenges obstacles to full equality in the United States today. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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Thursday September 21, 2023 Attorney General Merrick Garland is grilled on Capitol Hill, while KJP might be stepping down soon. In this critical juncture of politics, the importance of every vote and its implications on the nation's future can't be overlooked. Mark Levin's strong assertion, "The Democrat Party Hates America," adds another layer to …
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This episode of Civics 101 is the second chapter of a story about American Girl dolls, and what this beloved brand got right – and wrong – about the American experience. If you haven't heard part one yet, make sure to go back and take a listen! DONATE TO CIVICS 101 NOW AND GET OUR NEW STICKER! CLICK RIGHT HERE TO SUPPORT OUR WORK. (YOU CAN ALSO GET…
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Dive deep into the City of Greenville's upcoming elections on November 7 as we sit down with the candidates vying for your vote. Today, you'll hear from Michelle Shain and Mayor Knox White, who are running for Greenville City Mayor. You'll also hear from Dorothy Dowe, who is running for the Greenville City Council At-Large seat. Discover why they a…
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Melvin Anderson is the developer of a comprehensive SaaS/cloud based platform called ExploreSkillz that offers next generation career discovery apps and solutions. In his interview, Melvin explains ExploreSkillz's unique process of showing children a wide variety of career possibilities unknown to them, helping them develop and follow their individ…
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In 2016, Roberto Foa and Yascha Mounk published a chilling essay based on extensive survey data in the Journal of Democracy. It discovered that there was a growing desire for non-democratic alternatives among both young Americans and Europeans. Indeed, the younger and richer you were, the more likely you were to believe it would be “good” for the a…
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San Francisco and the Overdose Crisis Part 3 *Content Warning: Explicit language and a description of an overdose experience.* San Francisco city officials have decided that arresting unhoused people for using drugs is the way to get them into treatment programs. Critics say jails are no place to get clean. And besides, forcing people into rehab do…
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The mission of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is to "Champion our member businesses and promote regional economic growth." I sat down with CEO Charles Wood to talk about how the Chamber accomplishes this mission and what healthy economic growth might look like for Chattanooga. Find out more about the Chamber at https://chattanoogachamber.…
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During your naturalization interview, a USCIS officer will ask you questions about your application and background. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you will also have to take a naturalization test which is made up of two components, an English test, and a civics test. In this episode, we discuss some of the questions officers will ask during t…
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In this wide-ranging conversation with one of our favorite authors, philosopher Michael Sandel explains how the concept of meritocracy has helped to create such a massive divide in American politics and culture. Michael Sandel is a world-renowned philosopher who teaches political philosophy at Harvard University. His course “Justice” is the first H…
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‘If a man were called to fix the period in the history of the world, during which the condition of the human race was most happy and prosperous, he would, without hesitation, name that which elapsed from the death of Domitian to the accession of Commodus…The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valour.…
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In 2019, my wife and I departed the US to begin our overseas teaching career. When I made the transition, I used a service called Search Associates. They helped me navigate the application process and land my current gig in the Gulf. Now in 2023, it’s the early days of the hiring season for the 2024-2025 school year. I will have to decide on my int…
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Fred Broadwater is a native Oregonian, retired National Guardsmen, and Keizer Post 17 Commander of The American Legion. One of his favorite parts of his post is the Boys State program where high schoolers all gather to practice forming municipalities and government structures from scratch! The kids learn valuable lessons about how to be involved wi…
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In the second half of our show, we discuss the story of a police officer caught on video describing 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula as having “limited value” as well as the story of the DC police training officer who shot and killed a Black female officer in training in the middle of the training class. Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: …
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Our Way Black History Fact highlights the African-American roots of Bid Whist, Bridge, and Spades…the classic card games! Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com The Black …
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Welcome to Cyrus Says! Become a member of Club Cyrus Says This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by actor, friend, and the heartthrob of the early 2000s - Jimmy Shergill! Jimmy and Cyrus dive deep into his films like Maachis and Mohabbatein. They discuss memorable moments from film sets with legends like Gulzar Sahab and Neeraj Pandey. Jimmy also…
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In this episode of FO° Podcasts, Fair Observer’s Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks to Afghan journalist and intellectual Bilal Rahmani. They discuss hunger, displacement, ethnic strife, and gender-based violence, painting a picture of Afghanistan in turmoil and examining potential consequences for the country and the region. Afghanistan under the T…
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Welcome to Cyrus Says REWIND! Become a member of Club Cyrus Says In this episode of Cyrus Says REWIND, we take a look back at some highlights from Episode No. 126, one of our very first cock & bull episodes. Enjoy! Subscribe to the Cyrus Says YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Listen to Cyrus Says across Audio Platforms Apple Podcasts | Spoti…
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Thursday, September 21st, 2023 Sara Schreiber is the Executive Director of America Votes, the coordination hub of progressive communities. We discuss expanding access to voting, modernizing elections, and getting out the vote up and down the ballot. The last three election cycles saw a real surge of voters: 46 million people who did not vote in the…
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How was segregation in public schools found to be unconstitutional? In this episode of 60-Second Civics, Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education, which determined that separate schools for Black and White children was inherently unequal. C…
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Welcome to Cyrus Says REWIND! Become a member of Club Cyrus Says In the first episode of Cyrus Says REWIND, we take a look back at some highlights from Episode No. 34, when Rahul Bose visited the studio to have some fun with Cyrus! Enjoy! Subscribe to the Cyrus Says YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Listen to Cyrus Says across Audio Platform…
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