Plain Civics
by Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery
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Civics Potpourri
Civics Potpourri
About this podcast
Hosted by Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery. A nonpolitical, educational podcast in which we highlight how our government works - so, you understand how to make the government work for you. From the Electoral College, to navigating Election Day, or how an idea becomes law, we simplify the mechanics of our government. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and confidence to participate in the Great Experiment - the concept of the United States of America as a nation founded on the principles of democracy and self-governance. Join us as we unravel the complex ball of government and civics one thread at a time. Welcome to Plain Civics!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- Civics Potpourri · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 47Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss various topics related to civics, such as voting, checking the validity of shared information, civil…
- Unraveling America’s Contradictions - Part 2 · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 46Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss moments in America’s 250-year history when the country didn’t live up to the ideals it was built on—like…
- Unraveling America’s Contradictions - Part 1 · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 45Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss moments in America’s 250-year history when the country didn’t live up to the ideals it was built on—like…
- Why Does It Take a Tragic Event To Stir Our Patriotism? · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 44Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they talk about the events of 9/11/2001 and patriotism. After recapping the events of the morning of September 11th…
- Is It Time For Term and Age Limits? · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 43Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they look at the pros and cons of both term limits and age limits for members of Congress and the President. We hear…
- Why Is Real History So Important? · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 42Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they look at why “real” history is so important. This lesson in what type of historical narrative we are presented with…
- Say What??? Part 3 · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 41Send us a message Join hosts Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they tackle 5 more common misconceptions about our government. These misconceptions include Presidential power, whether…
- What Is Civic Virtue and Why Is It Important? · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 40Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss the important of civic virtue. At the beginning of the last several episodes we have been telling you…
- America at 250 - What Are We Actually Celebrating? · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 39Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they look at why we celebrate the July 4th Independence Day. How did it come about and why? What does the Declaration…
- Back to the Basics - What is Rule of Law? · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 38Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they dig into the concept of “rule of law.” What does it mean and how did it develop? Why did the Framers choose to…
- Back to the Basics - What is Federalism? Part 3 · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 37Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they continue their discussion of federalism. In Part 1 they discussed the origins of the idea of federalism and…
- Back to the Basics - What is Federalism? Part 2 · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 36Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they continue their discussion of federalism. In Part 1 they discussed the origins of the idea of federalism and…
- Back to the Basics - What is Federalism? Part 1 · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 35Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they define federalism and discuss how it came about in the United States Constitution. The idea of a confederation and…
- Back To the Basics - Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 34Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they dig into the three branches of government and why the Framers established three branches. About half of Americans…
- Lots of Issues, But There Is Hope…Let’s Get Busy! · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 33Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss civics education, or lack thereof, as well as voting percentages, detecting misinformation, improving…
- Let’s Get Ready To Vote! · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 32Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss the steps citizens need to take to vote in the upcoming primary and general elections this year. They look…
- The Biggest Challenge to Democratic Institutions - On Tyranny, Part 2 · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 31Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they continue with the fourth of Ben Franklin’s civic virtues and then continue the discussion of 20 signs of tyranny…
- The Biggest Challenge to Democratic Institutions - On Tyranny, Part 1 · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 30Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they continue with the third of Ben Franklin’s civic virtues and then move into a discussion of liberal democracy v…
- The Evolution of Political Parties in the U.S. · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 29Send us a message Join hosts Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they track the beginnings, development, an evolution of political parties in U.S. history. It hasn’t always been the…
- Let’s Review Some Important Concepts · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 28Send us a message Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they introduce a new opening feature called “Ben Franklin’s Virtues,” where they cover the 13 civic virtues that one of…
