Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Plain Civics
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say What??? | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:47:17 | |
In this special episode we are going to explore some common misconceptions about various topics related to civics. We tried to think of things we have heard people say that made us stop and think, “What?” Maybe the “what” meant, “That person doesn’t know what they are talking about,” or maybe it meant, ”Wow, I didn’t know that and I would almost bet other people don’t either.” So, lets take a look at freedom of speech, executive orders, immigrant rights, the Pledge of Allegiance, and whether the U.S. is a Christian nation. | |||
| Why is Slavery So Important to the Early History of Our Republic? | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:37:06 | |
Slavery definitely had an influence on the writing and wording of the U.S. Constitution and the history of our republic, not just in its earliest days but we can still see some of its lingering effects in our nation today…almost 250 years later. This episode discusses the truths about slavery in America and gives a first-hand look at what enslaved Africans endured in the so-called Middle Passage and beyond. We also look at the three clauses of the original Constitution that were influenced by slavery and why that is. | |||
| Understanding the Bill of Rights | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they delve into why and how the Bill of Rights was added to the original Constitution within just a couple years of its ratification. Included is what each amendment actually states, an explanation of the three categories of rights, and what is meant by positive and negative rights. | |||
| What is the Electoral College and Why Do We Elect Our President This Way? | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:28:21 | |
Join hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they tackle the reason we use the Electoral College to elect the President, and explain how the process works. There is also a discussion of why people don’t vote and how to encourage them to. | |||
| Ratification of the Constitution, General Welfare Clause, Habeas Corpus, and the Preamble | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:24:36 | |
Join hosts Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they delve into the ratification process of the new Constitution, the purpose and meaning of the general welfare clause and habeas corpus, and dissect the Preamble of the Constitution because it’s not just a bunch of words. | |||
| Ratification of the Constitution and the Elastic Clause | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:25:12 | |
Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss ratification of the new Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists and their arguments for and against ratification, and what is the “necessary and proper clause?” | |||
| Part IV: How Did Our Constitution Originate? | 22 May 2025 | 00:24:06 | |
Join the hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they put the wraps on the Constitutional Convention in September 1787. Find out what the final debates and discussions were about and why a few delegates refused to sign it. Also, don’t miss the Fast Five and Pop Quiz. | |||
| Part III: How Did Our Constitution Originate? | 08 May 2025 | 00:24:42 | |
Join the hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher, as they wrap up the making of our Constitution. Learn about the ins and outs of important debates and how they were resolved and incorporated into the new Constitution. As always, enjoy the Fast Five and Pop Quiz, as well. | |||
| Part II: How Did Our Constitution Originate? | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:26:12 | |
Join hosts Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they continue to explore why the Framers decided to ditch the Articles of Confederation and create our current U.S. Constitution. | |||
| Part I: How Did Our Constitution Originate? | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:27:31 | |
Join the hosts of Plain Civics, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher, as they look at what the Continental Congress did right before issuing the Declaration of Independence and what our nation’s first constitution was like and what led to its revision. | |||
| Sorting Out News & Information in 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:29:29 | |
In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss how to sort out news and information in 2025. They look at journalistic ethics and how to try to figure out which news sources are accurate and reliable. Methods and websites are discussed to help sort through the mounds of information thrown at us in the 24/7 news cycle and where to fact-check it. | |||
| What is the Declaration of Independence? | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:26:21 | |
In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the purpose of one of our nation’s founding documents, the Declaration of Independence, and try to clear up the confusion that often surrounds this important document. | |||
| Why the Framers Chose to Form a Democratic Republic | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:24:56 | |
In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the five main forms of government and why the Framers chose to create a democratic republic. The five main forms of government are briefly explained with examples given. There is also a brief explanation of how economic terms sometimes are confused with forms of government. And, of course, our Pop Quiz question and the answer to the last one! | |||
| The United States a Democratic Republic? | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:22:50 | |
In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss what the U.S. being a democratic republic really means, and it has nothing to do with political parties. | |||
| The Origins of Civic Education in the United States | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:19:21 | |
In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the origins of civic education in the U.S. and its role in shaping informed citizens. This episode explores the early 1800s push for universal schooling, Horace Mann's vision, and the lasting impact on democracy. Learn how civics once formed the foundation of education...and why it still matters today. | |||
| The Civic Experiment: Understanding the Basics of Government | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:21:42 | |
In this debut episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery dive into the importance of civic knowledge. Learn how understanding government strengthens our democracy and empowers citizens of all ages to actively participate and make a difference. | |||
| Meet the Hosts | 03 Jan 2025 | 00:02:24 | |
This is where our journey begins. Welcome to Plain Civics. Meet hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery. Bobbi and Joe describe their mission and begin to unravel the knotted ball of civics, thread-by-thread - so, you will know how the government works to make the government work for you. Buckle up and join us for our journey! | |||