Best 80 Civics Podcasts

Here is our list of top Civics podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. Civics 101

Civics 101

How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does

Hosts

Hannah McCarthy, Nick Capodice

Producer/Network

NHPR

Email

****@nhpr.org

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

2466
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2. Simple Civics: Greenville County

Simple Civics: Greenville County

Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the

Host

Nathaniel DeSantis

Producer/Network

Greater Good Greenville

Email

****@podcaststudiox.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

31
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3. #SundayCivics

#SundayCivics

#SundayCivics is a weekly show that teaches civic education and engagement using the current political

Host

L. Joy Williams

Producer/Network

L. Joy Williams

Email

****@sundaycivics.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

59
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4. Civic

Civic

Civic is the flagship audio program from the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution,

Producer/Network

San Francisco Public Press & KSFP, Mel Baker

Email

****@sfpublicpress.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

29
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5. We the People

We the People

A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen

Host

Jeffrey Rosen

Producer/Network

National Constitution Ctr

Email

****@constitutioncenter.org

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

1040
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6. Amarica's Constitution

Amarica's Constitution

Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and one of the

Hosts

Akhil Reed Amar, Andrew Lipka

Producer/Network

Akhil Reed Amar

Email

****@yale.edu

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

339
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7. Democracy Works

Democracy Works

The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer that question by examining a different aspect of democratic life

Hosts

Michael Berkman, Chris Beem, Cyanne E Loyle, Candis Watts Smith, Jenna Spinelle

Producer/Network

Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy

Email

****@psu.edu

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

75
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8. Future Hindsight

Future Hindsight

A weekly show that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for you.

Host

Mila Atmos

Producer/Network

Future Hindsight

Email

****@futurehindsight.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

195
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9. Town Hall Seattle Civics Series

Town Hall Seattle Civics Series

The Civics series at Town Hall shines a light on the shifting issues, movements, and policies, that affect

Producer/Network

Town Hall Seattle

Email

****@townhallseattle.org

Rating

4/5

Reviews

12
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10. Capitol Weekly Podcast

Capitol Weekly Podcast

The Capitol Weekly Podcast covers California politics and public policy, and features interviews with elected

Producer/Network

CAPITOLWEEKLY

Email

****@capitolweekly.net

Rating

3.9/5

Reviews

14
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11. Friends & Fellow Citizens

Friends & Fellow Citizens

In this unique civics podcast, discover how the principles of George Washington's Farewell Address

Host

Sherman Tylawsky

Producer/Network

Sherman Tylawsky

Email

****@georgewashingtoninstitute.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5
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12. Brennan Center LIVE

Brennan Center LIVE

Brennan Center Live is a series of podcasts created from Brennan Center events, featuring fascinating

Producer/Network

Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law

Email

****@brennan.law.nyu.edu

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

23
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13. Understanding Congress

Understanding Congress

Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it's vital to our

Host

Kevin Kosar

Producer/Network

AEI Podcasts

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

19
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14. Tiers of Scrutiny w/ Eva Eapen & Pari Sidana

Tiers of Scrutiny w/ Eva Eapen & Pari Sidana

Two teens dissect SCOTUS cases in a digestible manner for a teenage audience. Episodes out every other Monday!

Producer/Network

Eva Eapen & Pari Sidana

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

6
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15. social studies conneCTion

social studies conneCTion

Social studies education inspires all students for lifelong inquiry and informed civic action. Join social

Producer/Network

Connecticut Council for the Social Studies

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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16. Vote-Voiced Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vote-voiced

Vote-Voiced Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vote-voiced

Voting Rights and the extreme importance of voting in every election, no matter who you support. The goal of

Producer/Network

Vote-Voiced

Email

****@votevoiced.com
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17. City and County of San Francisco: Board of Supervisors Rules Committee Audio Podcast

City and County of San Francisco: Board of Supervisors Rules Committee Audio Podcast

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18. Scene on Radio

Scene on Radio

Scene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we

Hosts

John Biewen, Ellen McGirt, Celeste Headlee, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Amy Westervelt, Michael A. Betts II

Producer/Network

Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

10773
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19. The Good Fight

The Good Fight

'The Good Fight,' the podcast that searches for the ideas, policies and strategies that can beat

Host

Yascha Mounk

Producer/Network

Yascha Mounk

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

837
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20. At Liberty

At Liberty

At Liberty is a weekly podcast from the ACLU that explores the biggest civil rights and civil liberties

Hosts

Kendall Ciesemier, W. Kamau Bell

Producer/Network

ACLU

Email

****@aclu.org

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

572
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21. Chicago Tonight

Chicago Tonight

A public-affairs series airing Monday through Thursday each week - plus a weekly news wrap-up on Friday -

Host

Brandis Friedman

Producer/Network

WTTW News

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.1/5

Reviews

68
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22. The Public Square®

The Public Square®

The national radio broadcast of the American Policy Roundtable aired coast-to-coast, hosted by Dave Zanotti

Host

Dave Zanotti

Producer/Network

The American Policy Roundtable

Email

****@thepublicsquare.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

117
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23. This is Democracy

This is Democracy

The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will

Host

Dr. Jeremi Suri

Producer/Network

This is Democracy

Email

****@jeremisuri.net

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

95
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24. Live at the National Constitution Center

Live at the National Constitution Center

Live constitutional conversations and debates featuring leading historians, journalists, scholars, and public

Producer/Network

National Constitution Ctr

Email

****@constitutioncenter.org

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

136
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25. THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

America Out Loud Network © The goal of this program is to help everyday people defend their rights by

Host

Paul Engel

Producer/Network

Paul Engel

Email

****@constitutionstudy.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

24
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26. Franklin Matters Radio

Franklin Matters Radio

What matters in Franklin MA - we follow the money sharing Town & School meetings, community events, and

Producer/Network

Steve Sherlock

Rating

1/5

Reviews

1
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27. Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!

Host

Brian Callanan

Producer/Network

Brian Callanan

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

28
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28. Conversations with the Mayors

Conversations with the Mayors

Every week, 97.9 The Hill chats with the mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, plus the chair of

Producer/Network

97.9 The Hill (WCHL)

Email

****@chapelboro.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4
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29. City Of Lawrence, KS

City Of Lawrence, KS

The official podcast page for the City of Lawrence, Kansas.

Producer/Network

City of Lawrence

Email

****@lawrenceks.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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30. Of-By-For the People!

Of-By-For the People!

Conversations centered around the American Experiment, our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and headlines!

Host

Clint Powell

Producer/Network

Clint Powell

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

16
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31. Nerd Farmer Podcast

Nerd Farmer Podcast

A national conversation through a local lens. Based in Tacoma Washington. Hosted by Nate Bowling, 2016

Host

Nathan Bowling

Producer/Network

Channel 253

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

80
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32. Incorruptible Mass

Incorruptible Mass

Our goal is to help people transform state politics. We investigate why it's so broken, imagine what we could

Hosts

Jordan Berg Powers, Jonathan Cohn, Anna Callahan

Producer/Network

Anna Callahan

Email

****@incorruptiblemass.org

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

17
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33. Let's Find Common Ground

Let's Find Common Ground

The Bully Pulpit has merged with the Let's Find Common Ground podcast. As the tone of public discourse

Hosts

Robert Shrum, Mike Murphy

Producer/Network

USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

21
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34. That Said With Michael Zeldin

That Said With Michael Zeldin

CommPRO and the Museum of Public Relations proudly presents That Said With Michael Zeldin. That Said, is a

Host

Michael Zeldin CommPRO

Producer/Network

commpro.biz

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

54
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35. The Constitution Study podcast

The Constitution Study podcast

Join a group of Everyday Americans as we learn to read and study the Constitution, and teach the rising

Host

Paul Engel

Producer/Network

Paul Engel: Author, speaker and podcaster

Email

****@constitutionstudy.com

Rating

4/5

Reviews

41
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36. The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

The Missoula County commissioners host the 'The Agenda' podcast, which aims to help county residents better

Producer/Network

Missoula County Commissioners

Email

****@missoulacounty.us

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

13
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37. Keeping Democracy Alive with Burt Cohen

Keeping Democracy Alive with Burt Cohen

Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive,

Host

Burt Cohen

Producer/Network

Burt Cohen

Email

****@burtcohen.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

15
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38. City of Sunnyvale, CA: current live view (IN USE) Video Podcast

City of Sunnyvale, CA: current live view (IN USE) Video Podcast

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39. Making Democracy Work

Making Democracy Work

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more

Producer/Network

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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40. City of Ventura: City of Ventura Video Podcast

City of Ventura: City of Ventura Video Podcast

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41. Civil Discourse

Civil Discourse

This podcast uses government documents to illuminate the workings of the American government, and offer

Hosts

Nia Rodgers, Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Producer/Network

Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Email

****@vcu.edu

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

28
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42. Bridge the City

Bridge the City

Bridge the City podcast bridges together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action.

Hosts

Benjamin Rangel, Deisy Espana

Producer/Network

Bridge The City

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

49
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43. Dominic Carter: City Hall

Dominic Carter: City Hall

Dominic Carter brings his expertise to New York City as he breaks down the biggest political issues facing

Producer/Network

Red Apple Podcast Network

Email

****@wabcradio.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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44. How to Fix Democracy

How to Fix Democracy

Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix

Host

Andrew Keen

Producer/Network

Bertelsmann Foundation

Email

****@bfna.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

18
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45. Nerds for Humanity

Nerds for Humanity

Formerly Nerds for Yang, we've taken the most popular videos from the Nerds for Humanity YouTube channel and

Host

Tom Leung

Producer/Network

Tom Leung

Email

****@nerdsforyang.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

25
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46. Local Matters Podcast

Local Matters Podcast

Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our

Producer/Network

Local Matters by Janice Allen Jackson

Email

****@bellsouth.net

Rating

5/5

Reviews

6
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47. Village SquareCast

Village SquareCast

Village SquareCast is the podcast your mother warned you about. We talk politics, religion and race —

Hosts

Liz Joyner, Corey Nathan

Producer/Network

The Village Square

Email

****@villagesquare.us

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

17
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48. Citizen Tacoma

Citizen Tacoma

Citizen Tacoma explores how Tacoma's local politics function and how regular people get involved to make

Host

Erik Hanberg

Producer/Network

Channel 253

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

20
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49. City of Sacramento: Council Meetings Audio Podcast

City of Sacramento: Council Meetings Audio Podcast

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50. RCV Clips

RCV Clips

Join the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center for our monthly podcast, where we cover ranked choice voting

Hosts

Chris Hughes, Kelly Sechrist

Producer/Network

Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center

Email

****@rcvresources.org

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

20
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51. This Week's Long Island News

This Week's Long Island News

Join the WHPC staff for a week's look at the stories shaping the Long Island community. Hosted by Bill

Producer/Network

90.3 WHPC

Email

****@ncc.edu

Rating

3.8/5

Reviews

4
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52. MW Shares

MW Shares

Municipal World introduces its new podcast, MW Shares, devoted to sharing the stories of communities from

Producer/Network

Municipal World

Email

****@municipalworld.com

53. Ogden City Council Podcast

Ogden City Council Podcast

The best way to stay current with all the happenings within the Ogden City Council.

Producer/Network

Ogden City Council
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54. Desde Dentro. El podcast de gobierno transparente para La Razón.

Desde Dentro. El podcast de gobierno transparente para La Razón.

Desde Dentro, el podcast de Gobierno Transparente para La Razón donde abordamos los retos actuales desde la

Producer/Network

La Razón

Email

****@gmail.com
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55. High Turnout Wide Margins

High Turnout Wide Margins

Co-hosts Brianna Lennon, county clerk in Boone County, Missouri and Eric Fey, director of elections in St.

Producer/Network

High Turnout Wide Margins

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4
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56. Voice of the People: Radio By and For the 99%

Voice of the People: Radio By and For the 99%

Join Mark, sound Soundman Jim, and Friends of the Show as we share and discuss local, national and

Hosts

Mark Anderlik, Jim

Producer/Network

Mark Anderlik
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57. City of Sausalito, CA: Sausalito's View Page Audio Podcast

City of Sausalito, CA: Sausalito's View Page Audio Podcast

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58. It's an Adult Thing!

It's an Adult Thing!

Let's figure out adult life together since it wasn't taught in school. Join us, Nica & Carla, as we exchange

Hosts

Veronica Guingon, Mumshie Carla

Producer/Network

Carla, Nica, and Serye FM

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

3/5

Reviews

2
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59. Bullhead City: City Council Video Podcast

Bullhead City: City Council Video Podcast

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60. City and County of San Francisco: Board of Supervisors Audio Podcast

City and County of San Francisco: Board of Supervisors Audio Podcast

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61. City of Kingston Podcasts

City of Kingston Podcasts

Discover City of Kingston Podcasts just press play to explore all things City-related! Dive deep into local

Producer/Network

City of Kingston Communications

Email

****@cityofkingston.ca

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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62. The City Club of Idaho Falls

The City Club of Idaho Falls

The City Club of Idaho Falls is an independent, nonpartisan forum for discussion of public affairs. Forums

Producer/Network

City Club of Idaho Falls

Email

****@ifcityclub.com
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63. City of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: City of Rancho Santa Margarita Audio Stream Audio Podcast

City of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: City of Rancho Santa Margarita Audio Stream Audio Podcast

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64. The Town of Castle Rock, CO: Misc Town Meetings List Audio Podcast

The Town of Castle Rock, CO: Misc Town Meetings List Audio Podcast

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65. City and County of San Francisco

City and County of San Francisco

City and County of San Francisco: Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight Committee Audio Podcast

Host

Dean Preston

Email

****@sfgov.org
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66. The Town of Castle Rock, CO: Town Council Meeting List Video Podcast

The Town of Castle Rock, CO: Town Council Meeting List Video Podcast

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67. All Politics Is Local

All Politics Is Local

A Podcast to educate and inform a younger generation of voters beyond the ballot box about local civic

Host

Tamara Davis Brown

Producer/Network

Tamara Davis Brown

Email

****@tamaradavisbrown.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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68. City of Sacramento: Planning Commission Audio Podcast

City of Sacramento: Planning Commission Audio Podcast

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69. City of Sacramento

City of Sacramento

Email

****@cityofsacramento.org

70. City of Sacramento: Personnel and Public Employees Committee Video Podcast

City of Sacramento: Personnel and Public Employees Committee Video Podcast

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71. City of Sacramento: Audit Committee Audio Podcast

City of Sacramento: Audit Committee Audio Podcast

Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds

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****@cityofsacramento.org
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72. United States Citizenship - Civics Test Podcast

United States Citizenship - Civics Test Podcast

Are you ready for the citizenship exam?Andrea Giordano has helped over 150,000 people prepare for their oral

Host

Andrea Giordano

Producer/Network

Andrea Giordano

Email

****@studywithandrea.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

63
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73. Government Teacher Unplugged

Government Teacher Unplugged

Welcome to 'Government Teacher Unplugged,' the podcast that dives deep into the heart of American Government

Producer/Network

Troy Jensen

Email

****@jordandistrict.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2
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74. Education for Sustainable Democracy

Education for Sustainable Democracy

This show explores how we can prepare the next generation for informed civic engagement, environmental

Host

Brett Levy

Producer/Network

Brett Levy

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

33
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75. Kristopher Daniels

Kristopher Daniels

Welcome to the podcast. This podcast is a resource for Government students. I will be reviewing in class

Producer/Network

Kristopher Daniels

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

15
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76. Hearing the Council

Hearing the Council

We're the District's legislature, responsible for crafting laws. On Twitter, our goal is to engage with

Producer/Network

Council of the District of Columbia

Email

****@dccouncil.us

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

5
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77. Ken Rudin's Political Junkie

Ken Rudin's Political Junkie

Ken Rudin's Political Junkie is the essential show for anyone who is curious and passionate about politics

Host

Ken Rudin

Producer/Network

Ken Rudin

Email

****@krpoliticaljunkie.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

620
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78. Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig

Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig

Through interviews with politicians, journalists, activists, and the latest and greatest names in the fight

Host

Lawrence Lessig

Producer/Network

Lawrence Lessig

Email

****@lessig.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

180
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79. City of Santa Monica: City Council Video Podcast

City of Santa Monica: City Council Video Podcast

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