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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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Why do we own a zoo? We do, by the way. It's the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC.

Why do we have the National Zoo?

How do you get the truth from consummate storytellers?

What's it like to report on Congress?

From putting a marble in a jar to pulling a lever to filling in an oval, what is the history of ballot design? And how do we ensure they're fair?

Why ballot design matters

When you trade a cow for a teapot and can't make change.

What is Money?

Your local government is the one you have to pay really close attention to. Especially when part of their job is to keep residents safe.

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