60-Second Civics Podcast

By Center for Civic Education

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 relate... more

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60-Second Civics Podcast episodes:

October 21, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4737, Slavery in Colonial America: The Basic Ideas of Constitutional Government in the Colonies, Part 5
Slavery was present in the thirteen American colonies since at least the early 1600s. Until slavery was abolished in the mid-nineteenth century, almost 12 million Africans were transported against their will to America. Listen to today's podcast to learn more about the foundations of slavery in the US.

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October 20, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4736, Indentured Servitude in Colonial America: The Basic Ideas of Constitutional Government in the Colonies, Part 4
Land was plentiful in the thirteen American colonies, but labor was scarce. It was also expensive to sail from Britain to America. This reality created incentives for indentured servitude. Learn more about these colonists in today's episode!

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October 19, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4735, The Southern Colonies: The Basic Ideas of Constitutional Government in the Colonies, Part 3
The mostly rural and agricultural southern colonies differed a great deal from both the New England and Middle Colonies. Learn how in today's episode!

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October 18, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4734, The Middle Colonies: Basic Ideas of Rights and Constitutional Government in the Colonies, Part 2
America's Middle Colonies included today's states of Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The Middle Colonies different in important ways from the New England colonies. Learn about these key differences in today's episode!

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October 17, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4733, The New England Colonies: Basic Ideas of Rights and Constitutional Government in the Colonies, Part 1
The American colonies can be divided into three regions: New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. At the time of American independence, in 1776, the New England colonies were Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Learn more about this group of colonies in today's episode!

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October 14, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4732, Why All Americans Should Understand the Government: Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 10
In the final episode of our Hispanic Heritage Month series, guest host Hernan Sanchez asks Assemblymember Jose Medina why it is so important for every American to understand how the government works and actively participate in its functions. Listen to learn more!

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October 13, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4731, Priorities in the California State Assembly: Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 9
In our latest Hispanic Heritage Month episode, Assemblymember Jose Medina discusses his priorities in the CA State Assembly with guest host Hernan Sanchez, namely his focus on making higher education affordable and accessible. Listen for more!

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October 12, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4730, Assemblymember Jose Medina's Decision to Run for Office: Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 8
Assemblymember Jose Medina recounts with our guest host, Hernán Sanchez, his reasons for running for office and the figures who motivated him to enact his civic duty in this way.

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October 11, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4729, Hispanic Contributions to American Constitutionalism: Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 7
In our latest Hispanic Heritage Month podcast with guest host Hernan Sanchez, Assemblymember Jose Medina explains the importance of learning about Hispanic cultures and understanding the contributions that Hispanics have made to American Constitutionalism. Listen for more!

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October 10, 2022 60-Second Civics: Episode 4728, Assemblymember Jose Medina's Background: Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 6
This week, we welcome our guest host, Hernan Sanchez, who interviews California Assemblymember Jose Medina about his background as a first-generation American.

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FAQs about 60-Second Civics Podcast:

How many episodes does 60-Second Civics Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 1,775 episodes available.