Civic Symphony

An analysis of the recent rankings of the top presidents in US history by CBS news. Who did and didn't make the list? Great speeches by Kennedy and Lincoln. Who was the worst and best president of all time? Why you need to be careful with an ice cream cone in Kentucky.

House Resolution #51 attempts to make Washington, D.C. a state. How was the state of West Virginia created during the Civil War? The United States almost had a Native American state. What was the Conch Republic? Which states allow you to get married, even if you are not there?

Civics Symphony examines the process states have gone through to become states and the power that is granted to Congress. We also look at the history behind some of the states and how they were formed. This is the first part of a two part podcast.

An examination of religious freedom and the Constitution. Cases that established both the "free exercise" and "establishment" precedents. What are the qualifications to serve on the Supreme Court.

This episode examinations the flags of the United States including the Liberty Tree flag, the Gadsden Flag and Betsy Ross's contribution to America. We will also examine the code associated with the national flag.

In this episode we examine the mass media and the role it plays in shaping both events and political campaigns. What is the difference between a journalist and a commentator? Media helped to shape Ronald Reagan's campaign. What was the first televised debate like?

In this episode, Civic Symphony goes across the United States looking at some important monuments. The show will examine the building of the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial as well as others. What is the tallest monument in the United States? How long did it take to build Mount Rushmore? Finally, we ask the question "why can't the president ride the tram to the top of the St. Louis Arch?".

In this episode, we look at the three distinct regions of the 13 colonies, New England, the Middle Colonies and the South. How did religious freedom and then intolerance affect the North? William Penn established Pennsylvania. Why was Southern culture so distinctive from the rest of the country? Finally, do not catch a fish with your mouth in Pennsylvania.

An examination of Article two of the Constitution, the executive branch. How much power does the president have? Who is the best president of all time? Why you don't eat frogs that died from frog jumping in California.

An examination of Article 5 Section 2. It is constitutional for the states to call a convention to amend the constitution without the consent of Congress. What would a constitutional convention look like? What type of amendments could a states convention pass?