What holds a society together when factions clash and partisanship rises? In this episode, Kelsey Bonilla, history and government teacher at The Cambridge School, unpacks the deep connections between law, government, and a flourishing civil society. We trace the founders’ inspirations from Rome to the Enlightenment, explore the responsibilities of citizenship, and ask how education can ground us in civic virtue today. Whether you’re a student of history or just wondering what keeps the American experiment alive, this conversation offers timeless insights and practical hope.