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- 13: Full Faith and Credit: States ResponsibilityWhy is marijuana legal in some states and not others? Come find out. In our first full episode of 2026, we get into Article 4 of the Constitution and explore the full faith and credit and privileges and immunities clauses! This is an especially good one for those of you in AP gov who need a quick refresher on some technical stuff. Come learn what states owe each other, what they owe you, and where their power over you is limited. Grab a seat by the first and let's go.17 min
- Campfire: I hope you're not okIn this bonus episode as we come back from winter break, we look at the way the world is crazy right now and remind you that it is ok to not be ok. In fact, we hope you're not ok and that through not being ok, we can work together to make it to the US's 250th birthday party.16 min
- 12: How do judges make deicsions? with Special Guest Chris BaileyIn this special episode, Dr. Chris Bailey talks to us about how judges make decisions (judicial interpretation) and I talk about why they have the power to do it at all (judicial review). Ready to impress your relatives at the holiday table? Drop this civic knowledge on them! Let's go.19 min
- 11: What's so Supreme about SCOTUS? Welcome to Article 3This episode explores the Constitutional origins of the Supreme Court of the United States or SCOTUS. Come learn about the appeals courts, the Supreme Court, and what the heck a discretionary docket means.16 min
- 10: Obligations, not Powers: The Real Constitutional Role of the PresidencyEveryone thinks the presidency is so cool because the president gets a house and a plane. But the Constitution doesn't actually give the president any of that. Instead, it gives the president a bunch of responsibilities. Listen up to find out what's supposed to be going on in the system.14 min
- Campfire Part 4: It's not the Rapture! Bot Farms, Elon Musk, and why I told you so!This week's campfire is a quick look at what's behind the geo-location kerfuffle with Elon Musk's Twitter and how all the MAGA folks woke up to realize a lot of their online friends were actually bots from international psy-ops. Plus, if you listen closely you can hear my earrings jingling in the background. Check in with us and find some talking points to make your Turkey Day table more spicy.12 min
- 9: The Lawless Branch: Why the Presidency is UnconstitutionalWhy is the presidency the most lawless branch of the US Constitution? Well, just look at what the Constitution says the president can do and what they've done. For the last 100 years, presidents have taken way more power in our political system than the Constitution intended. What does mean? Grab a seat by the fire and find out.23 min
- 8: This is the End! Of Article 1 and Understanding CongressThis week marks our last week going through Article 1 and the powers of Congress. After all our talk about what Congress CAN do, now we look at some of the things they're not allowed to do and why states cant' secede...or can they? Grab a seat by the fire and let's figure this out.24 min
- Campfire: SNAP benefits and the government shutdown
As a former poor kid, not much makes me as upset as poor kids being used as political pawns. So this campfire episode deals with SNAP and the looming government shutdown. Do you need some talking points on what SNAP is and why letting it expire is bad for families, health, and the economy? Gather round and let's go!
12 min - 7: They have the Power! Congress and Enumerated Powers
Congress is Article 1 of the Constitution because it's supposed to be the most powerful branch. One way to tell is to look at the enumerated powers that list all the cool stuff they can do. In this episode, we'll walk through some of those and ask ourselves what is going on with these folks? Grab. seat by the fire, and let's go.
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About The Civic Flame
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The Civic Flame is where history meets hope. Hosted by a law and politics professor, it takes you inside the story of the U.S. Constitution—the debates that shaped it and the meaning it holds today.…
In a time of division, The Civic Flame offers something different: dialogue that sparks conversation instead of conflict. This is a call to revive thoughtful civic discourse and keep the flame of democracy burning bright.