Millions lost their homes, giant institutions collapsed and a global recession began. This is the story of what the American government did about it.

The 2008 Financial Crisis Explained

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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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.

A city government, a looming disaster, and a complicated choice

Hannah tells Nick what it's like to have real access to the Supreme Court. And then the pair pays a very emotional visit to the Lincoln Memorial.

The 2008 Financial Crisis Explained

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