Arizona Civics Podcast
Welcome to the Arizona Civics Podcast. This podcast aims to share our journey of sustaining Arizona’s interests in reforms to civic education by working with civic educators in our state. This work is being done by the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University. I am your host, Liz Evans, Civic Education and Outreach Program Director at ASU, and I will interview Arizona teachers, content experts, and leaders in civic education. We hope you enjoy our journey to make Arizona a national civics model!
Podcasting since 2022 • 27 episodes
Arizona Civics Podcast
Latest Episodes
Foundations of Freedom: Arizona's Declaration of Rights
Did you know that some state declarations of rights predate even the Declaration of Independence? In this episode, we explore the rich history of state declarations of rights, including Arizona’s, and their critical role in protecting individua...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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4:31
Arizona's Unique Constitution: Direct Democracy in Action, Differences Between the US and AZ Constitutions
Arizona's Unique Constitution: Direct Democracy in ActionIn this episode, we delve into the fascinating relationship between the U.S. and Arizona constitutions. While the U.S. Constitution provides the broad framework for governan...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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7:32
Revisiting Hamilton’s Legacy Through A New Lens
In this episode, our guest, Dr. Andrew Porwancher, helps us explore how a founding father with Jewish roots shaped the early American landscape. This episode delves into Alexander Hamilton's fascinating Hamilton's overlooked Jewish heritage. Jo...
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51:03
Less Stress, More Learning: Simple Ways to Discuss Policy and Politics in Your Classroom
Recorded initially on March 13th during a Civic Learning Week Webinar:Learn how to discuss policy and politics in your classroom with less stress! This panel features Dr. Bill Bianco, Research Lead of
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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59:47
Myths & Misconceptions of the Constitution & a Wheel of Cheese
Join us for this episode where we debunk common misconceptions about the United States Constitution and learn some cool new facts. In this episode, we will explore popular beliefs about the Constitution and separate fact from fiction. Our guest...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:18