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Plain Civics

Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery

Hosted by Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery. A nonpolitical, educational podcast in which we highlight how our government works - so, you understand how to make the government work for you. From the Electoral College, to navigating Election Day, or how an idea becomes law, we simplify the mechanics of our government. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and confidence to participate in the Great Experiment - the concept of the United States of America as a nation founded on the principles of democracy and self-governance. Join us as we unravel the complex ball of government and civics one thread at a time. Welcome to Plain Civics!

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49 episodes

  1. Should Big Money Influence Who Gets Elected? 32:32
  2. Civics Potpourri 39:27
  3. Unraveling America’s Contradictions - Part 2 42:43
  4. Unraveling America’s Contradictions - Part 1 31:08
  5. Why Does It Take a Tragic Event To Stir Our Patriotism? 40:49
  6. Is It Time For Term and Age Limits? 52:11
  7. Why Is Real History So Important? 47:42
  8. Say What??? Part 3 46:02
  9. What Is Civic Virtue and Why Is It Important? 40:59
  10. America at 250 - What Are We Actually Celebrating? 41:58
  11. Back to the Basics - What is Rule of Law? 33:03
  12. Back to the Basics - What is Federalism? Part 3 36:29
  13. Back to the Basics - What is Federalism? Part 2 43:15
  14. Back to the Basics - What is Federalism? Part 1 38:22
  15. Back To the Basics - Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances 44:39
  16. Lots of Issues, But There Is Hope…Let’s Get Busy! 46:22
  17. Let’s Get Ready To Vote! 57:49
  18. The Biggest Challenge to Democratic Institutions - On Tyranny, Part 2 52:21
  19. The Biggest Challenge to Democratic Institutions - On Tyranny, Part 1 42:45
  20. The Evolution of Political Parties in the U.S. 55:48
  21. Let’s Review Some Important Concepts 42:26
  22. Say What??? Part 2 54:50
  23. Christmas in the Continental Army in 1776 14:07
  24. Civics Belongs in the Holiday Season 8:00
  25. Why is Freedom of Religion in the First Amendment? 49:42
  26. USA, USA, We’re For You Today! The Cheerleading Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed! 54:15
  27. Is Freedom of Expression the Most Important Part of the First Amendment? - Part 2 47:58
  28. Is Freedom of Expression the Most Important Part of the First Amendment? - Part 1 33:20
  29. Peaceful Civil Discourse + Educated Citizens = Recipe for a Healthy Democracy or Can We Find the Better Angels of Our Nature??? 44:10
  30. Political Polarization or Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? 42:33
  31. How are the Census, Redistricting, and Gerrymandering Related? 36:23
  32. Civic Responsibilities - What Are They and Why Should We Care? 41:37
  33. Say What??? 47:17
  34. Why is Slavery So Important to the Early History of Our Republic? 37:06
  35. Understanding the Bill of Rights 26:07
  36. What is the Electoral College and Why Do We Elect Our President This Way? 28:21
  37. Ratification of the Constitution, General Welfare Clause, Habeas Corpus, and the Preamble 24:36
  38. Ratification of the Constitution and the Elastic Clause 25:12
  39. Part IV: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 24:06
  40. Part III: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 24:42
  41. Part II: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 26:12
  42. Part I: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 27:31
  43. Sorting Out News & Information in 2025 29:29
  44. What is the Declaration of Independence? 26:21
  45. Why the Framers Chose to Form a Democratic Republic 24:56
  46. The United States a Democratic Republic? 22:50
  47. The Origins of Civic Education in the United States 19:21
  48. The Civic Experiment: Understanding the Basics of Government 21:42
  49. Meet the Hosts 2:24