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Plain Civics

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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 dem ...
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Send us a text Join hosts Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they delve into the ratification process of the new Constitution, the purpose and meaning of the general welfare clause and habeas corpus, and dissect the Preamble of the Constitution because it’s not just a bunch of words. Support the showBy Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery
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Send us a text Join the hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they put the wraps on the Constitutional Convention in September 1787. Find out what the final debates and discussions were about and why a few delegates refused to sign it. Also, don’t miss the Fast Five and Pop Quiz. Support the showBy Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery
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Send us a text Join the hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher, as they wrap up the making of our Constitution. Learn about the ins and outs of important debates and how they were resolved and incorporated into the new Constitution. As always, enjoy the Fast Five and Pop Quiz, as well. Support the showBy Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery
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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss how to sort out news and information in 2025. They look at journalistic ethics and how to try to figure out which news sources are accurate and reliable. Methods and websites are discussed to help sort through the mounds of information thrown at us in the 24/7 ne…
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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the five main forms of government and why the Framers chose to create a democratic republic. The five main forms of government are briefly explained with examples given. There is also a brief explanation of how economic terms sometimes are confused with forms of …
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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the origins of civic education in the U.S. and its role in shaping informed citizens. This episode explores the early 1800s push for universal schooling, Horace Mann's vision, and the lasting impact on democracy. Learn how civics once formed the foundation of edu…
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Send us a text In this debut episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery dive into the importance of civic knowledge. Learn how understanding government strengthens our democracy and empowers citizens of all ages to actively participate and make a difference. Support the showBy Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery
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Send us a text This is where our journey begins. Welcome to Plain Civics. Meet hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery. Bobbi and Joe describe their mission and begin to unravel the knotted ball of civics, thread-by-thread - so, you will know how the government works to make the government work for you. Buckle up and join us for our journey! Support the s…
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