Civics Over Politics

On this episode, the show tackles Prince Andrew, tariffs and the dramatic Learning Resources Supreme Court decision in the justices’ own words, and birthright citizenship. The show closes with a classic TV show recommendation. All in under 17 minutes. Show Notes: Statement from King Charles: https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2026-02-19/a-statement-from-his-majesty-the-king Supreme Court Decis...

New and improved audio for this episode, Wilkes v Wood and the rule of law as opposed to law and order, Operation Metro Surge, Jesse Jackson’s legacy, and an album recommendation. Show Notes: Rule of Law Primer from UVA Law School: https://karshinstitute.virginia.edu/news/what-rule-law-and-why-does-it-matter Law and Order: https://brownpoliticalreview.org/from-nixon-to-trump-how-crime-became-a-pol...

Today’s episode features FDR’s background and some of his own words, some comment about race and the Presidency, and a classic post-World War 2 movie recommendation. Show Notes: Fireside Chat 12/9/1941 https://youtu.be/cAGnPSJP5YQ?si=tQ4ziNGhl7fZX03Q FDR Biography - FDR Presidential Library & Museum https://www.fdrlibrary.org/ Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) - IMDb https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0055031/...

This episode packs a punch in a short time with a nod to Ike’s Farewell Address, an episode from the Korean Conflict, some reflections on the Department of Defense, some baseball talk, and closes with some Hannah Arendt. Show Notes: Home | Eisenhower Presidential Library https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/ https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-drug-boat-strikes-timeline.html?unlocked_article_code=1...

This is the second of several tributes to great American Presidents in honor of President’s Day. This episode features the Farewell Address of President Washington as well as some updates and commentary on current events, including the SAVE Act, emoluments and the World Liberty Financial dealings with the UAE, and some interesting developments coming out of our federal judicial system involving im...

Lincoln’s birthday and second inaugural, the DOJ attempts to indict 6 members of congress, and immigration enforcement. With a shout out to William Blackstone. Are we citizens, or subjects? Show notes: Today in History - February 12 | Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-12/ Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address - Lincoln Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) https:/...