Two filmmakers infatuated with the 80’s, the horror genre, and pop culture. They love to talk about it... a lot. They love to talk. They never shutup!
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60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy ...
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Episode 63: FADE IN - Cat's Anus on the Desk
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The fellas get caught up again after Jase's arrival back in California, as they reveal their plans to expand into a podcast network, Brad and Tina catching Goblin playing for "Dawn of the Dead"s 45th Anniversary screening and the films they're looking forward to this year and next.By 5195 Podcast
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5195, Opportunities in the Early American Colonies: Back-to-School Basics, Part 4
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Many new arrivals viewed colonial America in the 1770s as a land of opportunity. Learn why in today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5202, Self-government in Virginia: Back-to-School Basics, Part 11
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In the more than 150 years of European settlement of the British North American colonies, by 1776 Americans had developed many different ways of organizing local governments. Today's episode will cover self-government in the colonies, especially the House of Burgesses in Virginia. Listen now! Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5200, Who Influenced the American Founders? Back-to-School Basics, Part 9
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America's Founders learned about government from their experiences in self-government as subjects of the British Empire. They also learned about government by reading history and philosophy, particularly that of ancient Greece and Rome and the works of sixteenth and seventeenth-century philosophers. Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5199, Trades and Land Speculation in the American Colonies: Back-to-School Basics, Part 8
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While most Americans during the colonial period were farmers, others followed various trades, working as brickmakers, carpenters, printers, sailors, shoemakers, and even wigmakers, among other professions. Listen to today???s podcast to learn more about these colonial careers! Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5198, Agriculture in Colonial America: Back-to-School Basics, Part 7
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Most Americans during the colonial period lived in small villages or on farms. The size of farms varied widely, from small plots of land in New England to immense plantations in the South with thousands of acres. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5197, The Diversity of the American Colonies: Back-to-School Basics, Part 6
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The American colonists came from a variety of countries and for various economic, religious, and social reasons. Learn more about the diverse group that came to settle in the colonies with today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5196, Native Americans and Colonial America: Back-to-School Basics, Part 5
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The American colonists were not the first people on the North American continent. Native Americans had lived on the continent for at least 24,000 years. Listen to today's episode to learn a little more about Native Americans during colonial times! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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Episode 62: You Guys Go Ahead I'm Going To Take A Nap
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On this episode the duo discuss their love of Universal Studios and their lifelong affair with the cinematic theme park that's played a huge part in their career choice.By 5195 Podcast
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5194, Portraits of Some American Founders: Back-to-School Basics, Part 3
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Who were the American Founders? Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5193, The American Founders: Back to School Basics, Part 2
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The American Founders drew on a number of basic ideas and experiences to create the kind of government they believed would best protect the natural rights of Americans and promote the common good. Get introduced to some of the Founders in today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5192, An Adventure in Ideas with We the People: Back to School Basics, Part 1
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The history of the American people has been a great adventure in ideas and in trying to make these ideas a reality. Over the next few weeks, 60-Second Civics will explore the important philosophical ideas and historical events that influenced the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5191, Permanent Campaigns: Campaign Finance in the U.S., Part 7
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Permanent campaigns are increasingly noticeable in the larger perpetual U.S. campaign cycle, which is largely driven by meta-campaign demands and media sensationalism. Learn more in our final episode with Dr. Diana Owen adapted from the Strengthening Democracy in America Series available at learn.civiced.org. Center for Civic Education…
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Episode 61: Tales from the Trenches - Chapter VII: Mustachioed A**hole
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The fellas recap what they've done to this point before getting to work on the script proper, talk about sticking with your goals, handling criticism, and forging forward.By 5195 Podcast
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5190, Constituent Service: Campaign Finance in the U.S., Part 6
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Despite the warranted fears around big money, constituent service is an important way to help give a voice to more members of a particular congressional district. Learn more in today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5189, Donations and Political Equality: Campaign Finance in the U.S., Part 5
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Political equality is a fundamental and critical concept for the U.S. government. Given this, how does big money affect political equality? Learn more as Dr. Diana Owen explains more in this series adapted from the Strengthening Democracy in America Series at learn.civiced.org. Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5188, How Donors Affect Representatives' Policy Positions: Campaign Finance in the U.S., Part 4
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How do donations affect members of Congress' policy positions? Listen as Dr. Diana Owen shares about the effect that this funding has on representatives legislative actions in this episode adapted from the Strengthening Democracy in America Series available at learn.civiced.org. Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5187, Types of Political Contributions: Campaign Finance in the U.S., Part 3
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Today, there are many types of political contributions that people or groups can make toward a political campaign, and it???s difficult to keep the types straight. Dr. Diana Owen explains in today???s episode the differences between popular types of contributions, including the hotly debated super PACs. Listen for more! Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5186, Source of Campaign Funds: Campaign Finance in the U.S., Part 2
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Continuing our new campaign finance series adapted from the Strengthening Democracy in America Series, available at learn.civiced.org, we ask Dr. Diana Owen: where does the money come from to run a political campaign? Listen to learn more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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Episode 60: Tales from the Trenches Chapter VII: Tycoon's B*tch 2: Electric Boogaloo!
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With all the details dialed in, Brad & Jase start to orchestrate the logistics & action sequences of their western while deciding the ultimate MPAA rating they're shooting for to nail down an overall tone.By 5195 Podcast
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5185, Cost of Political Campaigns: Campaign Finance in the U.S., Part 1
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Today we begin a special series adapted from the Strengthening Democracy in America Series, a free online course on the American political system that you can find at Learn.civiced.org. In this series, Dr. Diana Owen, a professor of political science and director and principal investigator of the Civic Education Research Lab at Georgetown Universit…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5184, Birthright Citizenship: Citizenship, Part 5
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What is birthright citizenship, and how might American citizenship change in the future? Professor Henry L. Chambers Jr. of the University of Richmond School of Law explains the concept of birthright citizenship and discusses ways that the concept of citizenship might change over time. Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5183, Rights of Citizenship: Citizenship, Part 4
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What types of rights are associated with citizenship? Professor Henry L. Chambers Jr. of the University of Richmond School of Law explains some useful ways to think about citizenship, including how the rights of citizens have changed over the years. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5182, The 14th Amendment Transforms Citizenship: Citizenship, Part 3
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How did the 14th Amendment transform citizenship in America? Professor Henry L. Chambers Jr. of the University of Richmond School of Law explains the impact of the 14th Amendment on citizenship and its particular effect on formerly enslaved Americans who were born in the United States. Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5181, Citizenship Before the Civil War: Citizenship, Part 2
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What was citizenship in America before the Civil War? Professor Henry L. Chambers Jr. of the University of Richmond School of Law explains the uncertain status of citizenship before the Civil War, particularly for Black Americans. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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Episode 59: Tales from the Trenches Chapter VII: Tycoon's B*tch! Legend of Curly's Gold
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With a genre and story set, the fellas start to flesh out the little details. Character names, what the town is called, nailing down an era, and fixing holes in the plot.By 5195 Podcast
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5180, Citizenship at the Founding: Citizenship, Part 1
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What was citizenship at the founding of our country? Professor Henry L. Chambers Jr. of the University of Richmond School of Law explains how citizenship was initially decided by each individual state, and how this presented a challenge as the United States gained independence and evolved into a more mature republic. Center for Civic Education…
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5178, Brown v. Board of Education: Civil Rights, Part 4
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How was segregation in public schools found to be unconstitutional? In this episode of 60-Second Civics, Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education, which determined that separate schools for Black and White children was inherently unequal. C…
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