Best Civitas Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 22: Architecture, Urbanism, & the Sacred - A Conversation with Philip Bess 1:06:49

16d ago1:06:49

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Peter Leithart and James Wood talk with Philip Bess about architecture, cities, and his book titled Till We Have Built Jerusalem. Philip Bess is Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame.By Theopolis Institute

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5223, Cicero and the American Founders: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 20 1:15

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The Roman statesman Cicero had a profound effect on the American Founders and, as a consequence, his ideas influenced our system of government. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5222, Cincinnatus and George Washington: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 19 1:15

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The stories of Cincinnatus and George Washington were told for many years in the early American republic as examples of civic virtue. Listen to today???s episode to learn more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5221, Cato as an Example of Civic Virtue: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 18 1:15

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The founding generation of Americans admired heroes of classical antiquity as examples of civic virtue. Cato the Elder is one such hero. Learn more about this figure in today???s podcast! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5220, The Role of Citizens in Classical Republics: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 17 1:15

43m ago1:15

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Classical republicans, who heavily influenced the American Founders, believed that citizens played a central role in government???s functions. Learn more about the civic duties of citizens in these republics and how they differ from today in our latest episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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Ep. 534: Hvordan håndterer EU forsvar og sikkerhet? 48:20

1h ago48:20

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Hva består EUs sikkerhets- og forsvarspolitikk av? Hvordan samarbeider EU og NATO? Hvilke avtaler har Norge, og er avtalene tilstrekkelige for å ivareta norske interesser? Gjest: Oda Helen Sletnes, tidligere EU-ambassadør og medlem av EØS-utvalget See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5219, Small, Uniform Communities in Classical Republicanism: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 16 1:15

7h ago1:15

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Classical republicanism placed great emphasis on the importance of small, uniform communities as being essential for the success of good government. But why was this? Find out in today???s episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5218, The Roman Republic as an Example and a Warning: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 14 1:15

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The Roman Republic began in the sixth century BC and lasted until the first century BC and the establishment of the Roman Empire. The Roman Republic was both an example and a warning for the American Founders. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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Ep. 533: Quisling 46:37

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Hvem var Vidkun Quisling? Og hvordan kan historien om ham formidles på film? Gjest: Erik Poppe, regissør av filmen "Quislings siste dager". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5217, Classical Republicanism: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 14 1:15

8d ago1:15

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The American Founders had read a great deal about the ideals and practices of ancient Greek and Roman city-states and the thinkers of classical antiquity. They were familiar with classical republicanism, which emphasized civic participation and the responsibility of citizens for the well-being of country. Center for Civic Education…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5216, The Roman Republic: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 13 1:15

2d ago1:15

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The Roman Republic was the ancient society that exercised the greatest influence on the American Founders. Historians during the founding era thought that the Roman Republic had done the best job of promoting the common good; that is, doing what was best for the society as a whole. Center for Civic Education…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5215, The Problem with Constitutional Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 12 1:15

3d ago1:15

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As the Founders of the new American republic knew, constitutional government can take many forms. A constitutional government can have a single ruler, a group of rulers, or rule by the people as a whole. However, this system does have flaws. Learn more in today's podcast! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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Ep. 532: Fransk økonomi 51:01

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Hvorfor er styringen av fransk økonomi så sentralisert, samtidig som privat entreprenørskap blomstrer? Hvorfor er mange franske økonomer negative til kapitalismen, samtidig som landet har flere av verdens mest vellykkede selskaper? Gjest: Forsker Patrick Chamorel. Dette er siste episode av fire episoder om det moderne Frankrike. See omnystudio.com/…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5214, Popular Sovereignty and Higher Law: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 11 1:15

10d ago1:15

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In democracies, the sovereign people are the ultimate authority that grants all powers exercised by government. This is called popular sovereignty. Popular sovereignty requires that the whole body of citizens consent to be governed by the constitution that they authorize and under which they live. Constitutions are forms of higher law. Center for C…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5213, Constitutional Government Is Limited Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 10 1:15

11d ago1:15

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A constitution limits the powers of government by defining and distributing its powers. However, just because a nation has a constitution does not mean that it has a constitutional government. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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Ep. 531: Innvandring, kriminalitet og straff 38:24

7d ago38:24

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Vold blant unge har fått mye oppmerksomhet i det siste. Hva skyldes denne kriminaliteten? Er høy innvandring en medvirkende årsak? Og er strengere straffer en del av løsningen? Gjest: Almir Martin, tidligere mangfoldsrådgiver i IMDi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5212, What Is a Constitution? Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 9 1:15

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A constitution is an authoritative law through which the sovereign people of a democracy authorize a government to be established and grant it certain powers. Learn more in today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5211, The Reason for a Representative Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 8 1:15

18d ago1:15

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While the founders were supportive of democracy as a concept, they had their reservations about certain types. Learn more in this episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5210, James Madison and the Republic: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 7 1:15

19d ago1:15

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What did James Madison think about the term andquot;republicandquot; and why is this significant for the foundation of the United States? Find out more in today'ss episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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Ep. 530: Franske tilstander: Likestilling og utdanning 42:31

10d ago42:31

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Hvorfor er Frankrike det nest beste landet i EU på Gender Equality Index? Hvorfor har franske kvinner høy arbeidsdeltakelse, men dårligere permisjonsordninger enn i Norge? Hvorfor er franske høyskoler mer populære enn universitetene?Gjest: Professor ved OsloMet, Kristin Skare OrgeretDette er episode nummer tre av fire episoder om det moderne Frankr…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5209, The Mixed Constitution: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 6 1:15

23d ago1:15

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From where did the American Founders learn about the idea of a ???mixed constitution???? Listen to today???s episode to learn about its Greek and Roman origins and more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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Episode 22: Architecture, Urbanism, & the Sacred - A Conversation with Philip Bess 1:06:49

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5223, Cicero and the American Founders: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 20 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5222, Cincinnatus and George Washington: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 19 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5221, Cato as an Example of Civic Virtue: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 18 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5220, The Role of Citizens in Classical Republics: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 17 1:15

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Ep. 534: Hvordan håndterer EU forsvar og sikkerhet? 48:20

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5219, Small, Uniform Communities in Classical Republicanism: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 16 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5218, The Roman Republic as an Example and a Warning: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 14 1:15

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Ep. 533: Quisling 46:37

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5217, Classical Republicanism: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 14 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5216, The Roman Republic: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 13 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5215, The Problem with Constitutional Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 12 1:15

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Ep. 532: Fransk økonomi 51:01

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5214, Popular Sovereignty and Higher Law: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 11 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5213, Constitutional Government Is Limited Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 10 1:15

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Ep. 531: Innvandring, kriminalitet og straff 38:24

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5212, What Is a Constitution? Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 9 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5211, The Reason for a Representative Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 8 1:15

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5210, James Madison and the Republic: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 7 1:15

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Ep. 530: Franske tilstander: Likestilling og utdanning 42:31

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5209, The Mixed Constitution: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 6 1:15

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