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How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway.
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Veterans Corner Radio focuses on what those who have served in the military, and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. No matter if you are currently serving or got out 50 years ago, this program will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you should be asking. Among those who have been and will be sharing their knowledge are those from the Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, Natio ...
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A bootstrappers podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, visionaries and dreamers who are building businesses from the ground up without the taking on debt or selling equity. Here we cover marketing, sales, organization and mindset issues that matter to you
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A.R.I.S.E✨ Action. —Releasing.— Inner.— Strength.— Everyday. 😊 Since the start of COVID-19, there has been a surmountable surge in Domestic Violence Cases. With the continued uncertainty of financial challenges, loss of income, evictions, and the loss of family and friends, another pandemic continues which is domestic violence. Across America, there are horror stories of murder, madness, and mayhem involving members of our society. When staying at home orders were put in place, Schools close ...
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Care givers have questions and the Yellow Ribbon Fund has answers. Give a listen to this show to learn how to get those answers.
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Ariana Caragliano Chief Advancement Officer for the Yellow Ribbon Fund may just have the answers to what a care giver needs to know. Yellow Ribbon Fund is adaptive and responsive to the evolving needs of veterans and their families. Through chapters spread all over our USA, they provide a variety of services, many of which are directed to family me…
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Middle Class, Totally Relatable & Elite! (The Campaign Jargon Trivia Episode)
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Why do very different political candidates say the same things over and over? Things like "middle class," "coastal elites" and "middle America?" What do those things even mean? That's what this episode is all about. Also...some civics and history trivia that's VERY much on-topic. Sort of. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign…
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The Chevron Doctrine, or Chevron Deference, was an established judicial principle. When the law was ambiguous, the courts would let the agency experts interpret it. After a Supreme Court case called Loper Bright v Raimondo, that is no longer the case. So what does that mean? What exactly has gone away? What happens next? Our guides to the wonkiest …
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This is part two of what Ray Carville Public Affairs Manager Veterans Inc.shares about the mutltiude of serviced available to you and your family.
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(Part two) Veterans Inc. is an all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran’s problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran’s area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an introduction is made. In talking with Mr. Carville I fo…
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Nick and Hannah both love board games. There I said it. So what are they doing in a Civics 101 episode? Well, from Student Council and Model UN to CIA intelligence acquisition scenarios, there is a fine line between games and simulation. We learn more about things when we pretend to do them. Today we talk to three designers about their civic-centri…
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Veterans Incorprated has more services for Veterans and their families than any group I have previously interviewed. So many that this will be part one and after hearing it you will want to tune in for ...
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Ray Carville, Public Affairs Manager, Veterans Inc. is an excellent spokesman for this all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran's problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran's area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an…
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Choosing to blow the whistle on the U.S. government is a big deal. It's a huge risk and, despite legal protections, can result in major negative repercussions. So why do people do it? What happens to them when they do? What protections do they have, and do those protections work? Our guides to the process are Kathleen McClella, Deputy Director at W…
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Todays Podcast is a little different. Today we take up the case for better treatment of our furry veterans who save many lives but receive no benefits when they retire, the USA War Dog.
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Chris Willingham, President of the US War Dogs Association, is a combat veteran, a dog handler, and a huge proponent for war dogs, especially how these valuable combat veterans need to be treated upon their retirement. With that said it should be noted that furry veterans get no help from the VA or any other government agency so medicines and surgi…
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America's first congress debated it in the 1790s, and it's been debated about ever since. Who should step into the president's shoes if the offices of President and Vice President are simultaneously vacant? Today we talk about the many different Presidential Acts of Succession that we've had in the US, as well as designated survivors, the "football…
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Here is part 4 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Judge Scionti plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans.ode
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Judge Michael Scionti, Florida State Judicial District 13, Veterans Treatment Court. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflic…
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The Olympics are a global event. They take years of planning, negotiation and convincing -- not to mention billions of dollars -- to stage. This is how the games are used by the United States and others around the world. This is what it takes to host, what the games do for a nation and what it means when you refuse to attend. Welcome to the Olympic…
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Kamala Harris will be the nominee. What now?
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You have questions about the future of the democratic ticket, and Civics 101's favorite explainer, Dan Cassino, has the answers. What happens to Biden's fundraising money? What will the delegates at the DNC do? Will there be any legal challenges? And finally, what does it mean for a party when they nominate a candidate different than the one that w…
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Here is part 3 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Public Defender plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans.
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Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflict with the law. This, the third of these programs, highlights the actions of our coun…
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Here is part 2 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Prosicutor plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans.
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Here is the second of our four-part program on how we can salvage the lives of vets who find themselves in conflict with the law. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work t…
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