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Civics, Y'all!
by Staat Strong Productions
Civics, Y'all! is a podcast that explores the intersection of civics, politics and our everyday lives. We hope to be a show where people who normally don't follow politics will find more approachable and digestible conversations, and perhaps learn something along the way. This is a political conversation for all of us!
Episodes
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Civics, Y'all! 2021 Episode 3 - Federal vs. States Rights
Show Notes Noonie Man Batiste Antigravity and DSA Voting Guides provisional ballot in Louisiana voter suppression in 2021 Who Gets to Vote at NOPL duties of the Secretary of the State 10th Amendment of the Constitution The Embattled Vote in America learning in school that the South didn't lose…
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Civics, Y'all! 2021 Episode 2 - Capitol Insurrection
Here is the second part of our conversation, recorded on January 6th, in the immediate aftermath of the Capitol insurrection. As always, patrons have access to episodes early and there's patron-only content at: https://www.patreon.com/emiliestaatstrong Show Notes quote about living in interesting...
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Civics, Y'all! 2021 Episode 1 - Georgia Senate Races
We're trying something a little different - more "live" episodes, like we did around the Election. The episode is lightly edited, in line with our "live" episodes. This episode was recorded on January 5th before we knew the final results of the Georgia Senate races. We recorded again on January…
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Civics, Y'all! Noel's Christmas & Civics Episode Part II
Here is Part II of Noel's Christmas episode - where she tells Emilie the story of Christmas in America and the surprising connections to propaganda posters and advertising. Show Notes Rep. Jim Jordan's tweet The War on Christmas - Snopes The War on Christmas - Business Insider Christmas in…
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Civics, Y'all! Noel's Christmas & Civics Episode Part 1
Noel's been working on this episode for weeks and we had so much material we decided to split it into the two parts. Jadi and I mostly ceded the podcast to Noel for this two-part episode, fittingly, since it's the Noel season. Part I starts with one of Noel's letters - this one is addressed to…
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 9 - Thanksgiving in Bulbancha
We're grateful to each and every one of our listeners! Show Notes governor's race in Georgia in 2018 unplugging from the Matrix Decolonized Walks of Bulbancha Tricentennial of New Orleans the history of New Orleans before colonization Canada's relationship with Indigenous Peoples colonial…
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Civics, Y'all! Bonus Episode - Donney Rose and The American Audit
Emilie interviews poet and educator Donney Rose about his project The American Audit, among other topics. Show Notes The American Audit by Donney Rose The North Star Kennedy Center Fellowship 1995 Louisiana gubernatorial election Cleo Fields and Mike Foster 2000 Presidential election Jill Stein…
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Civics, Y'all Bonus Episode - Franziska of Glass Half Full NOLA
Emilie talks with Franziska of Glass Half Full NOLA, a grassroots glass recycling organization. Show Notes Glass Half Full Glass Half Full's GoFundMe
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Civics, Y'all! Live Post-Results Bonus Episode
This "live" episode features Emilie and Jadi talking with Maurice Carlos Ruffin about the results of the 2020 election. We waited till Friday and the race was called, but who knows what will happen next. Our show's production schedule is going from weekly to monthly. There will be occasional…
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Civics, Y'all "Live" Election Day Bonus Episode 3
Emilie and Jadi talk with Alex (Episode 6) and Maurice Carlos Ruffin about the early returns and how to stay hopeful.
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Civics, Y'all! "Live" Election Day Bonus Episode 2
Our second "live" episode featuring CT Cook, Maurice Ruffin, Jadi and Noel. This conversation went "long," but it's sooooo good. Also, Noel and our guest Maurice Carlos Ruffin just kept talking after we ended this session and that content is only available on our Patreon. Show Patreon if you want...
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Civics, Y'all "Live" Election Day Bonus Episode 1
Hi y'all! We're trying something new today - "live" episodes that we record and post without any editing. All three co-hosts will drop in to a live episode, as well as guests from previous episodes. This first episode features Emilie, Noel and Toby from Episode 8. Show notes added later.
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 8 - Election Day, Y'all!
Emilie, Jadi and Noel talk about their voting experiences - plus special guests Thomas and Toby, a listener of the show and his 18 year old son who voted for the first time. Show Notes The Handmaid's Tale Flock of Seagulls (the band) Mine! meme Citizen Kang (Treehouse of Horror) Knock the House...
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Civics, Y'all! Bonus Episode - The rest of the ballot
We talk about alllllll of the Louisiana Senate Candidates, the Representative and DA races and touch on the judges, municipal court and school board races. Show Notes Teofimo Lopez v Vasiliy Lomachenko fight Louisiana sample ballot DSA Voter Guide 538 polls Mayors for a Guaranteed Income UBI...
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Civics, Y'all! Bonus Episode - Where have all the good presidents gone?
If you're hearing Bonnie Tyler's voice singing this week's title, that is no accident. I'm currently listening to her song "I Need a Hero" (which I "accidentally" typed as "her" first). In this conversation, Jadi and I talk with New Orleans author (and one of my best friends) Maurice Carlos…
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 7 - "What does it take to run for office?"
We respond to listener feedback, interview Tania Nyman who is running for Metro Council in Baton Rouge, and John Paul Bourgeois, who is running for Senate. Brace yourself for all of the Louisiana names you're about to hear! Show Notes the difference between civics and politics (per Sen. Ben…
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 6 - "What good is a confirmation hearing?"
We dive into the Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court confirmation hearing, talk with Alex Stockton, a former Trump voter, and learn about Louisiana Amendment 5 Kahlida Nicole Lloyd. Show Notes Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court confirmation hearing ACB's 7th Circuit Court opinions Kanter v Barr (right…
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 5 - "The Post Office is in the Constitution?!?"
We discover what the Post Office means to our country. Show Notes USPS the Post Office is in the Constitution Louisiana contact tracing Brent Spiner Sam Neill Lord Melvyn Bragg Sesame Street Post Office Episode mail slow downs Trixie Minx Dolly Parton Governor Edwards abortion bill Alexandria...
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 4 - "What's the deal with partisanship?"
Show notes Jefferson's letter to James Madison September 6, 1789 Article 5 rules of debates pro-choice, pro-life rhetoric fetal development definition of didactic (I used this word twice, not entirely correctly) separation of immigrant parents and children forced hysterectomies Courtney Tierra...
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 3 - "How does checks and balances work?"
Show Notes Universal Basic Income 80s and 90s movies about stockbrokers black culture is American culture Fear the Walking Dead Brett Kavanaugh nomination 2nd presidential debate - Hilary Clinton & Donald Trump separation of powers three branches of government checks and balances evolution of the...
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Civics, Y'all! Behind the Scenes Bonus Episode
Staat Strong Productions Patreon Courtney Tierra McDonogh 35 John and Renee Grisham House We Cast a Shadow Each one teach one The Dollop episode #444
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Civics, Y'all! Bonus Episode - Courtney Tierra
"Worthy! A book for kids of all ages"
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 2 - "What the hell is the Rule of Law?"
"What the hell is the Rule of Law?" Works (and People) CIted/Referenced: The New Citizen Test (the Civics Practice Test) The Civics and Citizenship Toolkit (the John Adams reference is in the "Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test/M-638") The Cohen Payment (Stormy Daniels-Trump…
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Civics, Y'all! Episode 1 - "We the People"
Emilie, Jadi and Noel introduce themselves and talk about their history with civic engagement. Works (and People) Cited: The Constitution (Preamble) Saturday Night Live Schoolhouse Rock Knock Down the House Paula Jean Swearengin
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Civics, Y'all! is a podcast that explores the intersection of civics, politics and our everyday lives. We hope to be a show where people who normally don't follow politics will find more approachable and digestible conversations, and perhaps learn something along the way. This is a political conversation for all of us!
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Civics, Y'all! is a podcast that explores the intersection of civics, politics and our everyday lives. We hope to be a show where people who normally don't follow politics will find more approachable and digestible conversations, and perhaps learn something along the way. This is a political...
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