When our founders created America, they embraced a lot of new ideas – like liberty, equality, and justice. But who inspired our founders to see the world that way? In this episode, we talk about something called The Enlightenment and the philosophers who changed history.

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Episode 99 – What Lincoln had in common with the founders

June 24, 2024 • 29 mins

Abraham Lincoln came after the founding period in American history, but he had a lot in common with our founders. In this episode, we're joined by Jon White, author of the children's book "My Day with Abe Lincoln" to tell us all about him!

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Founding Threads

April 25, 2024 • 10 mins

There are some threads that go throughout colonial American history – things like liberty and justice. Here are a few to keep in mind!

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7 Key Moments From Our Founding

October 17, 2023 • 19 mins

In this episode, we go over 7 key moments from America's founding you should always remember.

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Ep. 96 – 5 More things about our founding

September 5, 2023 • 17 mins

Here are 5 things that happened during America's founding period that didn't get a full episode, but I still want you to know about!

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Ep. 95 – The Capitol Moves to Washington, D.C.

August 10, 2023 • 32 mins

How did Washington, D.C. become our capitol? We hear all about it with an expert from the United States Capitol Historical Society!

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Ep. 94 – America's First President

July 27, 2023 • 30 mins

Once the Constitution had been ratified, it was time to America to choose its first president. We're joined by Dr. Colleen Shogan – the Archivist of the United States –to hear all about how George Washington was chosen and inaugurated.

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Ep. 93 – Wrapping Up the Constitution

July 20, 2023 • 32 mins

We've learned an awful lot about the Constitution! In this episode, we're joined by Constitutional expert Clark Neily who breaks it down into the key themes and what we absolutely need to keep in mind.

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Ep. 92 – Amendments 9 And 10

July 12, 2023 • 23 mins

The final two amendments in the Bill of Rights are all about who has the power – the people and the states. Here's how it all works.

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Ep. 91 – The Bill of Rights and crime

June 28, 2023 • 27 mins

Amendments 5-8 are all about protecting the rights of someone who has been accused of a crime. That's almost half of the whole Bill of Rights! So, why did our founders care so much? Let's find out.

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Ep. 90 – Being Safe in your Home (Amendments 3 And 4)

June 16, 2023 • 18 mins

The third and fourth amendments to the Constitution are all about making sure your home is safe from the government.

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Ep. 89 – The Second Amendment

June 9, 2023 • 29 mins

We’ve wrapped up our episodes on the First Amendment, and you know what that means – on to the second! People often argue about the Second Amendment – but do they know what it really says? In this episode, we’re joined by Second Amendment and firearms policy expert Stephen Gutowski from The Reload to give us the real scoop.

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Ep. 88 – Assembly & Petition (1st Amendment, Part 4)

June 2, 2023 • 5 mins

We're wrapping up the First Amendment with a minisode on the last two freedoms it protects – assembly and petition!

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Ep. 87 – Freedom Of The Press (1st Amendment, part 3)

May 19, 2023 • 19 mins

We continue exploring the First Amendment by learning all about Freedom of the Press!

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Ep. 86 – Free Speech (First Amendment, Part 2)

May 12, 2023 • 26 mins

We continue our exploration of the First Amendment by talking about free speech. What does it mean? What can you say? Are there any limitations? Listen now to find out!

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Ep. 85 – Freedom of Religion (1st Amendment, Part 1)

April 24, 2023 • 22 mins

In this episode, we get started on the First Amendment! It "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." So, what does it mean to have freedom of religion? Why was it so important to our founders? Listen to find out!

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Ep. 84 – What is a right?

March 31, 2023 • 20 mins

Before we learn about the rights protected in the Bill of Rights, let's learn what rights really are!

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