Civics 101

What

As the name suggests, this podcast covers the basics of U.S. civics, addressing major events, documents, and debates from the country’s founding to today.

How

Given my interests in connecting certain features of superhero narratives to civic understanding [Black Panther (2021); Social Superheroes (2024); Luke Cage (In Progress)], I am surprised I did not look for a podcast like this sooner. But I am glad I found it last month, as it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Especially considering civics was not my thing in primary or secondary school. One series I am currently enjoying is on the founding documents, which jives well with my interests in how humans understand and apply certain principles to govern our shared lives. I recently wrote a little about this while reflecting on Captain America: Brave New World (2025).