Western Tradition and The American Founding (5007)
The government of the United States traces its roots back to ancient Greece, Rome and historic philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. This is especially relevant now as increasingly we are seeing evidence of countries slipping towards authoritarianism, a risk that some fear for the United States.
Bill Moyers: The Man and His Myths (711)
We had the honor of interviewing Bill Moyers for the McCuistion program in November of 1996. We asked, “why do you do what you do.?
The Power of the Supreme Court (5015)
Stephen Vladek, J.D., joins host Jim Falk for a discussion on the current challenges facing the Supreme Court
Free Speech: Campus Arrests and Deportations (5009)
The discussion examines the recent campus protests and the repercussions against students and the schools involved.
Constitutional Law: What It Is and Why It Matters (5010)
Over the last few months, the executive branch has been pushing to the limits its powers to the point where leading constitutional scholars warn that the U.S. might be on the verge of a constitutional crisis. Join us to learn more about constitutional law.
Re-Air: Educating Our Youth To Become Good Citizens
Join panelists as we discuss what it takes to educate future generations on what it means to be good citizens.
Re-Air: What Is Active Civics and Why Does It Matter? (2420)
Voting has gone down by 15% in a generation. In 1960 25% of the youth population reported that they followed public affairs most of the time. By 2000 that figure was down to 5%.
What Is Active Civics and Why Does It Matter?
Today, nearly 2/3 of Americans cannot name all three branches of government. Yet knowing about the foundation of our Constitution and being educated about issues allows one to vote with knowledge.