Civics In A Year

What do you really know about American government, the Constitution, and your rights as a citizen?

Civics in a Year is a fast-paced podcast series that delivers essential civic knowledge in just 10 minutes per episode. Over the course of a year, we’ll explore 250 key questions—from the founding documents and branches of government to civil liberties, elections, and public participation.

Rooted in the Civic Literacy Curriculum from the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University, this series is a collaborative project supported by the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. Each episode is designed to spark curiosity, strengthen constitutional understanding, and encourage active citizenship.

Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, Civics in a Year will guide you through the building blocks of American democracy—one question at a time.

Guest

Dr. Richard Avramenko

Richard Avramenko is the director of the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership and the Editor-in-Chief of the Political Science Reviewer. He has a BA in Political Science from the University of Calgary, an MA in Political Science from Carleton University, and a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University.

Avramenko is the author of "Courage: The Politics of Life and Limb" (2011), the co-editor of "Friendship and Politics: Essays in Political Thought" (2008), "Dostoevsky’s Political Philosophy" (2013), "Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times" (2018), "Canadian Conservative Political Thought" (2022), and "Aristocratic Voices: Traditional Alternatives to Liberalism, Populism and Radical Egalitarianism" (2024).

Guest appearance on:

Unlocking the Science of Citizenship: A Journey Through American Civics