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. Sean Beienburg

Sean Beienburg, a Phoenix native, studied politics and history at Pomona College and earned his Ph.D. in politics from Princeton. He taught at Haverford and Lehigh before joining ASU, where he now serves as Associate Director of SCETL and Director of the Center for American Civics. His work focuses on the U.S. and Arizona constitutions, federalism, political thought, and executive power. He directs the Arizona Constitution Project and has published two books on federalism and Prohibition. Beyond constitutional studies, he has explored political themes in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and the Daniel Craig-era James Bond films.

Civics In A Year

Dr. Sean Beienburg

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