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

Representative Stacy Travers

Representative Stacy Travers was born in Athens, Greece—the birthplace of democracy—to a U.S. military father and Greek mother. Inspired by her family’s legacy of service, she joined the U.S. Army as a Russian Intelligence Interceptor. After her service, she moved to Arizona to study Geosciences at the University of Arizona, where she fell in love with the state.

She later pursued postgraduate studies in England, where she met her husband, John, and worked as a BBC radio producer. Upon returning to the United States, Stacy became an advocate for women veterans and for homeless and disabled veterans through AMVETS, fighting corruption at the Pacific Branch of the National Home for Disabled Veteran Soldiers—a cause she continues to champion.

After having two daughters, Stacy knew that Arizona—with its independence, patriotism, and strong sense of community—was the only place she wanted to raise her family.

https://www.traversforaz.com/meet-stacey

Guest appearance on:

Service, Citizenship, And Veterans Day