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. J. Michael Butler

Dr. Butler is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of History and Humanities Department Chair at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.

He received both his Master’s and Doctorate in History from the University of Mississippi, where he specialized in 20th century Southern Cultural History with an emphasis on the Civil Rights movement. In Oxford, Dr. Butler learned from some of the leading authorities in their historical fields, such as Ted Ownby, Charles Reagan Wilson, William R. Ferris, Charles Eagles, and Winthrop Jordan. After teaching at South Georgia College for eight years, Dr. Butler accepted a position at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida in 2008, where he has developed a number of new History courses pertaining to Southern History, African American History, Cultural History, and the Florida Civil Rights Movement.

https://jmichaelbutler.com/

Guest appearance on:

From Birmingham Jail To National Conscience: Nonviolence, Context, And Civic Duty