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Top of Mind - Where’s the Middle Ground on Affirmative Action?
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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The US Supreme Court is again considering whether universities can make an applicant’s race part of the decision to admit or reject.

Bought by KMXT, KMXT, KSTK, RadioStPete Florida, KOWS and more


  • Added: Jun 13, 2024
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 9
Top of Mind - How American Boys and Men are Falling Behind
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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American boys and men are falling behind. Have we accidentally overlooked their struggles?

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KSTK, KMXT, and RADIOLEX


  • Added: Feb 15, 2024
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 4
Top of Mind - Many Students Lack Motivation to Learn. What Can We Do?
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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Between chronic absenteeism and shifting grading systems, we know many students lack motivation to learn. What can schools do differently?

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KSTK, KOWS, RADIOLEX, and KMXT


  • Added: Feb 08, 2024
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 5
Jacob Vigdor: College Admissions Quandries
From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio
Caption: Jacob Vigdor
Whether it be standardized testing, grades, extracurricular activities or personal essays, the question of how to level the playing field in educat...

  • Added: Jan 31, 2024
  • Length: 29:00
Civics 101: How Should We Teach Civics?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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Civics and social studies education are getting a lot of attention these days. How do we teach about our democracy?

Bought by KSKA and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Jan 09, 2024
  • Length: 57:30
  • Purchases: 2
Inauguration Day
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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Pomp, circumstance and 35 words can transform a person into a president.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 06:24
How does the Electoral College vote?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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How does the Election Day after Election Day actually work?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:19
How are seats filled when a member of Congress takes another job?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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What if a senator becomes president or VP?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:27
Who are electors?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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The 538 people who actually elect the president.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:23
What do the National Archives have to do with the Electoral College?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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A little-known role of the Archives -- they keep the whole Electoral College process running smoothly every year.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:20
How does the Electoral College vote?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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How does the Election Day after Election Day actually work?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:19
What is voter fraud?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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The allegations are everywhere, but is the fraud itself?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:15
What is an Executive Order?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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Can a president order...anything?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:40
How do we add states? What is the difference between a state and a commonwealth?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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What's the difference? And how/why do we add states to our union?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:35
What do politicians do after they leave office?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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Three things you can do if you lose an election.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:19
The 25th Amendment
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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All four parts.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 06:38
How do judicial appointments and elections work?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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When it comes to the judiciary, when do we prioritize independence over accountability?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:33
What Is The Difference Between Constructionist, Originalist and Liberal Justices?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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How do Supreme Court justices differ in the way they interpret the Constitution?

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 2
What is a "lame duck" session?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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What can the President and Congress do before they're sworn in?

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:36
The Peaceful Transition of Power
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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Why is a peaceful transition of American power so important?

  • Added: Nov 06, 2023
  • Length: 04:56
What are democratic norms?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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The unwritten rules that keep our government in line.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago


  • Added: Nov 06, 2023
  • Length: 04:27
  • Purchases: 1
What role does Congress play in the Electoral College?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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The final FINAL step in electing the president

  • Added: Nov 06, 2023
  • Length: 04:27
What happens to campaign funds after the election is over?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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What can candidates do with the cash left in the coffer?

  • Added: Nov 03, 2023
  • Length: 04:19
Top of Mind - Introducing "Stick With It": What happens when you lean in to a challenging perspective?
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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A new series of conversations about leaning in to a challenging perspective, rather than backing away

Bought by KMXT, KOWS, RADIOLEX, GCR (Global Community Radio), KSTK and more


  • Added: Oct 20, 2023
  • Length: 52:49
  • Purchases: 7
Top of Mind - Public Education is in Crisis. Are Elected School Boards the Problem?
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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Public education in America is in crisis. Are elected school boards the problem – or the key to a solution?

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KSTK, KMXT, RADIOLEX, and WYAP


  • Added: Oct 06, 2023
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 5