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'G' is for Gridlock
October 19, 2026 · 2 minGridlock can emerge when political opponents struggle to find compromise. Paul Manna explores how citizens can focus on evidence, issues, and problem-solving in their civic engagement to encourage constructive dialogue and advance…
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'F' is for Federalism
October 12, 2026 · 2 minFederalism divides power between the national government and the states. Paul Manna explores how that system creates multiple opportunities for civic engagement, from contacting Congress to participating in school board meetings, zoning…
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'E' is for Election
October 5, 2026 · 2 minElections offer citizens many ways to participate in civic life. Paul Manna explores how people can discuss important issues, encourage others to register and vote, serve as poll workers, and even run for local office to help shape the…
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'D' for Democracy
September 28, 2026 · 2 minDemocracy depends on citizens taking an active role in representative government. Paul Manna explores how speaking out, staying informed, voting in local, state, and national elections, and exercising civic rights help ensure that “rule by…
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'C' for Civics
September 21, 2026 · 1 minCivics is at the heart of active citizenship. Paul Manna explores the rights people hold, the responsibilities they carry, and the many ways civic participation can shape communities, influence government, and help strengthen democracy at…
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'B' for Ballot
September 14, 2026 · 2 minBallots are a central tool of democratic participation. Paul Manna explores how citizens use them to choose candidates, decide public questions, and make their voices heard through Election Day voting, early voting, absentee ballots, and…
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'A' for Accountability
September 7, 2026 · 2 minAccountability is a central responsibility in a representative democracy. Paul Manna explores how citizens can hold elected officials accountable through voting, contacting representatives, attending town halls, engaging in peaceful…
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Welcome to Civics Minute
August 20, 2026 · 1 minA bite-sized series that makes civic life understandable, relevant, and accessible through key concepts about citizenship, government, democracy, and public participation.
About the show
Civics Minute is a bite-sized series focused on civic engagement. Through an alphabet of key terms, each short-form episode explores the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities that allow ordinary people to shape their communities.
Produced through a collaboration between William & Mary and WHRO Public Media, the series is hosted by Paul Manna, the Hyman Professor of Government and Public Policy at William & Mary and co-author of The Challenge of Democracy: American Government in Global Politics.
Each episode introduces a key concept related to citizenship, government, democracy, or public participation. Clear explanations and relatable examples connect civics to the institutions, decisions, and responsibilities that affect everyday life.
Episodes examine how citizens can influence their towns, cities, counties, states, and nation through voting, volunteering, attending public meetings, contacting elected officials, serving their communities, and learning about public issues.
Informative, approachable, and practical, Civics Minute encourages listeners to become more knowledgeable and active participants in democratic life, in their communities and throughout the nation.
The series is produced by Grace Helmick and Conor Molloy of William & Mary’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships. Learn more and listen at WHRO.org/civics.