Government Girl

About Government Girl

This podcast will explain the week's biggest news stories in the context of a high school level government course. Have you ever wished you could go back and ask your high school government teacher questions to help you make sense of the news? If so then this podcast is for you.

Publisher

Kelley Stocker

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2021

Latest episode

8 Mar 2022

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Mar 2022

   The crisis in Ukraine-analysis and backstory

   In this episode I sit down with my colleagues to have a conversation about the historic context of the Ukraine crisis. Fellow government teacher Tim Smith is a great story teller, served in the Army, and has extensive knowledge in historic world events. Some of my other colleagues and I decided to pick his brain and record it for your benefit. Enjoy the conversation!

2. 

   13 May 2021

   DC Statehood

   Learn more about our nation's capital and proposals to give those living there representation in Congress

3. 

   28 Apr 2021

   The Filibuster

   A brief overview of the filibusters history, rule changes, modern use, and suggested reforms

4. 

   6 Feb 2021

   Executive Orders: when are they appropriate?

   This episode will outline the difference between legislation and executive orders and what the constitution says about each.

5. 

   24 Jan 2021

   The line between free speech and public safety

   This episode examines what our constitution and our laws say about what type of speech is protected and what speech is not. I apply this information to the rally held in the hours preceding the Jan 6 capitol attack and to the recent social media purges.

6. 

   14 Jan 2021

   The removal of a president: the 25th or impeachment?

   This episode will examine the context of the 25th amendment and impeachment and when they might be appropriate to use.

7. 

   11 Jan 2021

   Introduction

   An introduction to the purpose and motivation behind the Government Girl podcast

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

20 ratings

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