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. Aaron Kushner

After graduating with a degree in Politics from Saint Vincent College, Kushner earned his MA from Northern Illinois University and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Missouri in 2019.

Kushner's research covers Indigenous and American political development, constitutionalism, and the lessons that pop culture can teach us about citizenship. Before joining the School of Civic and Economic Thought & Leadership, he taught courses at Northern Illinois University and Elgin Community College.

He has previously served as co-director (with Sean Beienburg) of the Living Repository of the Arizona Constitution initiative, and as Director of Undergraduate Studies, and is currently the faculty advisor for the Harm Reduction Club and the Thomistic Institute at ASU.

Civics In A Year

Dr. Aaron Kushner

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