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. Rebecca Theobald

Rebecca Theobald is a geographer and educator whose work focuses on civic engagement, political geography, and geography education. Her research explores apportionment and redistricting, GeoCivics, and the role geography plays in developing democratic citizens. She earned her PhD in Geography from the University of Colorado Boulder and has published widely on redistricting, elections, and geography education. Dr. Theobald is Editor of The Geography Teacher and has received national recognition for her contributions to geography education and public engagement.

Guest appearance on:

Geocivics, Redistricting, and Gerrymandering