The Loyal Opposition, August 13: Civics Minute
TLO S03 E28 Remember Schoolhouse Rock? Understanding Civics and Democracy with Vol State’s Civics Minute
In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Carolina Kelly is joined by Grady Eades and Brady Duncan to discuss their project Civics Minute, an educational series aimed at simplifying and disseminating fundamental civics knowledge. Grady, an associate professor of history, and Brady, an adjunct instructor, both from Volunteer State Community College, share the motivations behind this initiative and outline how it aims to bridge the gap in public understanding of government functions and constitutional principles. What are the challenges of making educational content engaging and accessible, highlighting their strategy to produce short, digestible video clips?
Additionally, the conversation touches upon the current state of American democracy, the implications of recent legislative actions, and the importance of civic participation.
This episode also examines issues related to immigration, freedom of speech, and the impact of book bans on education.
Note: The host erroneously stated the Library Board’s anti-trans book ban passed. It was actually voted down but a local news station jumped the gun and reported that it had passed.
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