Civics on the Rocks

29/10/2025

VOTE! In Texas, you can vote early until October 31. Election Day is November 4. There are several proposed amendments on the ballot. Like how things are going in Texas? Think the people in power are doing a great job? Now’s a good time to let them know what you want codified into law.

20/10/2025

Please enjoy responsibly.

A history teacher and an engineer walk into a bar…ouch! Except there isn’t a bar. But there are dad jokes. And whiskey. Two guys who know a few things, have been around a few blocks, and a few cocktails, discuss politics, science, history, technology, and the planet Earth. They also warp through...

19/10/2025

Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this time. Ali Rogin speaks with Robert Weiss...

19/10/2025

No kings for Civics on the Rocks! #50501

07/10/2025

From this week’s episode: three out of three podcasters do NOT recommend Serbian brandies. Cute bottles, though.

06/10/2025

New episode is up! Please enjoy responsibly.

Mack, Steve, and Anne get into what one branch of the government isn’t doing right now. REFERENCES Congress is defined in Article I of the Constitution: Constitution Annotated. “Article I.” https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/article-1/ They didn’t want a king: Pereira, Ivan. “N...

30/09/2025

We thought this infographic might come in handy in the coming days.

18/09/2025

Finding ways to face this moment in history.

Colleen Shogan made history when she became the first woman to serve as Archivist of the United States in 2023. In February, President Trump fired her with no reason given. On Constitution Day, Shogan launched a national bipartisan effort called "More Perfect" to work on strengthening democracy. Amn...

15/09/2025

Please enjoy responsibly.

A history teacher and an engineer walk into a bar…ouch! Except there isn’t a bar. But there are dad jokes. And whiskey. Two guys who know a few things, have been around a few blocks, and a few cocktails, discuss politics, science, history, technology, and the planet Earth. They also warp through...

02/09/2025

As mentioned in this month's episode, we're in good company.

01/09/2025

New month, new season, new episode! And thank you, as always to those of you doing the work!

Mack, Steve, and Anne debate Constitutional law and look to fix the problems of our country in our first episode of season 3. References What is independent? Merriam-Webster. “Independent.” https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independent What is justice? https://youtu.be/wEBlaMOmKV4?si=di...

12/07/2025

“Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

The State Department is firing around 1,300 staffers Friday as part of the Trump administration's reorganization of the agency. The layoff notices include both civil servants and foreign service officers.