Civics on the Rocks

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...

29/08/2025

Thanks FLAPPER PRESS!

Anne Trominski and her Civics on the Rocks hosts discuss the use and limits—or lack thereof—of presidential pardon powers. https://www.flapperpress.com/post/civics-on-the-rocks-pardon-me

18/08/2025

Happy Tangent Day to all who observe! We’ll start our third season with a full episode at the beginning of September! Please enjoy responsibly.

04/08/2025

It’s our birthday! 🥳 To celebrate, we’re going on vacation! We’re not going to have a full episode this month. Instead, you get this silliness. Enjoy!

25/07/2025

Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions https://theonion.com/historians-politely-remind-nation-to-check-whats-happen-1819572992/

21/07/2025

New tangent for your listening pleasure! Please enjoy responsibly.

19/07/2025

One of the custom stunt bikes used in the 1985 cult classic "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" has a new owner after being sold at auction for $125,000. The buyers, l...

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.

08/07/2025

In our latest episode, Mack remembers the Alamo! Check out some of his pictures as you listen to him describe the changes that are afoot in Alamo Plaza. Our show notes include links to maps and descriptions of the plans as well.

07/07/2025

Um, excuse us, but we’d like to let you know…new episode is up!

Mack and Steve show no forgiveness as they discuss one of the president’s broadest powers. REFERENCES Who does have the power? The President: Constitution Annotated. “ArtII.S2.C1.3.1 Overview of Pardon Power.” Congress.gov. https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artII-S2-C1-3-1/ALDE_00...

05/07/2025

Your favorite podcasters are daunted (and soggy) but not defeated.