Civics 101

Today, our second IRL puts it up the flagpole and sees if anyone salutes it. Hannah goes into the history of the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance and how they've changed since their inception. Then Nick talks about four times behavior towards the flag and the pledge were the subject of Supreme Court decisions.  CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Delve into the fascinating world of student rights as landmark Supreme Court cases shape free speech in schools. Explore whether political protest is permissible in classrooms and the nuances of lewd speech under the First Amendment. Discover the balance between student expression and school authority, especially in school publications. The history of First Amendment rights is rich, particularly with ties to significant moments like the Vietnam War protests.

Doug Mack, author of "The Not Quite States of America" and an expert on U.S. territories, dives into the unique status of places like Guam and Puerto Rico. He explains the political representation issues and constitutional rights of citizens in these territories. Mack also discusses the historical context of territorial expansion and the implications of lacking full statehood. Listeners learn about the distinct governance structures and the ongoing debates surrounding statehood, particularly in Puerto Rico.