Chief Justice and Pro Tem Visit Mendocino County Court

Explore the power of driving positive change in government through civic engagement and public service.

Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the founder of Street Civics, Dan Jasper.


Civic Engagement: Empowered Citizens Shaping a Better Government with Dan Jasper

Curious about the inspiration behind this podcast?

Join me, Onya Robertson, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes episode where I share my story and the mission driving What in the State of WA?!. Discover how we’re making state government more accessible and empowering everyday people to stay informed and engaged.

Don’t forget to like, share, and follow to keep you and your community connected and prepared for the 2025 legislative session!

New episodes drop every Monday at 7 PM. Follow us on social media for real-time updates on bills, initiatives, and key decisions shaping Washington State. Let’s stay informed, stay active, and make a difference together!

Bonus Episode: Meet Onya Robertson - Podcast Host

In this episode, I’ll demystify key terms commonly used during the legislative session and provide a clear guide on how to effectively engage with your Washington State legislators. Together, we’ll ensure our community stays informed, engaged, and empowered.

Mark your calendars—legislative session kicks off on Monday, January 13th!

Stay updated on bills, hearings, committee meetings, and more by visiting: https://leg.wa.gov/

Episode 2: Demystifying legislative terms, and engaging with your legislators!

Episode 3 talks about how to track bills, understand the state budget, updates on current bills in the WA Legislature, and more!

Episode 3: How to track bills and elevate your voice in the legislature!

What role do schools and administrators play in supporting teachers to engage students in discussions about civic issues? How can structured curricula and coaching help educators facilitate constructive dialogue across political and social differences? In this episode, Elizabeth Clay Roy, the CEO of Generation Citizen, shares her passion for fostering social justice and community engagement through project-based civics. We discuss the importance of civic education, experiential civics, and relationship building in democracy, and share simple, effective ways of integrating civics education across content areas and grade levels. 

Explore Generation Citizen's Navigating Social Issues: A Toolkit for Educators https://connect.generationcitizen.org/home 

We’re proud to make this content free and accessible to all. If you find value in our episodes, please consider donating to support and sustain our efforts: https://cpet.tc.columbia.edu/giving.html

Teaching Civics in Turbulent Times

In the second episode of The City That Fun Forgot: Ottawa’s Nightlife Dilemma, called Sip, Skip, and Stay In, Alicia explores how Ottawa’s party scene is impacting young people’s social lives. Rising costs, safety concerns, and limited transit options are pushing students to adapt in different ways. Through the experiences of Carleton students Ethan Buckarev and Julia Rhymes, we uncover the realities of partying in "the city that fun forgot." Their stories give first-hand insight on what the problems are with Ottawa's nightlife and what can be done to make it better.

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In episode 213, Dan and Michael chat with Keith Barton and Alex Cuenca about the new book, The Future of Civic Education: Rebuilding a Democracy in Ruins.

Episode 213: The Future of Civic Education with Keith Barton & Alex Cuenca


Beyond the Ballot AZ is a twice-a-month show diving into the stories of legendary Arizonans, notable, and sometimes notorious, political events, and illustrious social movements that shape today’s conversations in our state. A resource of Arizona's Citizens Clean Elections Commission, join Executive Director Tom Collins and Director of Voter Education Gina Roberts as they break down what’s happening and how you can get involved in the political process. Engaging lessons you didn't learn in civics class! 


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On the 1st installment of BSE in 2025 my guest is Nathan Bird, host of the Chattanooga Civics podcast as well new-ish-to-town, Kelsey Freshour & Tyler Buck.  We discuss all things local civic engagement, the differences b/t local and federal governments, is there a "civics crisis" & some of our favorite local landmarks and attractions, et al. recorded live-to-tape in "The Studio" at the Downtown Public Library. 

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Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio with Lisa Cypers Kamen brings to the airwaves a fresh talk radio approach promoting happiness, well-being and global human flourishing by presenting a diverse and proactive collection of the greatest thinkers and doers who have devoted their lives to creating a better world in which to live.


"What in the State of WA?!" helps everyday people across Washington State understand civics—the way the government works and how it impacts our daily lives. Through real conversations, updates on what’s happening in the legislature, and relatable stories, this podcast makes it easy to follow what’s going on at our state capital and empowers listeners to get involved, ask questions, and vote for the future they want.

Visions of Education is an education podcast where education professor Dan Krutka and high school social studies teacher Michael Milton have conversations with educators to discuss their big ideas in education. VoE also partners with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and associated groups to provide the latest from classroom teachers, education, professors, and researchers on social studies education.

Teaching Today is brought to you by The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) at Teachers College, Columbia University.

In conversation with teachers, researchers, and school leaders, we’re dedicated to breaking down the problems, policies, and promising practices that define teaching. Uniting theory and practice, CPET promotes rigorous and relevant scholarship, and is committed to making excellent education accessible worldwide.

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