Friends & Fellow Citizens
In this unique civics podcast, discover how the principles of George Washington's Farewell Address (patriotism, civility, faith, education, national unity, and fiscal responsibility) apply to today! With a focus on American political institutions and policymaking, hear fascinating stories and discussions that any America-loving listener can enjoy!
This non-partisan podcast is a remarkable mix of solo shows, interviews and special guests that gives you a great boost of freedom! New episodes on the first two Mondays of each month!
Podcasting since 2020 • 205 episodes
Friends & Fellow Citizens
Latest Episodes
#189: Samuel Chase (MD) - The "Extremely Irregular" Signer and Supreme Court Justice
Not all signers were universally well-regarded as calm moderates. Hear how Samuel Chase, a lawyer and a bunch of other "jobs," was known as an "extremely irregular" signer. He would serve as Supreme Court Justice and get caught up in one of the...
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#188: Practical Wisdom and Harmony - Virtues and Faces of Moderation feat. Dr. Aurelian Craiutu
Click here to watch the video version on Youtube!Amid all the political noise about ideologues on the right and left, political moderates are unique in our democracy. What makes moderation so es...
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#187: Statutory to Statuary - Lighting the Ohioan Journey Honoring Thomas Edison in the Capitol feat. Kristin Strobel
Click here to watch on Youtube!Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, and it may also mean honoring those who have given. Kristin Strobel, who was our guest in Ep. 90, joins our sho...
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#186: The Only Populism is the Populism We Don't Know
"Populism" is a term thrown around by many in politics, but what kind of populists used to be prominent? Is populism only for those who claim to be populist? Hear an 1892 excerpt from James Weaver, a prominent Populist Party leader, and the way...
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#185: Magnifying Public Dialogue and Participation in Democratic Governance feat. Dr. Archon Fung
Since the founding of the U.S., generations of Americans have strived to achieve democratic governance and self-government. How can Americans improve our system of democratic governance? Dr. Archon Fung, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School ...
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