It’s almost the Fourth of July, and the American flag is everywhere. Civics 101 host Hannah McCarthy talks about the origins of the flag and how its purpose and symbolism has changed over time.

Civics 101 host Nick Capodice explains what’s causing the decline in civic participation and what we can actually do to shift power.

A recent survey of civics teachers revealed that over half of them say that teaching even basic civics concepts is difficult; 58% report a fear of backlash for teaching it the “wrong way,” and 21% reported considering leaving the profession due to the divisive climate.

Who controls the waterway according to international law? And what does a blockade actually mean?

President Trump recently called for the federal government to take control of how elections are run. But in the U.S., states run their own elections. Civics 101 host Hannah McCarthy explains who’s in charge and what “nationalizing” elections could look like.

Congress actually hasn’t officially declared war since World War II.

Gas prices continue to rise across the country and here in New Hampshire as the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran continues.

What did the first immigration laws in the U.S. look like? How were immigration restrictions determined?

The Department of Justice recently released millions of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes after Congress passed a law late last year to make all of the Epstein files public.

The Monroe Doctrine has shaped U.S. interference in Latin America since 1823. It was also cited in Trump's 2025 national security strategy and used to justify his attack on Venezuela.