YourDemocracy
Chuck Parkinson hosts Where Do We Go From Here and has added a civics lesson “short takes” -- “You and Your Democracy”. Each episode looks at the “Head and Heart” of Democracy. He explores the Values and Principles that have created our American Exceptionalism and examines the structures and institutions that give us the guardrails of our Democratic Republic. To quote Benjamin Franklin when asked in 1787 after the Constitutional Convention, “Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” To which Franklin responded, with a rejoinder at once witty and ominous: “A republic, if you can keep it.” So, take a look at what is this Great American Experiment and then ask “What do we need to do to keep it?”
You and Your democracy
-
In this episode, we discuss why foreign policy matters. We welcome Tim Stratford, a managing partner at Covington and Burling LLP's Beijing office. -
In this episode, we discuss why your vote matters. We welcome back Dr. John Van Benthuysen, who is an Assistant Political Science Professor at BHSU. -
In this episode, Wes Brown is back with us to discuss the separations of power and why we have three branches of government. -
In this episode, we are joined Larry Parkinson to shed some light and give perspective on a South Dakotan's experience in public service. -
In this episode, we discuss democratic perspectives from a political reporter standpoint. -
In this episode we check back in with Wes Brown to discuss American values and how they manifest in the 'American Exceptionalism'. -
In this episode we discuss how your voice can be heard and make a difference in local government. We are joined by President of the Rapid City Common Council, Laura Armstrong. -
In this episode we discuss how and why your vote matters. We are joined by Vantage Institute and SD Coordinator of “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution”, Wes Brown. -
In this episode we speak with Chair and Vice Chair of the Rapid City Youth City Council, Hannah Churchill and Jordyn Kokesh, to discuss how youth are getting their voices heard. -
In this episode we discuss the women's suffrage movement in South Dakota. We are joined by retired Rapid City civics teacher, Dorothy “Rowdy“ Brewick. -
In this episode we discuss what our rights, responsibilities and obligations are as citizens in a democratic republic. -
In this episode we are back with retired Rapid City civics teacher, Dorothy “Rowdy“ Brewick, to finish our conversation on the Preamble to the Constitution.
