HeyJaredCivics Over Politics
Thoughtful, historically based analysis prioritizing inalienable rights and dignity for all people.
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Jeff City Elites v the People of Missouri (opens the original)
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This episode delves into a discussion about universal values and constitutionalism. We also tackle the ongoing situation involving Missouri’s “Missouri First Map” and initiative petition challenging it. Show Notes: Missouri Constitution: https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Publications/CurrentMissouriConstitution.pdf Richard von Glahn v Denny Hoskins: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=239229 Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rig
Why Do Politics Matter (opens the original)
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This episode of Civics Over Politics delves into the very nature of why politics is important, using the lens of a couple of examples: of Alexander Hamilton's thoughts during the Constitutional debates and the fallout from the conflict between the United States and Iran. The show closes with a recap of a travel destination I recently experienced. Show Notes: Federalist Number 1: https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed01.asp Two More Oil Tankers Are Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz (Unlocked
Political Identity (opens the original)
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This episode delves into the questions of what drives voter behavior and identity. Examples that frame the review include the recent Missouri primary election, the legacy of Jerry Litton, the politics of beef, and cultural markers or issues. Show Notes: Missouri August 4, 2026 Primary Election Results: https://enr.sos.mo.gov/PickaRace.aspx Jerry Litton Short Bio: https://www.chillicothenews.com/50-years-later-jerry-littons-legacy-of-leadership-still-resonates-across-missouri/ 1970s Missouri Elec
Missouri Amendments 4 and 5 (opens the original)
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This episode of Civics Over politics delves into Missouri Amendment 4 (citizen initiative petitions) and Amendment 5 (taxation). We close with a shout out to a great St. Joseph, Missouri institution.
America Turns 250 (opens the original)
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Happy Independence Day to everyone! This episode celebrates the spirit of independence. From the declaration, to Frederick Douglass, to Abraham Lincoln, to the present day, the American experiment continues. We should not take this for granted. Show Notes: Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript Frederick Douglass What to the Slave is the 4th of July? https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/frederick-doug
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