Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
This is the official podcast of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. Our mission is to continue the distinguished legacy and lifetime work of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to advance American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement.
Podcasting since 2023 • 42 episodes
Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
Latest Episodes
Constitution Series: Millennials, Gen-Z, and COVID-19 with Pew Research Center
Originally released during the height of the global pandemic, this episode returns as we approach the March 11 anniversary of the COVID-19 national emergency. Featuring Pew Research Center’s Kim Parker and Richard Fry, the conversation examines...
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Public Square | The Civic Issues Shaping 2026: Your Voice, Our Community
Education. The economy. Technology. Civil discourse. These issues shape our daily lives and shared future. In this public square we reviewed recent poll results from our Civics for Life Community App, exchanged perspectives, and explored how re...
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Can Social Media and Civil Discourse Coexist?
First released in 2021, this conversation feels increasingly relevant as social media continues to shape how Americans communicate, disagree, and connect. Monica Anderson of the Pew Research Center and Beau Kiniry of BuzzFeed explore whether ci...
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Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell | Jason Riley
This special episode from our original Constitution Series returns in honor of Black History Month, spotlighting the life and ideas of Thomas Sowell, one of America’s most influential and thought-provoking thinkers. Drawing from Jason L. Riley’...
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Public Square | Why are Teachers Uncomfortable Teaching Civics?
How does today’s polarized climate shape what—and how—civics is taught in America’s classrooms?This Public Square virtual conversation was inspired by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute’s latest policy brief, “Why Are Teachers Uncomforta...
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