Civics Minute, a new short-form series designed to make civic life understandable, relevant and accessible, will launch Monday, September 7, on WHRV 89.5 FM and online at WHRO.org/civics.
New episodes will air on WHRV at 7:31 a.m. and 4:32 p.m. Each installment will run approximately 90 seconds and will also be available online for on-demand listening.
Produced through a collaboration between William & Mary and WHRO Public Media, Civics Minute uses an alphabet of key terms to explore citizenship, government, democracy and public participation. Each episode introduces a civic concept through clear explanations and relatable examples, connecting it to the institutions, decisions, rights and responsibilities that affect everyday life.
Topics will examine how ordinary people can help shape their towns, cities, counties, states and nation through voting, volunteering, attending public meetings, contacting elected officials, serving their communities and staying informed about public issues.
The series is hosted by Paul Manna, the Hyman Professor of Government and Public Policy at William & Mary and co-author of The Challenge of Democracy: American Government in Global Politics.
Informative, approachable and practical, Civics Minute aims to help listeners better understand how civic life works and how they can become more knowledgeable and actively participate in their communities.
The series will launch with an eight-week pilot, with plans to extend Civics Minute for an additional 18 weeks following a successful initial run.
Civics Minute premieres Monday, September 7, on WHRV 89.5 FM and online/on demand at WHRO.org/civics.