RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695 -- Rendered At Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:09:55 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/government-girl en-US All rights reserved. Kelley Stocker This podcast will explain the week's biggest news stories in the context of a high school level government course. Have you ever wished you could go back and ask your high school government teacher questions to help you make sense of the news? If so then this podcast is for you. 2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695 This podcast will explain the week's biggest news stories in the context of a high school level government course. Have you ever wished you could go back and ask your high school government teacher questions to help you make sense of the news? If so then this podcast is for you.

]]> episodic no Kelley Stocker kelleyjstocker@gmail.com false full The crisis in Ukraine-analysis and backstory Kelley Stocker In this episode I sit down with my colleagues to have a conversation about the historic context of the Ukraine crisis. Fellow government teacher Tim Smith is a great story teller, served in the Army, and has extensive knowledge in historic world events. Some of my other colleagues and I decided to pick his brain and record it for your benefit. Enjoy the conversation!

]]> <p>In this episode I sit down with my colleagues to have a conversation about the historic context of the Ukraine crisis. Fellow government teacher Tim Smith is a great story teller, served in the Army, and has extensive knowledge in historic world events. Some of my other colleagues and I decided to pick his brain and record it for your benefit. Enjoy the conversation!</p> 3315d890-428f-44fe-b2eb-5eb77ddfd677 https://redcircle.com/shows/2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695/episodes/e4c461e6-241c-4081-8a4b-62eaa1834882 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:43:02 +0000 3642 false full DC Statehood Kelley Stocker Learn more about our nation's capital and proposals to give those living there representation in Congress

]]> <p>Learn more about our nation&#39;s capital and proposals to give those living there representation in Congress</p> e815a5e5-9e2b-4e7b-b276-46d2c783ee7c https://redcircle.com/shows/2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695/episodes/49920418-435a-4005-970b-104323aed6dc Thu, 13 May 2021 18:08:18 +0000 1761 false full The Filibuster Kelley Stocker A brief overview of the filibusters history, rule changes, modern use, and suggested reforms

]]> <p>A brief overview of the filibusters history, rule changes, modern use, and suggested reforms</p> 94cbcb00-5a3a-4480-8397-ca6636667862 https://redcircle.com/shows/2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695/episodes/2bdec7f9-f6b9-4723-a414-b4de8db316fb Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:58:31 +0000 1347 false full Executive Orders: when are they appropriate? Kelley Stocker This episode will outline the difference between legislation and executive orders and what the constitution says about each.

]]> <p>This episode will outline the difference between legislation and executive orders and what the constitution says about each. </p> 44209e2d-920b-407b-ad13-c5dda894bf9e https://redcircle.com/shows/2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695/episodes/9fd5ab84-d0f5-4ff5-924b-4f02bb2b8e39 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:41:47 +0000 700 false full The line between free speech and public safety Kelley Stocker This episode examines what our constitution and our laws say about what type of speech is protected and what speech is not. I apply this information to the rally held in the hours preceding the Jan 6 capitol attack and to the recent social media purges.

]]> <p>This episode examines what our constitution and our laws say about what type of speech is protected and what speech is not. I apply this information to the rally held in the hours preceding the Jan 6 capitol attack and to the recent social media purges. </p> 6c5abd74-478f-401c-b591-c4a68528c291 https://redcircle.com/shows/2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695/episodes/72cbb1c2-c6e4-41c2-9114-902399192c53 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:35:09 +0000 813 false full The removal of a president: the 25th or impeachment? Kelley Stocker This episode will examine the context of the 25th amendment and impeachment and when they might be appropriate to use.

]]> <p>This episode will examine the context of the 25th amendment and impeachment and when they might be appropriate to use. </p> 19f18bbc-3647-4599-8971-7381a603314f https://redcircle.com/shows/2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695/episodes/e8f01522-dd3a-4fe2-a0d6-8149c53e7524 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:41:29 +0000 1096 false full Introduction Kelley Stocker An introduction to the purpose and motivation behind the Government Girl podcast

]]> <p>An introduction to the purpose and motivation behind the Government Girl podcast</p> 23abcc10-3b51-4acf-bc97-ad42c59bf34b https://redcircle.com/shows/2944e707-3e69-4e1f-ad71-4829abcc4695/episodes/9ca42652-1a64-4107-9484-a1011a6a9b68 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:15:19 +0000 113 false