Hannah McCarthy

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

Civics 101 · Jun 16, 2026

Lessons from the American Revolution (with Ken Burns)

“Co-host of Civics 101 podcast; conducted interview with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein”

American Revolution—causes, conduct, and consequencesFounding documents—Declaration of Independence and Constitution interpretationHistorical methodology and documentary filmmaking

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Civics 101 · Jun 9, 2026

How to Make Things Better

“Co-host and former New Hampshire State House reporter providing insights on local political processes and committee hearings”

Voter Turnout and Political ParticipationInstitutional Trust and Government LegitimacyLocal and State Politics as Power Centers

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Civics 101 · Jun 2, 2026

How did we get so red, white and blue?

“Co-host of Civics 101 podcast discussing American flag history and symbolism”

American flag history and design evolutionRevolutionary War military symbolismCivil War flag culture and patriotism

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Civics 101 · May 26, 2026

Why Students Are Having a Tough Time

“Co-host of Civics 101 podcast analyzing civics proficiency data and policy trends”

Civics Education Funding and Federal PolicyNo Child Left Behind Impact on Social StudiesNAEP Civics Assessment and Proficiency Metrics

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Civics 101 · May 19, 2026

How making people wait sparked the American Revolution

“Co-host of Civics 101 podcast conducting interview with Helena Roth”

Colonial Time Consciousness and Revolutionary CausationBritish Imperial Communication Systems (1760-1776)Salutary Neglect and Imperial Reform Post-Seven Years War

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Civics 101 · Mar 31, 2026

Can American elections be "nationalized"? What does that mean?

“Co-hosts episode examining election nationalization and election integrity claims”

Election Nationalization and Federal ControlConstitutional Division of Election AuthorityVoter Fraud Claims and Verification

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Civics 101 · Mar 24, 2026

Why are we paying more for gas right now?

“Co-host engaging with expert analysis on gas prices and Middle East geopolitical impacts”

Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption and geopolitical chokepoint controlStrategic petroleum reserve deployment and emergency oil supply mechanismsCrude oil pricing mechanisms and correlation with gasoline prices (90%+ correlation)

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Civics 101 · Mar 17, 2026

Someone oughta open up a window

“Co-host of Civics 101 who conducts the episode at Independence Hall and explores themes of democratic discourse”

Declaration of IndependenceSecond Continental CongressAmerican Revolutionary War

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Civics 101 · Mar 3, 2026

Are you really mad? What can you do about that?

“Co-host of Civics 101; provides context and follow-up questions throughout the episode”

Lobbying regulation and transparencyConstituent services and local government responsivenessAstroturfing and corporate deception tactics

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Civics 101 · Feb 24, 2026

What does "detention" mean?

“Host of Civics 101 podcast; conducted interview and framed discussion about immigration detention”

Immigration detention legal framework and standardsMandatory detention policy changes under current administrationHabeas corpus rights and federal court jurisdiction in immigration cases

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Civics 101 · Feb 17, 2026

Why did the FBI keep tabs on high school students?

“Host of Civics 101 podcast; conducted interview with Dr. Fountain about high school student activism and FBI surveillance”

FBI Surveillance of High School Students1960s-70s Student Activism and Civil RightsAnti-Vietnam War Youth Organizing

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Civics 101 · Jan 13, 2026

How does asylum work? And what has changed?

“Co-host of Civics 101 podcast; conducted interviews and framed discussion of asylum policy history and current restrictions.”

U.S. Refugee Admissions Program suspension and restrictionsAffirmative vs. defensive asylum application processesCredible fear interviews and asylum eligibility standards

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Civics 101 · Dec 23, 2025

Probable Claus: Is Santa a Criminal?

“Co-host of the episode exploring Santa's legal status”

Trespassing and implied consent in property lawBreaking and entering vs. burglary statutesCriminal vs. civil liability and tort law

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