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Growing Patriots

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A journey through early American history for kids.
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Episodes

All About The Founders

As we start to learn all about the Founding Fathers, let's talk about who they were and what it means to be a founder.

Oct 18, 2024•7 min

Ep. 100 – Who Inspired the Founders?

When our founders created America, they embraced a lot of new ideas – like liberty, equality, and justice. But who inspired our founders to see the world that way? In this episode, we talk about something called The Enlightenment and the philosophers who changed history.

Jul 10, 2024•24 min

Episode 99 – What Lincoln had in common with the founders

Abraham Lincoln came after the founding period in American history, but he had a lot in common with our founders. In this episode, we're joined by Jon White, author of the children's book "My Day with Abe Lincoln" to tell us all about him!

Jun 24, 2024•29 min

Founding Threads

There are some threads that go throughout colonial American history – things like liberty and justice. Here are a few to keep in mind!

Apr 25, 2024•11 min

Ep. 94 – America's First President

Once the Constitution had been ratified, it was time to America to choose its first president. We're joined by Dr. Colleen Shogan – the Archivist of the United States –to hear all about how George Washington was chosen and inaugurated.

Jul 27, 2023•31 min

Ep. 93 – Wrapping Up the Constitution

We've learned an awful lot about the Constitution! In this episode, we're joined by Constitutional expert Clark Neily who breaks it down into the key themes and what we absolutely need to keep in mind.

Jul 20, 2023•32 min

Ep. 92 – Amendments 9 And 10

The final two amendments in the Bill of Rights are all about who has the power – the people and the states. Here's how it all works.

Jul 12, 2023•24 min

Ep. 91 – The Bill of Rights and crime

Amendments 5-8 are all about protecting the rights of someone who has been accused of a crime. That's almost half of the whole Bill of Rights! So, why did our founders care so much? Let's find out.

Jun 28, 2023•28 min

Ep. 89 – The Second Amendment

We’ve wrapped up our episodes on the First Amendment, and you know what that means – on to the second! People often argue about the Second Amendment – but do they know what it really says? In this episode, we’re joined by Second Amendment and firearms policy expert Stephen Gutowski from The Reload to give us the real scoop.

Jun 09, 2023•29 min

Ep. 85 – Freedom of Religion (1st Amendment, Part 1)

In this episode, we get started on the First Amendment! It "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." So, what does it mean to have freedom of religion? Why was it so important to our founders? Listen to find out!

Apr 24, 2023•22 min

Ep. 84 – What is a right?

Before we learn about the rights protected in the Bill of Rights, let's learn what rights really are!

Mar 31, 2023•20 min

Ep. 82 – Executive Branch

We've talked about the Legislative and Judicial Branches. Now, it's time to learn what the Executive Branch does!

Feb 27, 2023•20 min

Ep. 81 – The Judicial Branch

We continue to explore the different branches of government by learning all about the Judicial Branch. We're joined by Judge Don Willett to tell us what it does and how it all works.

Jan 13, 2023•19 min

Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch

There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!

Jan 06, 2023•22 min

Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas

Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from the incredible 6 year-old Ella. In this episode, learn all about how Christmas was celebrated in Colonial times.

Dec 25, 2022•15 min

Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays

With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with questions about holidays and Jewish culture, and Andrew Porwancher, history professor with the University of Oklahoma, joins us to answer them!

Dec 19, 2022•14 min

Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances

After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America. So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out. Here's how it works.

Dec 02, 2022•6 min

Ep. 74 – Rewind: Fall Holiday Special

If you missed this episode the first time around (are just wanted to hear it another time) – here it is again! From harvest festivals to bonfire night, here are some of the ways autumn was celebrated in colonial America.

Nov 05, 2022•17 min

Ep. 73 – How we elect a president

When our founders were deciding how our presidents would be elected, they had to figure out a way to make it fair for everyone. What they came up with was ingenious – an electoral college.

Nov 04, 2022•21 min
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