Archive - Julie Silverbrook | The Civic Decade

America’s 250th Was Never the Finish Line

The fireworks have ended. The celebrations have concluded. But the most important work is just beginning.

3 hrs ago • Julie Silverbrook

At 250, America Needs Civic Parenting, Not Just Civics Classes

Civic parenting is needed to prepare the next generation for democracy.

3 hrs ago • Julie Silverbrook

Your Family Story Is Part of America’s Story

Explore the ways in which individual family histories are each a piece of America's story.

3 hrs ago • Julie Silverbrook

Welcome to the Civic Decade

A distinct era with a distinct purpose

22 hrs ago • Julie Silverbrook

One Familyʼs Civic Quest to 2037

What happens when constitutional learning becomes a family tradition

Jul 21 • Julie Silverbrook

36:15

June 2026

Making Civics Fun

Exploring how to make civics fun, engaging, and relevant for families

Jun 30 • Julie Silverbrook

49:10

The Great American Road Trip

Pulitzer Prize winner Beverly Gage on her new book This Land Is Your Land and how family travel can bring 250 years of American history to life

Jun 9 • Julie Silverbrook

54:58

Justice Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze discuss their new children’s book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center, and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze…

Jun 3 • Julie Silverbrook

26:43

May 2026

Learning Civic Hope, Optimism, and Resilience Alongside Our Children

Exploring how to build civic muscles in the everyday

May 19 • Julie Silverbrook

58:11

April 2026

All Parenting Is Civic: How Civic Life Begins at Home

Explore how to embrace civic parenting in everyday life with Julie Silverbrook, Lindsey Cormack, and Sarah Vacchiano

Apr 28 • Julie Silverbrook

47:10

Trailer: Civic Parenting

Follow Civic Parenting in your favorite podcast app and join a national conversation about how we raise the next generation of citizens.

Apr 22 • Julie Silverbrook

2:18

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