The podcast Civics 101 gives away its main goal in the title. It is a show for anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge about the inner workings of the US government. It can be for the foreigner who knows nothing about American democracy. But it is also for the American who wasn't paying that much attention in school. This podcast is especially for anyone who wants to understand the US political system to get involved and make a difference. New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) produces the show.

The two hosts of the Civics 101 podcast are Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice. McCarthy is a journalist. As an NHPR Fellow, she reported on subjects like the opioid epidemic. Her writing has appeared in New York Magazine and the Vineyard Gazette. Capodice was an essential part of the education division at the Tenement Museum in Manhattan before he joined NHPR. Their combined expertise in journalism and education makes them great hosts.

McCarthy and Capodice communicate the material in a style that is engaging and easy to learn. This makes Civics 101 feel less like a class and more like a fun after-school activity. But for those who want to immerse themselves, there are even lesson plans and quizzes.

Each episode of Civics 101 revolves around one topic. It can be anything from the role of the vice president to the way midterm elections work. The hosts of the show interview experts about the specific subject. These include lawyers, legislators, authors, educators, and more. They ask simple questions the listeners may have always wondered. There is no judgment on this podcast, only the will to learn together. New episodes debut weekly.