Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/not-just-because-politics Non-partisan civics for kids around 7 to 10, explaining rights, responsibilities, public institutions, and how communities make decisions. ©2026 Mutual Pledge Incorporated 121dc689-8710-5e3b-9c61-3ae74eef233e yes en Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:25:48 -0700 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:26:21 -0700 https://notjustbecause.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/JMnDaiOy6mjKI75azbYtmnTYq4OavwNZ5W0IpsERwKQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTBi/MWQ0NDBkMmZlNzA4/NWJlN2NjMzI0ZjYz/ZjQyNS53ZWJw.jpg https://notjustbecause.com/ episodic Mutual Pledge Incorporated Non-partisan civics for kids around 7 to 10, explaining rights, responsibilities, public institutions, and how communities make decisions. Non-partisan civics for kids around 7 to 10, explaining rights, responsibilities, public institutions, and how communities make decisions.. Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting FIXME No No 7 7 What Does the President Actually Do — and What Can't They Do? full 26775767-2f63-4a4d-91e6-119ded01d61b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f5e3454 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:25:47 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 850 The President of the United States is often called the most powerful person in the world, but that power has real boundaries built into the Constitution. The President of the United States is often called the most powerful person in the world, but that power has real boundaries built into the Constitution. Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting No 6 6 What Are Rights, and What Is a Constitution? full a0cdf26c-9abf-40ce-858d-4bf2eb077329 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdc740ff Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:25:42 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 885 Every person has certain rights — but what does that actually mean, and where do those rights come from? This episode unpacks what a right is, why communities write down their rules in a document called a constitution, and how constitutions can change over time. Every person has certain rights — but what does that actually mean, and where do those rights come from? This episode unpacks what a right is, why communities write down their rules in a document called a constitution, and how constitutions can change ove Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting No 5 5 How Does an Idea Become a Law? full 90d01324-4fb0-4d91-b502-0abeba6ac618 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15ed074e Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:25:37 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 740 Every law started as just an idea in someone's head — but how does a thought like 'we need a crosswalk here' travel all the way to becoming an official rule everyone has to follow? This episode traces the step-by-step journey of a bill through the United States Congress, from drafting and committee hearings to debates, votes, and the president's si Every law started as just an idea in someone's head — but how does a thought like 'we need a crosswalk here' travel all the way to becoming an official rule everyone has to follow? This episode traces the step-by-step journey of a bill through the United Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting No 4 4 Why Shared Stuff Gets Used Up — The Tragedy of the Commons full 83f6d916-c61d-4a30-bae6-7d30b4dcb06d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d656d23b Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 895 When everyone shares a park, a lake full of fish, or the air itself, why do those things sometimes get ruined even though nobody wants that to happen? This episode breaks down the tragedy of the commons — the idea that people acting in thei... When everyone shares a park, a lake full of fish, or the air itself, why do those things sometimes get ruined even though nobody wants that to happen? This episode breaks down the tragedy of the commons — the idea that people acting in thei... Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting No 1 1 Three Branches, One Big Tree full 72c6db6c-4e0b-42e2-88d6-5739758196d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5a9e26d Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 809 The United States government is split into three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—but why not just put one person in charge of everything? Starting with the country's founding in the late 1700s, this episode breaks down what ea... The United States government is split into three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—but why not just put one person in charge of everything? Starting with the country's founding in the late 1700s, this episode breaks down what ea... Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting No 2 2 What Are Taxes? When and How Do You Pay Them? full 4cd78d82-97c3-4a7e-8a42-e3b30f10680e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c0f8dd6 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 787 Taxes are money people pay to the government so communities can share things like roads, schools, firefighters, and libraries—but how does that actually work, and why does it make grown-ups groan every spring? This episode breaks down the b... Taxes are money people pay to the government so communities can share things like roads, schools, firefighters, and libraries—but how does that actually work, and why does it make grown-ups groan every spring? This episode breaks down the b... Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting No 3 3 Why Do We Vote? Republic vs. Democracy full 10176792-bd81-401e-9b8f-05345c3c9cad https://share.transistor.fm/s/37ee682b Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 751 Voting feels like a basic part of life, but why do groups of people use it to make decisions in the first place? This episode breaks down the core difference between a democracy—where everyone votes directly—and a republic—where people choo... Voting feels like a basic part of life, but why do groups of people use it to make decisions in the first place? This episode breaks down the core difference between a democracy—where everyone votes directly—and a republic—where people choo... Education, Kids, Civics, Government, Democracy, Voting No