Civics 101 – Episode 16: Gerrymandering
Grade
9-12
Lesson Duration
Each podcast episode of Civics 101 gives listeners a basic, non-partisan, topical reintroduction to how the U.S. government works. The history of the topic, as well as connections to current news events, is explored.
Episode 16: “Over the years, gerrymandering has become synonymous with weirdly-shaped maps of electoral districts, nefarious political maneuvering, and partisanship. But when did gerrymandering become the norm? Is it always used for political gain? And is there any way to stop it from happening? Our latest episode dives into the complicated history of the gerrymander.”
Listen to podcast (14:53): https://www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-episodes/ep16