The California Report Magazine

Students 'Podcasting Democracy'; Rock Opera Celebrates Pasadena

Published: July 3, 2026

Duration: 31:19

‘Podcasting Democracy’ Helps Constitution Come to Life for Teens

As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, a new project called Podcasting Democracy is helping high school and middle school students engage with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Participants created a series of audio commentaries connecting how those founding documents still affect their lives today, and how they can use constitutional principles to create positive change in their own communities.The curriculum is free and available to teachers nationwide. It was written by KQED Education’s Rachel Roberson, who along with 17-year-old student Eumari King P...