Season 4

Ep. 81 – The Judicial Branch
Growing PatriotsJanuary 13, 202300:19:0117.38 MB

Ep. 81 – The Judicial Branch

We continue to explore the different branches of government by learning all about the Judicial Branch. We're joined by Judge Don Willett to tell us what it does and how it all works.

Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch
Growing PatriotsJanuary 06, 202300:21:4719.9 MB

Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch

There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!

Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas
Growing PatriotsDecember 25, 202200:15:008.58 MB

Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas

Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from the incredible 6 year-old Ella. In this episode, learn all about how...

Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays
Growing PatriotsDecember 19, 202200:14:198.19 MB

Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays

With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with questions about holidays and Jewish culture, and Andrew Porwancher, history professor with the...

Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances
Growing PatriotsDecember 02, 202200:06:075.6 MB

Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances

After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America. So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out. H...

Ep. 76 – The First Thanksgiving – In Virginia?
Growing PatriotsNovember 22, 202200:04:013.68 MB

Ep. 76 – The First Thanksgiving – In Virginia?

We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. But there was a Thanksgiving before that – in Virginia! Here's the story.