Refresher on Gov't & Politics, books and blogs please
February 23, 2017 2:58 PM Subscribe
I know that this sounds like a silly question. But, can you provide tips on staying abreast of current events and politics? I feel like I need a basic refresher on government and politics, where is a good place to start with the basics?- I believe that Jon Stewart wrote a book a while -thoughts.
I really like google reader but it is gone down and I can't recall what blogs I had, but before I dive in again, I also want to make sure I have an understanding of local, state and national government. thanks and please no snarky comments :)
I really like google reader but it is gone down and I can't recall what blogs I had, but before I dive in again, I also want to make sure I have an understanding of local, state and national government. thanks and please no snarky comments :)
There's this Civics 101 podcast. Also Citizen Joe.
posted by bunderful at 4:24 PM on February 23, 2017
posted by bunderful at 4:24 PM on February 23, 2017
Jon Stewart's America: The Book would be a fun way to learn some things, but a lot of it is satirical.
posted by getawaysticks at 9:26 PM on February 23, 2017
posted by getawaysticks at 9:26 PM on February 23, 2017
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These aren't closely related at all. For staying abreast, just start reading the _Economist_.
For a basic refresher, I would just buy a previous-edition of an intro to American government text. I use Bianco and Canon; Ken Kollman's is also pretty okay.
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 3:32 PM on February 23, 2017 [1 favorite]