About Crash Course with Casey Burgat

Do you avoid politics even though you know you shouldn’t? Frustrated by a system you don't totally understand? Know you should be more politically engaged but just don’t know where to start?

Right here.

Crash Course is your soup-to-nuts, real-talk, no-nonsense look at how the government works (and why it often doesn’t). Get schooled with quick insights, field trips around D.C., and the essential facts you need to become a more critical, thoughtful, and less dupable participant in our democracy.

We need you.

Crash Course is our antidote to the lack of civics education in the United States. In short, accessible nuggets (seriously, 3 minutes max), we reinterpret the political double-speak, cut through the myths, break down the bills, and offer a no-BS look at how Washington really works.

Here’s what you can expect in your inbox every week:

• Civics Explainers: Back-to-basic explanations of all facets of our system you’re too afraid to ask anymore.

• Mythbusters: Separating the political spin from the facts in concise, digestible takes

• D.C. decoded: Quick breakdowns of bills and policies so they’re actually comprehendible.

• Politician Interpretation: Translating the politician double-speak so you know what they are really saying and to whom.

• Political odd couples: Showcasing the overlooked alliances in Washington – because politics can be weird, and sometimes entertaining.

• Data, not drama: Because the numbers tell the real story.

• Field trips! PSAs! And a look at real people doing good work.

This isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about understanding the system and becoming a smarter, more engaged citizen.

Let’s get to work!