CITIZEN NATION Press Kit
CITIZEN NATION is a PBS series that premieres on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. The four-part program is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across the United States with diverse personal and political backgrounds as they come together to compete in the nation's premier civics competition, We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. The series is a hopeful antidote to political polarization in this election year.
The series shadows high school students over 10 months across eight states as they grapple with critical questions about democracy. As the students rise through regional and state competitions, responding to judges’ challenges in the style of congressional hearings, they reveal their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and politics, and wrestle with what it means to be a citizen today. Along the way, this new generation discovers what it means to show up, be civil and tackle some big issues straight on. The series culminates in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital. See the column to the right for the episode details.
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Episode 1: “Chasing Victory”
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9–10 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9–10 p.m. ET
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The premiere episode introduces contestants as they begin the school year. Two teams from Wyoming embody the state’s independent spirit. A Las Vegas team includes students whose families are recent immigrants from Nigeria, Thailand, and the Philippines. Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, VA, is the defending national champion and the team to beat.
Episode 2: “In the Fray”
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9–10 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9–10 p.m. ET
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Episode 3: “The Hustle”
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9–10 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9–10 p.m. ET
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Episode 4: “Agree to Disagree”
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9–10 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9–10 p.m. ET
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