We the People

Episode 2

The Bill of Rights

These are our rights, what makes the USA the USA: speech, press, religion and more — and no one can take them away. Performed by Adam Lambert.

Episode 3

Taxes

The subject of taxes can be a lil complicated. But when rapper Cordae breaks it down, it all begins to make sense.

Episode 4

The Three Branches of Government

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Brittany Howard and the "Frozen" songwriters lay out a musical lesson about checks and balances in our government.

Episode 5

The First Amendment

Brandi Carlile delivers a message for the young: speak out against the forces that try to silence you — because your right to free speech is protected!

Episode 6

Federal vs State Power

States do some things, feds do others. But when federal and state governments link up, it's a beautiful balance of power. Performed by Kyle.

Episode 7

Immigration

A Bebe Rexha song celebrates Nikola Tesla, Isabel Allende, Eddie Van Halen and more who started life somewhere else before becoming Americans.

Episode 8

The Courts

A citizen's anthem from Andra Day says, "All rise!" When you need the law, the courts heed the call. Justice for one should mean justice for all.

Episode 9

We the People

We the people hold the power, and when we struggle, we pick each other up and get a little bit… stronger! Performed by Janelle Monáe.

Episode 10

The Miracle of Morning

Amanda Gorman, America's first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate, recites an original poem that celebrates people coming together.