Paul Manna
@pfmanna.bsky.social
Government & Public Policy prof at William & Mary. Prior K-12 teacher. Baseball fan. Host of Democracy in Five Minutes podcast: https://di5m.podbean.com/. My opinions, not W&M's.
I wonder what the State Department would do if immigrants or tourists entered the nation calling for Mike Pence to be hanged. Oh wait, actually I don't wonder what the department would do.
September 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I wonder what the State Department would do if immigrants or tourists entered the nation calling for Mike Pence to be hanged. Oh wait, actually I don't wonder what the department would do.
Does your kid say: "My dad gets hit by my toys like he's a XX year old Anthony Rizzo."
September 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Does your kid say: "My dad gets hit by my toys like he's a XX year old Anthony Rizzo."
Oh my gosh. I've finally found baseball content on BlueSky. Instant follow. Let's GOOOOOOOO!!!!!
September 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Oh my gosh. I've finally found baseball content on BlueSky. Instant follow. Let's GOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Indeed. Believe them when they say what they want to do.
September 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Indeed. Believe them when they say what they want to do.
Yeah, I used to watch a lot of Jonny Quest during Saturday morning cartoons. That show was like a survival course to get us all ready for these kinds of moments.
September 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Yeah, I used to watch a lot of Jonny Quest during Saturday morning cartoons. That show was like a survival course to get us all ready for these kinds of moments.
Indeed! Great minds think alike.
I explored that topic in episode #9 and #10 of my podcast, Democracy in Five Minutes. Here's #9 in case folks want to check it out.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gd9kn-...
I explored that topic in episode #9 and #10 of my podcast, Democracy in Five Minutes. Here's #9 in case folks want to check it out.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gd9kn-...
Episode 9. What is due process?
We hear a lot lately about the right to "due process." Where does this right come from and why is it important?
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September 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Indeed! Great minds think alike.
I explored that topic in episode #9 and #10 of my podcast, Democracy in Five Minutes. Here's #9 in case folks want to check it out.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gd9kn-...
I explored that topic in episode #9 and #10 of my podcast, Democracy in Five Minutes. Here's #9 in case folks want to check it out.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gd9kn-...
It's such a great feeling to clear out a whole freezer of their French Vanilla ice cream. Not that I'm saying you did that. I mean, I would never accuse you of that.
September 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It's such a great feeling to clear out a whole freezer of their French Vanilla ice cream. Not that I'm saying you did that. I mean, I would never accuse you of that.
Same vibes as when the GOP plays this one at their events thinking it is a hyper-patriotic American anthem.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPhW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPhW...
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. (Official Video)
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
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September 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Same vibes as when the GOP plays this one at their events thinking it is a hyper-patriotic American anthem.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPhW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPhW...
One.
This is my superpower.
This is my superpower.
September 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
One.
This is my superpower.
This is my superpower.
Wait, I thought from the movies that the dudes in the black hats were supposed to be the bad guys. Then again . . . maybe this photo does make sense after all.
September 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Wait, I thought from the movies that the dudes in the black hats were supposed to be the bad guys. Then again . . . maybe this photo does make sense after all.
Here’s the teaching resource. I’d love to hear if educators have any feedback or suggestions. Please reach out and let me know. Thanks! 2/2
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Democracy in Five Minutes - Teaching Resource.xlsx
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September 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Here’s the teaching resource. I’d love to hear if educators have any feedback or suggestions. Please reach out and let me know. Thanks! 2/2
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Are leg warmers making a comeback, too? That would be wild.
August 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Are leg warmers making a comeback, too? That would be wild.
With the exception of dressing up for formal occasions, pants should only be worn if the temperature dips below 65 degrees. Those are the rules. You can look them up.
August 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
With the exception of dressing up for formal occasions, pants should only be worn if the temperature dips below 65 degrees. Those are the rules. You can look them up.
Ooh, a regression discontinuity! How to leverage this for publication?
August 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ooh, a regression discontinuity! How to leverage this for publication?
If you lose track of this thread you can also find the link on my home page. 3/3
sites.google.com/view/paulman...
sites.google.com/view/paulman...
Paul Manna - Podcast
Why Democracy in Five Minutes?
Although democracy in the United States has made great strides since the nation's founding, American democracy always has been a fragile, imperfect work in progress, req...
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August 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you lose track of this thread you can also find the link on my home page. 3/3
sites.google.com/view/paulman...
sites.google.com/view/paulman...
Here's the link. The document is a Google Sheet, which you can download and use. 2/3
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Democracy in Five Minutes - Teaching Resource.xlsx
docs.google.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Here's the link. The document is a Google Sheet, which you can download and use. 2/3
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...