Someone oughta open up a window

Someone oughta open up a window

From Civics 101 by NHPR

March 17, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of Independence Hall and the cultural impact of the musical '1776'.

Today we take a field trip to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Nick explains why he's like this via an obsession with 1776, the movie based on the musical based on the true events that launched a nation. Our nation. Also, Nick and Hannah get real using Dido as inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

  • Independence Hall
  • 1776
  • American history
  • musicals

Keywords

  • field trip
  • Philadelphia
  • Dido

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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