{"id":26589,"date":"2026-07-04T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=26589"},"modified":"2026-07-02T19:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T23:22:12","slug":"new-england-take-the-importance-of-civics-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=26589","title":{"rendered":"New England Take | The Importance of Civics Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A. J. speaks with Adam Mangana, Education Innovator &amp; CEO of Optima, about the importance of civics education and their online program to teach kids this vital subject, followed by A. 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