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Civil Discourse

Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

This podcast uses government documents to illuminate the workings of the American government, and offer context around the effects of government agencies in your everyday life.

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59:26

SoS 2025: Wrapping It Up

Civil Discourse ·

2025/07/18

Aughie gives Nia a run-down on all the statistics of the most recent SCOTUS session; who talked the most and least, who wrote the most and least, who agreed the most and least, and other statistics and observations.

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61:45

SoS 2025: JRob's Tough Year

Civil Discourse ·

2025/07/18

Aughie and Nia explore the rather difficult year Chief Justice John Roberts has had in the keeping the SCOTUS on track and productive.

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65:41

SoS 2025: The 1st Set of Cases

Civil Discourse ·

2025/07/18

Nia and Aughie discuss the following case rulings: Oklahoma Statewide Charter Board v. Drummond, Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Commission, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, and Martin v. United States.

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61:07

SoS 2025: Looking Forward

Civil Discourse ·

2025/07/18

Aughie gives listeners a preview of some of the cases that have been accepted for adjudication in the next SCOTUS term, including: Louisiana v. Calais, Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, Hamm v. Smith, Elingburg v. U.S., Chiles v. Salazar, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, and a combination of two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.J.P.

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64:16

SoS 2025: The 3rd Set of Cases

Civil Discourse ·

2025/07/18

Nia and Aughie discuss the following case rulings: Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, Mahmoud v. Taylor, and Trump v CASA.

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63:07

SoS 2025: The 2nd Set of Cases

Civil Discourse ·

2025/07/18

Aughie and Nia discuss the following case rulings: United States v. Skrmetti, Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA, Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, and Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers' Research.

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49:57

In the News: Trump and the National Guard

Civil Discourse ·

2025/06/16

Aughie and Nia discuss the legal and Constitutional guidance around Presidents and their deployment of the National Guard to a state or city.

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62:05

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Civil Discourse ·

2025/05/09

In the last episode of season 18, Aughie and Nia explore the long and storied history of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

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69:24

The Bureau of the Mint

Civil Discourse ·

2025/05/02

Nia and Aughie discuss the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of the Mint.

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78:47

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Civil Discourse ·

2025/04/25

Aughie and Nia learn about the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the many financial and banking boards that the Comptroller sits on or directs.

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77:23

The Children's Bureau

Civil Discourse ·

2025/04/18

Nia and Aughie discuss the rich and long history of the Children's Bureau, from its founding in 1912 to the modern era.

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52:38

In the News: Trump Targets Universities

Civil Discourse ·

2025/04/11

Aughie and Nia discuss the recent efforts of the Trump Administration to target the research efforts, curricula, and financial support of universities and colleges.

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54:08

Western Area Power Administration

Civil Discourse ·

2025/04/04

Nia and Aughe explain the history and work of the Western Area Power Administration.

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49:43

Transportation Security Administration

Civil Discourse ·

2025/03/28

Aughie and Nia explore the formation, responsibilities, and struggles of the Transportation Security Administration.

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79:38

In the News: Trump's First Seven Weeks

Civil Discourse ·

2025/03/18

Aughie and Nia take a look at the lawsuits, firings, and impoundments during President Trump's first seven weeks in office.

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59:35

Voice of America

Civil Discourse ·

2025/03/14

Nia and Aughie turn their attention to the breadth, reach, and soft power of the Voice of America.

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59:18

ATF

Civil Discourse ·

2025/03/07

Aughie and Nia explore the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

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72:12

Unoccupied Territories

Civil Discourse ·

2025/02/28

In the sixth and final episode in this series, Nia and Aughie talk about the unoccupied, but still interesting, US territories.

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53:19

US Virgin Islands

Civil Discourse ·

2025/02/20

The US Virgin Islands are the topic of the fifth in this series, with Aughie and Nia discussing the rich history of the islands.

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52:03

American Samoa

Civil Discourse ·

2025/02/18

The fourth in this territorial series brings Aughie and Nia to American Samoa.

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