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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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82:58

After Election 2024

Civil Discourse ·

2024/11/14

Aughie and Nia discuss the immediate and potential long term ramifications of the 2024 election cycle.

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74:49

Election Certification Process

Civil Discourse ·

2024/11/05

Aughie and Nia outline the steps a Presidential election goes through, from voting at the booth to election certification at the U.S. Capitol.

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52:47

Government Plagiarizers

Civil Discourse ·

2024/10/31

Aughie and Nia talk about famous government officials who have plagiarized writing and speeches.

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31:22

Federalist 39

Civil Discourse ·

2024/10/24

Aughie and Nia discuss Federalist 39, Madison's defense of the Republic as a form of national government.

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55:43

Notable Thefts of Government Documents

Civil Discourse ·

2024/10/17

Aughie and Nia explore the known modern thefts of government documents and the punishments imposed on the thieves.

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65:38

SCOTUS Under Siege

Civil Discourse ·

2024/10/10

Aughie and Nia discuss the latest woes of the U.S. Supreme Court, including leaks, scandals, and public opinion.

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60:08

Secession, part 2: The U.S. Civil War

Civil Discourse ·

2024/10/03

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52:08

Secession, part 1: What is Political Secession?

Civil Discourse ·

2024/09/26

Aughie and Nia discuss the ramifications of political secession.

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59:29

AMBER and Other Alerts

Civil Discourse ·

2024/09/19

Aughie and Nia talk about the various local and national alert systems designed to reach Americans by television, telephone, and internet.

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59:22

SCOTUS Term Limit Debate

Civil Discourse ·

2024/09/12

Nia and Aughie consider the debate concerning imposing term limits on Supreme Court Justices. Can Congress enact a law, or does there need to be a Constitutional Amendment?

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51:37

The Global Engagement Center

Civil Discourse ·

2024/09/04

Aughie scares Nia with the mission of the Global Engagement Center, located in the State Department.

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55:27

What is the Overton Window?

Civil Discourse ·

2024/08/30

Aughie and Nia explore Joseph Overton's concept to explain when politicians will act to create public policy. This theory is named the Overton Window.

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63:36

What is the Superfund?

Civil Discourse ·

2024/08/21

Nia and Aughie explain the The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as Superfund Act, of 1980. They consider its goals as well as the pros and cons of the program.

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39:11

In The News: Who the Heck is Tim Walz?

Civil Discourse ·

2024/08/12

Aughie and Nia discuss a person in civics news - Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democratic vice president pick. Aughie analyzes his pros and cons as a nominee.

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59:05

SoS 2024: Case review, part 3

Civil Discourse ·

2024/07/26

Aughie and Nia review the following cases: Snyder v. U.S.; Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy; Idaho v. U.S.; Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

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59:07

SoS 2024: Case review, part 1

Civil Discourse ·

2024/07/26

Aughie and Nia review the following rulings: Alexander v. NAACP; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) v. Consumer Financial Services Association of America; Muldrow v. City of St. Louis; O'Connor Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed; Donal Trump v. Norma Anderson; FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine.

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50:07

SoS 2024: Case review, part 2

Civil Discourse ·

2024/07/26

Nia and Aughie review the following rulings: Moore V. U.S.; Garland v. Cargill; U.S. v. Rahimi

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61:30

SoS 2024: Case review, part 4

Civil Discourse ·

2024/07/26

Nia and Aughie review the following cases: Murthy v. Missouri; NetChoice, LLC v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice, LLC; City of Grants Pass v. Johnson; Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v Department of Commerce

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69:30

SoS 2024: Justice Oddities

Civil Discourse ·

2024/07/26

From eating habits to medical issues to marital involvements, Nia and Aughie discuss some of the Justices' interesting oddities.

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49:18

SoS 2024: Case review, part 5

Civil Discourse ·

2024/07/26

Aughie and Nia review the following cases: Fischer v. United States; Trump v. United States

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