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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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60:03

Northern Mariana Islands

Civil Discourse ·

2025/02/06

In the third of this series, Aughie and Nia discuss the Northern Mariana Islands

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51:58

Puerto Rico

Civil Discourse ·

2025/01/30

Nia and Aughie continue their U.S. Territories series while exploring the history and culture of Puerto Rico.

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65:09

In the News: Trump's First Week

Civil Discourse ·

2025/01/28

Aughie and Nia explore some of the Executive Orders released by the Trump Administration in his first week in office.

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54:16

Guam

Civil Discourse ·

2025/01/24

Nia and Aughie discuss the Constitutional grounds upon which the U.S. might acquire a territory. They go on to discuss the territory of Guam.

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76:37

In the News: Presidential Inaugurations

Civil Discourse ·

2025/01/20

Augie and Nia discuss the Constitutional and customary rules surrounding a Presidential Inauguration.

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74:07

Pardon Me!

Civil Discourse ·

2024/12/13

Aughie and Nia discuss the Presidential pardon power - how it arises, how it has been used, and controversial pardons past and present.

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60:08

In the News: The First Round of Trump Appointments

Civil Discourse ·

2024/11/19

Aughie and Nia discuss the first round of President Elect Trump's proposed appointments, and follow with a discussion of recess appointments.

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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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