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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Former President Donald Trump has chosen Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election. Aughie and Nia discuss the pros and cons of bringing Senator Vance onto the ticket.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: Trump Florida Case Dismissed
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Aughie and Nia discuss the importance of Judge Aileen Cannon's ruling in the Florida documents case against former President Donald Trump. The 93 page ruling relies heavily on a dissent written by Justice Scalia in Morrison v. Olson, one that has waxed and waned in support since 1988.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: Guilty on 34 Counts
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Aughie and Nia discuss the recent Donald Trump trial that resulted in 34 felony convictions.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: Recognizing Palestine as a Nation
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Aughie and Nia welcome Dr. Bill Newmann to discuss the recent news that some nations have recognized Palestine as a nation. They also talk about unusual instances of recognition and de-recognition of countries in the past.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: College Student Protests
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Aughie and Nia discuss the college student protests currently taking place in the U.S. They explore time, place and manner restrictions imposed on the protestors. Episode was created May 1, 2024.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: TikTok Threatened in Federal Legislation
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Nia and Aughie discuss the federal legislation signed by President Biden that requires TikTok to sell to a different owner. They also discuss the national security implications as well as the Commerce Clause implications of the legislation. Episode was created May 1, 2024.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Aughie and Nia discuss the origin of blue laws, laws that generally prevent some purchases on Sundays. Aughie showcases several instances where the SCOTUS has supported the Constitutionality of blue laws.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Nia and Aughie welcome back political scientist Chris Saladino for a discussion of the Monroe Doctrine. The episode eventually covers a few other Presidential doctrines as well as the mechanics of foreign policy development.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Aughie and Nia are glad to have another conversation with political scientist Judy Twigg. This time, they are covering the different types of international power: hard, soft, smart, and sharp powers.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Authoritarians, Dictators, and Other Political Science Terms, part 2
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In part 2 of a 2 part series, Nia and Aughie again host political science professor Chris Saladino to discuss the differences between political science terms such as communism, socialism, dictatorships, and authoritarians. **some adult language is used in this episodeOleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Authoritarians, Dictators, and Other Political Science Terms, part 1
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In part 1 of a 2 part series, Nia and Aughie host political science professor Chris Saladino to discuss the differences between political science terms such as communism, socialism, dictatorships, and authoritarians. **some adult language is used in this episodeOleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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United Kingdom Parliament, part 2
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Aughie and Nia welcome Political Science professor Chris Burdett to continue their discussion regarding the way the United Kingdom's Parliament works, and whether the methods of lawmaking in the Parliament have anything in common with the United States Congress.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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United Kingdom Parliament, part 1
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Aughie and Nia welcome Political Science professor Chris Burdett to discuss the way the United Kingdom's Parliament works, and whether the methods of lawmaking in the Parliament have anything in common with the United States Congress.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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U.S. Declaration of Independence
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Aughie and Nia discuss the basis and history of the United States' Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: SCOTUS, Trump, and the Colorado Ballot
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Aughie explains the recent SCOTUS ruling in the case of Trump v. Anderson. In this 9-0 decision, the SCOTUS decided that Donald Trump could not be struck from the Colorado ballot based on the Insurrection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: SCOTUS Takes the Case: Donald Trump and Presidential Immunity
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Aughie explains the reasoning by the Supreme Court in taking United States v Donald Trump, a case regarding Presidential immunity. Aughie also explores the potential fallout of the timing of this case.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Nia and Aughie discuss Thomas Paine's best selling pamphlet Common Sense, and the effect it had on galvanizing American resistance to British rule.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Aughie and Nia discuss the basics of the differences between European civil and British common law, and how those traditions apply in American law.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Is Book Banning Constitutional?
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Aughie and Nia discuss how books arrive on school shelves, and whether there is a Constitutional right to ban books by School Boards. Spoiler: The U.S. Supreme Court controlling case had a 4-1-4 ruling, hardly settled law.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Trump's Insurrection Cases: Like Burning Down a House in the Name of Fire Safety
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Aughie and Nia discuss the court cases that question whether former President Donald Trump can be on the 2024 Presidential ballot due to allegations of insurrection. They also discuss the question of whether the courts should be ruling on this topic.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: Missing Secretary Austin
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Nia and Aughie discuss the "disappearance" of General Lloyd Austin, Secretary of the Department of Defense, and the importance of a plan of succession within the Cabinet positions.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Nia and Aughie celebrate the life and career of Sandra Day O'Connor, first female Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice O'Connor died on December 1, 2023.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Aughie and Nia talk about the 6th expulsion of a member of the House of Representatives, George Santos, and the potential ramifications of this resolution.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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SCOTUS and the Code of Conduct
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Augie and Nia discuss the first-in-history written Code of Conduct of the U.S. Supreme Court.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: Montana Tik Tok Ruling
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Nia and Augie touch briefly on what the U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy's ban ruling means in the short and long term for Tik Tok users in Montana.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the second of two parts, Nia and Aughie talk about the negative consequences of asset seizure and forfeiture.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In this two part series, Aughie and Nia explore the concept of asset seizure and forfeiture.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Nia and Aughie follow up a previous episode about the rising mean age of Americans with a discussion of aging politicians and how they represent the average American. "Prevent a coup, retire now".Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Aging Population of the United States
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In a two part series, Aughie and Nia explore the aging American population and what that demographic span means for elections and policy decisions going forward.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Landlines and Demographics
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Nia and Aughie discover and discuss the connections between landline usage and government statistics gathering. They also explore the demographics of owners of landlines.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Congress and the Mountain Valley Pipeline
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Aughie and Nia delve into the Mountain Valley Pipeline deal during the debt ceiling debates, and the problems that Congress has made for the Courts in adjudicating any problems with the pipeline. Does the Congress have the power to direct which Court will hear a case?Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Nia and Aughie talk about an open position in the federal government, the Architect of the Capitol. They discuss the responsibilities of the job and how to potentially change the job to attract candidates.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Aughie and Nia explore the purpose of the National Film Preservation Board, created by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988. They discuss the criterion used to consider films as well as some of the films that are part of the National Film Registry.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: Government Shutdowns
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Aughie and Nia discuss the outcomes of government shutdowns.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Getting to Know You: Favorite Political Fiction Books
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In the 5th and final part of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Aughie and Nia discuss their favorite political fiction books. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, political movies, political or protest songs, and political scandals.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Getting to Know You: Favorite Political Scandals
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In part 4 of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Aughie and Nia discuss their favorite protest or political songs. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, protest movies, political or protest songs, and political books.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Getting to Know You: Favorite Protest or Political Songs
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In part 3 of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Nia and Aughie discuss their favorite political or protest songs. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, protest movies, political scandals, and political books.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Getting to Know You: Favorite Political Movies
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In part 2 of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Nia and Aughie discuss their favorite political movies. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, protest songs, political scandals, and political books.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Getting to Know You: Favorite West Wing Episodes
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In a short series titled Getting to Know You, Aughie and Nia discuss their favorite West Wing Episodes. Other favorites upcoming will include movies, protest songs, political scandals, and books.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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In the News: Debt Ceiling Revisited
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Nia And Aughie discuss the provisions of the debt ceiling agreement reached in June 2023. This is a follow up episode to a January 2023 episode.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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SCOTUS 3 Wrap Up of the 22-23 Term
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In the third of three episodes, Aughie and Nia discuss the major decisions released in June by the U.S. Supreme Court; in this episode, the cases covered are: Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, Biden v. Nebraska, and Depa…
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SCOTUS 2 Wrap Up of the 22-23 Term
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In the second of three episodes, Aughie and Nia discuss the major decisions released in June by the U.S. Supreme Court; in this episode, the cases covered are: Haaland v. Brackeen, U.S. v Texas, Groff v. DeJoy, Counterman v. Colorado and Moore v. Harper.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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SCOTUS 4 Statistics of the 22-23 Term
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Aughie and Nia share the statistics of this SCOTUS term, including who wrote the most and least, who agreed the most and least, and much more.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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SCOTUS 5 Preview of the 23-24 Term
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Aughie and Nia preview some of the 21 cases that the Supreme Court has already agreed to hear for the 23-24 term.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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SCOTUS 1 Wrap Up of the 22-23 Term
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In the first of three episodes, Aughie and Nia discuss the major decisions released in June by the U.S. Supreme Court; in this episode, the cases covered are: Andy Warhol v Goldsmith, Gonzalez v. Google LLC and Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh, Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, Glacier Northwest v. Int'l Brotherhood of Teamsters, Allen v. Milliga…
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Jack Daniels, Bad Spaniels, and the SCOTUS
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Scholarly communications librarian Hillary Miller joins Nia and Aughie to debate the issues in the recent case before the Supreme Court, Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Music Catalogs and Copyright Law
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Scholarly communications librarian Hillary Miller joins Aughie and Nia to discuss the copyright ownership of musical products by writers, singers, and potentially hedge funds.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Nia and Aughie discuss the recently enacted PL 117-228, the Respect for Marriage Act. It repeals The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and guarantees that same sex marriages performed in a state where they are legal must be recognized in all other states.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Aughie and Nia discuss arguments made in Federalist 10 and AntiFederalist 10 regarding the factions and parties that might destroy the rights of the people, especially those holding the minority opinion.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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Freedom of Information Act Exemptions
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Aughie and Nia cover the Freedom of Information Act and the exemptions the government may rely on to prevent the release of information.Oleh Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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