Beste Civil Discourse Podcasts (2024)

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

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Government Plagiarizers 52:47

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Aughie and Nia talk about famous government officials who have plagiarized writing and speeches.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Federalist 39 31:22

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

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Notable Thefts of Government Documents 55:43

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Aughie and Nia explore the known modern thefts of government documents and the punishments imposed on the thieves.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SCOTUS Under Siege 1:05:38

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Aughie and Nia discuss the latest woes of the U.S. Supreme Court, including leaks, scandals, and public opinion.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Secession, part 2: The U.S. Civil War 1:00:08

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Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Secession, part 1: What is Political Secession? 52:08

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Aughie and Nia discuss the ramifications of political secession.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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AMBER and Other Alerts 59:29

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

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SCOTUS Term Limit Debate 59:22

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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?Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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The Global Engagement Center 51:37

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Aughie scares Nia with the mission of the Global Engagement Center, located in the State Department.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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What is the Overton Window? 55:27

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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What is the Superfund? 1:03:36

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In The News: Who the Heck is Tim Walz? 39:11

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Case review, part 1 59:07

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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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SoS 2024: Case review, part 5 49:18

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Aughie and Nia review the following cases: Fischer v. United States; Trump v. United StatesVon Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Wrap Up and What's Next 1:12:10

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Aughie and Nia wrap up the statstics for the 23-24 SCOTUS session and look forward to coming cases in the 24-25 SCOTUS session.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Better at Other Stuff 1:02:50

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Aughie and Nia discuss the Supreme Court Justices that were overrated as Justices. Many of them were quite strong in other positions but were seen as less influential on the Court than their reputation might suggest.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Who Cares What the SCOTUS Ruled? 56:56

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Aughie and Nia discuss instances where Presidents, Congress, the States, and the political parties have defied or ignored Supreme Court rulings.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Case review, part 3 59:05

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Aughie and Nia review the following cases: Snyder v. U.S.; Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy; Idaho v. U.S.; Harrington v. Purdue PharmaVon Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Case review, part 2 50:07

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Nia and Aughie review the following rulings: Moore V. U.S.; Garland v. Cargill; U.S. v. RahimiVon Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Case review, part 4 1:01:30

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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 CommerceVon Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SoS 2024: Justice Oddities 1:09:30

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

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In the News: Biden Withdraws 48:15

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Nia and Aughie discuss the ramifications of President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential Campaign.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: Trump Florida Case Dismissed 48:18

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: JD Vance 37:03

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: Guilty on 34 Counts 28:00

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Aughie and Nia discuss the recent Donald Trump trial that resulted in 34 felony convictions.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: Recognizing Palestine as a Nation 1:03:25

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: TikTok Threatened in Federal Legislation 27:00

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: College Student Protests 42:55

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Blue Laws 48:32

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Monroe Doctrine 51:43

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Types of International Power 54:22

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Authoritarians, Dictators, and Other Political Science Terms, part 2 49:59

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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 episodeVon Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Authoritarians, Dictators, and Other Political Science Terms, part 1 51:13

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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 episodeVon Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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United Kingdom Parliament, part 2 1:02:33

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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United Kingdom Parliament, part 1 47:13

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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U.S. Declaration of Independence 43:41

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Aughie and Nia discuss the basis and history of the United States' Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: SCOTUS, Trump, and the Colorado Ballot 29:42

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: SCOTUS Takes the Case: Donald Trump and Presidential Immunity 50:12

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Common Sense 47:22

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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The Basis of American Law 43:46

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Is Book Banning Constitutional? 1:06:01

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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.Von 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 1:04:29

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: Missing Secretary Austin 29:19

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: Santos Expulsion 23:06

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Sandra Day OConnor 1:00:15

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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SCOTUS and the Code of Conduct 1:08:28

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Augie and Nia discuss the first-in-history written Code of Conduct of the U.S. Supreme Court.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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In the News: Montana Tik Tok Ruling 8:21

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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.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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Asset Seizure, part 2 49:49

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In the second of two parts, Nia and Aughie talk about the negative consequences of asset seizure and forfeiture.Von Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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