Podcast
Civil Discourse
Hosted by Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh · EN
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.
28episodes
Episodes
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SoS 2026: Disposition of Justices' Papers
2d ago00:59:01Tap to summarizeAughie explains what happens to the personal papers of the Supreme Court Justices after they retire or pass away.
Transcribe →SoS 2026: Louisiana v Callais
1w ago01:02:14Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →In the News: Redistricting Followup
2w ago00:48:44Tap to summarizeIn the News, Aughie and Nia follow up on the post election results of the redistricting question in Virginia.
Transcribe →In the News: Mifepristone Stay
2w ago00:32:24Tap to summarizeIn the News, Nia and Aughie discuss the stay of a lower court's decision by the Supreme Court affecting the mail ordering of the drug Mifepristone.
Transcribe →SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship EO
May 100:50:08Tap to summarizeAughie and Nia explore the arguments before the US Supreme Court regarding President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order.
Transcribe →Stories Behind the Names: Eliot Ness
Apr 2900:46:54Tap to summarizeAughie and Nia discuss the life and work of the leader of the Untouchables, Eliot Ness.
Transcribe →Afroman Case AKA Cooley v Foreman
Apr 2400:39:23Tap to summarizeAughie and Nia report on the case facts and outcome of the Ohio case Cooley v Foreman (AKA Afroman).
Transcribe →Stories Behind the Names: Elizabeth Dole
Apr 2200:41:57Tap to summarizeNia and Aughie explore the interesting life and service of Senator Elizabeth Dole.
Transcribe →SCOTUS Eras: Roberts Court, part 2
Apr 1700:40:02Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Stories Behind the Names: Clarence Darrow part 2
Apr 1500:40:02Tap to summarizeAughie and Nia recount the fascinating cases and legal troubles of famous lawyer and orator Clarence Darrow in part two of a two part series.
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