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.
24episodes
Episodes
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SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship EO
2w ago00:50:08Tap 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
2w ago00:46:54Tap to summarizeAughie and Nia discuss the life and work of the leader of the Untouchables, Eliot Ness.
Transcribe →Afroman Case AKA Cooley v Foreman
3w ago00:39:23Tap 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
3w ago00:41:57Tap to summarizeNia and Aughie explore the interesting life and service of Senator Elizabeth Dole.
Transcribe →SCOTUS Eras: Roberts Court, part 2
4w ago00:40:02Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Stories Behind the Names: Clarence Darrow part 2
4w ago00:40:02Tap 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.
Transcribe →SCOTUS Eras: The Roberts Court, part 1
Apr 1001:01:53Tap to summarizeNia and Aughie discuss the Roberts Court, years 2005 - present (2026). John Roberts has led the Supreme Court for 21 years, overseeing a move to the conservative right and many modern controversial opinions. Part 1 covers the youth and early career of John Roberts and the early years of the Roberts Court.
Transcribe →Stories Behind the Names: Clarence Darrow part 1
Apr 800:45:57Tap to summarizeAughie and Nia recount the childhood and early legal career of famous lawyer and orator Clarence Darrow in part one of a two part series.
Transcribe →SCOTUS Eras: The Rehnquist Court
Apr 301:31:17Tap to summarizeAughie and Nia explore the Rehnquist Court, years 1986 - 2005. William Rehnquist, an intelligent lawyer and solid administrator, presided over a court that was increasingly conservative and with almost 11 years of no turnover in justices.
Transcribe →Stories Behind the Names: William Marbury
Apr 200:37:36Tap to summarizeNo description available
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