Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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

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?Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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

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 CommerceAutor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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

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.…

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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 episodeAutor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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 episodeAutor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss Thomas Paine's best selling pamphlet Common Sense, and the effect it had on galvanizing American resistance to British rule.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the basics of the differences between European civil and British common law, and how those traditions apply in American law.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

In this two part series, Aughie and Nia explore the concept of asset seizure and forfeiture.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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".Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discover and discuss the connections between landline usage and government statistics gathering. They also explore the demographics of owners of landlines.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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?Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.Autor: Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh