Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Civil Discourse

Government EN ↓ 342 episodes

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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Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Episodes

Voice of America 14.03.2025 59:35

Nia and Aughie turn their attention to the breadth, reach, and soft power of the Voice of America.

ATF 07.03.2025 59:18

Aughie and Nia explore the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Unoccupied Territories 28.02.2025 1:12:12

In the sixth and final episode in this series, Nia and Aughie talk about the unoccupied, but still interesting, US territories.

US Virgin Islands 20.02.2025 53:19

The US Virgin Islands are the topic of the fifth in this series, with Aughie and Nia discussing the rich history of the islands.

American Samoa 18.02.2025 52:03

The fourth in this territorial series brings Aughie and Nia to American Samoa.

Northern Mariana Islands 06.02.2025 1:00:03

In the third of this series, Aughie and Nia discuss the Northern Mariana Islands

Puerto Rico 30.01.2025 51:58

Nia and Aughie continue their U.S. Territories series while exploring the history and culture of Puerto Rico.

In the News: Trump's First Week 28.01.2025 1:05:09

Aughie and Nia explore some of the Executive Orders released by the Trump Administration in his first week in office.

Guam 24.01.2025 54:16

Nia and Aughie discuss the Constitutional grounds upon which the U.S. might acquire a territory. They go on to discuss the territory of Guam.

In the News: Presidential Inaugurations 20.01.2025 1:16:37

Augie and Nia discuss the Constitutional and customary rules surrounding a Presidential Inauguration.

Pardon Me! 13.12.2024 1:14:07

Aughie and Nia discuss the Presidential pardon power - how it arises, how it has been used, and controversial pardons past and present.

In the News: The First Round of Trump Appointments 19.11.2024 1:00:08

Aughie and Nia discuss the first round of President Elect Trump's proposed appointments, and follow with a discussion of recess appointments.

After Election 2024 14.11.2024 1:22:58

Aughie and Nia discuss the immediate and potential long term ramifications of the 2024 election cycle.

Election Certification Process 05.11.2024 1:14:49

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

Government Plagiarizers 31.10.2024 52:47

Aughie and Nia talk about famous government officials who have plagiarized writing and speeches.

Federalist 39 24.10.2024 31:22

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

Notable Thefts of Government Documents 17.10.2024 55:43

Aughie and Nia explore the known modern thefts of government documents and the punishments imposed on the thieves.

SCOTUS Under Siege 10.10.2024 1:05:38

Aughie and Nia discuss the latest woes of the U.S. Supreme Court, including leaks, scandals, and public opinion.

Secession, part 2: The U.S. Civil War 03.10.2024 1:00:08

Secession, part 1: What is Political Secession? 26.09.2024 52:08

Aughie and Nia discuss the ramifications of political secession.

AMBER and Other Alerts 19.09.2024 59:29

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

SCOTUS Term Limit Debate 12.09.2024 59:22

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?

The Global Engagement Center 04.09.2024 51:37

Aughie scares Nia with the mission of the Global Engagement Center, located in the State Department.

What is the Overton Window? 30.08.2024 55:27

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.

What is the Superfund? 21.08.2024 1:03:36

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.