Nia and Aughie discuss Federalist Paper 68, the election of the President of the United States. Alexander Hamilton lays out the electoral college in Federalist 68. The response, Cato 4, was likely written by George Clinton.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss Federalist Paper 51, which lays out checks and balances in the proposed federal government. James Madison is the author of Federalist 51. Centinel 1, by Samuel Bryan, responds.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore the rather difficult year Chief Justice John Roberts has had in the keeping the SCOTUS on track and productive.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the following case rulings: Oklahoma Statewide Charter Board v. Drummond, Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Commission, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, and Martin v. United States.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the following case rulings: United States v. Skrmetti, Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA, Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, and Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers' Research.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the following case rulings: Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, Mahmoud v. Taylor, and Trump v CASA.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie gives Nia a run-down on all the statistics of the most recent SCOTUS session; who talked the most and least, who wrote the most and least, who agreed the most and least, and other statistics and observations.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie gives listeners a preview of some of the cases that have been accepted for adjudication in the next SCOTUS term, including: Louisiana v. Calais, Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, Hamm v. Smith, Elingburg v. U.S., Chiles v. Salazar, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, and a …

Aughie and Nia discuss the legal and Constitutional guidance around Presidents and their deployment of the National Guard to a state or city.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In the last episode of season 18, Aughie and Nia explore the long and storied history of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of the Mint.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia learn about the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the many financial and banking boards that the Comptroller sits on or directs.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the rich and long history of the Children's Bureau, from its founding in 1912 to the modern era.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the recent efforts of the Trump Administration to target the research efforts, curricula, and financial support of universities and colleges.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughe explain the history and work of the Western Area Power Administration.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore the formation, responsibilities, and struggles of the Transportation Security Administration.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia take a look at the lawsuits, firings, and impoundments during President Trump's first seven weeks in office.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie turn their attention to the breadth, reach, and soft power of the Voice of America.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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

The fourth in this territorial series brings Aughie and Nia to American Samoa.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In the third of this series, Aughie and Nia discuss the Northern Mariana Islandsبقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie continue their U.S. Territories series while exploring the history and culture of Puerto Rico.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore some of the Executive Orders released by the Trump Administration in his first week in office.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Augie and Nia discuss the Constitutional and customary rules surrounding a Presidential Inauguration.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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

Aughie and Nia discuss the immediate and potential long term ramifications of the 2024 election cycle.بقلم Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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