Podcast Episodes

Secession, part 1: What is Political Secession?

Season 17 Episode 7

Aughie and Nia discuss the ramifications of political secession.

2 years ago

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AMBER and Other Alerts

Season 17 Episode 6

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

2 years, 1 month ago

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SCOTUS Term Limit Debate

Season 17 Episode 5

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 Co…

2 years, 1 month ago

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The Global Engagement Center

Season 17 Episode 4

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

2 years, 1 month ago

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What is the Overton Window?

Season 17 Episode 3

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.

2 years, 1 month ago

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What is the Superfund?

Season 17 Episode 2

Nia and Aughie explain the The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as Superfund Act, of 1980. They cons…

2 years, 2 months ago

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In The News: Who the Heck is Tim Walz?

Season 17 Episode 1

Aughie and Nia discuss a person in civics news - Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democratic vice president pick. Aughie analyzes his pros and con…

2 years, 2 months ago

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SoS 2024: Wrap Up and What's Next

Season 16 Episode 12

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.

2 years, 2 months ago

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SoS 2024: Case review, part 1

Season 16 Episode 7

Aughie and Nia review the following rulings: Alexander v. NAACP; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) v. Consumer Financial Services Associati…

2 years, 2 months ago

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SoS 2024: Justice Oddities

Season 16 Episode 4

From eating habits to medical issues to marital involvements, Nia and Aughie discuss some of the Justices' interesting oddities.

2 years, 2 months ago

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