Podcast Episodes

Independent State Legislature Doctrine

Season 9 Episode 15

Aughie explains two clauses in the U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 1 (the electors clause) and Article 1, Section 4 (the elections clause). Re…

4 years, 5 months ago

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In the News - Oil Reserves

Season 9

Nia and Aughie discuss the Strategic Petroleum Reserves of the United States, and criticisms of it from all sides of the political spectrum.

4 years, 6 months ago

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Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon Accountability

Season 9 Episode 14

Nia and Aughie discuss the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon disasters in terms of accountability and settlements. They also explore the ideas aroun…

4 years, 6 months ago

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Congressional Review Act

Season 9 Episode 13

Aughie thwarts Nia's plan to use the Space Force to take over all the other agencies by explaining the Congressional Review Act. The act requires tha…

4 years, 6 months ago

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Presidential and Congressional Medals

Season 9 Episode 12

Nia and Aughie explore some of the various military and civilian honors and awards that may be granted by the President or Congress. Some awards are …

4 years, 6 months ago

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HIPAA

Season 9 Episode 11

Aughie and Nia have a discussion of the pros and cons of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This Act is an exce…

4 years, 6 months ago

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That is Not in the U.S. Constitution

Season 9 Episode 10

Nia and Aughie continue their discussion of the text of the U.S. Constitution. This episode focuses on rights that are (and are not) enumerated in th…

4 years, 7 months ago

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In the News - Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Season 9

Aughie and Nia briefly discuss President Joe Biden's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

4 years, 7 months ago

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Dissed Amendments

Season 9 Episode 9

Aughie and Nia discuss the amendments that were tardy to be included or not included in the text of the U.S. Constitution. Of James Madison's 20 prop…

4 years, 7 months ago

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Colorado River Compact

Season 9 Episode 8

Nia and Aughie discuss the factors that brought about the creation of the Colorado River Compact. They also discuss the current issues and challenges…

4 years, 7 months ago

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