Podcast Episodes

Adding a State to the United States

Season 8 Episode 15

Nia and Aughie discuss how territories and protectorates come to join the United States. The discussion includes the barriers to statehood and the re…

4 years, 10 months ago

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Fun with Patents and Trademarks

Season 8 Episode 14

Aughie and Nia welcome back copyright librarian Hillary Miller. Hillary walks listeners through the process of applying for a patent. The discussion …

4 years, 10 months ago

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Do You Want to Know a Secret?

Season 8 Episode 13

Nia and Aughie discuss the State Secrets Privilege in court, and the potential problems that arise from invoking that privilege. They weigh the pros …

4 years, 11 months ago

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Controlled Substances Act

Season 8 Episode 12

Aughie and Nia discuss the Controlled Substances Act and the latest changes to Virginia marijuana laws. They also discuss the positives and negatives…

4 years, 11 months ago

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2020 U.S. Census Update

Season 8 Episode 11

Nia and Aughie explore more 2020 U.S. Census data. This episode focuses on the racial demographics of the U.S. currently, and projections for future …

4 years, 11 months ago

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Rats' First Amendment Rights

Season 8 Episode 10

Aughie and Nia discuss the case of Scabby the Rat and the rights of unions to protest in certain conditions. Aughie explains the early history of the…

4 years, 11 months ago

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Midterm Elections Preview

Season 8 Episode 9

Nia and Aughie discuss why people vote the way they do in non-presidential elections. Aughie explores the three most common political theories that e…

4 years, 11 months ago

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R Kelly and the RICO and Mann Acts

Season 8 Episode 8

Aughie and Nia discuss the conviction of R&B singer R Kelly in instances of racketeering and Mann Act violations. Aughie explains the history behind,…

5 years ago

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Who Responds to Elections Polling?

Season 8 Episode 7

Nia and Aughie discuss polling and the media prior to the November elections of 2021.  They cover common mistakes in polling that can lead to confusi…

5 years ago

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Government Public Relations

Season 8 Episode 6

Aughie and Nis discuss the Gillette Amendment, 5 United States Code Section 3107, and the use of public relations specialists by the United States Go…

5 years ago

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