Civil Discourse

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.

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

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 a…

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 & Ind…

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 a…

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' R…

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

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

In the last episode of season 18, Aughie and Nia explore the long and storied history of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Nia and Aughie discuss the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of the Mint.

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.

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

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

Nia and Aughe explain the history and work of the Western Area Power Administration.

Aughie and Nia explore the formation, responsibilities, and struggles of the Transportation Security Administration.

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

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

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

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

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