Civil Discourse

The fourth in this territorial series brings Aughie and Nia to American Samoa.

In the third of this series, Aughie and Nia discuss the Northern Mariana Islands

Nia and Aughie continue their U.S. Territories series while exploring the history and culture of Puerto Rico.

 Aughie and Nia explore some of the Executive Orders released by the Trump Administration in his first week in office. 

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.

Augie and Nia discuss the Constitutional and customary rules surrounding a Presidential Inauguration.

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

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

Aughie and Nia discuss the immediate and potential long term ramifications of the 2024 election cycle.

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

Aughie and Nia talk about famous government officials who have plagiarized writing and speeches. 

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

Aughie and Nia explore the known modern thefts of government documents and the punishments imposed on the thieves.

Aughie and Nia discuss the latest woes of the U.S. Supreme Court, including leaks, scandals, and public opinion.

Aughie and Nia discuss the ramifications of political secession.

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

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?

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

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.