Aughie and Nia discuss the recent Donald Trump trial that resulted in 34 felony convictions.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia welcome Dr. Bill Newmann to discuss the recent news that some nations have recognized Palestine as a nation. They also talk about unusual instances of recognition and de-recognition of countries in the past.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the college student protests currently taking place in the U.S. They explore time, place and manner restrictions imposed on the protestors. Episode was created May 1, 2024.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the federal legislation signed by President Biden that requires TikTok to sell to a different owner. They also discuss the national security implications as well as the Commerce Clause implications of the legislation. Episode was created May 1, 2024.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the origin of blue laws, laws that generally prevent some purchases on Sundays. Aughie showcases several instances where the SCOTUS has supported the Constitutionality of blue laws.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie welcome back political scientist Chris Saladino for a discussion of the Monroe Doctrine. The episode eventually covers a few other Presidential doctrines as well as the mechanics of foreign policy development.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia are glad to have another conversation with political scientist Judy Twigg. This time, they are covering the different types of international power: hard, soft, smart, and sharp powers.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Nia and Aughie again host political science professor Chris Saladino to discuss the differences between political science terms such as communism, socialism, dictatorships, and authoritarians. **some adult language is used in this episodeBy Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Nia and Aughie host political science professor Chris Saladino to discuss the differences between political science terms such as communism, socialism, dictatorships, and authoritarians. **some adult language is used in this episodeBy Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia welcome Political Science professor Chris Burdett to continue their discussion regarding the way the United Kingdom's Parliament works, and whether the methods of lawmaking in the Parliament have anything in common with the United States Congress.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia welcome Political Science professor Chris Burdett to discuss the way the United Kingdom's Parliament works, and whether the methods of lawmaking in the Parliament have anything in common with the United States Congress.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the basis and history of the United States' Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie explains the recent SCOTUS ruling in the case of Trump v. Anderson. In this 9-0 decision, the SCOTUS decided that Donald Trump could not be struck from the Colorado ballot based on the Insurrection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie explains the reasoning by the Supreme Court in taking United States v Donald Trump, a case regarding Presidential immunity. Aughie also explores the potential fallout of the timing of this case.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss Thomas Paine's best selling pamphlet Common Sense, and the effect it had on galvanizing American resistance to British rule.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the basics of the differences between European civil and British common law, and how those traditions apply in American law.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss how books arrive on school shelves, and whether there is a Constitutional right to ban books by School Boards. Spoiler: The U.S. Supreme Court controlling case had a 4-1-4 ruling, hardly settled law.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the court cases that question whether former President Donald Trump can be on the 2024 Presidential ballot due to allegations of insurrection. They also discuss the question of whether the courts should be ruling on this topic.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the "disappearance" of General Lloyd Austin, Secretary of the Department of Defense, and the importance of a plan of succession within the Cabinet positions.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie celebrate the life and career of Sandra Day O'Connor, first female Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice O'Connor died on December 1, 2023.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia talk about the 6th expulsion of a member of the House of Representatives, George Santos, and the potential ramifications of this resolution.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Augie and Nia discuss the first-in-history written Code of Conduct of the U.S. Supreme Court.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Augie touch briefly on what the U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy's ban ruling means in the short and long term for Tik Tok users in Montana.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In the second of two parts, Nia and Aughie talk about the negative consequences of asset seizure and forfeiture.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In this two part series, Aughie and Nia explore the concept of asset seizure and forfeiture.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie follow up a previous episode about the rising mean age of Americans with a discussion of aging politicians and how they represent the average American. "Prevent a coup, retire now".By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In a two part series, Aughie and Nia explore the aging American population and what that demographic span means for elections and policy decisions going forward.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discover and discuss the connections between landline usage and government statistics gathering. They also explore the demographics of owners of landlines.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia delve into the Mountain Valley Pipeline deal during the debt ceiling debates, and the problems that Congress has made for the Courts in adjudicating any problems with the pipeline. Does the Congress have the power to direct which Court will hear a case?By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie talk about an open position in the federal government, the Architect of the Capitol. They discuss the responsibilities of the job and how to potentially change the job to attract candidates.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore the purpose of the National Film Preservation Board, created by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988. They discuss the criterion used to consider films as well as some of the films that are part of the National Film Registry.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the outcomes of government shutdowns.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In the 5th and final part of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Aughie and Nia discuss their favorite political fiction books. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, political movies, political or protest songs, and political scandals.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In part 4 of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Aughie and Nia discuss their favorite protest or political songs. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, protest movies, political or protest songs, and political books.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In part 3 of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Nia and Aughie discuss their favorite political or protest songs. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, protest movies, political scandals, and political books.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In part 2 of a short series titled Getting to Know You, Nia and Aughie discuss their favorite political movies. Other favorites in the series include West Wing episodes, protest songs, political scandals, and political books.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In a short series titled Getting to Know You, Aughie and Nia discuss their favorite West Wing Episodes. Other favorites upcoming will include movies, protest songs, political scandals, and books.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia And Aughie discuss the provisions of the debt ceiling agreement reached in June 2023. This is a follow up episode to a January 2023 episode.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In the third of three episodes, Aughie and Nia discuss the major decisions released in June by the U.S. Supreme Court; in this episode, the cases covered are: Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, Biden v. Nebraska, and Depa…

In the second of three episodes, Aughie and Nia discuss the major decisions released in June by the U.S. Supreme Court; in this episode, the cases covered are: Haaland v. Brackeen, U.S. v Texas, Groff v. DeJoy, Counterman v. Colorado and Moore v. Harper.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia share the statistics of this SCOTUS term, including who wrote the most and least, who agreed the most and least, and much more.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia preview some of the 21 cases that the Supreme Court has already agreed to hear for the 23-24 term.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

In the first of three episodes, Aughie and Nia discuss the major decisions released in June by the U.S. Supreme Court; in this episode, the cases covered are: Andy Warhol v Goldsmith, Gonzalez v. Google LLC and Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh, Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, Glacier Northwest v. Int'l Brotherhood of Teamsters, Allen v. Milliga…

Scholarly communications librarian Hillary Miller joins Nia and Aughie to debate the issues in the recent case before the Supreme Court, Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Scholarly communications librarian Hillary Miller joins Aughie and Nia to discuss the copyright ownership of musical products by writers, singers, and potentially hedge funds.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the recently enacted PL 117-228, the Respect for Marriage Act. It repeals The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and guarantees that same sex marriages performed in a state where they are legal must be recognized in all other states.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss arguments made in Federalist 10 and AntiFederalist 10 regarding the factions and parties that might destroy the rights of the people, especially those holding the minority opinion.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia cover the Freedom of Information Act and the exemptions the government may rely on to prevent the release of information.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the cases heard before the U.S. Supreme Court in February 2023 regarding the responsibility of Google and Twitter for the content published on their platforms.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore how the use of zoning laws at the local level can change the use of property in a city, sometimes to suppress "undesirable" activities.By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh