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Civil Discourse

by Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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  • Stories Behind the Names Elliot Richardson

    October 23, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    Nia and Aughie study the life and career of Elliot Richardson, one of only two people in U.S. history to hold four different Cabinet level positions.

  • Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County

    October 16, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    Aughie and Nia discuss the oral arguments between Suncor Energy and the County Commissioners of Boulder in the case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Aughie explains the potential ramifications of the win/loss of each side.

  • Constitutional Clauses: Emoluments

    October 9, 2026 · 50 min

    Aughie and Nia discuss the Emoluments clauses. There are two emoluments clauses in the U.S. Constitution. The foreign emoluments clause is found in Article 1, Section 9, clause 8. The domestic emoluments clause is in Article 2, Section 1…

  • Stories Behind the Names: Ed Meese

    October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    Aughie and Nia recount the career and exploits of Edwin Meese, former Attorney General of the United States.

  • Constitutional Clauses: Ex Post Facto

    October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    Aughie and Nia investigate the life and career of Condoleeza Rice, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.

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This podcast uses government documents to illuminate the workings of the American government, and offer context around the effects of government agencies in your everyday life.