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by Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh
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.
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- 5 days ago59 min
SoS 2026: Disposition of Justices' Papers
Aughie explains what happens to the personal papers of the Supreme Court Justices after they retire or pass away.
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
SoS 2026: Louisiana v Callais
- 2 weeks ago48 min
In the News: Redistricting Followup
In the News, Aughie and Nia follow up on the post election results of the redistricting question in Virginia.
- 2 weeks ago32 min
In the News: Mifepristone Stay
In the News, Nia and Aughie discuss the stay of a lower court's decision by the Supreme Court affecting the mail ordering of the drug Mifepristone.
- May 1, 202650 min
SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship EO
Aughie and Nia explore the arguments before the US Supreme Court regarding President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order.
- Apr 29, 202646 min
Stories Behind the Names: Eliot Ness
Aughie and Nia discuss the life and work of the leader of the Untouchables, Eliot Ness.
- Apr 24, 202639 min
Afroman Case AKA Cooley v Foreman
Aughie and Nia report on the case facts and outcome of the Ohio case Cooley v Foreman (AKA Afroman).
- Apr 22, 202641 min
Stories Behind the Names: Elizabeth Dole
Nia and Aughie explore the interesting life and service of Senator Elizabeth Dole.
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