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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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- Yesterday53 min
Constitutional Clauses: The Recess Appointment Clause
Aughie and Nia discuss the Recess Appointment Clause, in Article 2, Section 2, Clause 3 of the US Constitution.
- 2 days ago1h 14m
Stories Behind the Names Alberto Gonzales
Aughie and Nia explore the career of Alberto Gonzales, the first Hispanic American to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Moonshine Madness
Nia and Aughie look at competing District Court rulings regarding the Constitutionality of the Congressional ban on home brewing of alcoholic beverages.
- 1 weeks ago1h 17m
Stories Behind the Name: Janet Reno
Aughie and Nia explore the storied career of the first female United States Attorney General, Janet Reno.
- 2 weeks ago56 min
What is in the Poop?
Aughie and Nia discuss the strange cases of government investigating evidence of drug use or illness in municipal wastewater systems.
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Eff Your License Plate
Nia and Aughie start the new season with a salty discussion of what can legally appear on your license plate. This episode is in response to a case working its way through the Virginia legal system (and then possibly the Supreme Court), Whateley v. Lackey.
- Jul 17, 20261h 10m
SoS 2026: Geofencing, Monsanto, and Haircuts
Aughie and Nia finish this year's big Supreme Court rulings with three cases: Chatrie v United States, Monsanto Company v Durnell, and Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety. Chatrie centered on the use of geofencing warrants under the 4th Amendment. Monsanto argued that only the EPA could label its products cancer-causing, which the EPA has declined to do. Landor centered on immunity of guards to be individually sued for violating a prisoner's religious rights.
- Jul 17, 20261h 23m
SoS 2026: Wrap Up and Look Forward
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