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Civil Discourse Podcast

Companion to the podcast

In the News: JD Vance (Aired 7/17/2024)

Former President Donald Trump has chosen Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election. Aughie and Nia discuss the pros and cons of bringing Senator Vance onto the ticket.

In the News:Trump Florida Case Dismissed (Aired 7/17/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss the importance of Judge Aileen Cannon's ruling in the Florida documents case against former President Donald Trump. The 93 page ruling relies heavily on a dissent written by Justice Scalia in Morrison v. Olson, one that has waxed and waned in support since 1988.

In the News: Biden Withdraws (Aired 7/24/2024)

Nia and Aughie discuss the ramifications of President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential Campaign.

SoS 2024: SCOTUS Justice Oddities (Aired 7/25/2024)

From eating habits to medical issues to marital involvements, Nia and Aughie discuss some of the Justices' interesting oddities.

SoS 2024: Who Cares What the SCOTUS Ruled? (Aired 7/25/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss instances where Presidents, Congress, the States, and the political parties have defied or ignored Supreme Court rulings.

SoS 2024: Better at Other Stuff (Aired 7/25/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss the Supreme Court Justices that were overrated as Justices. Many of them were quite strong in other positions but were seen as less influential on the Court than their reputation might suggest.

SoS 2024: Case review, part 1 (Aired 7/25/2024)

SoS 2024: Case Review, part 2 (Aired 7/25/2024)

Nia and Aughie review the following rulings: Moore V. U.S.; Garland v. Cargill; U.S. v. Rahimi

 

Text of the 16th Amendment: The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

Text of the 2nd Amendment: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

SoS 2024: Case Review, part 3 (Aired 7/25/2024)

SoS 2024: Case Review, part 4 (Aired 7/25/2024)

SoS 2024: Case Review, part 5 (Aired 7/25/2024)

Aughie and Nia review the following cases: Fischer v. United States; Trump v. United States

SoS 2024: Wrap Up and What's Next (Aired 7/25/2024)

Aughie and Nia wrap up the statistics for the 23-24 SCOTUS session and look forward to coming cases in the 24-25 SCOTUS session.