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Civil Discourse Podcast

Companion to the podcast

In the News: Who the Heck is Tim Walz? (Aired 8/11/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss a person in civics news - Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democratic vice president pick. Aughie analyzes his pros and cons as a nominee. 

What is the Superfund? (Aired 8/21/2024)

Nia and Aughie explain the The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as Superfund Act, of 1980. The consider its goals as well as the pros and cons of the program.

What is the Overton Window? (Aired 8/29/2024)

Aughie and Nia explore Joseph Overton's concept to explain when politicians will act to create public policy. This theory is named the Overton Window.

The Global Engagement Center (Aired 9/4/2024)

Aughie scares Nia with the mission of the Global Engagement Center, located in the State Department. 

SCOTUS Term Limit Debate (Aired 9/12/2024)

Nia and Aughie consider the debate concerning imposing term limits on Supreme Court Justices. Can Congress enact a law, or does there need to be a Constitutional Amendment?

AMBER and Other Alert Systems (Aired 9/19/2024)

Aughie and Nia talk about the various local and national alert systems designed to reach Americans by television, telephone, and internet.

Constitution Day 2024

Secession, part 1: What is Political Secession? (Aired 9/26/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss the ramifications of political secession.

Secession, part 2: The US Civil War (Aired 10/3/2024)

Aughie and Nia continue their discussion of secession with the U.S. Civil war.

Town Hall (Oct 10, 2024)

SCOTUS Under Siege (Aired 10/10/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss the latest woes of the U.S. Supreme Court, including leaks, scandals, and public opinion.

Notable Thefts of Government Documents (Aired 10/17/2024)

Aughie and Nia explore the known modern thefts of government documents and the punishments imposed on the thieves.

Federalist 39 (Aired 10/24/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss Federalist 39, Madison's defense of the Republic as a form of national government.

Government Plagiarizers (Aired 10/31/2024)

Aughie and Nia talk about famous government officials who have plagiarized writing and speeches. 

Election Certification Process (Aired 11/5/2024)

Aughie and Nia outline the steps a Presidential election goes through, from voting at the booth to election certification at the U.S. Capitol.

After Election 2024 (Aired 11/14/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss the immediate and potential long term ramifications of the 2024 election cycle.

In the News: First Round of Trump Appointments (Aired 11/19/2024)

Aughie and Nia discuss the first round of President Elect Trump's proposed appointments, and follow with a discussion of recess appointments.