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Civil Discourse Podcast

Companion to the podcast

In The News: Presidential Inaugurations (Aired 1/20/2025)

Augie and Nia discuss the Constitutional and customary rules surrounding a Presidential Inauguration.

Guam (Aired 1/24/2025)

Nia and Aughie discuss the Constitutional grounds upon which the U.S. might acquire a territory. They go on to discuss the territory of Guam.

In the News: Trump's First Week (Aired 1/28/2025)

Aughie and Nia explore some of the Executive Orders released by the Trump Administration in his first week in office.

Puerto Rico (Aired 1/30/2025)

Nia and Aughie continue their U.S. Territories series while exploring the history and culture of Puerto Rico.

Northern Mariana Islands (Aired 2/6/2025)

In the third of this series, Aughie and Nia discuss the Northern Mariana Islands.

American Samoa (Aired 2/18/2025)

The fourth in this territorial series brings Aughie and Nia to American Samoa.

US Virgin Islands (Aired 2/20/2025)

The US Virgin Islands are the topic of the fifth in this series, with Aughie and Nia discussing the rich history of the islands..

Unoccupied Territories (Aired 2/28/2025)

In the sixth and final episode in this series, Nia and Aughie talk about the unoccupied, but still interesting, US territories.

BATFE (Aired 3/7/2025)

Aughie and Nia explore the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Voice of America (Aired 3/14/2025)

Nia and Aughie turn their attention to the breadth, reach, and soft power of the Voice of America.

In the News: Trump's First Seven Weeks (Aired 3/18/2025)

Aughie and Nia take a look at the lawsuits, firings, and impoundments during President Trump's first seven weeks in office.

Transportation Security Administration (Aired 3/28/2025)

Aughie and Nia explore the formation, responsibilities, and struggles of the Transportation Security Administration.

Western Area Power Administration (Aired 4/4/2025)

Nia and Aughie explain the history and work of the Western Area Power Administration.

In the News: Trump Targets Universities (Aired 4/11/2025)

Aughie and Nia discuss the recent efforts of the Trump Administration to target the research efforts, curricula, and financial support of universities and colleges.

 

Corrections: University of Pennsylvania is a private institution, as is Cornell. Also, it is the Wizard of Id. (Thanks, Julie, for catching these mistakes!)

Children's Bureau (Aired 4/18/2025)

Nia and Aughie discuss the rich and long history of the Children's Bureau, from its founding in 1912 to the modern era.

The Comptroller of the Currency (Aired 4/25/2025)

Aughie and Nia learn about the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the many financial and banking boards that the Comptroller sits on or directs.

The Bureau of the Mint (Aired 5/2/2025)

Nia and Aughie discuss the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of the Mint.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Aired 5/9/2025)

In the last episode of season 18, Aughie and Nia explore the long and storied history of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.