Today's show briefly reviews the chain of events that led to the Supreme Court of the United States to order Missouri to use the 2022 Congressional map in the 2026 General Election. The order of the court is then read aloud, making the details of the case accessible to a listener who doesn't have the time to read it. Worth a listen. This was a wild ride.

Link to the court's order:

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/26a388_q86b.pdf

This episode of Civics Over Politics gets into yet another round of litigation over the Missouri Congressional maps. The recent State Dinner for Chairman Xi is also addressed. 

Show Notes:
Initiatives and Referendums Provision of the Missouri State Constitution 

https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Publications/CurrentMissouriConstitution.pdf

Trump administration determination of Chinese Communist Party Crimes Against Humanity:

https://2017-2021.state.gov/determination-of-the-secretary-of-state-on-atrocities-in-xinjiang/

This episode of Civics Over Politics remembers the 9/11 attack that took place 25 years ago. 

There are also further developments in the Missouri congressional district maps situation. The show tackles these and some legal background on the complexities of this case 

Show Notes:

9/11 Timeline:

 https://millercenter.org/remembering-september-11/september-11-terrorist-attacks

Vik Amar summary of the legal situation in Missouri:

https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/a-quick-update-on-the-missouri-congressional-districting-case/

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins found in contempt by the Supreme Court of Missouri:

https://www.courts.mo.gov/fv/c/SC101805JudgmentIssued09-10-26.PDF?courtCode=SC&di=222992

This episode delves into a discussion about universal values and constitutionalism. We also tackle the ongoing situation involving Missouri’s “Missouri First Map” and initiative petition challenging it. 

Show Notes:

Missouri Constitution:

https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Publications/CurrentMissouriConstitution.pdf

Richard von Glahn v Denny Hoskins:

https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=239229

Universal Declaration of Human Rights:

https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights

This episode of Civics Over Politics delves into the very nature of why politics is important, using the lens of a couple of examples: of Alexander Hamilton's thoughts during the Constitutional debates and the fallout from the conflict between the United States and Iran. The show closes with a recap of a travel destination I recently experienced. 

Show Notes:

Federalist Number 1: 

https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed01.asp


Two More Oil Tankers Are Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

(Unlocked):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/business/ships-oil-hormuz-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.91A.qXGy.jRmV0TDEgQUe&smid=url-share


Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World

(Unlocked): 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/business/bond-yields-debt.html?unlocked_article_code=1.91A.jxLS.-3nASI4GFmMc&smid=url-share

This episode of Civics Over Politics delves into the very nature of why politics is important, using the lens of a couple of examples: of Alexander Hamilton's thoughts during the Constitutional debates and the fallout from the conflict between the United States and Iran. The show closes with a recap of a travel destination I recently experienced. 

Show Notes:

Federalist Number 1: 

https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed01.asp


Two More Oil Tankers Are Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

(Unlocked):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/business/ships-oil-hormuz-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.91A.qXGy.jRmV0TDEgQUe&smid=url-share


Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World

(Unlocked): 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/business/bond-yields-debt.html?unlocked_article_code=1.91A.jxLS.-3nASI4GFmMc&smid=url-share

This episode delves into the questions of what drives voter behavior and identity. Examples that frame the review include the recent Missouri primary election, the legacy of Jerry Litton, the politics of beef, and cultural markers or issues.

Show Notes:

Missouri August 4, 2026 Primary Election Results:

https://enr.sos.mo.gov/PickaRace.aspx

Jerry Litton Short Bio:

https://www.chillicothenews.com/50-years-later-jerry-littons-legacy-of-leadership-still-resonates-across-missouri/

1970s Missouri Election Maps:

https://mcimaps.com/the-most-tragic-election-victory-in-us-history/

Trump Truth Social Post About Beef:

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117133120342300539

Missouri Farm Bureau Statement on President Trump's Beef Announcement:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1463779305791269&set=a.217576820411530

Missouri 2024 Reproductive Freedom Constitutional Referendum:

https://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_Amendment_3,_Right_to_Reproductive_Freedom_Initiative_(2024)

This episode of Civics Over politics delves into Missouri Amendment 4 (citizen initiative petitions) and Amendment 5 (taxation). We close with a shout out to a great St. Joseph, Missouri institution.

Happy Independence Day to everyone! This episode celebrates the spirit of independence. From the declaration, to Frederick Douglass, to Abraham Lincoln, to the present day, the American experiment continues. We should not take this for granted.

Show Notes:

Declaration of Independence:

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

Frederick Douglass What to the Slave is the 4th of July?

https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/frederick-douglass-what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july-1852

Gettysburg Address:

https://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/gettysburg.htm

Trump v Barbara:

https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/trump-v-barbara/

This episode of Civics Over Politics explores the ongoing mid-decade redistricting, Trump’s image and likeness all over official things, and MAHA’s “gold standard” science insanity.

Show Notes:

Louisiana Redistricting:

https://apnews.com/article/congress-redistricting-voting-rights-louisiana-1b02199b18bad2efe259a24f5e3278bf

Pediatric Flu Deaths:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7436a2.htm