Civil Discourse

By Nia Rodgers and Dr. John AughenbaughNews Government

Civil Discourse episodes

November 06 Constitutional Clauses: Extradition
Nia and Aughie discuss the Extradition Clause found in Article IV, Section 2, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution.
39 min
October 30 Constitutional Clauses: Full Faith and Credit
Aughie explains the Full Faith and Credit clause, found in Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution.
45 min
October 23 Stories Behind the Names Elliot Richardson
Nia and Aughie study the life and career of Elliot Richardson, one of only two people in U.S. history to hold four different Cabinet level positions.
1 hr 10 min
October 16 Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County
Aughie and Nia discuss the oral arguments between Suncor Energy and the County Commissioners of Boulder in the case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Aughie explains the potential ramifications of the win/loss of each side.
1 hr 4 min
October 09 Constitutional Clauses: Emoluments
Aughie and Nia discuss the Emoluments clauses. There are two emoluments clauses in the U.S. Constitution. The foreign emoluments clause is found in Article 1, Section 9, clause 8. The domestic emoluments clause is in Article 2, Section 1, clause 7.
51 min
October 09 Stories Behind the Names: Ed Meese
Aughie and Nia recount the career and exploits of Edwin Meese, former Attorney General of the United States.
1 hr 18 min
October 02 Constitutional Clauses: Ex Post Facto
Aughie and Nia investigate the life and career of Condoleeza Rice, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.
1 hr 3 min
October 02 Stories Behind the Names Condoleeza Rice
Aughie and Nia investigate the life and career of Condoleeza Rice, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.
49 min
September 25 Constitutional Clauses The Speech or Debate Clause
Nia and Aughie discuss the Speech or Debate Clause in Article 1, Section 6 of the U.S. Constitution.
1 hr 7 min
September 25 Stories Behind the Names: Benedict Arnold
Aughie and Nia talk about the life of Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary War Hero turned traitor.
51 min

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