Episodi

  • SCOTUS Eras: The White Court
    Jan 23 2026

    Aughie and Nia discuss the Whie Court, ears 1910 - 1921. Edward Douglass White was the first Associate Justice to be elevated to the position of Chief Justice. The White Court was slightly less conservative than the previous Fuller Court, choosing to favor regulations under the Commerce Clause and upholding the federal income tax.

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    46 min
  • Government Holiday Celebrations
    Dec 12 2025

    Aughie and Nia explore some of the local and state government traditions of celebrating the holiday season.

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    57 min
  • SCOTUS Eras: Fuller Court
    Dec 5 2025

    Aughie and Nia discuss the Fuller Court, years 1888 - 1910. Melville Fuller was widely regarded as an adequate administrator but not a great intellectual. His court followed in the conservative steps of the Waite Court.

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    47 min
  • SCOTUS and Trump Tariffs
    Nov 28 2025

    Aughie and Nia discuss the oral arguments before the US Supreme Court in consolidated cases Learning Resources, Inc v Trump and Trump v V.O.S. Selections. These cases argue that the Presidential imposition of tariffs is unconsitutional.

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    1 ora e 4 min
  • SCOTUS and "Election Day"
    Nov 21 2025

    Nia and Aughie discuss the recent arguments before the US Supreme Court in the case Watson v The National Republican Party. This case questions whether states can allow counting of mail-in ballots after Election Day.

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    47 min
  • SCOTUS Eras: Waite Court
    Nov 14 2025

    Nia and Aughie discuss the Morrison Waite Court, years 1874 - 1888. The Waite Court had the opportunity several times to further civil rights, but did not; the Court found the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional, and followed with similar judgments.

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    54 min
  • In the News: Virginia 2025 Elections
    Nov 10 2025

    Aughie and Nia summarize the results of the 2025 Virginia elections.

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    37 min
  • SCOTUS Eras: Chase Court
    Nov 7 2025

    Aughie and Nia continue the SCOTUS Court eras discussion by talking about the Court of Chief Justice Salmon Portland Chase. The Chase Court era lasted from 1864 - 1873. Chase's Court tried to define the rights of formerly enslaved people as well as defining the immutability of the Union.

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    52 min