Civil Discourse Podcast

This podcast uses government documents to illuminate the workings of the American government and offer context around the effects of government agencies in your everyday life. Civil Discourse is brought to you by VCU Libraries. Opinions expressed are solely the speakers' own, and do not reflect the views or opinions of VCU, or VCU Libraries. Find more information at https://guides.library.vcu.edu/discourse.

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S17, E11: Federalist 39 (Aired 10/24/2024)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss Federalist 39, Madison's defense of the Republic as a form of national government.
S17, E12: Government Plagiarizers (Aired 10/31/2024)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia talk about famous government officials who have plagiarized writing and speeches.
S17, E13: Election Certification Process (Aired 11/5/2024)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia outline the steps a Presidential election goes through, from voting at the booth to election certification at the U.S. Capitol.
S17, E14: After Election 2024 (Aired 11/14/2024)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the immediate and potential long term ramifications of the 2024 election cycle.
S17, E15: In the News: First Round of Trump Appointments (Aired 11/19/2024)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the first round of President Elect Trump's proposed appointments, and follow with a discussion of recess appointments.
S17, E16: In the News: Pardon Me! (Aired 12/13/2024)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the Presidential pardon power - how it arises, how it has been used, and controversial pardons past and present.
S18, E01: In The News: Presidential Inaugurations (Aired 1/20/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Augie and Nia discuss the Constitutional and customary rules surrounding a Presidential Inauguration.
S18, E02: Guam (Aired 1/24/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

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.
S18, E03: In the News: Trump's First Week (Aired 1/28/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore some of the Executive Orders released by the Trump Administration in his first week in office.
S18, E04: Puerto Rico (Aired 1/30/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie continue their U.S. Territories series while exploring the history and culture of Puerto Rico.
S18, E05: Northern Marianas (Aired 2/6/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

In the third of this series, Aughie and Nia discuss the Northern Mariana Islands.
S18, E06: American Samoa (Aired 2/18/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

The fourth in this territorial series brings Aughie and Nia to American Samoa.
S18, E07: US Virgin Islands (Aired 2/20/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

The US Virgin Islands are the topic of the fifth in this series, with Aughie and Nia discussing the rich history of the islands.
S18, E08: Unoccupied Territories (Aired 2/28/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

In the sixth and final episode in this series, Nia and Aughie talk about the unoccupied, but still interesting, US territories.
S18, E09: BATFE (Aired 3/7/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
S18, E10: Voice of America (Aired 3/14/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie turn their attention to the breadth, reach, and soft power of the Voice of America.
S18, E11: In the News: Trump's First Seven Weeks (Aired 3/18/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia take a look at the lawsuits, firings, and impoundments during President Trump's first seven weeks in office.
S18, E12: Transportation Security Administration (Aired 3/28/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia explore the formation, responsibilities, and struggles of the Transportation Security Administration.
S18, E13: Western Area Power Administration (Aired 4/4/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie explain the history and work of the Western Area Power Administration.
S18, E14: In the News: Trump Targets Universities (Aired 4/11/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Aughie and Nia discuss the recent efforts of the Trump Administration to target the research efforts, curricula, and financial support of universities and colleges.
S18, E15: Children's Bureau (Aired 4/18/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the rich and long history of the Children's Bureau, from its founding in 1912 to the modern era.
S18, E16: The Comptroller of the Currency (Aired 4/25/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

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.
S18, E17: The Bureau of the Mint (Aired 5/2/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

Nia and Aughie discuss the history and responsibilities of the Bureau of the Mint.
S18, E18: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Aired 5/9/2025)

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

In the last episode of season 18, Aughie and Nia explore the long and storied history of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
S19, E01: In the News: Trump and the National Guard

Nia Rodgers and John Aughenbaugh

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