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Civil Discourse

Civil Discourse

Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

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.
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In part 2 of a 2 part series, Nia and Aughie again host political science professor Chris Saladino to discuss the differences between political science terms such as communism, socialism, dictatorships, and authoritarians. **some adult language is used in this episode

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Civil Discourse - SCOTUS Under Siege

SCOTUS Under Siege

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10/10/24 • 65 min

Aughie and Nia discuss the latest woes of the U.S. Supreme Court, including leaks, scandals, and public opinion.

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Civil Discourse - Notable Thefts of Government Documents
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10/17/24 • 55 min

Aughie and Nia explore the known modern thefts of government documents and the punishments imposed on the thieves.

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Civil Discourse - The Children's Bureau

The Children's Bureau

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04/18/25 • 77 min

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

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Civil Discourse - Voice of America

Voice of America

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03/14/25 • 59 min

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

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Civil Discourse - Northern Mariana Islands
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02/06/25 • 60 min

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

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Civil Discourse - AMBER and Other Alerts

AMBER and Other Alerts

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09/19/24 • 59 min

Aughie and Nia talk about the various local and national alert systems designed to reach Americans by television, telephone, and internet.

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Civil Discourse - Guam

Guam

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01/24/25 • 54 min

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.

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Civil Discourse - American Samoa

American Samoa

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02/18/25 • 52 min

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

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Civil Discourse - Types of International Power
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04/19/24 • 54 min

Aughie and Nia are glad to have another conversation with political scientist Judy Twigg. This time, they are covering the different types of international power: hard, soft, smart, and sharp powers.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Civil Discourse have?

Civil Discourse currently has 273 episodes available.

What topics does Civil Discourse cover?

The podcast is about House, News, Congress, Podcasts, Politics and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Civil Discourse?

The episode title 'United Kingdom Parliament, part 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Civil Discourse?

The average episode length on Civil Discourse is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Civil Discourse released?

Episodes of Civil Discourse are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Civil Discourse?

The first episode of Civil Discourse was released on Jul 17, 2019.

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