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  • SCOTUS Eras: The Taft Court
    2026/01/30

    Aughie and Nia explore the Taft Court, years 1921 - 1930. William Howard Taft is the only Chief Justice to have served as President of the United States. His court was conservative, leaning in the pro business direction in terms of striking down regulations of the economy.

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    1 時間 7 分
  • Story Behind the Name: Carrie Buck
    2026/01/28

    Nia and Aughie explain who Carrie Buck was, of the Supreme Court case Buck v Bell (1927).

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    18 分
  • SCOTUS Eras: The White Court
    2026/01/23

    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 分
  • Government Holiday Celebrations
    2025/12/12

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

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    57 分
  • SCOTUS Eras: Fuller Court
    2025/12/05

    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 分
  • SCOTUS and Trump Tariffs
    2025/11/28

    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 時間 4 分
  • SCOTUS and "Election Day"
    2025/11/21

    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 分
  • SCOTUS Eras: Waite Court
    2025/11/14

    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 分