Aughie and Nia explore the Burger Court, years 1969 - 1986. Chief Justice Warren Burger led the court through the end of the Vietnam War and into the tech boom of the 1980s. This transitional period takes us from a much more liberal time of the court into a more conservative era.
Stories Behind the Names: William Jennings Bryan
25/03/2026 | 34 mins.
Aughie and Nia introduce listeners to the storied history of William Jennings Bryan, lawyer, orator, and perennial presidential candidate.
Virginia Gerrymandering
20/03/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
Nia and Aughie review the current gerrymandering efforts in Virginia and other states.
Stories Behind the Names: Roy Olmstead
18/03/2026 | 26 mins.
Aughie and Nia tell the story of Roy Olmstead, a bootlegger during the Prohibition Era and eventual petitioner in the Olmstead v United States SCOTUS case.
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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