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.
Can He Do That? Declaring War
16-03-2026 | 50 Min.
In this episode of Can He Do That?, Aughie and Nia discuss the written Constitution versus the Constitution in practice when it comes to presidential declarations of war.
SCOTUS Eras: The Warren Court, part 2
13-03-2026 | 1 u. 11 Min.
Aughie and Nia discuss the Warren Court, years 1953 to 1969. Earl Warren oversaw the Court during a time of great social change in the United States. In this second episode of the Warren Court, Aughie goes over the landmark cases that show the progressive judicial philosophy of the Warren Court.
Story Behind the Name: Carrie Nation
11-03-2026 | 26 Min.
Nia and Aughie tell the story behind the Prohibition leader Caroline (Carrie) Amelia Moore Gloyd Nation.
SCOTUS Eras: The Warren Court, part 1
06-03-2026 | 1 u. 1 Min.
Aughie and Nia discuss the Warren Court, years 1953 to 1969. Earl Warren oversaw the Court during a time of great social change in the United States. In this first episode of the Warren Court, Aughie explains the background and leadership qualities of Earl Warren as a governor of California among other positions.
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