SoS 2026: Streisand Effect

June 26, 2026 4:00pm 57 min

While waiting for more opinions from the SCOTUS, Aughie and Nia talk about the Streisand Effect in politics.

SoS 2026: Batson Challenges

June 12, 2026 11:00am 50 min

 Aughie and Nia explore the importance of Batson challenges in jury trials. 

SoS 2026: Disposition of Justices' Papers

June 05, 2026 11:00am 59 min

Aughie explains what happens to the personal papers of the Supreme Court Justices after they retire or pass away.

SoS 2026: Louisiana v Callais

May 29, 2026 11:00am 1:02

In the News: Mifepristone Stay

May 22, 2026 11:00am 32 min

 In the News, Nia and Aughie discuss the stay of a lower court's decision by the Supreme Court affecting the mail ordering of the drug Mifepristone. 

In the News: Redistricting Followup

May 22, 2026 11:00am 48 min

In the News, Aughie and Nia follow up on the post election results of the redistricting question in Virginia.

SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship EO

May 01, 2026 11:00am 50 min

Aughie and Nia explore the arguments before the US Supreme Court regarding President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order.

Stories Behind the Names: Eliot Ness

April 29, 2026 11:00am 46 min

Aughie and Nia discuss the life and work of the leader of the Untouchables, Eliot Ness.

Afroman Case AKA Cooley v Foreman

April 24, 2026 11:00am 39 min

Aughie and Nia report on the case facts and outcome of the Ohio case Cooley v Foreman (AKA Afroman). 

Stories Behind the Names: Elizabeth Dole

April 22, 2026 11:00am 41 min

Nia and Aughie explore the interesting life and service of Senator Elizabeth Dole.

SCOTUS Eras: Roberts Court, part 2

April 17, 2026 11:00am 40 min

Stories Behind the Names: Clarence Darrow part 2

April 15, 2026 11:00am 40 min

Aughie and Nia recount the fascinating cases and legal troubles of famous lawyer and orator Clarence Darrow in part two of a two part series.

SCOTUS Eras: The Roberts Court, part 1

April 10, 2026 11:00am 1:01

Nia and Aughie discuss the Roberts Court, years 2005 - present (2026). John Roberts has led the Supreme Court for 21 years, overseeing a move to the conservative right and many modern controversial opinions. Part 1 cover...

Stories Behind the Names: Clarence Darrow part 1

April 08, 2026 11:00am 45 min

Aughie and Nia recount the childhood and early legal career of famous lawyer and orator Clarence Darrow in part one of a two part series.

SCOTUS Eras: The Rehnquist Court

April 03, 2026 11:00am 1:31

Aughie and Nia explore the Rehnquist Court, years 1986 - 2005. William Rehnquist, an intelligent lawyer and solid administrator, presided over a court that was increasingly conservative and with almost 11 years of no tur...

Stories Behind the Names: William Marbury

April 02, 2026 11:00am 37 min

SCOTUS Eras: The Burger Court

March 27, 2026 11:00am 1:19

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 ...

Stories Behind the Names: William Jennings Bryan

March 25, 2026 11:00am 34 min

Aughie and Nia introduce listeners to the storied history of William Jennings Bryan, lawyer, orator, and perennial presidential candidate.

Virginia Gerrymandering

March 20, 2026 11:00am 1:04

Nia and Aughie review the current gerrymandering efforts in Virginia and other states.

Stories Behind the Names: Roy Olmstead

March 18, 2026 11:00am 26 min

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.