Stories Behind the Names Elliot Richardson

Nia and Aughie study the life and career of Elliot Richardson, one of only two people in U.S. history to hold four different Cabinet level positions. 

Aughie and Nia discuss the oral arguments between Suncor Energy and the County Commissioners of Boulder in the case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Aughie explains the potential ramifications of the win/loss of each side. 

Aughie and Nia recount the career and exploits of Edwin Meese, former Attorney General of the United States.

Aughie and Nia discuss the Emoluments clauses. There are two emoluments clauses in the U.S. Constitution. The foreign emoluments clause is found in Article 1, Section 9, clause 8. The domestic emoluments clause is in Article 2, Section 1, clause 7.

Aughie and Nia investigate the life and career of Condoleeza Rice, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.

Aughie and Nia investigate the life and career of Condoleeza Rice, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.

Aughie and Nia talk about the life of Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary War Hero turned traitor.

Nia and Aughie discuss the Speech or Debate Clause in Article 1, Section 6 of the U.S. Constitution.

Aughie and Nia discuss the Recess Appointment Clause, in Article 2, Section 2, Clause 3 of the US Constitution.

Aughie and Nia explore the career of Alberto Gonzales, the first Hispanic American to serve as U.S. Attorney General.