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Reconciling Public Accommodations and the First Amendment (303 Creative LLC v. Elenis) Jan 02, 2023

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Today, we are discussing 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. This case covers multitude of issues but at the forefront are religious freedom, freedom of speech, and anti-discrimination legislation. The case was argued on December 5th, 2022. You can listen to the oral argument here: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2022/21-476

We're All Susceptible To Virtual Echo Chambers: How Do We Hold Media Platforms Accountable? Dec 19, 2022

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In today's day and age, it is possible to construct virtual echo chambers that serve to affirm your own ideologies and world views. How do we hold media platforms accountable for recommending malicious user content?

Is Arizona cruisin' past federal law? (Cruz v. Arizona) Dec 05, 2022

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On this episode we discuss Cruz v. Arizona; a case regarding due process rights as they apply to knowledge of ineligibility for parole.

So, what went down on November 8th, 2022? (Midterm Election Debrief) Nov 21, 2022

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On today's episode, we discuss what went down in the 2022 Midterm Election and how that will impact the political landscape in the United States.

Midterm Elections: VOTE Nov 07, 2022

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Tomorrow is Election Day, and there's a lot on your ballot. It's difficult to educate yourself on candidates representing your values, but we encourage you to cast your vote tomorrow if you are eligible (if not, there's still a lot you can do to ensure your loved ones vote).

Visit https://www.vote.org/ to make your plan to vote ASAP.

What is "Independent State Legislature Theory" and what does it mean for our democracy? Oct 24, 2022

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Welcome to a discussion of one of the most consequential cases being heard in this upcoming SCOTUS term. It's called Moore v. Harper, and will be heard December 7, 2022--so tune in to Oyez to listen to the oral arguments if interested.

Are Laws Protecting Indigenous Cultures/Tribes Racially Discriminatory? Oct 10, 2022

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Brackeen v. Haaland is an impending SCOTUS case that concerns a 40+ year old federal law called ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act). The Court will hear oral arguments on this case on November 9th, 2022. Thanks for listening!

Religion and the LGBTQ+ Community: Is it religious freedom to forbid an LGBTQ+ group from gathering on a college campus? Sep 26, 2022

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Yeshiva University, a private religious university, does not want a student-run LGBTQ+ group of campus. What are the ramifications of that, and is it religious freedom? This is the first of a few SCOTUS cases regarding the LGBTQ+ community this term, although this was not an official case in the sense that there were no hearings and the opinion is not a final opinion.

Affirmative Action Pt. 1: When is discrimination on the basis of race okay? Sep 12, 2022

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On today's episode, we discuss race-based affirmative action and what it means. Why is it an issue that the Supreme Court will be taking on in the upcoming term? Stay tuned for the 2nd part of this episode where we will discuss the lawsuits themselves and the ramifications of the decision once it is out.

Episode 7: Introduction To SCOTUS Aug 29, 2022

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Ever wondered how the US Supreme Court functions? Or how a branch of government can possibly aspire to be wholly apolitical?

Listen here to our introduction to SCOTUS!

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