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Birthright Citizenship – Can Trump Rip Up The Constitution? - Episode 56 Nov 07, 2018

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Birthright Citizenship – Can Trump Rip Up The Constitution? - Episode 56

Matt and Tony start off the podcast by recapping their recent show at The Hollywood Improv. It just so happened that Chance The Rapper came through the Improv that night. He ended up staying for the whole show and congratulated the guys on their night. In other news, being that today is Election Day, the guys jump into the topic of voting and then citizenship. In this episode you'll learn why Trump wants to contradict the 14th Amendment clause that grants citizenship to children born here by undocumented parents.

Highlights:

[08:12] – Trump thinks he can re-write the 14th
[08:49] – The 14th Amendment states that persons born in the USA are citizens of the US.
[09:26] – The Dred Scotts Decision.
[11:21] – The Civil Rights Act of 1866.
[15:56] – A lot of conservatives are arguing that if you're subject to the jurisdiction of another country, you're not subject to the jurisdiction of the US.
[26:52] – Meeting in the middle on immigration issues.
[27:58] – The Caravan from South America.

The Takeaway – Most Americans can agree on some sort of boarder control or immigration reform. We need to come together to discuss the issue civilly.

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"Lights Out"- Halloween Laws - Episode 55 Oct 31, 2018

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"Lights Out"- Halloween Laws - Episode 55

Halloween is upon us and on this spooky show Matt and Tony discuss some Halloween specific laws. Bet you didn't know that nobody no kid has ever died as result of tainted Halloween candy. Also the guys have a show at The Hollywood Improv tomorrow, November 1st at 7pm. Get your tickets today!

Highlights:

[05:20] – The Egg Mobile.
[07:24] – Firecracker in a trick or treater's bag.
[08:15] – Trick or treat age laws.
[10:56] – No silly string in Hollywood.
[13:03] – No record of kids being killed or injured from candy.
[15:02] – Candy filled with objects.
[16:28] – Sex Offender Halloween laws.
[31:25] – Grandfathered in Sex Offenders.

The Takeaway – If somebody has their lights off tonight and a "No Candy" sign, they've done some bad things.

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Voting Rights Laws - Episode 54 Oct 24, 2018

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Voting Rights Laws - Episode 54

With the mid-term elections coming up, Matt and Tony have a conversation about voting rights laws. They discuss their origin and how they were originally targeted at minorities, to keep them from voting. In this episode you'll learn about literacy tests and poll taxes for black voters and how there are many states in which you don't need an ID to vote.

Highlights:

[00:58] – Midterm elections are coming up this November. Make sure you vote.
[03:43] – In Georgia the Secretary Of State Bryan Kemp is running for Governor. He's also responsible for enforcing voting laws.
[04:40] – Exact Match Policy.
[08:20] – In many states including California you don't need an ID to vote.
[11:26] – If you can't get an ID maybe you shouldn't be allowed to vote.
[12:17] – 15th Amendment was ratified in the 1800s and was only enforced 100 years later.
[12:50] – Literacy tests and poll taxes for African Americans.
[15:00] – Lyndon B Johnson outlaws literacy tests for black voters.
[17:40] – In 1965 in Mississippi 70% of whites were registered to vote, 7% for blacks.

The Takeaway – It's clear that a lot of new voter ID laws are intended to suppress minority votes. The flipside is we need to get ID's for everybody. This would help with getting rid of voter fraud.

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Marbury Vs Madison - Episode 53 Oct 19, 2018

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Marbury Vs Madison - Episode 53

Marbury vs. Madison was arguably the biggest and most influential Supreme Court Case of all time, it's the case that gave the court it's power. On this episode the guys sit down and dissect this case. They also touch on some Supreme Court history, how political groups try and stack the court, changing the amount of justices on the court and why Elizabeth Warren isn't Cherokee.

Highlights:

[03:05] – Packing the Supreme Court.
[06:57] – Marbury vs. Madison is the reason the court has their power.
[09:11] – John Adams midnight appointments in 1803.
[10:34] – Marbury appointed.
[12:06] – Writ Of Mandamus.
[20:40] – Elizabeth Warren isn't Cherokee.
[25:18] – The Supreme Court takes a year off.
[26:45] – The court tries Marbury vs. Madison at a hotel.
[31:23] – Today's Supreme Court justices make $250,000 a year.

The Takeaway – Changing the dynamic of the court isn't a good idea. We should keep the court at 9 justices.

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Slavery to Prison and The Absentee Government – Episode 52 Oct 10, 2018

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Slavery to Prison and The Absentee Government – Episode 52

Building off of Kayne West's recent interview regarding the 13th amendment, Matt and Tony have a few laughs and dissect the topic of modern day slavery. They review some of the countries worst prisons in the Southern United States and talk about the how the privatization of jails came about. Throughout history, the state leased convicts out to wealthy investors to work on railroads, in cotton fields and mine shafts.

Highlights:

[02:25] – The ultimate troll, www.brettkavanaugh.com.
[06:26] – The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
[07:05] – Kanye was trying to articulate the idea of getting rid of modern day slavery.
[08:30] – Shane Bower goes under cover.
[10:20] – Before the Civil War the majority of prisoners were white.
[10:58] – Cotton King convinces the state to lease him convicts.
[17:26] – In 1870 in Alabama, more then 40% of their convicts died in mining shafts.
[21:32] – The Louisiana State Penitentiary is named "Angola" after the former plantation that occupied this territory.
[24:40] – Some US states are starting to expunge misdemeanor marijuana offenses from people's records.
[26:37] – The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis.
[29:40] – Obama tries to help Trump's team transition and nobody shows up to the meetings.

The Takeaway – The 13th amendment has a weird loophole that allows modern day slavery.

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Kavanaugh High School Chronicles - Episode 51 Oct 04, 2018

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Kavanaugh High School Chronicles - Episode 51

Matt and Tony continue the conversation about Brett Kavanaugh, aka Bart Kavanaugh. In this episode the guys discuss the recent turn of events in the Ford, Kavanaugh hearing and have some good laughs at Brett Kavanaugh's drunken past.

Highlights:

[03:03] – Fords testimony was emotional but very credible and calm.
[05:46] – Possibly for the first time in his life Trump said a women's testimony about sexual assault was credible.
[07:03] – Jeff Flake gets confronted in an elevator.
[11:26] – Kavanaugh and his calendar.
[12:22] – Contempt for the Democratic Party.
[13:52] – "Bart" Kavanaugh loves his beer.
[15:00] – Red Red Wine.
[21:12] – Boofing, The Devils Triangle and Kavanaugh Beach.

The Takeaway – Kavanaugh is not fit for the Supreme Court.

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Highlight Reel - Episode 50 Sep 25, 2018

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Highlight Reel - Episode 50

Today Matt and Tony celebrate their 50th episode by brining you highlights of some of their favorite past shows. Statistically most podcasts get to only 3 episodes before throwing in the towel. The guys will be back next week with a new episode, but for now kick back, relax and enjoy some of the funnier moments of past episodes.

Highlights:

[07:00] – Hulk Hogan
[10:20] – Clarence Thomas
[11:56] – John McCain
[14:36] – McDonalds
[17:44] – Animal Cruelty
[20:32] – The Blacksox
[22:47] – Tribal Law
[24:23] – Revenge Porn
[26:26] – Divorce Law
[28:35] – Pardon Power
[30:45] – Eminent Domain
[33:28] – Monument Laws

The Takeaway – Cheers to our 50th Episode.

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Kavanaugh Bomb - Episode 49 Sep 19, 2018

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Kavanaugh Bomb - Episode 49

In a recent turn of events, a former classmate of Brett Kavanuagh's, Christine Blasey, has accused the Supreme Court nominee of Sexually Assaulting her over 3 decades ago. Matt and Tony jump into these allegations and discuss both sides of the story.

Highlights:

[08:15] – Kavanaugh's nomination was going smoothly; he was headed toward the end zone.
[10:30] – Allegedly, Kavanaugh and Blasey were at a party in high school. Kavanaugh and a friend of his took Blasey into a room. The three began romping around on the bed. Kavanaugh put his hand over Blasey's mouth as if he was going to do something terrible to her.
[12:30] – Are the Democrats using this to unravel Kavanugh's run?
[15:04] – The amount of time that has passed since this alleged assault is not working in the Dem's favor.
[21:35] – Kavanaugh's friends testimony.
[22:40] – In 2012 Blasey did mention the incident to her therapist.
[27:40] – Blasey wears a pussy hat to a rally.

The Takeaway – Congress has no moral ground to stand on.

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MGM Suing Victims of Mass Shooting - Episode 48 Sep 12, 2018

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MGM Suing Victims of Mass Shooting - Episode 48

The MGM Casino is suing the victims of the Las Vegas Mass Shooting that happening during the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. This lawsuit is being filed under the provisions of "The Safety Act". As of July 2018 the MGM has sued over 1900 victims/families of victims of the mass shooting. Essentially the MGM knows it's going to be sued by these victims for their suffering, so they're counter suing to get a judge to rule that they have no liability for the shooter. Matt and Tony jump into this topic with the upmost disgust for this loophole.

Highlights:

[06:00] – The MGM offered to make a $500 charitable donation in the name of each person who accepts legal notice of the lawsuit and does not try and sue the MGM.
[09:10] – After 911 the Federal Gov't set up a law called "The Safety Act" The Safety Act protects parties for claims resulting from acts of terrorism.
[11:40] – The CSC Corporation was hired by the MGM to perform security for the music festival. The MGM is using this to say they went to great lengths to ensure concertgoers safety.
[18:08] – Authorities found ammonium nitrate and 1600 rounds of ammunition in the killer Stephen Paddocks car.

The Takeaway – We're in an insane gun culture we need to come together on a reasonable comprise.

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Supreme Court Rejects - Episode 47 Sep 07, 2018

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Supreme Court Rejects - Episode 47

With the Supreme Court Justice nomination currently in our news feeds. Matt and Tony share some insight on previous Supreme Court contenders who were rejected. In this episode you'll hear learn about the history of Supreme Court Nominations and how Political Loyalty reigns supreme.

Highlights:

[07:40] – Bork tells the truth.
[10:35] – Bork was part of the Saturday Night Massacre.
[15:23] – Alex Walcot was defeated 24-9.
[17:06] – Ebenezer Hoag insisted on rewarding merit instead of political loyalty.
[20:24] – Senatorial Courtesy.
[26:45] – Abe Fortas takes a bribe.
[37:35] – About 1/3rd of US Presidents have nominated judges. Of those, six nominations got through as lame ducks.

The Takeaway – Don't get Borked.

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