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Tribal Laws – The Meaning Of Oklahoma "Sooner" - Episode 36 Jun 12, 2018

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Tribal Laws – The Meaning Of Oklahoma "Sooner" - Episode 36

Today Matt and Tony will break down the history of horrible laws that were passed to eradicate Native Americans. They dive deep into the dark history of how the US government made it impossible for the Natives to participate in commerce and slowly robbed them of their rights and culture. You'll also learn about the Oklahoma Land Rush and the real meaning of the Oklahoma Sooners.

Highlights:

[07:30] – The USA's active attempt to destroy Native American Culture.
[09:30] – Johnson v. M'Intosh in 1823.
[12:00] – US v. Kagama in 1886.
[28:54] – The Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889. On April 22nd, 1889, 50,000 people on foot and on horses rushed into the city to claim land.
[20:16] – The Oklahoma "Sooners", are named after people who cheated and illegally claimed land before April 22nd.

The Takeaway – Do something nice for your local native tribe.

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Same Sex Marriage Just Bake The F*cking Cake - Episode 35 Jun 06, 2018

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Same Sex Marriage Just Bake The F*cking Cake - Episode 35

The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Jack Phillips, the Colorado bakery owner who wouldn't bake a cake to celebrate the recent marriage of a same sex couple. Matt and Tony discuss the atrocities of the case and how in recent times the freedom of religious beliefs is possibly being used to discriminate against people.

Highlights:

[04:33] – The case had a narrow ruling. They didn't actually decide that a baker can't deny service to homosexual couple.
[09:32] – Discrimination or Free Speech
[16:55] – 1943 West Virginia Vs Barnette
[28:54] – Boy Scouts vs Dale

The Takeaway – The USA has come a long way on minority rights, it's important to remember that. However, we were also founded on religious liberty. There's currently a clash of two bedrocks that the country was founded on. We're at a crossroads.

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Money Laundering - Episode 34 May 22, 2018

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Money Laundering - Episode 34

Today you're going to learn about Money Laundering and it's origins. You'll learn about the process of laundering money, how casinos are a safe haven for the rich and why Trump might be an expert at laundering money.

Highlights:

[07:40] – In 1970 Nixon signed into law the "Bank Secrecy Act" which was used to protect against money laundering. It required financial institutions to keep records of cash in any amount over $10,000.
[10:10] – There are 3 steps to money laundering. The first step is putting the cash into the financial system. The second is camouflaging that money and the third stage is acquiring wealth by selling the asset.
[18:53] – Casino players buy chips without any paper work and then launder the money as casino winnings.
[20:30] – The Panama Papers was a massive document leak that exposed tax evasion on a global scale.
[25:50] – A junket is an agent who will give you casino chips for your cash, for a 20% fee.
[30:00] – A smurf avoids the government by breaking up a transaction involving a large amount of cash into smaller transactions below the reporting threshold.

The Takeaway – The penalty for money laundering is often just a fee, which is significantly smaller then the amount of money laundered. The US seems to turn a blind eye to money laundering laws.

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Mental Health Law – Is Reagan To Blame? - Episode 33 May 15, 2018

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Mental Health Law – Is Reagan To Blame? - Episode 33

The guys discuss mental health laws, a topic near and dear to both of them. In this episode you'll learn about the origins of mental health hospitals in the US, as well as the history of treatments given to mental health patients. If you're struggling with mental illness, please seek help. You're not alone.

Highlights:

[04:09] – A person on a 5150 can be held in a psychiatric hospital for 72 hours against their will.
[06:23] – In 1773 the first patient was admitted to a mental health facility in the US.
[09:16] – In 1936 Dr. Walter Freeman performed the first Lobotomy.
[12:55] – Thorazine, the antipsychotic drug was introduced to the health care market.
[19:00] – Reagan ended a lot of federal funding for Psychiatric Hospitals, thus many patients were left to the streets and/or criminal justice system.
[23:12] – China passed their first mental health law in 2012.
[26:52] – There are three times as many mentally ill people in jails then in hospitals.

The Takeaway – We have a lot of work to do in this country in regards to treating and housing the mentally ill.

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Ambulance Chasers - Episode 32 May 08, 2018

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Ambulance Chasers - Episode 32

In today's episode, the guys discuss Lawyers who are "Ambulance Chasers". An ambulance chaser is a derogatory slur that refers to a lawyer soliciting for clients at a disaster site. The term "ambulance chasing" comes from the stereotype of lawyers that follow ambulances to the emergency room to find clients.

Highlights:

[14:40] – Governor Ben W. Hooper and the "Pettifoggers".
[21:00] – The NAACP, Virginia and frivolous lawsuits.
[24:23] – Corporations have Free Speech rights.
[31:01] – Personal injury lawyers DO have their place in the legal system.
[32:50] – Hospital staff informants, "runners".

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Space Law - US Breaks Outer Space Treaty to Strip Mine the Universe - Episode 31 May 02, 2018

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Legally Insane – Episode 31

Matt and Tony start off the show with a friendly argument regarding who knows more about the law. After all, these days a quick Google search can reveal quite a lot. In other news the guys have a live show coming up May 3rd at The Hollywood Improv. There will be a live podcast recording and a ton of great stand up comics. Stay tuned for this week's episode on the legalities of laying claim to outer space.

Highlights:

[07:20] – In 2015 The SPACE Act was passed to allow US citizens to explore the moon and exploit planets.
[09:00] – Space is free for exploration but nobody can claim sovereignty over it.
[11:17] – In 1936 Dean Lindsay went to the Pittsburgh Notary office and tried to lay claim to everything in space, naming it Lindsay's Archipelago.
[11:47] – James Thomas Mangan founded the nation of Celestial Space, he tried to lay claim to the planets and stars.
[20:20] – Alexander The Great and King Frederick and their space wishes.
[23:02] – Jergens soap or lotion?

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Mann Act- Will Trump Pardon Jack Johnson - Episode 30 Apr 24, 2018

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Mann Act- Will Trump Pardon Jack Johnson - Episode 30

Trumps in the news again. Matt pulls up a story about Tumps effort to pardon the boxer, Jack Johnson. Championship Boxer, Jack Johnson was prosecuted under the Mann Act in 1912. The Mann Act was created to further regulate interstate and foreign commerce by prohibiting the transportation therein for immoral purposes of women and girls. Will Trump Pardon, Johnson?

Highlights:

[06:56] – The Mann Acts original intent was to address prostitution. But eventually became focused on many broad behaviors considered "immoral".
[08:52] – Paranoia and American White Girls being forced into slavery.
[11:52] – Boxer, Jack Johnson was prosecuted and convicted for transporting women across state lines for "immoral purposes" as a result of his relationship with a female white women, Betty Shriver.
[15:56] – Jack Johnson fled the country fighting in different parts of the world before surrendering to US officials at the Tijuana boarder.
[21:58] – In 1986 they changed the part of the law that read "for immoral purposes" to "any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense".

The Takeaway: The Mann Act is a stupid law, which has recently been tightened up. But, back in the day it was used for just about everything between a man and a women.

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Attorney Client Privilege - Episode 29 Apr 17, 2018

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Legally Insane – Episode 29

The guys kick off the show with a few Rolling Stones jokes and then jump right into the topic of attorney client privilege. Matt updates us on Trump and his Lawyer Michael Cohen.

Highlights:

[03:01] – Cohen's, the highest-ranking Jews.
[04:44] – Trump and Michael Cohen, the death of attorney client privilege.
[09:47] – Attorney client privilege is a permission granted to an attorney to withhold truthful information from investigators.
[12:50] – Bruce Cutler and The Teflon Don.
[18:56] – Michael Cohen and Donald Trump.
[26:34] – James Comey and his blue suit.
[29:46] – The FBI has a taint team.

The Takeaway: Check your taint, guys.

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The Best Crazy Defenses that Worked - Episode 28 Apr 10, 2018

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Legally Insane – Episode 28

Matt and Tony begin the show by recapping the live taping they did April 5th at The Hollywood Improv. They then jump into some crazy legal defense that actually worked and got people off the hook.

Highlights:

[05:48] – Ethan Couch Afluenza.
[02:40] – Steven Steinberg fatally stabbed his wife 26 times.
[15:56] – The Murder of Scott Amendure.
[19:27] – Sexsomnia isn't good for anybody.
[21:18] – Serena Kozakura's 40-inch bust won the case.
[24:20] – The PMS defenses.
[26:34] – The Matrix Defense, the red pill or the blue pill.
[30:11] – Twins and Three Card Monty in Malaysia.
[31:57] – The BJ defense.
[34:55] – The Three Of A Kind Defense.

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Crazy Laws Of Each State - Episode 27 Apr 03, 2018

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Legally Insane – Episode 27

The guys have a show April 5th at The Hollywood Improv. There are still some tickets available, so act fast. Matt and Tony's last show sold out! For this weeks Pod the guys are switching it up. Tony is bringing in the topic for Matt to comment on. This week's topic is "Crazy Laws Of Each State".

Highlights:

[05:17] – In Alabama it's illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
[09:46] – In Alaska it's illegal to wake up a sleeping bear to wake a photo.
[11:22] – In Arizona it's illegal for Donkey's to sleep in bathtubs.
[12:09] – In California a Frog that dies during a frog umping contest cannot legally be eaten.
[15:15] – In Connecticut a pickle cannot legally be considered a pickle, unless it bounces.
[17:25] – Tony once dated a girl whose brother had warts on his feet. Everyone called him Pickle.
[18:44] – In Massachusetts it's illegal to own an explosive golf ball.
[20:38] – In Iowa one-armed Piano players must play for free.
[25:17] – In Alaska you can't get drunk in a bar.

The Takeaway: Don't get fancy and try to reenact one of these laws

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