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Constitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 10: UPDATE- Roe v. Wade and Abortion RightsHello Everyone! Today I will be discussing a new court case that is making its way through the Supreme Court as we speak- a case that is causing much controversy because it is reexamining the subject of abortion rights in the United States. Additionally, we will be discussing several landmark SCOTUS cases- such as Griswold v Connecticut (1965) and Roe v Wade (1973)- that have shaped abortion laws over the past few decades. Lastly, I will be talking about the implications behind having new justices on the Supreme Court as well as the partisan divide regarding abortion in the 21st...
2021-06-0518 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 9: The First Amendment- Through a 21st Century Lens!Hello Everyone!
In this episode, we have all come together to do a quick overview of many famous first amendment court cases having to do with the Freedom of Religion, Petition, Assembly, and Press. Specifically, we observe the Freedom of Speech and how it is impacted by social media networks such as Instagram and Facebook. We look into what constitutes as "true threat" in terms of speech and how the barometer for measuring that has changed over time, but mostly in the 21st century. Hope you all enjoy and have a great day!
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2021-05-0232 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 8: Rut's Take- The Teacup and Saucer, AKA, the Legislative Branch!Hello Everyone!
Welcome back to our podcast. Today, Rut will be discussing some of the intricacies of the Legislative Branch including the relationship between the House of Representatives and the Senate, the history of Congress, the thought processes behind its creation, as well as some of her own opinions towards the subject matter. Hope you all enjoy! :)
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2021-04-3009 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 7: Meera's Take- The All Powerful... Executive Branch!Hello Everyone! In this episode, Meera discusses the origins of Article 2 and the efforts made by founders and modern-day politicians to both limit and expand the powers of the Executive. Additionally, she discusses the electoral college, winner-take-all system, and Federalist 70 which outlines the key "ingredients" to an effective and energetic executive. Hope you all enjoy and thank you again for listening!!
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2021-04-2906 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 6: Federalist vs. Anti Federalists- Which Side Will Win?Hello Everyone! Welcome back to Constitutional Conspirators! In this episode, we bring you a short skit outlining some of the major issues of contention at the Constitutional Convention as well as the many Federalist and Anti federalist papers which were written during the ratification era. We each take the persona of a key figure during the Constitutional Era- George Mason, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison- to describe some of their opinions, beliefs, and essays which they have written. Hope you all enjoy!
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2021-04-2911 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 5: Nikki's Take- An Insider Look Into the History of the Supreme Court!Hey everyone! In this episode, Nikki talks about the history of the Supreme Court from the first mentions of Article III at the Constitutional Convention to the most contentious SCOTUS cases of American History. This episode helps to break down the structure of the Judicial Branch and explains why it is set up as it is today. Hope you all enjoy!
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2021-04-2922 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 4: Arvind's Take- Great Compromise!Hello Everyone! Welcome back to Episode 4 :)
In this episode, Arvind describes the thought processes, hidden backdoor deals, and plans that went into creating the bicameral legislature that we have today! So tune in to hear about the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, and American Representation as a whole.
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2021-04-2808 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 3: Constitutional Convention- We the People... or We the States?Hello! This is the third episode of our podcast where we are talking about the Constitutional Convention- everything from the Mt. Vernon Conference, the secrecy rule, Patrick Henry's famous "I smelt a rat" quote, and the many committees which made up the Convention. Hope you all enjoy!
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2021-04-2726 minConstitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 2: Philosophize This!In this episode, we go into depth regarding one of the major conflicts in human society: the rights of the individual vs the common good. We discuss how ideas such as the Social Contract and Natural Rights philosophy factored into the creation of the US Constitution, and how those ideals continue to drive how the law functions today!
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2021-04-2720 min
Constitutional ConspiracistsEpisode 1: Introduction to the Founding Fathers!This first episode is a basic introduction into some of the key players at the 1787 Constitutional Convention (such as George Washington and Patrick Henry), including some fun facts and information about each of them.
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2021-04-2711 min