"Times can blind us to certain truths and later generations can see that laws once thought necessary and proper in fact serve only to oppress. As the Constitution endures, persons in every generation can invoke its principles in their own search for greater freedom." — Justice Anthony Kennedy This week, Marcus McCann brings us to the end of our sto ... Show More
Sep 15
Back to School with Gabe Henry
Who will you be this year? No matter your age, it’s likely that your body remembers the school calendar, and with the blooming aisles of binders and pencils and backpacks, it’s easy to feel like a nervous, hopeful kid waiting for that first day back in class. For this episode, An ... Show More
1h 13m
May 2022
Episode 50- Are We Not “Woke” Enough!?
This week on Monday’s premium Bad Faith podcast, I spoke to two constitutional law professors about what’s really going on with the leaked Dobbs draft overturning Roe and Casey. Tonight, let’s talk about 1) the protest in front of Justice Kavanaugh’s house (are they ethical?), 2) ... Show More
2h 12m
Mar 2024
Free the Nipple! Breasts, Blue Laws, & the Bible Belt
Law codes have changed quite a bit over the years, but many edicts from our puritan past remain on the books today. This is a fun and informative look at some "blue laws" designed to keep Americans "moral."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theth ... Show More
48m 7s
Apr 2022
EP253: Reconciling Dad the Farmer and Dad the Veteran Pilot, How The Civil War Openly Became about Slavery and Why it Took One Man 7 Years to Get His Car Back
On this episode of Our American Stories, Iowa listener Joy Neal Kidney shares her father's story. Our regular contributors Jon Elfner and Dr. Kate Masur, author of "Until Justice Be Done," tell the rest of the story that begins with three runaway enslaved people. Tyson Timbs tell ... Show More
38m 13s
Dec 2023
Unveiling Injustice: Wrongful Convictions and the Call for Reform (Part 1)
In this compelling discussion, Dr. Phil engages with Jason Flom, Marty Tankleff, and Valentino Dixon on the pervasive issue of wrongful convictions in the United States. Flom, a music executive turned advocate, reveals his passion sparked by a non-violent drug possession case. Ta ... Show More
47m 47s