Emmett FitzGerald, the creator and host of the innovative miniseries 'Not Built for This', dives into the pressing issue of climate change. He shares compelling personal stories from Vermont that illustrate how our current systems are unprepared for the drastic impacts ahead. FitzGerald emphasizes the interconnected challenges of infrastructure, housing, and displacement, calling for communities to adapt proactively. The conversation also touches upon constitutional law and its relation to vulnerable populations, showcasing a deep commitment to social justice.
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Emmett Fitzgerald's 'Not Built For This' miniseries reveals the unpreparedness of current infrastructure for climate change challenges.
Roman Mars discusses constitutional law's impact on homelessness, highlighting legal complexities of anti-camping laws and Eighth Amendment rights.
Recent Supreme Court rulings regarding Trump exemplify the intersection of politics and law, raising questions about accountability in legal practices.
Deep dives
The Significance of PNC Bank's Boring Philosophy
Having a bank that prioritizes reliability over excitement is crucial for financial well-being. PNC Bank emphasizes that while banking may be inherently mundane, it should be a source of stability in life. This approach allows customers to focus on the more fulfilling aspects of their lives without financial concerns distracting them. The notion of 'brilliantly boring' since 1865 reflects the institution's commitment to long-standing reliability in managing customers' money.
Preview of Upcoming Miniseries: Not Built For This
The new miniseries Not Built For This tackles the pressing issue of climate change and its implications on societal structures. Host Emmett Fitzgerald delves into how existing infrastructure is unprepared for the rapid changes brought by climate crises, reflecting on personal experiences such as his own hometown's flooding in Vermont. The series will highlight real stories of people affected by these changes, focusing on topics like housing, migration, and public health. Fitzgerald emphasizes the urgent need for communities to prepare for the difficult realities ahead as they adjust to an ever-changing environment.
Insights from What Roman Mars Can Learn About Con Law
The segment highlights Roman Mars's exploration of U.S. constitutional law through discussions with UC Davis law professor Elizabeth Jo. They focus on contemporary legal issues, including the implications of Supreme Court decisions on constitutional rights, such as an individual's status as homeless or addicted. An illustrative case they examine discusses the complex legal battles surrounding anti-camping laws and Eighth Amendment rights, which prevent states from punishing individuals based on their homelessness. This ongoing dialogue not only educates listeners on legal principles but also connects them to contemporary societal dilemmas.
Grants Pass Case and Supreme Court's Influence on Anti-Camping Laws
The recent Supreme Court case involving Grants Pass underscores the legal challenges surrounding homelessness legislation, particularly anti-camping laws. Following this case, local governments can enforce such laws more freely as the Court emphasized that enforcing laws based on actions, rather than status, does not violate the Eighth Amendment rights. This decision has sparked a wider conversation about homelessness enforcement and the responsibilities of cities to provide adequate shelter options. The implications of this ruling reveal the ongoing tension between addressing homelessness as a public issue and protecting the rights of vulnerable populations.
Trump's Legal Landscape and Implications of Recent Court Decisions
Recent court decisions related to Trump, notably regarding Jack Smith’s appointment as a special counsel in the classified documents case, bring significant political and legal ramifications. Judge Eileen Cannon's ruling that dismissed charges against Trump due to claims that Smith's appointment was unconstitutional raises questions about accountability and law. This ruling has opened discussions around the legitimacy of special counsels and their impact on various ongoing cases, including those concerning Hunter Biden and Trump's other legal predicaments. The evolving legal landscape not only shapes Trump’s future but also prompts states and local governments to reassess their legal practices concerning similar issues.
This week we're highlighting a couple of series that live inside the 99pi production tent.
We’ve got a preview of a new miniseries for you called Not Built for This, created and hosted by Emmett FitzGerald. It's a show about climate change, but not in the way you might think. It's about how the complex systems that govern our lives are not designed for the tectonic changes that are coming our way. Because right now we’re all living in a world that was just Not Built for This. You can find Not Built for This in the 99% Invisible feed starting August 20th.
We're also announcing the relaunch of Roman's side project What Roman Mars Can Learn About Con Law by featuring a new episode and one from two weeks ago.