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Dec 20, 2022 • 20min

The 2022 Five Four Giving Guide: More Ways to Help

We spend the better part of the year bumming you out about the many ways the law fails to actually provide justice. Thankfully, there are organizations that provide mutual aid and support to right some of the wrongs committed by our judiciary. Here are some of our favorite orgs that are offering healing, advocacy and care, to build the future that we want.https://reprolegaldefensefund.org/https://bailproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://ysrp.org/https://www.raicestexas.orghttps://narf.org/https://www.yasproject.com/https://freedomreads.org/https://www.heartsandbonesrescue.com/https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. Rachel Ward is our producer. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our production manager is Percia Verlin, and our assistant producer is Arlene Arevalo. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Dec 13, 2022 • 55min

The Pelican Brief

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the movie 'The Pelican Brief' and its main storyline involving Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington uncovering the truth behind the deaths of two Supreme Court justices. They explore the influence of Supreme Court composition on its rulings, criticize the unrealistic scenes in the movie, and discuss the consequences of the president's decision. They also mention their upcoming second annual giving episode and provide podcast updates.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 5min

Sonia Sotomayor [TEASER]

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor is undoubtedly one of our faves. But "no robes, no masters" still applies.The full version of this premium episode is available exclusively to our Patreon supporters. To join, visit www.patreon.com/fivefourpod.5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. Rachel Ward is our producer. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our production manager is Percia Verlin, and our assistant producer is Arlene Arevalo. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Nov 22, 2022 • 48min

Glossip v. Gross

This episode contains graphic depictions of an execution. Please take care while listening.If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To get exclusive Premium-only episodes, discounts on merch, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support.5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. Rachel Ward is our producer. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our production manager is Percia Verlin, and our assistant producer is Arlene Arevalo. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Nov 15, 2022 • 44min

Utah v. Strieff

The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure by the government. Unless the government wants to unreasonably search and/or seize. In that case, the Supreme Court says "go for it babes!"If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To get exclusive Premium-only episodes, discounts on merch, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support.]5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. Rachel Ward is our producer. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our production manager is Percia Verlin, and our assistant producer is Arlene Arevalo. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Nov 11, 2022 • 7min

Public Defenders: "Incarceration Doesn't Make Us Safe" [TEASER]

Progressive lawyers discuss a Supreme Court case on gun licensing laws impacting their clients. Public defenders share their experiences and reasoning behind the amicus brief they filed. Attorneys explore amicus briefs and the issues with New York's concealed carry licensing system. Exclusive content and perks available to subscribers.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 4min

Samuel Alito [TEASER]

Justice Samuel Alito is deeply contemptuous of those who don't share his worldview, where abortion is murder, and the cops can do whatever they want, and Jesus would have ruled against the FEC in Citizens United. If hell is real, plan to see Alito there.The full version of this premium episode is available exclusively to our Patreon supporters. To join, visit www.patreon.com/fivefourpod. 5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. Rachel Ward is our producer. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our production manager is Percia Verlin, and our assistant producer is Arlene Arevalo. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Nov 1, 2022 • 45min

Bowers v. Hardwick

This episode quotes outdated language about homosexuality that maybe painful to hear. Please take care while listening.If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To get exclusive Premium-only episodes, discounts on merch, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support.5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. Rachel Ward is our producer. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our production manager is Percia Verlin, and our assistant producer is Arlene Arevalo. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Oct 25, 2022 • 53min

Independent State Legislature Theory

The first time the Supreme Court flirted with Independent State Legislature doctrine, George W. Bush wound up in the presidency. Next time, if conservatives on the court get their way in an upcoming case, your vote - depending on where you live - could lose all meaning.You can now get 5-4 Premium on Spotify by visiting our website fivefourpod.com/support. There, you can sign up to join 5-4 Premium, which allows you to support the show, get access to bonus episodes, membership in our slack channel, discounts on merch, invitations to special events, and more.5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. Rachel Ward is our producer. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our production manager is Percia Verlin, and our assistant producer is Arlene Arevalo. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Oct 21, 2022 • 3min

Rhiannon Resigned and Peter Got Fired [TEASER]

The hosts have some ~personal~ news.The full version of this premium episode is available exclusively to our Patreon supporters. To join, visit https://www.fivefourpod.com/support/Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out GiveWell and use code PODCAST > 5-4 for a great deal: https://www.givewell.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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