

5-4
Prologue Projects
5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. Hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam, and Michael Liroff, it's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles at the heart of the Court's most important landmark cases and an irreverent tour of all the ways in which the law is shaped by politics.Subscribe to our premium episodes & much more at fivefourpod.com/support5-4 is a production of Prologue Projects.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 51min
Hamdi v. Rumsfeld
A foreign "prisoner of war" can communicate with their family. An American "traitor" can argue their case in court. An American "enemy combatant" can do neither, according to the Supreme Court, creating a third category of prisoner with very few legal rights. America immediately post-9/11 was very chill and normal.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter.Learn more about Expand the Court Lobby Day at https://demandjustice.org/podcast. 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

Oct 26, 2021 • 43min
Younger v. Harris
Oof, this is a tough one: Protect the Constitutional rights of actual people, or clutch the vague concept of "federalism" in my grubby little hands like Gollum with that ring. TBH probably gonna go with my precious. Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter.Learn more about Expand the Court Lobby Day at https://demandjustice.org/podcast. 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

Oct 19, 2021 • 5min
The Justices Are Getting Defensive [TEASER]
When a Supreme Court Justice tells you he's totally legitimate and not part of a secret cabal 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩.The full version of this premium episode is available exclusively to our Patreon supporters. To join, visit www.patreon.com/fivefourpod. 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

Oct 12, 2021 • 58min
2021-2022 Supreme Court Term Preview
The 2022 Supreme Court term is shaping up to be pretty gnarly. We brought on The Nation's justice correspondent, Elie Mystal, to walk us through the cases he's watching.Patreon subscribers get ad-free case episodes, premium episodes, invitations to exclusive events, merch discounts, and more. Jealous? Join at patreon.com/fivefourpod.Follow Elie on Twitter @elieNYC. 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

Oct 5, 2021 • 55min
Nieves v. Bartlett
This case originates out of an incident at opposite Burning Man, a ski race in Alaska called Arctic Man. The ruling is about opposite free speech, wherein the justices vote to protect cops' First Amendment right to accidentally say the quiet part out loud when they're doing a retaliatory arrest. Patreon subscribers get ad-free case episodes, premium episodes, invitations to exclusive events, merch discounts, and more. Jealous? Join at patreon.com/fivefourpod.Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter.Learn more about Expand the Court Lobby Day here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/lobby-day-2/?source=djo 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

Sep 21, 2021 • 46min
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
A treaty or law not honored by the United States? It's more likely than you think! In a rare child custody case, the Supreme Court rules on the Indian Child Welfare Act, and finds that when you squint your eyes and look at the law kinda sideways in the dark, Congress must not have meant for the law to actually keep Native families together. Land back.Listen to This Land with Rebecca Nagle, so that Rachel can get that $50. And for more about Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, check out this episode of More Perfect. 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

Sep 14, 2021 • 4min
Eviction Moratorium: A Perfect Storm of Conservative Bullshit [TEASER]
Liberty and the pursuit of justice for landlords and landlords only. In this episode, the hosts talk about how the Supreme Court contorted its reading of the law to deny the Centers for Disease Control the ability to ban eviction during the pandemic.The full version of this premium episode is available exclusively to our Patreon supporters. To join, visit www.patreon.com/fivefourpod. 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

Sep 3, 2021 • 46min
SB8: Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson
Exploring the controversial SB8 law in Texas, allowing private individuals to sue abortion providers. Analyzing the Supreme Court decision and the implications for civil rights. Discussing the urgent need for support for abortion funds and advocacy groups to protect abortion rights.

Aug 31, 2021 • 59min
Welcome to Law School
What, like it's hard? This one goes out to all those incoming, current and former Elle Woodses. You're doing amazing sweetie!Get the support of likeminded law students, lawyers, and law lovers (or haters) in our Slack community, by joining our Patreon at the $10 a month level. Patreon subscribers also get ad-free case episodes, premium episodes, invitations to exclusive events, merch discounts, and more.Read Duncan Kennedy's "Legal Education and the Reproduction of Hierarchy" here.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

Aug 24, 2021 • 51min
Nestlé v. Doe
Is it wrong to enslave children on a cocoa plantation? We'll never know! The Supreme Court dismissed the case!Patreon subscribers get ad-free case episodes, premium episodes, invitations to exclusive events, merch discounts, and more. Jealous? Join at patreon.com/fivefourpod.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


