On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter, Rhiannon, and Michael are discussing the right to vote. As the 2020 presidential election draws near, the Trump campaign has already started suing states over the use of mail-in ballots. The hosts talk through the basics of election law history and explain how individual citizens' right to vote is only sort of provided for in the Constitution. Follow Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and Michael (@_FleerUltra) on Twitter.  Please support our sponsors:  buyraycon.com/fivefour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter (@The_Law_Boy) and Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon) are joined by their friend Adam to discuss the 1972 case that exempted professional baseball from antitrust law.Please support our sponsors:HelixRaycon   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and Michael (@_FleerUltra) talk about the 2019 case that denied immigrants who have committed certain crimes the right to a bond hearing, and illustrated the futility of objectively interpreting the law.   Please support our sponsors: magicspoon.com/FIVEFOUR HelixSleep.com/FIVEFOUR  jordanharbinger.com/subscribe  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and Michael (@_FleerUltra) talk about the 2000 case that allowed Boy Scouts to discriminate against gay scout leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and special guest Leon Neyfakh (@Leoncrawl) discuss the 1974 case that effectively ended school desegregation efforts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and Michael (@_FleerUltra) look back at the most recent Supreme Court term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and Michael (@_FleerUltra) talk about civil forfeiture, the practice that lets police seize private property if it’s suspected of being involved in a crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of 5-4, Peter (@The_Law_Boy), Rhiannon (@AywaRhiannon), and Michael (@_FleerUltra) discuss a decision that let employers pressure workers into signing away their rights to class action suits. Please support our sponsors: Magic SpoonSpotify Helix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the complexities of Buckley v. Valeo, where the Supreme Court ruled that money equals speech, reshaping campaign finance forever. Discover how this decision has led to significant disparities in political influence, prioritizing wealthy voices over the average citizen. The podcast also critiques the ongoing challenges of financial power in politics and the historic context of reforms following Watergate. With insights into the impact on genuine political engagement, this discussion sheds light on the pressing need for reform in the face of inequitable dynamics.

This week, Sam Bagenstos, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, dives into the groundbreaking Janus v. AFSCME ruling. He discusses how this case restricts unions' ability to collect fees and its implications for worker rights and funding. The conversation critiques the intertwining of union activities with First Amendment rights and explores the political dynamics that influence labor laws. Bagenstos also highlights the electoral effects of right-to-work laws and how unions are strategizing to stay powerful amidst these challenges.