Topic: Legal Standards

3 chapters across the catalog

Buffalo Feathers
Episode 1543 1:18:09 - 1:20:58

1543: Buffalo Feathers

Burden of Proof and the Brennan Doctrine

The discussion critiques the shifting public perception of legal standards, where political figures suggest defendants must prove their innocence. This is contrasted with a clip of John Brennan stating people are "innocent until alleged to be involved in criminal activity," a phrasing that critics argue dangerously undermines the actual constitutional standard of "innocent until proven guilty."

Constitutional Values
Episode 337 1:03:55 - 1:09:24

337: Constitutional Values

Bill O'Reilly, Constitutional Gold and Silver

A dispute between Ron Paul and Bill O'Reilly regarding the Constitution's mention of gold and silver is analyzed. The hosts cite Article 1, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution to prove that states are prohibited from making anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts, contradicting O'Reilly's claims.

Ketchup is Hard to Make
Episode 85 1:51 - 3:33

85: Ketchup is Hard to Make

London CCTV Network Shutdown, Resolution Standards Legal Ruling

Hundreds of thousands of CCTV cameras in London were reportedly turned off during the G20 summit due to a specific legal ruling regarding resolution standards. While official statements claimed the network did not meet required standards, the hosts speculate whether the resolution was actually too high for public disclosure or if the grainy footage is preferred for media consumption.