Episode 494 • • 1:06:41 - 1:08:52
494: Aid & Comfort
Treason Law, Lord Coke and Judicial Construction
The hosts examine the historical legal definitions of treason, citing Lord Coke's interpretations of "aiding and abetting." They discuss how these ancient legal concepts are being adapted to modern warfare, including the prosecution of individuals involved with IEDs or anti-war editorials. The segment concludes that the definitions of treason remain in a state of dangerous flux.