5 chapters across the catalog
Reflecting on a week spent without work distractions, a host discusses the decision to plan a formal marriage proposal. While the state of Texas recognizes the couple as common-law married, the host expresses a desire to create a significant event for his partner that surpasses the "Vegas Elvis" trope.
The hosts celebrate the birthday of Executive Producer Vanessa Hamshire and the "going steady" anniversary of Adam Curry and Tina the Keeper. A discussion on Texas common law marriage ensues, followed by a "Jobs Karma" ceremony for Sir Jim Blanchard, who recently moved to Boulder, Colorado, in search of work. The hosts use a "magic number" donation of $99.99 to trigger the karma ritual.
The hosts examine the specific language of the Mississippi bill, noting it focuses narrowly on the "wedding sector" and sincerely held religious beliefs regarding marriage and sexual relations. They argue the law is legally unnecessary and could inadvertently open the door for Sharia law or other religious protections.
Polygamy Legalization, Justice Alito Questioning
Following the Supreme Court's marriage equality ruling, legal analysts discuss whether polygamy is the next logical step for legalization. The conversation touches on Justice Alito's hypothetical questions regarding multi-partner marriages and the complex legal hurdles involving community property and divorce.
Proposition 8 Ruling, Moral Disapproval Legal Precedent
Judge Vaughn Walker overturned Proposition 8 in California, ruling that moral disapproval alone is not a constitutional basis for law. The discussion explores how this legal rationale could potentially be applied to challenge laws against prostitution or drugs. They also mention a potential link between the WikiLeaks whistleblower's motivations and military policies regarding gay service members.
