Topic: Rule 50

2 chapters across the catalog

People's Vote
Episode 1104 35:37 - 38:38

1104: People's Vote

WTO Rules, No-Deal Brexit, Article 50 Revocation

In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the United Kingdom would default to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules for international commerce. Prime Minister Theresa May outlined two ways to avoid a no-deal scenario: agreeing to a deal or revoking Article 50, the latter of which would mean remaining in the European Union and ignoring the referendum result.

A Pure Heart
Episode 583 2:32:55 - 2:38:48

583: A Pure Heart

Billie Jean King, Olympic Rule 50 Propaganda Ban

Billie Jean King, part of the U.S. presidential delegation to Sochi, admitted she did not discuss the "gay propaganda" issue with President Obama. While the U.S. media focuses on Russian laws, the International Olympic Committee's Rule 50 already bans all political, religious, or racial propaganda at Olympic sites. Critics argue the focus on Russia ignores hate crimes and anti-gay sentiment occurring within the U.S. and the EU.