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Jay Ruderman - How to Find Your Fight & Drive Social Change 32:17

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Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after? (03:33) Jay’s path to activism (07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take (09:24) Confrontation vs trolling (17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors (19:20) Resilience in activism (22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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The Government Explained Podcast provides timely, objective analysis and presents clear, non-partisan information for everyone. Each episode focuses on a single topic to ensure a thorough and straightforward discussion. The goal of this podcast is to take complex government-related topics and make them easy for anyone to understand.

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The Government Explained Podcast provides timely, objective analysis and presents clear, non-partisan information for everyone. Each episode focuses on a single topic to ensure a thorough and straightforward discussion. The goal of this podcast is to take complex government-related topics and make them easy for anyone to understand.

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Senate Confirmation of Presidential Appointees 53:41

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This episode details the process by which the U.S. Senate confirms presidential appointees. We outlines the referral of nominations to relevant Senate committees, including joint and sequential referral procedures.

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Congressional Authority to Regulate Abortion 16:38

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This episode examines the extent of Congressional authority to regulate abortion following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision. We analyzes three potential constitutional bases for federal abortion legislation : the Commerce Clause, the Spending Clause, and Section 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment, detailing both their potential applications and inherent limitations . We also reviews relevant case law and discusses examples of past and present abortion-related legislation introduced in Congress.…

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The Origination Clause: Interpretation and Enforcement 14:07

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This episode examines the U.S. Constitution's Origination Clause, which mandates that all revenue bills originate in the House of Representatives. We analyzes the Clause's interpretation and enforcement by the House, Senate, and Supreme Court, highlighting differing approaches to defining "revenue bills." We explores precedents established through congressional practices like "blue-slipping" and Supreme Court rulings, focusing on key distinctions between revenue and non-revenue measures. We also addresses the Clause's application to appropriations and public debt legislation, revealing areas of ongoing debate and contrasting interpretations.…

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The Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) 29:59

5 weeks ago29:59

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This episode details the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA), a 1980 law governing the handling of classified information in federal criminal trials. CIPA aims to balance national security with defendants' due process rights by establishing procedures for courts to manage classified evidence admissibility. Key provisions address pretrial conferences, notice requirements for classified information disclosure, in-camera hearings, protective orders, and appeals. We also highlights potential areas for Congressional action , such as extending CIPA to civil cases and amending existing provisions to further clarify the process. Finally, we also discuss the tension between protecting national security information and ensuring that defendants have access to exculpatory evidence.…

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The Impeachment Process in the House of Representatives 15:32

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This episode details the House of Representatives impeachment process, outlining its initiation through various avenues, including resolutions and outside investigations. We describes the three phases of congressional action: initiating an inquiry, conducting a committee investigation culminating in articles of impeachment, and the full House's consideration of these articles. We also explains House procedures for considering the articles, including the use of the hour rule, special rules from the Rules Committee, and unanimous consent agreements. Finally, we addresse the appointment of House managers to present the case in the Senate trial.…

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The Impeachment Process in the Senate 17:16

7 weeks ago17:16

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This episode details the Senate's impeachment trial procedures . We explains the established rules , highlighting their origins and evolution, and examines the practical application of those rules in past trials . We covers key stages , including the presentation of articles, organizing the trial, evidence gathering, and the final vote. Finally, we address the roles of the presiding officer and the Senate , clarifying their authority in procedural matters.…

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Debating the Public Debt Clause 13:49

8 weeks ago13:49

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This episode analyzes the Public Debt Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment , exploring its historical context surrounding Civil War debts and its subsequent Supreme Court interpretation in Perry v. United States . We examines contemporary debates regarding the Clause's relevance to the current statutory debt limit, focusing on differing scholarly interpretations of its scope and potential implications for presidential and congressional action. We also highlights the uncertainty surrounding the Clause's meaning and the lack of definitive legal precedent addressing its application to a binding debt limit. Finally, we summarizes the ongoing discussions among legal scholars regarding the Clause's potential impact on the federal government's ability to meet its financial obligations.…

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National Emergency Powers in the United States 23:17

9 weeks ago23:17

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This episode examines the history and legal framework of U.S. presidential emergency powers. IWe traces the evolution of these powers from implied constitutional authority to explicit statutory delegations, highlighting key legislation like the National Emergencies Act of 1976. We detail the procedures for declaring and terminating national emergencies, including congressional oversight and potential limitations. Specific examples of emergency declarations and their consequences, such as President Trump's declaration regarding the southern border, are analyzed. Finally, we concludes by assessing the current state of emergency powers and suggesting areas for future reform.…

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The Declare War Clause, Part 8: Vietnam War Through 21st-Century Conflicts 24:35

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This episode examines the complex history of the U.S. "Declare War" Clause, focusing on presidential actions in Vietnam and subsequent conflicts. We analyzes the legal justifications used by various presidents for military interventions without explicit congressional declarations of war, highlighting differing interpretations of the President's inherent powers versus Congress's power to declare war. Key events discussed include the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the War Powers Resolution, and military actions from the Persian Gulf War through the early 21st century. We also notes judicial involvement in several cases challenging the constitutionality of these actions, mostly finding such questions nonjusticiable. Ultimately, we illustrates the ongoing tension between executive and legislative branches regarding war powers.…

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The Declare War Clause, Part 7: The Cold War and Korean War 14:07

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This episode examines the complex history of the U.S. "Declare War" Clause, focusing on the Cold War and Korean War eras. We analyzes how these conflicts challenged traditional understandings of congressional war powers versus presidential authority as Commander-in-Chief. We also highlights the debates surrounding troop deployments in Europe and the Korean War's justification, referencing relevant Supreme Court cases. Furthermore, we explores the use of statutory authorizations for military action instead of formal declarations of war, and examines the roles of NATO and the UN Security Council in shaping U.S. military interventions. We ultimately presents a nuanced perspective on the evolving interpretations of the Constitution's war powers.…

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The Declare War Clause, Part 6: The Spanish-American War and First and Second World Wars 14:28

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This episode examines the evolution of the U.S. government's interpretation of the Declare War Clause in the Constitution, focusing on the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. We covers the differing language used in declarations of war and the resulting Supreme Court cases concerning presidential and congressional war powers. Key Supreme Court decisions regarding wartime economic controls, property seizures, and the scope of executive authority during and after wartime are highlighted, demonstrating the expansion and subsequent limitations of war powers. We also touches upon the ongoing debate between executive and legislative branches regarding war powers. Finally, we discuss the use of wartime precedents to justify actions during peacetime economic crises.…

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The Declare War Clause, Part 5: The Civil War 10:39

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This episode examines the legal complexities surrounding the U.S. Constitution's Declare War Clause, specifically focusing on its application during the Civil War. We analyzes key Supreme Court cases , such as The Prize Cases , Hamilton v. Dillin , Miller v. United States , and Ex parte Milligan , which addressed the balance of war powers between the executive and legislative branches . These cases involved challenges to President Lincoln's actions in the absence of a formal declaration of war and the legality of various wartime measures . We ultimately highlights the evolving interpretation of the clause and the ongoing tension between presidential authority and Congressional prerogatives during wartime.…

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The Declare War Clause, Part 4: Jurisprudence and Practice and Early American Conflicts 21:55

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This episode examines the Supreme Court's jurisprudence on the Declare War Clause of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on early American conflicts. We explores key cases from the Quasi-War with France, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War, highlighting how judicial interpretations shaped the understanding of war powers. We cover the Court's reluctance to directly address interbranch disputes over initiating military action and reveals how legislative and executive branch practices have influenced constitutional interpretations. We examines the limits of presidential power during wartime and the legislative branch’s role in authorizing military actions. We also discuss unresolved constitutional questions from these conflicts which were addressed in later Supreme Court cases.…

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The Declare War Clause, Part 3: Authorizations for Use of Military Force and Debate over Initiating Military Action 13:14

15 weeks ago13:14

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This episode report examines the constitutional debate surrounding the power to initiate military action. We focus on the "Declare War Clause," analyzing differing interpretations of Congressional versus Presidential authority. We explores historical practices, including the shift from formal declarations of war to authorizations for the use of military force. We also highlights contrasting scholarly viewpoints and the executive and legislative branches' stances on this issue. Finally, we note the judicial branch's general avoidance of directly addressing these constitutional questions.…

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The Declare War Clause, Part 2: Historical Background, Drafting, and Ratification 17:05

16 weeks ago17:05

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This episode examines the historical evolution of the Declare War Clause in the U.S. Constitution. It traces the power to declare war from the British monarchy to the colonial period and the Articles of Confederation, highlighting debates during the Constitutional Convention regarding the clause's wording and placement within the separated branches of government. We analyzes the ratification debates, focusing on Federalist and Anti-Federalist arguments concerning the clause's implications for national security and potential abuses of power. Finally, we touch upon the ongoing discussion regarding the constitutional mechanisms for ending wars.…

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