Episode 514: Birthright Citizenship
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of birthright citizenship and its relation to the 14th Amendment, alongside various political topics.
Is birth enough to determine who should be a citizen? We (and the Supreme Court) weigh in. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:39 Disclosure Day, Spielberg, and Hollywood’s Creativity Problem 05:26 Foolishness of the Week: Air Conditioning and Energy Politics 13:58 Trump’s Meme Stock and Cryptocurrency Profits 23:39 Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment 26:28 What Does “Subject to the Jurisdiction” Mean? 30:18 Original Intent vs. Constitutional Text 33:50 Textualism, Originalism, and Justice Scalia 37:03 Can Birthright Citizenship Be Changed? 42:34 Why Constitutional Intent Isn’t Always Enough 47:13 The Limits of Constitutional Interpretation 52:39 How Constitutional Amendments Should Work 56:46 Supreme Court Justices, Brown v. Board, and Closing Thoughts
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