What is it like to be a criminal in the United States? America is one of the safest places to be a criminal, Why? Join us today as we discuss your rights if you break the law.

6th Amendment

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."

7th Amendment

"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."

8th Amendment

"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

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Today's episode is about our 3rd, 4th, and 5th amendment and how these laws keep us the American people strong as we limit the federal government's power over its citizens.

3rd Amendment

• No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

4th Amendment

• “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

5th Amendment

• “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”

Sources:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQabUfizDjc&t=4s

• https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/quartering-act

• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Third-Amendment

• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fifth-Amendment

• https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-5/

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Join us today as we talk about the most important right we have as Americans.

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

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• https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/content/how-venezuela-s-good-citizens-were-disarmed-is-a-lesson-for-us/

• https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/content/how-creeping-socialism-threatens-the-second-amendment/

• https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/content/a-firsthand-account-of-how-freedom-can-be-taken-away/

• https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/gun-ownership-provides-effective-self-defense-gun-control-p-142-149
• https://www.healthdata.org/news-events/insights-blog/acting-data/gun-violence-united-states-outlier
• https://www.ibanet.org/article/3E4700A8-8A7B-4766-B7CC-F59474F4A894

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

This episode is the second part of Freedom to Speak. We go in-depth on the freedom of the press, the freedom to protest, and the freedom of religion.

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• https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/social-media-and-news-fact-sheet/
• https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/08/09/americans-views-of-offensive-speech-arent-necessarily-clear-cut/
• https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/politics-policy/political-issues/free-speech-press/
• https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-1/

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Join us today in our journey through the freedom of speech.

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• https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/social-media-and-news-fact-sheet/
• https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/08/09/americans-views-of-offensive-speech-arent-necessarily-clear-cut/
• https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/04/29/americans-views-of-technology-companies-2/
• https://reason.com/2023/01/19/facebook-files-emails-cdc-covid-vaccines-censorship/
• https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/15/many-adults-in-east-and-southeast-asia-support-free-speech-are-open-to-societal-change/
• https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-1/

Episode 5 is the start of a two-part series on education in America. Alex and Luchi discuss their views on the education system, and what works in it and what does not.

• Sources:
  • https://www.datapandas.org/ranking/education-rankings-by-country#google_vignette
  • https://educationdata.org/average-graduate-student-loan-debt
  • https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-private-school
  • https://educationdata.org/average-graduate-student-loan-debt
  • https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college/
  • https://usafacts.org/topics/education/

Where does your college tuition go?

• Estimated Percentage Breakdown
  • https://www.schoolmoney.org/college-tuition-where-does-the-money-go/
• College Football Coach Salaries
  • https://www.on3.com/db/coach/salaries/football/2023/?page=7
• Boston University's $80,00/yr tuition
  • https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/education/college-crisis/how-higher-education-institutions-spend-tuition-dollars/

Episode 4 is the start of a two-part series on education in America. Alex and Luchi discuss their views on the education system, and what works in it and what does not.

• Sources:
  • https://www.datapandas.org/ranking/education-rankings-by-country#google_vignette
  • https://educationdata.org/average-graduate-student-loan-debt
  • https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-private-school
  • https://educationdata.org/average-graduate-student-loan-debt
  • https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college/
  • https://usafacts.org/topics/education/
  • https://opendoorsdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Open-Doors-2020-Fast-Facts.pdf
  • https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1674520564/nisdtxorg/bfbnlldx8clxefzfosmd/AG012323-2023-2024GrowthBudget-Presentation.pdf
  • https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1707172686/nisdtxorg/e4hhez3z2eqe0aanxjog/Section0523-24InformationalSection_1.pdf
• Fact check: Luchi was convinced that the school spending in our district was $500 billion but it was $500 million.

Episode three focuses on an ongoing battle today in America: the war on drugs. We discuss the history of the war on drugs in the United States, the solutions America has tried to reduce drug usage, and lastly, our solutions on the matter.

Sources we used for reference:

https://youtu.be/wJUXLqNHCaI?si=zsjnU3OD4axyfjCm

https://youtu.be/LXmtsIYsYjY?si=miDPDc78Ro9BEd8S

https://youtu.be/OwVlR6Rf-AM?si=v1sh6fdvqbbmmL0j