Best 4th Amendment Podcasts (2025)

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How the 4th Amendment protects you 22:37

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10d ago22:37

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The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. In this episode, learn the role judges play in ensuring the government follows the Constitution and protects your rights. Judge Donald and Judge Wahl are joined by special guest Judge John Tunheim, a federal judge from Minnesota and…

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4th Amendment - ins, outs, rights, wrongs 53:48

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Send us a text This is an introduction to the 4th amendment, which protects citizens against unreasonable search and seizure by the government (including city, state, federal LEOs). I can't even wrap my brain around how many times I've seen cases thrown out due to officers not understanding the 4th amendment as well as they need to, seizing some wo…

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Plain Clothes Policing: How to make an impact from behind the scenes 25:23

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Send us a text As compared to UC work, there are many similarities and many differences! This episode will help guide you into plainclothes work, impact your current work, and hopefully give ideas for different ways to utilize covert investigators! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/share/1H5EuzAjrH/?mibextid=wwXIfr…

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Official Message: How Members of Congress Communicate with Constituents 24:11

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In this illuminating episode of Consider the Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey welcomes back Dr. Lindsey Cormack, the pioneering political scientist who created DC Inbox—a first-of-its-kind digital archive preserving congressional newsletters. From James Madison's vision of Congress as the people's branch to today's digital communication tact…

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Trunk Search Without a Warrant? Court Says That Went Too Far Even Under Automobile Exception. 13:05

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“The automobile exception provides ‘police who have probable cause to believe a lawfully stopped vehicle contains evidence of criminal activity or contraband may conduct a warrantless search of any area of the vehicle in which the evidence might be found.’” (People v. McGee(2020) 53Cal.App.5th 796, 801, quoting People v. Evans(2011) 200Cal.App.4th …

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Episode 291: Episode 291: Suffragette City 50:00

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Aside from a little half-crowing about calling the development of public hiccups in the relationship between the POTUS & so-called "First Buddy", Crazy Eddie & his Navy veteran co-host reflect on the crises in SoCal & if there's a path for AOC to Pennsylvania Avenue that's not on a tour bus. Call us whatever you want, but we do make an attempt to a…

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Undercover Operations Broken Down 28:56

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Send us a text Lots of people do undercover work. Some do it well, and less do it great. Listening to this will give you the most basic steps in the right direction to establishing yourself as a successful undercover police-person! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/share/1H5EuzAjrH/?mibextid=wwXIfr…

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Congress: Debt and Borrowing Money (Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution) 42:47

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United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8 provides: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; To borrow Money on the credit…

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Jury Duty is Important 27:04

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A jury summons is not something most Americans are excited to see in their mailbox. But, juries play an essential role in our democracy. In this episode, Judge Donald and Judge Wahl review the role of the jury, what to expect from jury duty, and the essential role juries play in the court system.By The National Judicial College

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Don't get Fired or Indicted 24:35

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Send us a text In this episode, I will be discussing some things to help you avoid disciplinary action. These actions can range from counseling, written reprimand, suspension, termination, to indictment and anywhere in between. If you're new, you may be getting misguided by some veterans. If you are in an agency with a poor culture, it may be the n…

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Pace yourself! Avoid burnout. 19:25

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Send us a text We've all heard that it's a marathon and not a sprint. When I was 25, all I could think was what an old person thing to say that is. Hopefully this episode will keep you from getting fired or indicted for trying to run too fast before you know what you're doing. Hopefully it will keep you from dying young because of your choices. Let…

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Traffic Stops 101 25:16

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Send us a text Traffic stops are the meat and potatoes of most proactive patrol officers. Let's accept that we can all get better and we don't have it down to an exact science. I hope that some seasoned professionals or motivated rookies drop me some tips that I can add to a more advanced version of this podcast. Let's get better at traffic stops s…

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Consent to Search - Avoid Suppression Issues! 27:55

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Send us a text Arguably this most challenged exception to the 4th amendment. You can absolutely search someone's phone / house / car / person / Instagram / etc if you are given a VALID and VOLUNTARY consent. Listen to this to expand your knowledge on what the rules are, and how to avoid having a bunch of evidence suppressed in court. Support the sh…

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Finding Your Niche 28:51

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Send us a text We all came into law enforcement (or another career) with a goal in mind. That goal may change the day you start, or it may change 10 years into your career. However, having a niche will keep you enjoying your job and keep you useful to your organization. You don't have to be the best at everything, but let's be the best at something…

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Overcoming Stagnation - Boost your Career! 30:18

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Send us a text Has your career ground to a halt? Has it never really gotten started? Stuck in one place, whether that's patrol, the jail, general investigations or elsewhere and want OUT? It happens to EVERYONE. Let's get that thing moving. -That LEO Guy Support the show https://www.facebook.com/share/1H5EuzAjrH/?mibextid=wwXIfr…

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Courtroom Testimony - Know your Role! 31:58

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Send us a text This episode will DEFINITELY ease your nerves when it comes to testifying in court. Your distress will turn into eustress - you will now confidently prepare instead of nervously freaking out and failing to prepare. Once your mindset changes, it becomes much easier. -That LEO Guy Support the show https://www.facebook.com/share/1H5EuzA…

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Fitness for Law Enforcement - Prospects, Rookies and Vets 15:32

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Send us a text In this episode you will hear my take on fitness. Some people fear the academy because they are unfit - overweight or under-strength or can't run. If this is what you want, let me help you beat that problem and achieve what you want. Law enforcement fitness often stops after the academy, resulting in Type II Diabetes and heart attack…

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Gangs - Part 2 23:40

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Send us a text This is the second installment of the gang bit. Sometimes I may get interrupted since I'm recording at home, and unfortunately I'm too lazy to start over. -That LEO Guy Support the show https://www.facebook.com/share/1H5EuzAjrH/?mibextid=wwXIfrBy That LEO Guy

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Gangs - Part 1 10:36

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Send us a text This is a VERY short version of a very long and complex subject. Gang units and the public's understanding of gang culture, in my experience, is often WAY off. They are also often lumped in as "gang members" despite huge differences between the different groups. I will do a more in depth gang thing, but this is a 10 minute down and d…

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Shooting Fundamentals for All Levels 24:26

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Send us a text Nervous about the police academy because you've never shot? Heading to a new training academy, and you've always barely passed firearm qualification? Heading to SWAT school? Maybe this can help! So much of what we do is mindset, and if you clean that up, everything else will follow. Thanks for subscribing, please share with friends! …

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Upgrading 3:06

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Send us a text No need to listen if you don’t want to hear me yakking for three minutes. The short version is, I’m going to upgrade my subscription based on the feedback I got. What I like about my friends and coworkers is that I think they will give me honest feedback even if it will hurt my feelings a little bit and pretty much all of the feedbac…

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Is there a JURY in Federal Supervised Release Revocation Hearings? Federal Probation Violation? 9:37

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The panel affirmed the district court’s revocation of Jackson Daniel Bowers’ supervised release in a case in which Bowers argued that Article III, section 2 of the Constitution affords supervisees the right to a jury trial in revocation proceedings held under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e). In Bowers’ view, Article III and the Sixth Amendment are independent …

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That LEO Guy Introduction 55:24

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Send us a text This is the introductory episode for "That LEO Guy," LEO abbreviating "Law Enforcement Officer." In this episode you will hear me discuss what I plan to cover in future episodes. These episodes will include information for prospective law enforcement, new LEOs and veteran officers, investigators and agents. I will give tips for polic…

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Beyond the Founders: How Ordinary Americans Built a Government 37:19

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In this episode, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey interviews historian Dr. Peter Kastor about how America's founding generation transformed constitutional ideals into functioning government institutions. Learn about the challenges faced by early federal leaders, the overlooked contributions of thousands of ordinary civil servants, and how this format…

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58% less FRAUD prosecutions. FBI's new focus on Trump's immigration crackdown. "Loss" in FRAUD cases 11:39

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The latest government case-by-case records reveal that as of March 31, 2025, federal efforts to prosecute white-collar crimes have continued to decline – down more than 10 percent from FY 2024 in the last full year of the Biden administration. The FBI is the lead investigative agency in many of these investigations. Thus, this decline is likely to …

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Memorial Day - Origins, History & Meaning (re-release) 44:00

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We commemorate the brave sacrifices of our fallen soldiers because they gave their last full measure of devotion for our country and liberty. Learn how Memorial Day started as a tribute to fallen Union soldiers in the Civil War. It started through many local efforts and became a national, uniform celebration with the leadership of General Logan of …

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Complying with court orders 22:11

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Courts issue orders every day. Why is it important to our democracy that people comply with court orders? What tools can judges use when a party decides not to follow a court order? Learn all about court orders from Judge Bernice Donald and Judge Ned Wahl in this episode.By The National Judicial College

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Episode 290: Episode 290: Taking Stock of the Moment(s) 44:56

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Our master of all things audio, Edmund Matuk III (Crazy Eddie), and features editor Jack DeViney meet again. This fine, gorgeous day in Upstate New York finds our two hosts revisiting a number of topics. Trending or not, we've learned a lot about our fellow Americans simply by driving, DeViney asserts. Hint: many of our fellow citizens don't just l…

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Your Due Process: Judges Protecting Your Rights 19:36

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Judges, right up to the U.S. Supreme Court, tell us that we all have a right to “due process.” You may not want to be in court for that process . . . until a government tries to take something away from you – your property, your right to go about your business, or your right to travel as you please. This podcast shares how judges protect your right…

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The Philosophical Roots of American Democracy 24:28

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In this enlightening episode of Consider the Constitution, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey sits down with Dr. Dennis Rasmussen, professor of political science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Their conversation explores the philosophical underpinnings that influenced the creation of the U.S. Constitution, pa…

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Police Must UNDERSTAND LAWS, They Are Entrusted to Enforce and Obey. No Registration Sticker Needed 10:19

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What Officer Hill reasonably suspected, namely that Lopez–Soto had not affixed a registration sticker to his rear window, simply was not a violation of Baja California law. This cannot justify the stop under the Fourth Amendment. Nor is it possible to justify the stop objectively, as did the court in Sanders, with the facts available to Officer Hil…

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Rule of Law: Why Should I Care? 21:04

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You may often hear arguments about “Rule of Law,” from lawyers or public officials. You may wonder what it has to do with your life. Why should you care? The Program’s first podcast works through what the phrase means for everyday Americans and how it affects their lives. Rule of Law . . . it’s not just for lawyers. This podcast was developed under…

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Police Officer Claims He Could Hear Marijuana Being Loaded into a Car. Marijuana has Sound? 12:42

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The government argues that we should credit Jankowski's testimony because of his nineteen years of experience as a police officer and thousands of hours of "stash house" surveillance. But while courts analyze the facts leading to an investigatory stop in light of a trained officer's experience, these facts must be "more than the mere subjective imp…

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Constitutional Safeguards: How the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments Protect Your Rights 21:53

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In this episode of Consider the Constitution, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey welcomes back Kendra Johnson, assistant Public Defender in Fairfax, Virginia, to explore the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Johnson explains how these amendments form the backbone of criminal procedure in America and protect citizens from government overreach. The di…

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Can Police Stop a Car for Weaving WITHIN a Lane and Briefly Touching the Fog/Shoulder White Line? 11:27

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On November 12, 1999, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Sergeant Thomas Carmichael observed a blue Honda traveling at 70 m.p.h. northbound in the right lane on Interstate 15. Carmichael first observed the Honda from his patrol car, which was positioned 75 yards behind it. He observed the car drift onto the solid white fog line on the far side of the righ…

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Episode 289: Episode 289: Issues on the day of Easter 52:09

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A bit of a change in our own private schedules meant Crazy Eddie was building fences and playing a round of golf in beautiful upstate New York while for DeViney an upended work schedule meant an "everything-upended" weekend. No matter: there was further talk of the issues driving the American people, from tariffs to the figures behind the figures i…

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Can Police Pull Over Hispanic Males Because They Drove Careful Like "Didn't Want to Get Pulled Over" 11:41

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Few statements in the law are as often repeated: "[A]n investigative stop or detention predicated on mere curiosity, rumor, or hunch is unlawful, even though the officer may be acting in complete good faith." ( In re Tony C. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 888, 893 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 366, 582 P.2d 957].) The Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searche…

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Lexington & Concord — The Shot Heard ‘Round the World — April 19, 1775 (Re-release) 51:23

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Learn the real story of Lexington & Concord on April 19, 1775 and the Shot Heard 'Round the World — which changed America and the world forever. Well before the Declaration of Independence, the British had determined that they would end Americans’ resistance to British tyranny by crushing them militarily. The British believed that they would easily…

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Episode 288: Episode 288: Tariffs, Amazon, Apple and Expatriated Taxes, et al 1:00:48

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Re-emerged from their work behind the scenes, audio engineer Edmund Matuk III (Crazy Eddie) and Jon David (Jack) DeViney returns to review the tariffs at center stage. Along the way, Amazon, Microsoft, Elon Musk and, ah, yes, most certainly Apple come under renewed scrutiny. Save the "God bless America"'s and "Assembled in CA" crap and bring your j…

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Debunking Political Myths with Dr. Casey Burgat 28:55

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Host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey welcomes Dr. Casey Burgat back to James Madison's Montpelier to discuss his new book, "We Hold These Truths: How to Spot the Myths That Are Holding America Back."By The Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution

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Immigration Pulled Over a Car Because the Occupants Were Hispanic and "Kind of Dirty Looking." 12:18

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The starting point for our analysis of whether the INS had reasonable suspicion to stop Serrano is United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873, 95 S.Ct. 2574, 45 L.Ed.2d 607 (1975). In that case, the Supreme Court held that the fourth amendment prohibits INS roving patrols from stopping vehicles in areas near but not at the Mexican border or its …

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Episode 287: Episode 287: Tariffs, Leadership & For-Profit Prisons 1:12:48

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From tariffs to for-profit prisons, Edmund Matuk III (Crazy Eddie) co-hosts alongside Jon David (Jack) DeViney for Episode 287 of the flagship podcast. New shows loom, however, and the flagship itself is being divided into seasons. All episodes before the most recent season will be archived and unavailable for free download as of 30 April, so get t…

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Police Can't Enter a Home & Seize Firearms Without a Warrant Under "Community Caretaking Exception" 10:22

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Neither the holding nor logic of Cady justifies such warrantless searches and seizures in the home. Cady held that a warrantless search of an impounded vehicle for an unsecured firearm did not violate the Fourth Amendment. In reaching this conclusion, the Court noted that the officers who patrol the “public highways” are often called to discharge n…

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Slavery, the Constitution, and the Road to Civil War 32:18

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In this compelling conversation with historian Dr. Joshua Rothman from the University of Alabama, we explore the complex relationship between slavery and the U.S. Constitution. Dr. Rothman reveals how the founding document's compromises—from the three-fifths clause to the fugitive slave provision—both protected and perpetuated human bondage while p…

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Can US Customs and Border Protection search your tech, including a cellphone and laptop? 18:05

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The panel reversed the district court’s order denying the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence obtained from warrantless searches of his cell phone by Customs and Border Protection officials, and vacated his conviction for importing cocaine. Applying United States v. Cotterman, 709 F.3d 952 (9thCir. 2013) (en banc), the panel held that manual ce…

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Episode 286: Episode 286: Signalgate, The Modern State & a Multimedia Debut! 35:41

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Beginnings abound as The ModState Podcast returns for Episode 286 and discusses the so-called "Signalgate" messaging turmoil in Babylon (Washington, D.C.) as well as why we're doing this again in the first place. Speaking of which, this marks the first time our longtime audio engineer, Edmund Matuk III, joins as co-host along with our features edit…

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Immigration Detentions Up, Federal Prosecutions Down: What's Going On Under Trump's Second Term? 12:38

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The latest available data from the Justice Department show that during January 2025 the government reported 3196 new immigration prosecutions. According to the case-by-case information analyzed by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), this number is up 2.5 percent over the previous month. See the full reports here: https://tracrepo…

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The Unwritten Role: First Ladies in American Democracy 31:16

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In this special episode of Consider the Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey explores the evolving role of America's First Ladies with Anita McBride, former Assistant to President George W. Bush and Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, and co-author of "Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women." Though the Co…

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Federal Court Can Give LOWER Sentence to Defendant Who DIDN'T Know the Purity of the Drugs Delivered 12:40

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Jesus Munguia Mendoza appeals the sentence imposed following his plea of guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Mendoza contends that the district court erred in concluding that it lacked legal authority under the Sentencing Guidelines to depart downward on the ground that Mendoza ha…

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Episode 285: Interview: with Ian Haynes 31:58

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A gem discovered on our servers at long last, we're thrilled to present our interview with US Army Sergeant (ret.) Ian S. Haynes (RIP) from 2019. Part one (of three, provided we find the other two), Mr. Haynes was a member of the East Orange, New Jersey police force and retired as a Staff Sergeant from the US Army. Both co-founders of this podcast …