5-4

5-4

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5-4 episodes

  • Illinois v. Wardlow

    Imagine losing some of your civil rights based on where you happen to be hanging out. Crazy, we know.


    You should walk, not run (unless you want to be detained and searched by police), to fivefourpod.com/support to become a premium member, where you can hear every episode. You can also subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.




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    42 min
  • United States v. 95 Barrels of Vinegar

    We should all want accurate food labels and strong regulations. We don't want to consume raw milk or mix dolphin in our canned tuna... well, maybe some do.


    If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To get first dibs on live show tickets, dig into our Premium episode catalog, join our Slack community, and more. Join us at fivefourpod.com/support. You can subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
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    43 min
  • Small Dick Durbin Energy [TEASER]

    Only subscribers get to hear the rest of our conversation about how the Democratic party fell short of making judicial appointments and failed to hold Republicans - and specific Supreme Court Justices accountable. A lot of these mistakes stem from one man, Senator Dick Durbin. 


    To hear the whole episode, subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Bonus content, access to a vibrant 5-4 Slack community, and occasional denunciations of listeners who disappoint us.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
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    5 min
  • First as Farce, Then as Tragedy

    Damn you, Merrick Garland. This all could have been avoided... With the election now over, we digest what happened with our friends Jay Willis from Balls & Strikes and journalist Josie Duffy Rice.


    You can subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
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    1 hr 9 min
  • The Year Ahead for Trans Rights [UNLOCKED]

    With a second Trump presidency on the horizon, we look ahead to how trans rights will be under attack.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
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    49 min
  • Movie Review: My Cousin Vinny [TEASER]

    Only subscribers get to hear the rest of our delightful review of My Cousin Vinny, which we consider one of the best courtroom movies ever. It's Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei. What's not to love? 


    To hear the whole episode, subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Bonus content, access to a vibrant 5-4 Slack community, and occasional denunciations of listeners who disappoint us.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Mint Mobile and use my code mintmobile.com/fivefour for a great deal: https://www.mintmobile.com
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    5 min
  • Elon Musk’s War on Workers

    How America’s morally and physically ugliest billionaires are plotting to destroy labor rights.


    You can subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode. To get first dibs on live show tickets, dig into our Premium episode catalog, join our Slack community, and more, subscribe at fivefourpod.com/support.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Madeline Kaplan. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Mint Mobile and use my code mintmobile.com/fivefour for a great deal: https://www.mintmobile.com
    * Check out Quince and use my code FIVEFOUR for a great deal: https://www.quince.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    49 min
  • The Coming Battle Over Reproductive Rights

    Could a national abortion ban already be in the works? A majority of Americans say no thank you, but as we know, that doesn't matter... *cough* Roe V Wade *cough*


    If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To get first dibs on live show tickets, dig into our Premium episode catalog, membership in our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support.


    You can subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Mint Mobile and use my code mintmobile.com/fivefour for a great deal: https://www.mintmobile.com
    * Check out Quince and use my code FIVEFOUR for a great deal: https://www.quince.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    52 min
  • Mackenzie v. Hare

    Think you're an American citizen just because you're born here? Think again.


    You can subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.


    Donations for the Middle East Children’s Alliance and the people of Gaza here - shutitdown4palestine.org/fundraiser

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Mint Mobile and use my code mintmobile.com/fivefour for a great deal: https://www.mintmobile.com
    * Check out Quince and use my code FIVEFOUR for a great deal: https://www.quince.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    49 min
  • 2024-2025 Supreme Court Term Preview

    Do you love culture war? Then the upcoming Supreme Court term is for you...


    You can subscribe to 5-4 Premium on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.


    5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh and Andrew Parsons provide editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations.


    Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On Twitter, find Peter @The_Law_Boy and Rhiannon @AywaRhiannon.


    Donations for the Middle East Children’s Alliance and the people of Gaza here - shutitdown4palestine.org/fundraiser

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Mint Mobile and use my code mintmobile.com/fivefour for a great deal: https://www.mintmobile.com
    * Check out Quince and use my code FIVEFOUR for a great deal: https://www.quince.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    53 min

About 5-4

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5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. Hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam, and Michael Liroff, it's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles…

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