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Objection to the Rule is a one hour show produced by Radio Free Brooklyn that tackles the current news cycle with nuanced discussion, interviews and more.... more
FAQs about Objection to the Rule:How many episodes does Objection to the Rule have?The podcast currently has 317 episodes available.
May 15, 2021OTR May 9th, 2021: NYC vs Chipotle's working conditions - end of CDC eviction moratorium - Colombia Protests - Biden admin and the COVID vaccine patentJasmin, Emily and Theresa discuss a local lawsuit over Chipotle's working conditions, a federal judge strikes down CDC eviction moratorium, escalating protests in Colombia, and the current administration's stance waiving COVID vaccine patent protections....more1hPlay
May 07, 2021OTR May 2nd, 2021: NYPD lets go of Digidog - Supreme Court OKs life sentences for juveniles - the murder of Sarah HalimiThis week Emily, Jasmin and Theresa discuss the NYPD's controversial use of a robot dog, the Supreme Court's decision to allow juveniles to be sentenced as adults, the murder of Sarah Halimi in France, and some good reproductive news for a rare elderly bird....more1hPlay
May 01, 2021OTR April 25th, 2021: DA stops prosecuting sex work - Derek Chauvin verdict - Ma'Khia Bryant's death - France's latest anti-hijab voteJasmin, Emily and Theresa discuss changes to how the Manhattan DA will handle charges against sex workers, the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict, the police killing of Ma'Khia Bryan, France's most recent move to further restrict the wearing of hijabs, and some good news about the 'Climate Clock' in Union Square. ...more1hPlay
April 24, 2021OTR April 18th, 2021: Interview with Anthony Buissereth and Dr. Judith Zelikoff - the murder of Daunte Wright - Global Disparities in COVID treatment + vaccinesEmily, Jasmin and Theresa speak with local community organizer Anthony Buissereth of North Brooklyn Neighbors and Dr. Judith Zelikoff of NYU's Grossman School of medicine re: environmental medicine and "citizen science". The hosts also discuss the killing of Daunte Wright by Brooklyn Center, MN police, global disparities in COVID treatment and vaccine availability, and a breakthrough in identifying unknown fallen soldiers from over 70 years ago....more1hPlay
April 17, 2021OTR April 11th, 2021: Interview with Trisha Ocona - Trans rights under attack - the Melek Ipek case in TurkeyTheresa, Emily and Jasmin speak with Trisha Ocona, who is running for Brooklyn Borough President, discuss the legislative attacks on the rights of trans people, particularly trans children, violence against women in Turkey, and some good news about the environment....more1hPlay
April 10, 2021OTR April 4th, 2021: NYS legalizes marijuana use - the death of Sarah Everard - End of Qualified Immunity for NYPDJasmin, Emily and Theresa talk about legal weed in New York, the tragic death of Sarah Everard in the UK, the end of qualified immunity for NYC police officers, and the planned expansion of offshore wind power under the Biden administration....more1hPlay
April 03, 2021OTR March 28th, 2021: Homeless activist targeted - Shooting in CO - PTO for Pregnancy Loss in NZ - Debt relief for defrauded studentsTheresa and Jasmin discuss a homeless activist being stalked on the UWS, yet another mass shooting in Colorado, new paid leave provisions for those who experience pregnancy loss in New Zealand, and the plan to give some student loan debt relief to defrauded students....more1hPlay
March 27, 2021Eviction disparities in NYC - Mass Shooting in GA - New Immigration Bill - Tiffany Haddish's Grammy Win: OTR 3/21/21Theresa and Emily discuss NYC evictions disproportionately impacting communities hard hit by COVID-19, the mass shooting in Georgia that claimed 6 Asian victims, a pair new immigration bills passed by the House, and Tiffany Haddish's historic win at this year's Grammy's....more1hPlay
March 20, 2021Home health aides protest - Charges in George Floyd murder case - State repression in Senegal - Glow in the dark sharks: OTR 3-14-21Emily, Theresa and Jasmin discuss a protest in NYC in support of home health aides' rights, the charges against the police officer who killed George Floyd (Derek Chauvin), the violent government response to protests in Senegal, and the discovery of a glowing shark....more1hPlay
March 13, 2021Attacks on Asian New Yorkers - GOP voter suppression efforts - Crop loss in Australia - less pollution in Mississippi River: OTR 3/7/21Jasmin, Emily and Theresa discuss recent attacks on Asian-American New Yorkers, GOP efforts to further suppress the vote, crop loss in Australia due to a lack of migrant workers, and some good news about pollution in the Mississippi River....more1hPlay
FAQs about Objection to the Rule:How many episodes does Objection to the Rule have?The podcast currently has 317 episodes available.