Could automated vehicles reduce or eliminate police harassment on American roads? Julian Adorney wrote in FEE that we undercount how driverless cars could help in bolstering civil liberties when it comes to policing. We also discuss his love of technology, Black Friday sales and why Wikipedia is the pinnacle of human achievement.

The United States holds 25 percent of the world's prisoners. That is not a good look for a country that aims to be a beacon of freedom around the world. Today we talk about criminal justice reform in America, and the recent endorsement by Donald Trump of the First Step Act. Weldon Angelos knows from experience, how the system works inside and out. After his 50+ year sentence was cut short by the benevolence of a prosecutor who put him away, Weldon has worked to change the way the system works.

It's been a painful week in America. Kayla Stetzel and Amelia Irvine of Young Voices join Stephen Kent on the podcast to discuss the spike in political violence and hate crimes in the days after a political mail bomber was captured. 

Next, we debate the question of birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment. Trump wants to change it via executive order, is that possible?

Welcome to the first episode of Underscored with Stephen Kent, a Young Voices podcast. This week we roll out the new show with special guests Brad Polumbo of Young Voices and the Hot Takes Podcast - plus - John Dale Grover of The National Interest. Brad and John chime in on news about the Dept of Justice charging a Russian woman with attempting to meddle in U.S. elections.