(Sneak Peak) From Branding to the Electric Chair

(Sneak Peak) From Branding to the Electric Chair

Okay, so what constitutes "cruel and unusual"? Why was it okay to brand horse thieves in the face in old timey days, but it's barbaric now?

In the final installment of this year's Judge Week, we go over the history of cruel and unusual punishments; what scared the English into outlawing it in their Bill of Rights, and how America interpreted it for the first century of the Constitution. Then, landmark decisions which have further modified, narrowed, and evolved what constitutes as "cruel" in the United States.

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Ep. 12 | An Interview With Bigfoot | Guest: Justin Young

Ep. 12 | An Interview With Bigfoot | Guest: Justin Young

Heaton interviews Bigfoot about the movement to draft him to run for Congress. Plus political junky Justin Robert Young joins to talk about the Democratic hopefuls gearing up for 2020.

28 Nov 201849min

Ep. 11 | Why Are We in Yemen and Where Is It | Guest: Brian Brushwood

Ep. 11 | Why Are We in Yemen and Where Is It | Guest: Brian Brushwood

Magician and professional fire-eater Brian Brushwood rejoins Heaton to discuss a how unlikely Senate allies might actually balance out war powers and get us out of Yemen. PLUS an excerpt of "Moby Dick" (as written by Bernie Sanders) and an interview with the owner of Nick's Horseless Diner.

27 Nov 201844min

Ep. 10 | Tear Gas at the Border | Guest: Royce Sharp

Ep. 10 | Tear Gas at the Border | Guest: Royce Sharp

Heaton brings on Royce Sharp to explain how his dating life impacts national immigration policy, and the use of tear gas at the border. PLUS news on Hugh Hefner's aquatic sex coffin.

26 Nov 201839min

Ep. 9 | Botham Jean and Cross Burnings | Guest: Deanna Easley

Ep. 9 | Botham Jean and Cross Burnings | Guest: Deanna Easley

In “World News” Heaton bans a world leader from attending his birthday and spitballs alternate nominations for the head of Interpol. He’s then joined by Deanna Easley, host of the “Black in the Day” podcast, to talk about black history, the Botham Jean shooting, and whether America is becoming more or less racist.

23 Nov 201841min

Ep. 8 | Puppy Grooming Licenses | Guest: Shoshanna Weissman

Ep. 8 | Puppy Grooming Licenses | Guest: Shoshanna Weissman

Shoshanna Weissman, a rogue policy wonk at the R Street Institute joins Heaton to discuss the dumbest occupational licenses in the United States, many of which either involve corpses or flowers. Plus, updates on an America hero who chases down a perp from his riding lawn mower.

21 Nov 201836min

Ep. 7 | Stock Market Tips from Oblivious Comedians | Guest: Mahesh Kotagi

Ep. 7 | Stock Market Tips from Oblivious Comedians | Guest: Mahesh Kotagi

Heaton brings back "Animal News" to cover drunk raccoons, a lost camel, and whether pet alligators are better than cats. Then comedian Mahesh Kotagi joins to offer perspective on Apu from The Simpsons, and how political correctness affects standup. Plus ruin your portfolio with "Stock Market Tips from Comedians."

20 Nov 201837min

Ep. 6 | The Mathematical Case Against Democracy | Guest: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy

Ep. 6 | The Mathematical Case Against Democracy | Guest: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy

Heaton brings on comedian and verified smart person Andrea Jones-Rooy to discuss the soft, problematic underbelly of democracy: math. Plus: News from Canada, including a butter heist and a mythical Thunderbird.

19 Nov 201841min

Ep. 5 l The Three Languages of Politics | Guest: Arnold Kling

Ep. 5 l The Three Languages of Politics | Guest: Arnold Kling

In today's podcast we take a deep breath and skip the headlines and segments to do an actual, honest-to-god interview with a thoughtful adult. Arnold Kling is the author of "The Three Languages of Politics: Talking Across Political Divides." He's an expert on how people think and the filters conservatives, progressives, and libertarians interprets things through.

16 Nov 201836min

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