***Sorry for no episode last week. We had a whole episode planned out, but we ended up scrapping it on recording day because we didn't feel comfortable with some of our research. We'll be continuing the weekly uploads again.*** On this episode, we talk about parts of the 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, otherwise known as HR. 5515, which passed th…

On this episode, we talk about the recent Senate Joint Resolution that overturned the FCC's repeal of net neutrality. Fun times with double negatives. Sources: S.J.Res. 34 Joint Resolutions vs. Bills Tech Policy Corner Article Google Peering and their CDN Wired Article Christian Coalition and Net Neutrality New York Times Article Paid Prioritizatio…

On this episode, we use current events to segue into a discussion on the Detainee Treatment Act and Supreme Court cases involving Guantanamo Bay detainees. Sources: Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 Washington Post Article New York Times Article Huffington Post Article Cornell Law: Habeas Corpus Vox Article CIA Torture Report Haspel Hearing Clip --Ham…

On this episode, we talk about the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, along with its ramifications to the Outer Space Treaty. Sources: HR. 2809 The Week Article Outer Space Treaty Moon Express SPACE Act of 2015 Paper on Outer Space Treaty Republic Policy Committee Kevin McCarthy House Speech Music: (in chronological order) Pacific Hike --…

This is Part 2 of a two part series on the IRS. In this episode, we discuss the 21st Century IRS Act, a bill that would mandate the improvement of cybersecurity in the IRS. Prepare for Mike to talk too much. Sources: HR. 5445 Historical Highlights of the IRS Tax Policy Center The Hill Article NPR Article CBS News Article Republic Policy Committee F…