x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number

Listen to informative discussion and analysis of current US legislation making the news, by Sarah Biffle and the folk at BillTrack50.

A deeper dive into the history, motivation, and future implications of the US bills your representatives are introducing. billtrack50.substack.com

government politics

All Episodes

24:43

Title IX and Gender Identity

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/09/03

Sarah and Stephen discuss H.J.Res 165, a joint resolution seeking to disapprove of and disapply a rule for schools which redefined the term “sex-based discrimination” to include sexual harassment, parental status, or gender identity. We look at the history of Title IX regulations and this particular battle in the culture wars.Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

en

19:02

Congress is Acting to Protect Kids Online - But Will...

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/08/26

Sarah and Stephen discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (KOPPA 2.0). Taken together, the bills offer sweeping solutions to bullying, predatory behavior, inappropriate content and privacy concerns on the internet and in social media. We look at what the bills want to do and whether it will actually help. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

en

24:15

Project 2025: Can The Federal Communications...

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/08/19

In the latest of our continuing series looking at Project 2025, the conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Sarah and Stephen look at plans to reform FCC regulations governing how social media platforms operate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

14:26

Does American Voter Eligibility Need to be Safeguarded?

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/08/05

Sarah and Stephen discuss the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require all citizens to prove their nationality to be able to register to vote in federal elections. It is a vital safeguard to ensure the integrity of American democracy, or an attack on voting rights?Read the full Substack post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

17:04

Should Non-citizens Be Able to Vote in Local Elections?

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/07/29

Sarah and Stephen discuss HR 192, a federal bill that prohibits non-citizens from voting in local elections in D.C. Is it needed to protect the integrity of American elections or is it a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist?Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

17:01

Project 2025: Passing a Federal Parental Bill of Rights

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/07/22

In the second of our continuing series looking at Project 2025, the conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Sarah and Stephen look at the proposal to give parents the right to influence decision making about their children’s education. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

24:30

Project 2025: The Expansion of Education Savings...

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/07/15

In the first of a new series, Sarah and Stephen discuss Project 2025, the conservative playbook for a second Trump presidential term, and examine one education policy in more detail: the proposal to expand the provision of Education Savings Accounts which give parents choice over how at least some of the public money allocated to their children’s education. Read the blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,

en

6:50

Energizing Our Communities Act

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/07/08

Sarah discusses a bill which aims to bridge the gap between our growing energy needs and the reality of our current infrastructure. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

16:14

Is Squatting on the Rise?

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/06/24

Sarah and Stephen discuss ‘squatters rights’, recent high profile media coverage of squatting issues and the legislation being introduced around the U.S. Read the blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

16:53

Congress versus the Robot Apocalypse

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/06/17

Would you trust an AI to make the split second decision to launch nuclear missiles? No? Well Congress doesn’t either. Sarah and Stephen discuss the "Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023", the classic 1983 film War Games, Annie Jacobsen’s book: Nuclear War: A Scenario and along the way touch on killer drones! read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

en

8:45

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Peaceful End

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/06/10

Sarah and Stephen discuss the controversial issue of ‘medical aid in dying’ - should doctors be allowed to prescribe life ending medication to patients who want it? What new laws are being introduced? Read the full post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

6:34

The Antisemitism Awareness Act

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/06/03

Sarah and Stephen discuss HR 6090, currently in Congress, which aims to tackle the growing issue of antisemitism. Read the full IssueVoter Bill of the Month post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

6:47

Human Composting

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/05/27

This week, Sarah takes a look at alternatives to burial or cremation when thinking about ‘death care’ - what to do with the corporeal part of yourself after you’ve gone. Yes, it’s composting! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

4:35

Fur and Loathing in Oklahoma

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/05/20

Sarah and Stephen discuss Oklahoma’s HB 3084, a bill which aims to ban ‘furries’ from Oklahoma schools. Yes, you read that right. Furries. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

5:58

The Thirty-two Hour Workweek Act

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/05/13

Sarah and Stephen discuss HR 1332 and S 3947, companion bills in Congress that seek to lower the workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours. Could it work? Is it a good idea? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

9:10

Are AI Deepfakes Influencing the U.S.Election Campaign?

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/05/06

Sarah explores the use of AI-generated fake images, videos and audio to influence election campaigns. What are they? Can we curb their use, and should we? She looks at historical legislation and the bills that are currently active across the U.S. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

6:36

Life At Conception Act

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/04/29

A perennial Republican favorite, the Life At Conception Act has been introduced in Congress 13 times. This year it’s attracting attention because of the Alabama Supreme Court IVF decision. Sarah and Stephen discuss the Act and its potential effects were it to become law. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

5:11

The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/04/22

A deep dive into the 40-year-old Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and new legislations which seeks to update it. What are the proposed changes? Sarah tells all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

5:42

The Pro Birth Accountability Act

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/04/15

In our latest podcast episode, Sarah tackles thorny questions such as: when does life begin? And how should the law define what that means? Along the way she discusses the Alabama IVF decision and the Georgia Pro Birth Accountability Act. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

en

4:46

TikTok Ban - Part 2

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/04/09

Welcome back to BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number. Now available as a podcast, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe and never miss another episode. This week, our inimitable Sarah examines moves to force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the majority of the company to an American company or face a ban. Is it justified, or an overreaction?This is part two, make sure you catch part one which was published yesterday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

en

83 results

Similar Podcasts

The Fly

Georgetown"s Institute of Politics and...

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

Paul Engel

The DSR Daily

The DSR Network

The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute

Fora do Baralho

Rádio Observador