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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

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8:45

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Peaceful End

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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

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6:34

The Antisemitism Awareness Act

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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3:36

TikTok Ban - Part 1

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/04/08

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 six months to sell the majority of the company to a an American company or face a ban. Is it justified, or an overreaction?This is part one, but we won’t keep you waiting too long for the next instalment which will be out tomorrow! This is a public episode. If you would like to

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3:38

Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act - Part Two

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/04/02

Welcome back to our new podcast BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Numbers. This is the second instalment of our discussion about the the IssueVoter Bill of the Month from February seeking to ban the Quality Adjusted Life Year measure from federal healthcare. See more discussion and analysis on our TikTok. And 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

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4:22

Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act - Part One

BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number ·

2024/04/01

Welcome to our brand new podcast BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill. Sarah Biffle, our inimitable BillTrack50 social media guru and self proclaimed young(er) person, takes a look at the bills that are making the news and stirring up debate. For the inaugural pod, we look at the IssueVoter Bill of the Month from February seeking to ban the controversial Quality Adjusted Life Year measure from federal healthcare. See more discussion and analysis on our TikTok. And read the blog post here. This is a

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