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Students for Change: English I Legal Reform Podcast

Jenny Leckey

31 episodes

Inspired by their novel study of To Kill a Mockingbird, freshman English I students at HCS Early College High School embarked on a podcast research endeavor. Students researched modern topics and the legal issues associated with them. They spoke to experts in the field and developed their own legal solution suggestions.

Episodes

  1. The Revealers of the Corrupt

    · 4:47

  2. This Is America

    · 9:42

    Discussion about gun violence and police brutality in the United States. Individual stories are explored in detail.

  3. Factory Farm Destruction

    · 4:35

  4. Animal Rights Talk

    · 3:18

  5. LGBTQ Talk Show

    · 6:16

  6. The Three Immigration Justakeers

    · 4:10

    Discussion about immigration policy and the impact on individual lives.

  7. The Juvenile Protectors

    · 3:08

    Discussion about juvenile rights and sentencing.

  8. Disability Rights Soldiers

    · 2:10

  9. Animal Rights Fighters

    · 6:26

  10. Juvenile Offenders Talk

    · 4:34

    A discussion about the treatment and sentencing of juveniles.

  11. The American Dream

    · 6:24

    A discussion about current immigration issues in the United States.

  12. This Is Our World

    · 4:49

    Discussion about current human trafficking issues.

  13. Justice Is Broken

    · 3:39

    Discussion about victims rights and issues with unsolved crimes.

  14. HT Rescuers

    · 4:19

    Human trafficking issues

  15. The Adoption Defenders

    · 4:44

  16. KHR

    · 4:27

    Human rights issues

  17. Theory Talk

    · 7:58

  18. AC podcast

    · 5:36

    This episode focuses on the laws associated with animal cruelty. The punishments associated with this crime is explored along with different perspectives on the issue.

  19. An Open Door to Legalization

    · 37 min

    This episode focuses on the controversial topic of undocumented immigration in the United States. The hosts explore different legal perspectives on the issue and possible solution. The episode includes an interview…

  20. People's Privacy

    · 7:38

    This episode focuses on the Patriot Act and debates the legal benefits and negative consequences of the act. The hosts explore the history of the act and debate on its necessity in 2017.

  21. Same Sex Marriage

    · 7:17

    This podcast episode takes a look at the history of the LGBT movement for equal rights and the legal aspect that was involved in the movement. It discusses how persona opinion and bias influenced the movement. It…

  22. Juvenile Defenders

    · 4:51

    This podcast takes a look at the system that juvenile offenders are put through when convicted of a crime. They talk about possible reforms and solutions. The podcast includes an interview with a Corrections Officer…

  23. Domestic Discussions

    · 11 min

    This podcast explores the topic of Domestic Violence and the legal issues and limitations that exist in our current system. The hosts focus on victim rights and possible legal changes that can be made.

  24. C1tizens4ip

    · 6:12

    This podcast explores the controversial topic of undocumented immigrants in the United States and the impact it has on children. It explores the Dream Act and discusses multiple viewpoints concerning immigration rights.

  25. Is America Really the Land of the Free?

    · 7:31

    This podcast explores the Patriot Act and the legal aspect and impact it has on citizens. Hosts debate the moral implications of the act, as well as the benefits and negative consequences of the act.

  26. New Boundaries

    · 6:43

    This podcast explores the controversial topic of cloning. The hosts explore the legal side of the issue and how personal bias can influence the law.

  27. Domestic Violence: Is the Law Really Followed?

    · 22 min

    The topic of Domestic Violence is discussed. How does bias within the legal system impact victims? The podcast includes an interview with a lawyer who practices domestic violence law.

  28. Animal Talk

    · 7:13

    The legal side of animal abuse laws and punishments are discussed.

  29. LGBTea Talk

    · 6:17

    This episode focuses on the struggles associated with the LGBT movement and the legal progress connected to the movement. It includes an interview with a community activist who relays first-hand accounts of bias and…

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