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Treaties and Trials is a youth-led podcast (and blog) made specifically for teens. For those curious about law, international relations, or global affairs, this is the place to be. Led by Model UN club president, Ruby, each episode is a new opportunity to learn and form your OWN opinions because this isn't just a podcast; it's a global conversation.
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How does one balance documentary-creation, advocacy, and high school ALL at the same time??? In this episode, Ruby is joined by Tanaya Safi, a rising high school senior at Inderkum High School. The two go into how Tanaya produced a 1st place CSPAN Documentary with her best friend, and her political advocacy with What We All Deserve (WWAD).... all while being an IB student.Tanaya's Instagram: InstagramTanaya's Documentary: Dreamers Deferred: The American Dream On HoldListen & read the latest on Treaties and Trials: T&T Instagram, T&T Website
Is politics too controversial to be taught in school? Was the Soviet Union Communist? These are some of the questions that Ruby answers today with a guest: founder of Amicus Youth, Ani Nishanian! The two discuss the importance of media literacy in 2026, looking at the effects of social media on teenagers' political knowledge.A DISCLAIMER: The host and guest are not endorsing any political affiliation or ideology. Each individual is conveying their own opinion and listeners are also entitled to their own ideas.Find out more about Amicus Youth: Amicus Youth Instagram, Amicus Youth WebsiteListen & read the latest on Treaties and Trials: T&T Instagram, T&T Website
Title IX is more than just a law; it is a protection. In this episode of Treaties and Trials, Ruby is joined by Shriya Gandhi, the Vice President of the HERA Foundation. The two discuss the importance of Title IX, its role on campus, and its impact on survivors of sexual violence.Find out more about the HERA Foundation: HERA FoundationListen & read our latest on Treaties and Trials: Treaties and TrialsSOURCES USEDWest Virginia v. B.P.J. (n.d.). Oyez. Retrieved July 12, 2026, from https://www.oyez.org/cases/2025/24-4324-43 West Virginia v. B. P. J. (06/30/2026)
Are foreigners born from immigrant parents entitled to birthright citizenship? Is political divide getting in the way of changing constitutional amendments? What is originalism? These are the questions Ruby answers in Episode 12 of Treaties and Trials, addressing the recent Trump v Barbara Supreme Court case from a historical lens.*NOTE: At 1:48 and 2:48, Ruby meant to say "immigrants' children" instead of "immigrant." At 9:53, Ruby meant to say "immigrants' children" instead of "foreigner."SOURCES USEDFinkelman, P. (2004). The Historical Context of the Fourteenth Amendment. Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review, 13(2).Trump v. Barbara. (n.d.). Oyez. Retrieved July 4, 2026, from https://www.oyez.org/cases/2025/25-365The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: A HistoryTrump Is Wrong About Birthright Citizenship. History Proves It. - POLITICOTruths and Untruths About the Constitutional Origins of Birthright Citizenship | Constitutional Accountability CenterU.S. Constitution - Fourteenth Amendment | Resources | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of CongressWhy is the Supreme Court Obsessed with Originalism? - Yale University Press25-365 Trump v. Barbara (06/30/2026)
In this episode, Ruby is joined by a guest, Rania, and the two discuss how to get involved in politics as a teen. This episode also introduces a new opportunity for youth to directly get involved in Treaties and Trials.
In this episode of Treaties and Trials, Ruby explores the power of veto in the Security Council. We discuss how the permanent members of the United Nations' Security Council have possibly exploited veto to boost their own interests.
In this episode, the Treaties and Trials podcast introduces October's theme: Power Imbalances in Society. Ruby explores what the rule of law really means and how it can be broken.
In the final episode of the September Globalization series, Ruby explores how economics and politics have been transformed by the world's interconnectedness.
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Treaties and Trials is a youth-led podcast (and blog) made specifically for teens. For those curious about law, international relations, or global affairs, this is the place to be. Led by Model UN club president, Ruby, each episode is a new opportunity to learn and form your OWN opinions because this isn't just a podcast; it's a global conversation.
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