Objection to the Rule is a one hour show produced by Radio Free Brooklyn that tackles the current news cycle with nuanced discussion, interviews and more.
Interview with entrepreneur Brandy Cochrane: OT...
Theresa, Emily, and Matt interview entrepreneur Brandy Cochrane, and then the group goes on to discuss the NYPD suicide crisis, the military budget and the border wall, and Hurricane Dorian.
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Credit scores and the Cherokee Nation finally g...
The hosts discuss credit checks, a delegate from the Cherokee Nation, and protests at the G7 summit
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The MTA budget and the New York Child Victim's ...
Emily and guest Bryan talk the MTA budget, an Amnesty International travel advisory for the US, a suicide bombing in Kabul, and a little bit of good news.
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A ruling on bail arrangements and the Boeing 73...
Emily, Max and guest Jamie talk about the NYPD's use of facial recognition technology on juveniles, Arizona suing the Sackler family, and the infamous Boeing 737 Max plane.
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From Stigma to Local Enterprise: Women Grow and...
Nicolle Monroe of Women Grow and Honoring=The-Dash joins us to share her local enterprise
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Rent regulation and ICE raids: OTR 7/21/19
Emily, Max, and Rachel discuss updates in the Eric Garner case, the First Step Act, and the seizure of an oil tanker by Iran.
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A plan to close Rikers Island and Jeffrey Epste...
Max, Theresa, and Emily discuss Citi Bike, the 2020 census, and New Zealand's gun buyback.
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Protections for transgender people in custody a...
Theresa and Emily discuss repeal of a religious exemption for vaccinations in New York, the Queer Liberation March, and Trump and Kim Jong-un meeting in the Korean demilitarized zone.
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Decriminalizing sex work: OTR 6/2/19
Emily, Max, and Violet talk about the movement to decriminalize sex work, another mass shooting, and
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Homelessness in NYC: OTR 5/5/19
The team discusses homelessness in NYC, new minimum wage rules for Uber drivers, and biometric security systems in rent-regulated apartments.
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Anti-Vax in NYC: OTR 4/14/19
We talk the ethics and health effects of mandatory vaccination, what Ilhan Omar faces in Congress, and arrest at last for Julian Assange
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Trump foiled on Healthcare, the Vatican Takes o...
Trump is blocked on Obamacare rollback, The Vatican announces new laws on sexual abuse, and single-use plastic is banned in NYC.
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Safe Passage for Immigrant Kids and Mueller at ...
Who advocates for a 4-year-old unaccompanied migrant when she has her day in court? Rich Leimside...
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Hampshire College In Peril: OTR 3/17/2019
Host Max Carter reports on the struggle Hampshire College is facing at the hands of its board
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Repubs Break Rank and Manafort Sentenced: OTR 3...
In a full studio, we talk Republicans breaking ranks over the emergency declaration and much more
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Impact Ministry, Liberation and Storytelling fo...
Theresa Robbinson joins us to discuss Impact Ministry and faith-based social justice
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Childcare and the Middle Class Squeeze: OTR 1-1...
You might find balance in your home, family and career-- but try having a child in NYC, and you'r...
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Shutdown Again, L Train Surprise and Populism's...
This week on Objection to the Rule, hosts Violet and Ramond discuss what happens as Trump's gover...
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Street Vendor Project: OTR 12/16/18
Around 20,000 street vendors work in New York City-- serving food, selling handbags, and bringing...
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Forensic Psych, Justice Kennedy Retires, and Vi...
This week on Objection to the Rule, we chat with special guest Sarah Kuttner, MS in Forensic Psyc...
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Elections 2018 with Zellnor Myrie and Larry Sharpe
This week we hear from two candidates in New York's coming 2018 elections: Larry Sharpe and Zelln...
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Life at the Border: OTTR 6/24/18
What's really happening at the U.S.-Mexico border in the wake of Trump's family separation policy...
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Alienating Allies and Courting Enemies: OTTR 6/...
This week, hosts Rosie, Violet and Orie and RFB intern Ellie discuss Trump's much-anticipated mee...
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Trade Wars, Elderly in NYC, & Welcome to Ellie:...
This week we analyze Trump's latest moves to antagonize U.S. allies at the G-7 and pardon long-de...
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What Rabbis Want: Objection to the Rule 6/3/18
Picture a rabbi, and you'll probably imagine an old man with a flowing beard. But that's far from...