Episode 514: Birthright Citizenship

Words & Numbers · Jul 9, 2026 · 1h 1m

Is birth enough to determine who should be a citizen? We (and the

Supreme Court) weigh in.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:39 Disclosure Day, Spielberg, and Hollywood’s Creativity Problem

05:26 Foolishness of the Week: Air Conditioning and Energy Politics

13:58 Trump’s Meme Stock and Cryptocurrency Profits

23:39 Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

26:28 What Does “Subject to the Jurisdiction” Mean?

30:18 Original Intent vs. Constitutional Text

33:50 Textualism, Originalism, and Justice Scalia

37:03 Can Birthright Citizenship Be Changed?

42:34 Why Constitutional Intent Isn’t…