Treaties and Trials
Treaties and Trials is a youth-led podcast (and blog) made specifically for teens! For those curious about law, history, 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.
From Law School Rejection to First Legal Professional in the Family: An Insightful Conversation ft. Judge Jaya Badiga
Introducing the first speaker on the Unconventional Pathways into Law Series: Judge Jaya Badiga!
From working in the advertisement industry to becoming the first female Telugu Judge in California, Judge Badiga has defied all expectations. As the first person in her family with a legal background, she took a huge step on her journey to law school. Judge Badiga had to retake her LSAT, was rejected from several law schools, and finally got into Santa Clara Law School. Want to find out how? Stick around while she explains her journey, gives insight into what being a Judge...
Creating An Award-Winning Documentary as an IB Student!? A Discussion with Tanaya Safi
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: Instagram
Tanaya's Documentary: Dreamers Deferred: The American Dream On Hold
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Should Politics Be Taught in Schools? A Discussion with Ani Nishanian from Amicus Youth
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.
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Talking Title IX with the HERA Foundation
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.
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SOURCES USED
West Virginia v. B.P.J. (n.d.). Oyez. Retrieved July 12, 2026, from https...
A Dive Into the History of the 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship
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 USED
Finkelman, P. (2004). The Historical Context of the Fourteenth Amendment. Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review, 13(2).
<...Getting Involved in Politics as a Teen
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.
Veto Power in the Security Council
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.
What is the Rule of Law?
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 Midst of Globalization: Economics and Politics
In the final episode of the September Globalization series, Ruby explores how economics and politics have been transformed by the world's interconnectedness.
In the Midst of Globalization: Inventions and Demographics
In this episode, we talk about the rapidly rising population and discuss the effects of having so many people on Earth. This is just one part of the September series, which asks: is globalization good or bad?
In the Midst of Globalization: Individualism
In this episode, Ruby explores how globalization has created a society with greatly individualistic behaviors. This episode is one of September 2025's globalization series, setting the stage to answer the question: is globalization good or bad?
In the Midst of Globalization: Language and Culture
In this episode, Ruby introduces September's topic of discussion: globalization! We explore how globalization has affected language and culture as a whole, on the quest to answer the question: is globalization good or bad?
All About the UN
In this episode, Ruby delves into the history, goals, and misconceptions of the UN!
What is International Relations?
This episode delves into what International Relations means (in simpler terms) and why it is important to be aware of global affairs. Ruby also talks about some common misconceptions surrounding the UN.
Law for Dummies
In this episode, Ruby goes into how there are many different types of law, pathways to a legal career, and how minors can use knowledge of the law in sticky situations.
Intro to Treaties and Trials Podcast
In this episode, Ruby introduces herself and the future of the podcast. It also goes into ways teens and high school students can involve themselves in extracurriculars related to international relations or law, in school and outside of school.
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