100 Laws That Change America
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100 Laws That Shaped America is a podcast from Hakivo, the AI-powered civic engagement platform that turns dense legislative text into clear, listenable audio briefings.
Each episode unpacks one of the 100 most consequential pieces of US legislation from 1900 to 2000: the debates behind them, the provisions within them, and the legacy they left.
Produced using AI voice generation technology, this series brings Hakivo's mission to life—making democracy understandable, one bill at a time.
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Ep. 100: When Work Finally Made Room for Family - The FMLA Revolution of 1993
In this milestone 100th episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993—a groundbreaking piece of legislation that fundamentally changed the American workplace. Before…
Ep. 99: The Law That Let Pollution Pay for Itself - Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, a groundbreaking environmental law that revolutionized how America fights pollution. This major legislative…
Ep. 98: Opening Doors: How America Became Accessible to Everyone
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the landmark civil rights legislation that transformed America into a more accessible nation. Discover how…
Ep. 97: The Last Time Congress Actually Agreed on Taxes
Welcome to Signed Into Law, the podcast that explores the landmark legislation that shaped America. In this episode, we dive into the Tax Reform Act of 1986—the last major bipartisan tax overhaul in…
Ep. 96: The Law That Gave Three Million People a Second Chance
In 1986, President Reagan signed one of the most consequential immigration laws in American history—the Immigration Reform and Control Act. This landmark legislation provided amnesty and a path to…
Ep. 95: The Tax Cut That Changed Everything: Reagan's Big Bet
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981—the landmark legislation that slashed income tax rates across the board and transformed American economic policy.…
Ep. 94: The Day America Learned You Can't Just Bury Your Problems
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act—better known as Superfund—passed in 1980. Born from the toxic legacy of Love…
Ep. 93: The Law That Made Politicians Show Their Bank Accounts
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Ethics in Government Act of 1978—the groundbreaking legislation that forced federal officials to open their financial books to the public. Born in…
Ep. 92: The Law That Said Pregnancy Isn't a Pre-Existing Condition
In 1978, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act fundamentally changed workplace rights for millions of American women. Before this landmark legislation, employers could legally fire or refuse to hire…
Ep. 91: When Flying Was Only for the Rich—Until 1978
Before 1978, flying was a luxury few Americans could afford. The federal government controlled every aspect of air travel—setting fares, approving routes, and deciding which airlines could operate.…
Ep. 90: The Bribery Law That Changed the World - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (1977)
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the groundbreaking legislation that made it illegal for American companies to bribe foreign officials. Born…
Ep. 89: The Law That Made Banks Say Yes – How the CRA Opened Credit to Underserved Communities
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that transformed American banking by requiring financial institutions to…
Ep. 88: The Invisible Threat: America's Chemical Reckoning & the Toxic Substances Control Act
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, landmark legislation that gave the EPA authority to test and regulate the thousands of chemical substances…
Ep. 87: The Law That Followed Your Trash to the Grave
What happens to your trash after the garbage truck drives away? In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976—the landmark legislation that…
Ep. 86: The Year America Closed the Loophole Party - Tax Reform Act of 1976
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the year Congress decided to crash the tax shelter party. Passed in the wake of Watergate and growing public distrust, this…
Ep. 85: The Classroom Door That Finally Opened for Everyone
Before 1975, more than one million children with disabilities in America were excluded from public schools entirely. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act changed everything, mandating that…
Ep. 84: The Water You Couldn't Trust: America's Drinking Water Crisis & the Safe Drinking Water Act
In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act—landmark legislation that transformed how America protects its most essential resource. Before this law, contaminated…
Ep. 83: The Government's Secret Files on You
What does the federal government know about you? In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Privacy Act of 1974, landmark legislation that transformed how federal agencies collect, store, and…
Ep. 82: The Day Your Retirement Stopped Being a Promise - ERISA and Pension Protection
Welcome to Signed Into Law, the podcast that explores the landmark legislation that shaped America. In this episode, we examine the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974—the law that…
Ep. 81: When Presidents Went to War Without Asking Permission
What happens when a president sends troops into combat without asking Congress first? In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the War Powers Resolution of 1973—a landmark law that attempted to…
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