Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
WHAT IS THE FIFTH AMENDMENT?
Prohibits abuse of governmental authority in legal procedures. Establishes rules for indictment by eminent domain and grand jury. Guarantees the due process rights. Protects citizens from self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Torres: torrestorrestorres.bandcamp.com
ABOUT THE ALBUM / MORE PERFECT
project.wnyc.org/themostperfectalbum
More Perfect, a Radiolab spinoff podcast about American democracy, commissioned acclaimed musicians and artists from around the world to write original songs inspired by each of the 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
“The mission of this album is to take these sometimes forgotten words and animate them through the power of music. These 27 amendments not only outline our basic rights as Americans, but they also show a country changing, evolving, re-imagining itself. Striving—and not always succeeding — to be better. These songs are a small way to say that these words matter. We’re thrilled to bring listeners this music in this critical moment.” — Jad Abumrad
The album accompanies the third season of More Perfect, and features artists like Dolly Parton, Devendra Banhart, Kash Doll and more. Episodes of the podcast season serve as “audio liner notes” to the compilation. Golden Globe, Emmy, and Tony award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright (Westworld, The Hunger Games), lends his voice to the podcast series, narrating each of the 27 amendments. With visual artwork from Luis Mazón, and essays by legal editor Elie Mystal, this package from More Perfect will explore the rich history and meaning infused within the constitutional amendments.
Listen to the whole album: project.wnyc.org/themostperfectalbum
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6bon94az46dNJNVIK1P8vu
Listen on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/27-the-most-perfect-album/1435668732?ls=1
Subscribe to More Perfect: wnycstudios.org/shows/radiolabmoreperfect
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Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6iVxbLoqDofkNpXYO4mt2W?si=CCfYtq6CRWKoG4CKtcwydg
Subscribe on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/moreperfect
Subscribe on TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Government/RadioLab-Presents-More-Perfect-p882838
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WHAT IS THE FIFTH AMENDMENT?
Prohibits abuse of governmental authority in legal procedures. Establishes rules for indictment by eminent domain and grand jury. Guarantees the due process rights. Protects citizens from self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Torres: torrestorrestorres.bandcamp.com
ABOUT THE ALBUM / MORE PERFECT
project.wnyc.org/themostperfectalbum
More Perfect, a Radiolab spinoff podcast about American democracy, commissioned acclaimed musicians and artists from around the world to write original songs inspired by each of the 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
“The mission of this album is to take these sometimes forgotten words and animate them through the power of music. These 27 amendments not only outline our basic rights as Americans, but they also show a country changing, evolving, re-imagining itself. Striving—and not always succeeding — to be better. These songs are a small way to say that these words matter. We’re thrilled to bring listeners this music in this critical moment.” — Jad Abumrad
The album accompanies the third season of More Perfect, and features artists like Dolly Parton, Devendra Banhart, Kash Doll and more. Episodes of the podcast season serve as “audio liner notes” to the compilation. Golden Globe, Emmy, and Tony award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright (Westworld, The Hunger Games), lends his voice to the podcast series, narrating each of the 27 amendments. With visual artwork from Luis Mazón, and essays by legal editor Elie Mystal, this package from More Perfect will explore the rich history and meaning infused within the constitutional amendments.
Listen to the whole album: project.wnyc.org/themostperfectalbum
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6bon94az46dNJNVIK1P8vu
Listen on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/27-the-most-perfect-album/1435668732?ls=1
Subscribe to More Perfect: wnycstudios.org/shows/radiolabmoreperfect
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1117202653
Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6iVxbLoqDofkNpXYO4mt2W?si=CCfYtq6CRWKoG4CKtcwydg
Subscribe on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/moreperfect
Subscribe on TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Government/RadioLab-Presents-More-Perfect-p882838
Subscribe on Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iqkshxv57rydz77ceqh2z5pvfui
Follow WNYC Studios on Facebook: facebook.com/WNYCStudios
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