Summary
The NPR show "Throughline" discusses the Fifth Amendment, which gives people the right to remain silent during police questioning to avoid self-incrimination. The episode explores why many people still choose to talk to the police despite having this right.
Key Facts
- The Fifth Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution.
- It protects people from self-incrimination, meaning they don't have to say things that might make them look guilty when questioned by police.
- Though people have the right to remain silent, many often still talk to police officers.
- The "Throughline" episode originally aired in March 2025.
- The show features law professors Donald Dripps and Corinna Barrett Lain as guests.
- People can subscribe to Throughline+ for bonus episodes and ad-free listening.
- The episode explains why using the right to remain silent can be difficult.
