Treaties and Trials
Ruby Mathew
Show overview
Treaties and Trials launched in 2025 and has put out 16 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 14 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ruby Mathew.
From the publisher
Treaties and Trials is a youth-led podcast (and blog) made specifically for teens! For those curious about law, 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.
Latest Episodes
From Law School Rejection to First Legal Professional in the Family: An Insightful Conversation ft. Judge Jaya Badiga
Creating An Award-Winning Documentary as an IB Student!? A Discussion with Tanaya Safi
Should Politics Be Taught in Schools? A Discussion with Ani Nishanian from Amicus Youth
Talking Title IX with the HERA Foundation
A Dive Into the History of the 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship
Getting Involved in Politics as a Teen
Ep 10Veto 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.
Ep 9What 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.
Ep 8In 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.
Ep 7In 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?
Ep 6In 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?
Ep 5In 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?
Ep 4All About the UN
In this episode, Ruby delves into the history, goals, and misconceptions of the UN!
Ep 2What 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.
Ep 3Law 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.
Ep 1Intro 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.music by Music for Makers