You've heard all about diplomatic immunity, but we'll bet you don't really know how it works. Take some time to get into the nuts and bolts of this ancient and bizarre international custom and just how an embassy can be considered sovereign soil in this episode of SYSK.
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This episode of Stuff You Should Know explores the fascinating world of diplomatic immunity - that ancient legal protection that keeps diplomats from being prosecuted in foreign countries. Josh and Chuck dive into the 4,000-year history of this concept, from Hammurabi's code to modern-day abuses, explaining how diplomats can literally get away with murder (and frequently rack up massive parking ticket debts in New York City). They cover the two main principles of diplomatic immunity and discuss whether this centuries-old system needs an update for the modern world.
"Do you see the movie the 300? — Josh referenced this movie to illustrate a historical example of diplomatic immunity being violated when Spartans killed Persian envoys."
— Josh
Hot Shots!
1991
1h 25m
★ 6.6
"It was like hotshots level good. — Josh used this comedy movie as a comparison point for the quality of Loaded Weapon 1."
— Josh
Lethal Weapon 2
1989
1h 54m
★ 7.0
"I have, because I've seen Lethal Weapon 2. — Chuck mentioned the movie as his reference point for understanding diplomatic immunity, which was a central plot element."
— Chuck
The Arsenio Hall Show
1989
★ 5.2
"People are like, who's Arsenio Hall's guy? — Josh mentioned this talk show when discussing late night TV band leaders."
— Josh
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The Chevy Chase Show
1993
★ 6.0
"Or for that matter, who's Chevy Chase's in Magic Johnson's band? — Josh mentioned this short-lived talk show when discussing failed late night programs."
— Josh
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
★ 7.4
"Doc Sevensons, for people who don't know, is Johnny Carson's band leader on The Tonight Show — Josh referenced this show when explaining who Doc Severinsen was after making a joke about trumpets."
— Josh
Youngblood
1986
1h 50m
★ 6.1
"they've tried to figure out who was in the star of that hockey movie youngblood — Josh used this movie as an example of something people might want to look up on their phones during White House meetings."
— Josh
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