00:00 Passports have a long history and the word itself comes from either the British meaning of allowing passage through a port or the French meaning of allowing passage through the gates of a city.

04:18 Passports have a long history and the idea of freedom of movement has been considered a universal human right, with the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrining it after World War II; the US passport still contains a statement requesting that citizens be allowed to come and go, while in England, passport photos and descriptions have evolved over time.

08:22 In 1926, the United States standardized the size of passports to three by five inches, which became the trend worldwide; England used to have a beloved old blue passport before switching to burgundy.

13:01 When applying for a passport, you fill out a form, provide proof of identity, and sign it in front of an official, and then you can later renew it by filling out a different form and mailing in your old passport.

17:01 If you're getting a passport for the first time, it's cheaper and more convenient to get the card version, but if you're traveling by air, you still need a passport.

20:54 In worst case scenarios, such as a life and death circumstance or a last-minute trip, it is possible to expedite the passport application process and obtain a passport within 24 hours or less, either through a private agency or by visiting a regional office.

25:11 If you want to get a passport the same day, you can hire a private service and pay a rush fee, but it will be more expensive than going through the normal process.

29:26 Passports are technically property of the government and can be revoked for various reasons, which has sparked resistance and concerns about potential abuse of power.

33:40 Fake passports for made-up countries can be used to avoid detection by terrorists, but they are also prone to fraud and abuse.

37:39 The hosts acknowledge a listener's feedback on their previous discussion about male privilege and recognize the need to examine the complexities of maleness.