Artificial Intelligence

Is It Okay to Punch Nazis?

A video of a protestor punching the so-called "alt-right" leader and known white supremacist Richard Spencer recently . . .

Artificial Intelligence

Is an artificial superintelligence on the horizon? Will it help or hurt humanity? Join us for a riveting discussion on . . .

Think For Yourself

In this episode, on the date of his memorial service at the University of Vermont, we discuss the legacy of Doctor . . .

Flashpoint Memories

In this episode, we discuss the history of Flashpoint, how the media landscape has changed, how cable access and the . . .

Kurdistan

A discussion of the relevance, importance, and latest developments around the possible recognition of an independent . . .

The Answer Is: More Debate

A discussion of the legacy and impact of longtime Flashpoint host Alfred "Tuna" Snider in the world of debate, as well . . .

Feel the Bern

Four former UVM debate team members and one newbie discuss Bernie Sanders and his chances in the 2016 race for the . . .

French Elections

A discussion of the upcoming French departmental and national elections and specifically the rle of the National Party . . .

Refugee Crisis

A discussion of the crisis of higher numbers of refugees and how this is manifesting itself specifically in . . .

Meet USA Debate

This program involves a discussion with student members of the national high school debate team, USA Debate, sponsored . . .

USA Debate

A discussion about USA Debate, the national high school debate team sponsored by the National Speech and Debate . . .

Russia, the West, and Syria

A discussion of the roots of the current conflict in Syria and the participation of various outside . . .

Black Lives Matter

A discussion of the Black Lives Matter movement that targets police brutality against African Americans and racism in . . .

Kanye for President

A discussion of the possibility pf popular star Kanye West running for President, featuring Charlotte Gliserman, . . .

Planned Parenthood

A discussion of the organization and threats to defund it, featuring Charlotte Gliserman, Isabella Olson, Ariana . . .

Wikileaks, More Harm Than Good (Part 2)

Part two of a debate by students in UVM class SPCH 072—Citizen Advocacy and Debate. Produced with facilities . . .

Wikileaks, More Harm Than Good (Part 1)

Debate by students in UVM class SPCH 072—Citizen Advocacy and Debate. Produced with facilities provided by Vermont . . .

Republicans for President

A discussion about possible and actual candidates for the Republican Party nomination to be president of the . . .

Democrats for President

A discussion about possible and actual candidates for the Democratic Party nomination to be president of the . . .

Investigating Privilege

A panel discussion about race privilege and the way it operates in modern society. Panelists include: Thorpe Karabees, . . .

Education for All

A panel discussion about the needs of deaf children and whether they should be mainstreamed into educational . . .

Calling In versus Calling Out

Discussion of calling in versus calling out on bigotry, with Snider, White, Cook, Gliserman, Tartre, and Hutchinson.

Pro- and Anti-Vaccination

Pro- and anti-vaccination discussion with Snider, White, Cook, Gliserman, Tartre, and Hutchinson.

Sex Education

Islamophobia

Human Trafficking

Pope Francis

Boko Haram

Discussion of Important Public Issues

#Hashtag Activism

Discussion of Important Public Issues

Reproductive Rights Rollback

Theater of Fear

Discussion of Important Public Issues

Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution

Police Brutality

race and policing, police violence, killings, possible solutions