355 - Pakistan Emergency

Panelists include: Sam Young, Sam Ricker, Alfred Snider, Taylor Lalemand and Nicole Colston. Taped 1 December 2007 at Vermont Community Action Media.

353 - Cyber Bullying (2007)

Flashpoint #353 - Cyber Bullying from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of various new issues concerning modern information architecture, privacy, corporate abuse and aggressive cyber actions. Taped 3 November 2007, panelists included Nicole Colston, Sam Natale, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider.

Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. http://debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/
The Flashpoint website is at
http://flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on this ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
http://vermontcam.org/
Raw archive of debate videos for download
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

352 - Domestic Violence

Flashpoint #352 - Domestic Violence from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This show was taped in November, while October was Domestic Violence Awareness month. But at the Lawrence Debate Union, we think every month should be Domestic Violenced awareness month. This discussion features Justin Morgan Parmett (actively working in this field), Nicole Colston, Sam Ricker, Sam Natale and Alfred Snider.

Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. http://debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/
The Flashpoint website is at
http://flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on this ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
http://vermontcam.org/
Raw archive of debate videos for download
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

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243 - New World Since 9/11

The terrorist attacks on the USA changed the world and the way we see ourselves in it. Some of those changes are discussed in a Flashpoint program taped soon after the event. Many of the predictions here have come true, but not all. Panelists include Steph McDonald, Charles Hoag, Nikki Muradian and Alfred Snider.

241 - Middle East Since 9/11

Recorded soon after the event, this program discusses how the Middle East will be different after the first major terrorist attack on the USA. Steph McDonald, Charles Hoag, Abigail Trebilcock and Alfer Snider are the panelists.

351 - Coalition of the Billing

Flashpoint #351 Coalition of the Billing (2007) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program discusses the rise of private security firms, such as Blackwater, in contracts with the USA government to provide security services in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations. Panelists included Samuel Ricker, Joseph Torda and Alfred Snider. Recorded 6 October 2007.

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: and Alfred Snider.
Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. http://debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/
The Flashpoint website is at
http://flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on this ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
http://vermontcam.org/
Raw archive of debate videos for download
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

350 - China and the Olympics

A discussion of whether the human rights situation in China, Sudan and/or Burma will or should influence the 2008 Olympics to be held in China. Panelists include Samuel Ricker, Joseph Torda and Alfred Snider. Taped on 6 October 2007.

349 - Supersize UVM (alternate feed)

This is the alternate feed for this episode. Just below you can see the Google Video version that we have made, and here is the podcast version, which I assume is larger but higher quality. Let me know which you prefer by leaving a comment here or on the Google Video version.

Right click to download, click to watch riht away, always better in iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0249supersizeuvm.m4v

349 - Supersize UVM

This program starts the 2007-2008 school year and features a discussion of the many changes at UVM over the last two years and how the move towards "Fogel's Vision" has changed the overall experience at the University of Vermont.

Panelists this week include: Joseph Torda, Sam Natale, Alfred Snider, Carina Berg and Sam Ricker.

This is the first Flashpoint to be delivered via Google Video. Let us know what you think at alfred.snider@uvm.edu.

348 - Justifications for Intervention

This is a group of Pakistani students who attended the International Student Leaders Program held in cooperation with the World Debate Institute this summer at the University of Vermont. Students designed, rehearsed and then filmed a round table discussion on this issue. For more information go to: https://sharepoint.uvm.edu/sites/ce/global/isi/Academic%20Program/Forms/AllItems.aspx .

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0348intervention.m4v

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/?M=D

347 - Future of the UN

This is a group of Pakistani students who attended the International Student Leaders Program held in cooperation with the World Debate Institute this summer at the University of Vermont. Students designed, rehearsed and then filmed a round table discussion on this issue. For more information go to: https://sharepoint.uvm.edu/sites/ce/global/isi/Academic%20Program/Forms/AllItems.aspx .

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0347futureoftheun.m4v

See the whole video library with the newest additions on top at:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/?M=D

346 - Stereotypes of Muslims and Americans

This is a group of Pakistani students who attended the International Student Leaders Program held in cooperation with the World Debate Institute this summer at the University of Vermont. Students designed, rehearsed and then filmed a round table discussion on this issue. For more information go to: https://sharepoint.uvm.edu/sites/ce/global/isi/Academic%20Program/Forms/AllItems.aspx .

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0346stereotypes.m4v

See the whole video library with the newest additions on top at:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/?M=D

345 - Disturbing the Peace

The conflict between "town and gown" is explored here. Many university students live in Burlington, Vermont and there are neighborhoods with a decent mixture of students and regular residents. Noise complaints have become an important political issue as the city and the university try and see what they can do to restore some quiet. Other sources of noise are also discussed, along with policies to deal with these other sources. The panel includes Sam Ricker, John Hines, Nick Landsman-Roos and Alfred Snider. Recorded in the Spring of 2007.

Right click to download, click to watch while downloading, best viewed through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0345disturbingpeace.m4v

344 - Abortion Rights

Supreme Court rulings and state lgislation seems to be eroding women's right to choose an abortion if they wish. Sam Ricker, John Hines and Alfred Snider discuss these issues on an episode of Flashpoint recorded in the spring 0f 2007.

Right click to download, click to watch as you download, best viewed through iTunes:

http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0344abortionrights.m4v

340 - Iran: Deal or No Deal?

This discussion features Jake Meany, Joe Torda, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider as they explore the issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program and the potential for negotiations or even a USA invasion.

Right click to download, click to watch as it downloads, best viewed through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0340irandealnodeal.m4v

336 - Bush Impeachment

Joe Torda and Alex Thibault join Alfred Snider for this discussion of the legal and political possibilities of impeaching current president George Bush. By the way, this show was taped in March, 2007 which was well before the impeachment movement had gathered much strength in Vermont.

This is an iPod compliant QuickTome file that can be viewed on your iPod, or on your computer through iTunes, or can also be transferred to DVD.

Right click to download, click to watch as it downloads and it is best viewed through iTunes; Click on
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0336bushimpeach.m4v

342 - Democrats for President

This program reviews the major (and some not so major) candidates for the Democratic nomination for President. Each candidate had a review of his or her background, a review of their stands on the issues and then a discussion of their chances. Panelists included Ethan Backus, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider.

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed with iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0342demos4prez.m4v

341 - Republicans for President

This program reviews the major (and some not so major) candidates for the Republican nomination for President. Each candidate had a review of his or her background, a review of their stands on the issues and then a discussion of their chances. Panelists included Ethan Backus, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider.

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed with iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0341repub4prez.m4v

339 - Media Copyright

This show dealt with the subject of downloading media (music, television, movies, etc.) over the Internet. Issues included whether illegal downloading is appropriate, various ideas for controlling distribution and the future of the CD and DVD as a form of delivery. Panelists include Jake Meany, Sam Ricker, Joe Torda, and Alfred Snider.

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed with iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0339mediacopyright.m4v

343 - With S.A.I.D. in Singapore

PHOTO: With Japanese and Singapore debaters just before the taping of the program.

This show was filmed in Singapore on a low quality (my) camera. BUT, it features some of the most dynamic debate organizers in the world. I interviewed the offices of SAID (Society of Associated Intertertiary Debaters). Loke Wing Fatt, president, is on the left and has been crucial in organizing debate not only in Singapore but also throughout Asia. On my left are En Min Cheong and Hewlens Wong. The discussion deals with the debate situation in Singapore and then covers their training efforts in China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia and many other places. There was a thunderstorm during the taping and we were in a tall building, but that just added to the determined nature shown by those I worked with in Singapore on my most recent trip. Doing a search at http://debate.uvm.edu/search.html for "Loke Wing Fatt" shows 13 stories. That is a powerful indicator of the range and depth of their outreach to promote debating.

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed with iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0343SAIDinsingapore.m4v

337 - Organ Donation

There is a shortage of human organs for transplant and people die each day waiting for a transplant. Why don't more people agree to donate? How can donations be increased? The discussion deals with various incentive plans and their possible negative implications. The role of human body parts as commodities is also addressed. The panel of Alfred Snider, Alex Thibault and Joe Torda discuss these issues and more.

Right click this link to download the program, click to watch right away, iTunes is the best way to watch:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0337organ_donation.m4v

333 - Student Debt

Students are borrowing money for college at an alarming rate. Many find themselves burdened after graduation, others fail to gradute but end up owing lot of money without having a degree and others ask the question, is everyone supposed to go to college. These and other issues are dealt with by the panelists for this week, including Jason Hitchcock, Megan Harlow, Alfred Snider, John Hines and Jake Meany.

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed with iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0333studentdebt.m4v

334 - Apocalypse When?

The panelists discuss why we are fascinated with apocalypse, review some of their favorite theories and express distrust of the designs others have for the end of the world. Panelists include: Megan Harlow, Jason Hitchcock, Alfred Snider, Jake Meany and David Register.

Right click to download, click to watch right away, best viewed with iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0334apocalypse.m4v

338 - People Speak Speech Contest

The UN Foundation, the International Debate Education Association and the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont held a statewide Vermont speech contest for middle school and high school students in November 2006. Each school had a contest and then the winners were invited to UVM for a final contest. This is that final. Students from six schools gave speeches on the topic of global cooperation. The winner at the middle school level was Riya Patel of Tuttle Middle School and the winner of the high school level was Keenan Lantz of Burlington High School. Congratulations to them. Schools winner receive a $50 prize and the two final winners receive a $150 prize. Congratulations to all the students.

Our apologies to Riya Patel for calling her "Nikhil" in the video. That was our error and we regret it.

Right click to download or click to watch right away. Best viewed on a computer with iTunes.
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0335tpscontestfinals.m4v

314 - Free Speech & Dissent in America

A discussion about the responsibilities and limits to the use of free expression and dissent and current efforts to restrict it. Panelists include Alfred Snider, Zoe Anderson, Justin Brown, Stephanie Kimerer and Matt Jokajtys. The shot from camera 1 looks a bit washed out, but that was a new lighting guy learning his way. The audio is fine.

This is a full-sized screen file, so it might be a bit large.

Right click to download, click to watch right away:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0314freespeechdissent.m4v

299 - Lake Baikal

Charlie Hoag moderates a discussion about the fate of one of the world's most important bodis of water, Lake Baikal in Russian Siberia. Members of the panel are: Chase Whiting, Emily Sanders and Ethan Nelson.

Right click to download. click to watch while it streams, best through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0299baikal.m4v

254 - Debate Trainers from Haiti

John Meany hosts debate trainers from Haiti who are attending the 2002 World Debate Institute at the University of Vermont. Guests include Herrold Prophete and Jacob Gateau.


Right click to download, click to watch while it streams, best viewed through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0254haiti.m4v

253 - International Debate Institute 2002

Flashpoint 253 is hosted by John Meany, and his panelists are international debate trainers who are a part of the World Debate Institute. Guests are: Luis Manuel de Llano from Venezuela, Maria Rosso from Puerto Rico and Tomislav Kargacin from Serbia. The photo is of Tomislav in December 2006 in Belgrade, still involved.

http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0253intlcoaches.m4v

301-China and Taiwan

A discussion of the unification of or the separation of China and Taiwan and the impact these events could have on world peace and stability. Ethan Nelson, Charlie Hoag, Alfred Snider, Greta Lockwood.

Right click to download, click to watch as it downloads, best viewed through iTunes:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0301chinataiwan.m4v

300 - Celebration of 300 Flashpoint Programs

A salute to 300 editions of Flashpoint, memories, a video collage, more memories and future plans. Lisa Heller (was on show #1), Greta Lockwood, Justin Helen and Nakobe Morgan Parmett, Jill Witney, Brady Fletcher, Charlie Hoag, Karen Quill and Alfred Snider.

http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0300small.m4v

295 - Sudan Strife

The conflict in Sudan continues with genocide taking place. It is horrible, but what can we do? Sanctions? Intervention? This week's show discusses these themes. Panelists include: Shane Clark, Chase Whiting, Alfred Snider, Charlie Hoag, Brady Fletcher, Julia Benjamin.

Right click to download, click to watch as it downloads:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0295sudan.m4v

303 - Big Box Blunder

The subject is giant retailers like Wal-Mart and the effects they have on local business districts, workers and smaller towns while providing the convenience of huge stores and the provision of very inexpensive products. Panelists include: Julia Benjamin, Emily Sanders, Alfred Snider. Greta Lockwood, Megan Harlow, Charlie Hoag.


Right click to download, click to watch as it downloads"
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0303bigboxblunder.m4v

332 - Pentagon Exemption from Freedom of Information Act

Can the Pentagon now avoid requests for information under the long-used Freedom of Information Act? This topic is handled in a recent Flashpoint episode.

Jonathan Hines is the moderator, and Josid Rodolfo, Stephanie Kimerer and Megan Harlow are the panelists.

The Lawrence Debate Union wants to thank the UN Foundation and the International Debate Education Association for their support through The People Speak program.

This is a large file but looks great when played through your iTunes application.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0332pentagonfoia.m4v

330 - High Tech Congo Genocide

TERRIBLE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CONGO! This topic is handled in a recent Flashpoint episode. The first few seconds of the program are missing.

Jonathan Hines is the moderator, and Stephanie Kimerer, David Register, Maddy Murphy-Hall and Megan Harlow are the panelists.

The Lawrence Debate Union wants to thank the UN Foundation and the International Debate Education Association for their support through The People Speak program.

This is a large file but looks great when played through your iTunes application.

REMEMBER; YOUR CONNECTION SPEED TO THE INTERNET DOES MATTER, SO THE SLOWER YOUR CONNECTION THE MORE TIME IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ACCESS THESE FILES.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0330congogenocide.m4v

331 - World Oceans in Jeopardy

Oceans dead by 2050? New reports suggest shocking developments. This topic is handled in a recent Flashpoint episode.

Jonathan Hines is the moderator, and Stephanie Kimerer, Taylor Lalemand, Maddy Murphy-Hall and Ethan Nelson are the panelists.

The Lawrence Debate Union wants to thank the UN Foundation and the International Debate Education Association for their support through The People Speak program.

This is a large file but looks great when played through your iTunes application.

REMEMBER; YOUR CONNECTION SPEED TO THE INTERNET DOES MATTER, SO THE SLOWER YOUR CONNECTION THE MORE TIME IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ACCESS THESE FILES.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0331oceans.m4v

329 - Threat to Whistleblowers

LOGO: National Whistleblowers Center logo from http://whistleblowers.org

This program is part of our fall series of Flashpoint episodes that are affiliated with The People Speak program of the UN Foundation and the International Debate Education Association.

The title is self-evident. The panelists are: Brady Fletcher, Jackie Kong, Matt Jokajtys, Jake Meany and Jacon Mayer.

This is a large file but looks great when played through your iTunes application.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0329whistleblowers.m4v

328 - World Bank helps Build Israel's Wall

This program is part of our fall series of Flashpoint episodes that are affiliated with The People Speak program of the UN Foundation and the International Debate Education Association.

The title is self-evident. The panelists are: Brady Fletcher, Jackie Kong, Matt Jokajtys, Jake Meany and Jacon Mayer.

This is a large file but looks great when played through your iTunes application.

REMEMBER; YOUR CONNECTION SPEED TO THE INTERNET DOES MATTER, SO THE SLOWER YOUR CONNECTION THE MORE TIME IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ACCESS THESE FILES.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0328israelwall.m4v

327 - Halliburton & Nuclear Proliferation

This program is part of our fall series of Flashpoint episodes that are affiliated with The People Speak program of the UN Foundation and the International Debate Education Association.

The title is self-evident. The panelists are: Brady Fletcher, Jackie Kong, Matt Jokajtys, Jake Meany and Jacon Mayer.

This is a large file but looks great when played through your iTunes application.

REMEMBER; YOUR CONNECTION SPEED TO THE INTERNET DOES MATTER, SO THE SLOWER YOUR CONNECTION THE MORE TIME IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ACCESS THESE FILES.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0327halliburton.m4v

326 - Vermont Debate 2006-07

PHOTO: David Register (left) and John Hines, new coaches at Vermont

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0326ldu0607.m4v

This program gives viewers and supporters of Vermont debate a chance to meet the two new coaches, David Register and John Hines. They are interviewed by Alfred Snider about where they come from, how they got here and what the plans are for the 2006-07 Vermont Debate season of the Lawrence Debate Union.

There are three ways to watch this video, in the order we suggest you use:
1. Right click on the link to download, drag it into your iTunes application, watch it in full screen mode. Once it is downloaded you can watch it now, save it for later, or put it on another computer.
2. Right click on the link to download and then watch it using your QuickTime application.
3. Click on the link and watch it in a small browser window while it downloads.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0326ldu0607.m4v

325 - Korea Debate Adventure

PHOTO: Korean students after banquet for Asian Debate Institute

This episode of Flashpoint focuses on the two-and-a-half week trip to Korea made by the panelists to attend and work at two debate workshops and three tournaments. Panelists are Jake Meany, Alfred Snider and Bojana Skrt.

There are three ways to watch this video, in the order we suggest you use:
1. Right click on the link to download, drag it into your iTunes application, watch it in full screen mode. Once it is downloaded you can watch it now, save it for later, or put it on another computer.
2. Right click on the link to download and then watch it using your QuickTime application.
3. Click on the link and watch it in a small browser window while it downloads.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0325korea.m4v

324 - Iraq Amnesty

PHOTO: On the set

Taped on 1 July 2006 this program discusses situation in Iraq and the proposed Iraqi government amnesty proposal for insurgents. The panelists include Jake Meany, Jen Knops, Brady Fletcher and Alfred Snider.

There are three ways to watch this video, in the order we suggest you use:
1. Right click on the link to download, drag it into your iTunes application, watch it in full screen mode. Once it is downloaded you can watch it now, save it for later, or put it on another computer.
2. Right click on the link to download and then watch it using your QuickTime application.
3. Click on the link and watch it in a small browser window while it downloads.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0324iraqamnesty.m4v

323 - Supreme Court

PHOTO: On the set

Taped on 1 July 2006 this program discusses the current composition of the USA supreme court and recent case rulings. The panelists include Jake Meany, Jen Knops, Brady Fletcher and Alfred Snider.

There are three ways to watch this video, in the order we suggest you use:
1. Right click on the link to download, drag it into your iTunes application, watch it in full screen mode. Once it is downloaded you can watch it now, save it for later, or put it on another computer.
2. Right click on the link to download and then watch it using your QuickTime application.
3. Click on the link and watch it in a small browser window while it downloads.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0323thesupremes.m4v

303A - Vagina Revolution

This program featured a group of UVM students who were creating efforts to change public consciousness about female sexuality. They published a magazine and staged some events. Since they were debaters they were invited to come on the show and talk aboiut their issues. Panelists included: Emily Sanders, Julia Benjamin, Leslie Keller, Greta Lockwood, Charlie Hoag and Alfred Snider.

There are two Flashpoint episodes 303, so this one is 303A.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0303vaginarev.m4v

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297 - Speak Out at UVM

Fall 2004 Speak Out sponsored by IDEA & UN Foundation. A lively lunchtime event in front of the Royall Tyler Theatre. Thanks to all the students who organized this. I just showed up and started talking.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0297speakout.m4v

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Flashpoint in Inner Mongolia, China 2001

PHOTO: Zhang Hui and Sun Fei,, students, debaters and friends, posing during the museum visit in Hohhot.

In April, 2001 I made a trip to China to attend the Sino-American Seminar on Educational Leadership. I also went to Hohhot in Inner Mongolia to promote debate and select students to attend WDI. I recorded a Flashpoint episode in the Yi Tai Hotel featuring a discussion with Zhang Hui and Sun Fei, two of my favorite people I have ever met in China.

The picture is a little dark and a little grainy, but it is well worth listening to these two young Chinese scholars talk about a variety of subjects.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/flashpointhohhot01.m4v

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Flashpoint in Qufu, China 2001

PHOTO: Some of my comrades and I on the night train to Qufu from Beijing.

The picture is a little dark and the quality is a little grainy, but this is a Flashpoint episode taped in Qufu, China in April, 2001. This discussion involved participants in our trip, educators from the USA attending a conference in China, the Sino-American Seminar on Educational Leadership. My purpose was to learn about debating in China, encourage more debating, to select students to attend the World Debate Institute, and to learn as much about education in China as well as anything else I could learn. This program discusses our journey.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/flashpointqufu01.m4v

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293 - Debating the Debates

Taped during the 2004 presidential election. Panelists include: Charles Hoag, Jen Knops, Brady Fletcher and Alfred Snider.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0293prezdebates.m4v

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242 - Income Gap

A discussion of the growing disparity between the rich and the rest of the population of the USA. Panelists include: Charles Hoag, Nikki Muradian, Amy Myers and Alfred Snider.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0242incomegap.m4v

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308 - Caribbean Colonies

This show concerns USA intervention in the domestic affairs of Haiti, Venezuela and other Caribbean nations. Panelists include Zoe Anderson, Chase Whiting, Brady Fletcher and Alfred Snider.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0308caribbean.m4v

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296 - Biometric Menace

A discussion of the use of biometric data to track and control people. Panelists include Charles Hoag, Chase Whiting, Brady Fletcher, Shane Clark, Julia Benjamin and Alfred Snider.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0296biometricmenace.m4v

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294 - UVM Visions

This program was taped after UVM President Fogel produced a “vision” document about where UVM should be ten and twenty years from now and how it could get there. It was not a hard and fast plan but a vision. This panel discussion deals with the positive and negative aspects of this vision. Panelists include Jen Knops, Brady Fletcher, Charlie Hoag and Alfred Snider.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0294uvmvisions.m4v

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244 - Bioterrorism

Taped during a period of heightened concern about bioterrorism and anthrax attacks through the mail, this program also deals wioth many other types of bioterrorist possibilities. Panelists incloude Charles Hoag, Greta Lockwood and Alfred Snider.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0244bioterrorism.m4v

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250 - Israeli Incursion

This program was taped during the Israeli army incursion into Palestinian territories to fight against Palestinian resistance. The panelists included Jackie Massey, Jillian Marty, Charlie Hoag and Alfred Snider.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0250israeliincusrion.m4v

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307 - Swept Away

This show was taped right after the Katrina disaster and attempts to deal with a number of aspects of the event that were not covered in the popular press. Panelists include Zoe Anderson, Chase Whiting, Brady Fletcher and Alfred Snider.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0307sweptaway.m4v

Best watched with iTunes, just drag it in.

283 - Diet Daze

A discussion about American dietary habits and diet fads, such as the Atkins diet. Panelists include Haroula Argyros, Greta Lockwood, Nikki Muradianj, Alfred Snider and Charles Hoag.

Click to view or right click to save to your hard drive:
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0283diet.m4v

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