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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/watch/0334apocalypse.m4v