Flashpoint Television: March 2009

Sunday, March 22, 2009

377 - News and Comedy

Flashpoint 377 - News and Comedy from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the causes and implications of the rise of comedy programs as a way for Americans to get their news. Discussion by Zach Realberg, Marnie Ritchie, Chris Latucca and Alfred Snider. Recorded in March 2009.

Lawrence Debate Union
University of Vermont
Alfred Snider
debate.uvm.edu

378 - Pakistan Politics

Flashpoint 378 - Pakistan Politics from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the political situation in Pakistan in mid-March 2009 after the reinstitution of the judicial officials. Discussion by Zach Realberg, Marnie Ritchie, Chris Latucca and Alfred Snider.

Lawrence Debate Union
Alfred C Snider
debate.uvm.edu

Monday, March 2, 2009

375 - Bush Truth Commission

Flashpoint 375 - Bush Truth Commission from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the recent proposal by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy to establish a commission to investigate abuses in the Bush Administration Department of Justice. Discussion carried on by Sam Natale, Tom Dionesotes, Allison Hamlin and Alfred Snider. February 2009.

Alfred Snider
Lawrence Debate Union
University of Vermont
debate.uvm.edu

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