Saturday, January 30, 2010

Flashpoint 28 - Politically Correct Speech

Flashpoint 28 - Politically Correct Speech from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the idea of "politically correct" speech codes and their application in various environments. Panelists include: Alfred Snider and Mark Whitney.

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992-3. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu


Friday, January 29, 2010

Flashpoint 27 - Radical Environmentalism

Flashpoint 27 - Radical Environmentalism from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the more radical actions taken to proect the environment by groups like Earth First. Panelists include: Alfred Snider, Maxwell Schnurer, Jessica Atkins (Hernandez), Lisa Heller (Boragine) and Lori Sherman.

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu


Thursday, January 28, 2010

Flashpoint 24 - Outer Space & the Human Future

Flashpoint 24 - Outer Space & the Human Future from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.


A discussion about the costs and benefits of space exploration in the medium and long term. Panelists include: Alfred Snider and Maxwell Schnurer.

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu

Flashpoint 23 - New China New Asia

Flashpoint 23 - New China New Asia from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the rise of China and the new situation in Asia, or at least new as of 1994. Panelists include: Alfred Snider and Maxwell Schnurer.

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu


Flashpoint 22 - Female Genital Mutilation

Flashpoint 22 - Female Genital Mutilation from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the practice of female genital mutilation in some countries. Panelists include: Alfred Snider, Josue Hernandez, Lisa Samuelson, and Maxwell Schnurer.

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992-3. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu


Flashpoint 20 - Eating Out in Burlington

Flashpoint 20 - Eating Out in Burlington from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the restaurant scene in Burlington, Vermont. Panelists include: Alfred Snider, Andrea Looby (Amicangelo), and Jessica Atkins (Hernandez).

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu


Flashpoint 18 - Police and Citizens

Flashpoint 18 - Police and Citizens from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the role of policing in our society. Panelists include: Alfred Snider, Fritz Chaleff, Lisa Samuelson, and Hakim Fajardo.

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu


Flashpoint 17 - Gays in the Military

Flashpoint 17 - Gays in the Military from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the issue of whether gays should be openly serving in the military. Panelists include: Alfred Snider, Lisa Samuelson, Fritz Chaleff, and Hakim Fajardo..

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992-3. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu


Flashpoint 16 - War in the Balkans

Flashpoint 16 - War in the Balkans from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the conflict in Yugoslavia during the early 1990's. Panelists include: Alfred Snider, Lisa Heller (now Boragine), Fritz Chaleff, Jessica Atkins (now Hernandez), and Antonin Robbason.

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint, circa 1992. It has a more rustic look and one panelist looks younger. Technical values have improved since then, but the discussion is still quite robust.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union

debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.

uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont

debate.uvm.edu