A Program of Issues and Ideas from the Lawrence Debate Union, World Debate Institute and the University of Vermont
Monday, February 22, 2010
Flashpoint 106 - Ecotourism (1995)
Flashpoint 106 - Ecotourism (1995) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion of the possibilities for tourism that supports ecological needs instead of exploits them. Recorded in 1995, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Elizabeth Dawson, Annalei McGreevy, Gordie Miller and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 105 - Community Living (1995)
Flashpoint 105 - Community Living (1995) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion of the possibilities for creating unique and acceptable communities in which to live in contrast to what we have now. Recorded in 1995, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Elizabeth Dawson, Annalei McGreevy, Gordie Miller and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Flashpoint 56 - Holiday Horror (1993)
Flashpoint 56 - Holiday Horror (1993) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion about the roles that holidays play in American life. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Jeff Nichelson, Jonathan Snyder, Steve Woods and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Flashpoint 55 - India & Pakistan (1993)
Flashpoint 55 - India & Pakistan from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion about potential and actual risks of conflict between India and Pakistan. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Maxwell Schnurer, Josue Hernandez and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Flashpoint 54 - Masses vs. Elites (1993)
Flashpoint 54 - Masses vs. Elites (1993) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a mini-debate about whether the masses or the elites should be the controlling force in a modern democracy. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Maxwell Schnurer, Josue Hernandez and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Flashpoint 32 - Shootout in Somalia (1993)
Flashpoint 32 - Shootout in Somalia from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. A discussion about the problems with and challenges of USA military intervention into Somalia. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Jerome Spencer, Josue Hernandez and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Flashpoint 394 - WUDC Debate at UVM
Flashpoint 394 - WUDC Debate at UVM from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This program reviews the activities and status of the WUDC (World Universities Debating Championship) format program at the University of Vermont sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union, and endowed co-curricular program. The panelists are: Alli Hamlin, Sam Natale, Paul Gross, Josh Mangiagli and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Flashpoint 393 - Policy Debate at UVM
Flashpoint 393 - Policy Debate at UVM from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This program reviews the activities and status of the policy debate format program at the University of Vermont sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union, and endowed co-curricular program. The panelists are: Marnie Ritchie, Chuck Harris, Edwin Owusu, David Register and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Flashpoint 3 - Meat Eating
Flashpoint 3 - Meat Eating from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is the third Flashpoint program. A discussion about the ecological and moral consequences of meat eating in the modern fashion. Recorded in 1992, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Maxwell Schnurer, Mark Whitney and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Friday, February 19, 2010
Flashpoint 1 - Economic Growth & Progress (1992)
Flashpoint 1 - Economic Growth & Progress (1992) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is the first ever Flashpoint program. A discussion about the role of economic growth and "progress" in American life and psyche. Recorded in 1992, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Mark Whitney, Lisa (Heller) Boragine, Matt Byrne and Alfred Snider.
Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Flashpoint 31 - Smoking Laws
Flashpoint 31 - Smoking Laws from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
A discussion about the use of anti-smoking laws to protect public health. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Mark Whitney, Jeff Nichelson and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Flashpoint 30 - Tourist Trap
Flashpoint 30 - Tourist Trap from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
A discussion about the impact a tourism economic orientation can have on communities. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Mark Whitney, Jeff Nichelson and Alfred Snider.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Flashpoint 392 - China, Taiwan and Weapons
Flashpoint 392 - China, Taiwan and Weapons from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
A discussion about the recent USA arms sales to Taiwan and their impact on relations with China. Recorded in February 2010. Panelists include Madeline Murphy Hall, Jessica Bullock, Alfred Snider and John Sadek.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Friday, February 12, 2010
Flashpoint 391 - Campaign Finance Frenzy
Flashpoint 391 - Campaign Finance Frenzy from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
A discussion about the recent Supreme Court case about campaign finance recorded in February 2010. Panelists include Madeline Murphy Hall, Jessica Bullock and John Sadek.Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/