Monday, December 8, 2014

Flashpoint 473 - Theater of Fear (2014)


Flashpoint 473 - Theater of Fear (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the way the news media uses fear to frame their messages and manipulate viewers.

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Delainey LaHood-Burns, John Meany, Rob Margesson 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/

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Flashpoint 472 - Reproductive Rights Rollback (2014)


Flashpoint 472 - Reproductive Rights Rollback (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the rollback of reproductive rights in the last few years. .

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Jack Roberts, Rosie Compotasis, Duncan Gamble, Becca White 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/

Flashpoint 471 - Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution (2014)


Flashpoint 471 - Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the on-going protests in Hong Kong concerning elections and local autonomy.

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Jack Roberts, Rosie Compotasis, Duncan Gamble, Becca White 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/

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Flashpoint 470 - Police Brutality (2014)


Flashpoint 470 - Police Brutality (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the continuing problem of police brutality, especially involving minority citizens, in the United States.
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The panel consisted of: Jacob Senghas, Jack Roberts, Ryan Tartre, Camara Hudson, Isabella Olson 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 Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/

Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on this 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 469 - Islamic State (2014)


Flashpoint 469 - Islamic State (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

Al discussion about the origin, history, tactics and prospects of the so-called "Islamic State" and policies being panned to try and degrade it.

The panel consisted of: Jacob Senghas, Jack Roberts, Ryan Tartre, Camara Hudson, Isabella Olson 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/


Saturday, August 2, 2014

Flashpoint 468 - International Debating (2014)


Flashpoint 468 - International Debating (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about tthe experience of international debating with citizens from the USA & China.
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We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Alex Bullock, Becca White, Dillon McConnell, Guohong Xu, Qiaozhen Cao 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 Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/

Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on this ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/

Raw archive of debate videos for download
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Flashpoint 467 - Visiting Debate Scholars (2014)


Flashpoint 467 - Visiting Debate Scholars (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the two visiting scholars at UVM Speech & debate program this year, and about our visiting scholars program in general.

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Alex Bullock, Becca White, Dillon McConnell, Guohong Xu, Qiaozhen Cao 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/

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Flashpoint 464 - Public Funding of Sports Stadiums (2014)


Flashpoint 464 - Public Funding of Sports Stadiums (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about whether the public should finance stadiums for local sports teams.

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Alex Bullock, Drew Adamczyk, James Dee, Dillon McConnell and Becca White.
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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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Flashpoint 463 - Artist's Identity Conundrum (2014)


Flashpoint 463 - Artist's Identity Conundrum (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about gender identity and artistic expression. Panelists include: Alex Bullock, Drew Adamczyk, Dillon McConnell, Becca White and James Dee.

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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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Flashpoint 466 - Keystone/XL Pipeline (2014)


Flashpoint #466 Keystone/XL Pipeline (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the energy project and alternatives. Panelists include: Becca White, Dillon McConnell, Connor Burns, Delainey LaHood 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/

Flashpoint 465 - Limits of Religious Freedom (2014)


Flashpoint #465 - Limits of Religious Freedom (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the ways in which protection of religious freedom may compromise other rights. Panelists include: Becca White, Dillon McConnell, Connor Burns, Delainey LaHood 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 Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/
Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on this ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/
Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/
Raw archive of debate videos for download
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Flashpoint 462 - Debating in Japan (2014)


Flashpoint #462 - Debating in Japan (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about academic debating in Japan.

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Kirsten Schroeder, Dillon McConnell, Camara Hudson and Alfred Snider, with special guests from the touring Japan national debate team Naoki Takami and Amane Hirota.

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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Flashpoint 461 - Marijuana Legalization (2014)


Flashpoint #461 - Marijuana Legalization (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the trend towards the legalization of Marijuana.

We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: Kirsten Schroeder, Dillon McConnell, Camara Hudson and Alfred Snider, with special guests from the touring Japan national debate team Naoki Takami and Amane Hirota.

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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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Flashpoint 460 - Gentrification (2014)


Flashpoint #460 - Gentrification (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the harms and benefits of gentrification.
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Panelists: James Dee, Isabella Olson, Camara Hudson, Alex Corredera 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 Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/

Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on this ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
vermontcam.org/

Raw archive of debate videos for download
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/
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Flashpoint 459 - Ukraine Crisis (2014)


Flashpoint #459 - Ukraine Crisis (2014) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion about the crisis in Ukraine as they decide between Russia and the EU.

Panelists: James Dee, Isabella Olson, Camara Hudson, Alex Corredera 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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