Flashpoint 414 - Madison Madcap (2011)

Flashpoint 414 - Madison Madcap (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.


The governor of Wisconsin is moving to take away the right of state employees to unionize as a way to cut state spending, and tens of thousands rally against him. Panelists include: James Dee, Rachel Fabian, Tom Dionesotes 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

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Flashpoint 413 - Kill the Internet? (2011)

Flashpoint 413 - Kill the Internet? (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.


Legislation has been proposed to create a "kill switch" for the Internet. These and less extreme proposals are described and evaluated. Panelists include: James Dee, Rachel Fabian, Tom Dionesotes 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
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Flashpoint 412 - Arab Unrest (2011)

Flashpoint 412 - Arab Unrest (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

Unrest in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and other Arab countries has surprised and baffled many but not all analysts. This panel takes their turn at looking into the situation. Panelists include: James Dee, Dan Cmelja, Luc ALicea 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

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Related articles

• Did the economy cause unrest in the Arab world? (investmentpostcards.com)
• Yemen square offs in rival 'Day of Rage' protests (theglobeandmail.com)
• Yemeni protesters turn out for 'day of rage' (guardian.co.uk)
• Mideast unrest complicates terror fight (seattletimes.nwsource.com)

Flashpoint 411 - States of Bankruptcy (2011)

Flashpoint 411 - States of Bankruptcy (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

Newt Gingrich thinks that states should be allowed to go bankrupt. This program analyzes that proposal. Panelists include: James Dee, Dan Cmejla, Luc Alicea 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

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Flashpoint 410 - Guns and Words (2011)

Flashpoint 410 - Guns and Words (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of gun availability, mental illness and incendiary political rhetoric. Panelists include: James Dee, Dan Cmejla, Daniel Yuan, Sherry Zhao 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
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Flashpoint 409 - One Child Policy (2011)

Flashpoint 409 - One Child Policy (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

China's "one child policy" has had a dramatic effect on that nation and the world, but was it worth the cost? Panelists include: James Dee, Dan Cmelja, Daniel Yuan, Sherry Zhao 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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 408 - Airport Security (2010)

Flashpoint 408 - Airport Security (2010) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

With changes in airport security policies there are a number of new public concerns and responses as well as new and different threat assessments. Panelists include: James Dee, Allison Hamlin, Jacob Klein, Sherry Zhao 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
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Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 407 - Leaks and Liberty (2010)

Flashpoint 407 - Leaks and Liberty (2010) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

In the wake of the "wikileaks" practice of exposing 250,000 diplomatic cables of the US State Department and other documents, this discussion tries to separate out the issues as well as add some facts to the discussion. Panelists include: James Dee, Allison Hamlin, Jacob Klein, Sherry Zhao 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
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Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 368 - Energy and the USA Election (2008)

Flashpoint 368 - Energy and the USA Election (2008) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

Thus discussion deals with how energy policies and energy realities will impact the upcoming election in the USA. Panelists include: Sam Natale, Allison Hamlin, Lucas Caress, Sam Ricker 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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 322 - Secret Prisons

Flashpoint 322 - Secret Prisons from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This discussion of covert detention facilities mostly targets the USA as the culprit. Panelists include Megan Harlow 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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 312 - United Nations and World Government

Flashpoint 312 - United Nations and World Government from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This discussion deals with the desirability of world government and whether the United Nations is a hindrance in that effort or a positive force. Panelists include: Chase Whiting, Stephanie Kimerer, Julia Benjamin, Jen Knops 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
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Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
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Flashpoint 301 - China and Taiwan (2005)

Flashpoint 301 - China and Taiwan from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program is a discussion of the futures of China and Taiwan, and how much their futures will overlap. Panelists include Greta Lockwood, Ethan Nelson, Charles Hoag 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
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Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
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Flashpoint 300 - 300th Celebration

Flashpoint 300 - 300th Celebration from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

 A salute to 300 editions of Flashpoint, memories, a video collage, more memories and future plans. Lisa Heller (was on show #1), Greta Lockwood, Justin Helen and Nakobe Morgan Parmett, Jill Witney, Brady Fletcher, Charlie Hoag, Karen Quill and Alfred Snider.

Download it at
uvm.edu/​~debate/​watch/​0300small.m4v

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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 406 - Infant Euthanasia (2010)

Flashpoint 406 - Infant Euthanasia (2010) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program considers the proposals to establish protocols for euthanasia of infant children. Panelists include: Paul Gross, Rachel Fabian, Daniel Yuan and Alfred Snider. Taped 13 November 2010.

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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 298 - Defining Marriage (2005)

Flashpoint 298 - Defining Marriage (2005) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program deals with new concepts of marriage as an institution. Panelists include: Ethan Nelson, Emily Sanders, Chase Whiting and Charles Hoag.

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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 405 - Sports Hosting - Horror or Honor?

Flashpoint 405 - Sports Hosting - Horror or Honor? from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program considers the question of whether lower income countries with less resources should be the hosts for major international sporting activities. Panelists include: Paul Gross, Rachel Fabian, Daniel Yuan and Alfred Snider. Taped 13 November 2010.

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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 291 - Car Crazy (2005)

Flashpoint 291 - Car Crazy (2005) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

 This program deals with America's addiction to cars and the costs of that fetish. Panelists include: Chase Whiting, Charles Hoag, Cherise Brown-Varela 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/​

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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 290 - US Power and Global Security (2005)

Flashpoint 290 - US Power and Global Security (2005) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program deals with the link between USA military and economic power and stability in the world, or the lack of such a link. Panelists include: Chase Whiting, Charles Hoag, Charise Brown-Varela 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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 289 - USA Energy Policy (2004)

Flashpoint 289 - USA Energy Policy (2004) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program deals with the counterproductive nature of USA government energy policy. Panelists include: Chase Whiting, Charles Hoag, Charise Brown-Varela 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

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flashpointtv.blogspot.com/​

Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 285 - Restaurant Review (2004)

Flashpoint 285 - Restaurant Review (2004) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This program deals with the dining reality of Burlington, Vermont -- so many good restaurants!. Panelists include: Jen Knops, Charles Hoag 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).
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Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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