A Program of Issues and Ideas from the Lawrence Debate Union, World Debate Institute and the University of Vermont
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Flashpoint 9 - Corporate Culture (1993)
Flashpoint 9 - Corporate Culture (1993) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion of the way in which the corporate business climate pervades our social and personal lives. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Maxwell Schnurer, Lori Sherman, Antonin Robbason 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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Flashpoint 8 - Body Image (1993)
Flashpoint 8 - Body Image from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion of the way body image influences self concept and behavior. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Maxwell Schnurer, Lisa Heller 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 5 - Drugs in America (1993)
Flashpoint 5 - Drugs in America (1993) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion on the use of recreational drugs in America. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Maxwell Schnurer, Lisa Heller 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 4 - Erotica and Pornography (1993)
Flashpoint 4 - Erotica and Pornography (1993) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is an early Flashpoint program. This is a discussion of the definitions and implications of erotica and pornography as means of expression. Recorded in 1993, this is a "classic" Flashpoint episode. Panelists include Mark Whitney, Maxwell Schnurer, Rhajik X'Mealah 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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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Flashpoint 266 - Oil Conspiracy
Flashpoint 266 - Oil Conspiracy from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
Gas prices and oil costs are heading up. Is the cause shortage of supply, or is the situation manufactured? Panelists include Brian Cole, Michael Malone 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 260 - Preemptive Peace
Flashpoint 260 - Preemptive Peace from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
With pre-emptive war in the offing, shouldn't peace groups act first and not wait? Recorded circa 2003. Panelists include Lana Langswierdt, Lindsey Melander, Charles Hoag, Brian Cole, Kayce Massey 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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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Flashpoint 396 - Are Animals People Too?
Flashpoint 396 - Are Animals People Too? from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is a discussion of the concerns about the rights of animals and recent efforts to secure them. Recorded in March 2010. Panelists include Isaac Loeb, Stephen Boyle 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 395 - Greek Fiscal Tragedy
Flashpoint 395 - Greek Fiscal Tragedy from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.
This is a discussion of the current crisis in European Union finances with Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy nearing debt default. Recorded in March 2010. Panelists include Isaac Loeb, Stephen Boyle 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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Monday, February 22, 2010
Flashpoint 354 - Governor Vermonster (2008)
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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 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.
vermontcam.org/
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
Show #400 Coming Up May 1 2010

Flashpoint is a television program of issues and ideas. It began in 1992 and continues today in 2010.