Flashpoint 59 - Non-Lethal Weapons (1994)

This is a discussion of the uses and deployment of so-called "non-lehtal weapons." Panelists include: Steve Woods, Jon Snyder, 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

This is a "classic" Flashpoint episode from 1994.

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Flashpoint 57 - Drug Legalization (1993) PARTIAL

This is a discussion of whether recreational drugs should be legalized. Panelists include: Jeff Nichelson, Joh 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

This is a "classic" Flashpoint episode from 1993.

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 422 - Education Reforms (2011)

This is a discussion of several basic education reforms, including longer day/year, vouchers, portfolio assessment, eliminating tenure, etc. Panelists include: Stephen Boyle, Sarah Anders, James Dee 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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Related articles

• Finland's Education Approach: Less Testing, Supporting Teachers (huffingtonpost.com)
• LA Unified - Center of the National Debate Over Education Reform (timesoftexas.com)
• 'High-Stakes' Testing and What Education 'Reformers' Need to Learn [Mike the Mad Biologist] (scienceblogs.com)
• Education Reform: What Role for Teacher Unions? (talkingunion.wordpress.com)

Flashpoint 421 - Nudge Theory (2011)

This is a discussion of the use of "nudge theory" in public policy (using incentives, opt out and other soft techniques for gaining changes in bad behaviors). Panelists include: Stephen Boyle, Sarah Anders, James Dee 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

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Related articles

• Looking beyond the nudge (icecreates.com)
• Whitehall won't be 'nudged', finds National Audit Office (telegraph.co.uk)
• 'Nudge unit' not guaranteed to work, says Oliver Letwin (guardian.co.uk)
• Nudge and better choices (connected-uk.com)

Flashpoint 29 - Morals and High Technology (1993)

This is a discussion of the role of high technology in modern society and how moral standards are influenced by it. Panelists include: 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

This is a "classic" Flashpoint episode from 1993.

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 (1992)

This is a discussion of the role illegal drugs play in modern society. Panelists include: Lisa (Heller) Boragine, 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

This is a "classic" Flashpoint episode from 1992.

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 4 - Erotica and Pornography (1992)

This is a discussion of the role of erotica and pornography in modern society. Panelists include: Mark Whitney, Maxwell Schnurer, Hank Adams/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

This is a "classic" Flashpoint episode from 1992.

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 2 - White House Race (1992)

This is a discussion of the 1992 race for President of the United States. Panelists include: Lisa (Heller) Boragine, Matt Byrne, 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

This is a "classic" edition of Flashpoint from 1992. 

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 420 - Gender and Influence (2011)

This is a discussion of the ways in which women influence others and are influenced by communication in competitive debating, academic settings and other venues. Panelists include: Marnie Ritchie, Rachel Fabian 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 419 - Misogyny in Music

This is a discussion of musical lyrics that cause or glorify the degradation of women. Panelists include: Marnie Ritchie, Rachel Fabian 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 418 - Adversarial Politics (2011)

Should politicians compete or cooperate more or less? This show investigates the idea that different styles will get different results. Panelists include: James Dee, Clint Carrick, John Sadek, Daniel Yuan 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).
uvm.edu/​~debate/​watch

Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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Flashpoint 417 - Pet Ownership (2011)

If we care so much about animals why do we gas millions of them to death each year? This show investigates the idea that pet ownership should be abolished in the interests of the animals. Panelists include: James Dee, Clint Carrick, John Sadek, Daniel Yuan 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 416 - Libyan Civil War

Protests in Libya have accelerated, the leadership refuses to step down and the country slides towards civil war. Panelists include: Joe Geenty, Allison Hamlin, 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 programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
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Flashpoint 415 - Burlington Telecom

The public project Burlington Telecom has encountered political and financial problems. What should be done to solve them? Panelists include: Joe Geenty, Allison Hamlin, 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 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

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 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
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 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

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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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

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 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
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 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).
uvm.edu/​~debate/​watch

Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for their support.
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