372 - Obama's First Days

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A discussion about Barack Obama's transition eforts, early appointments and challenges he is likely to face early in his term as president. The dicussion features: Sam Natale, Tom Dionosotes, Danielle Goldschieder, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider. November 2008.

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371 - UN Peacekeeping

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Redquirements and procedures for UN Peacekeeping missions are discussed, along with a list of successes, failures and alternatives that have been suggested. Panelists include: Sam Natale, Tom Dionesotes, Danielle Goldschieder, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider. November 2008.

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368 - Energy Election

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The competing energy plans of John McCain and Barack Obama are contrasted in terms of sources, effects, costs and viabilities. Sam Natale, Alfred Snider, Sam Ricker, Alli Hamlin, Lucas Caress participated. October 2008.

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367 - Bailout Blues

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A discussion of the US government efforts to forestall an economic meltdown through a series of bailout measures. The causes, symptoms and potential solutions are examined. Panelists include: Alfred Snider, Sam Natale, Alli Hamlin, Lucas Caress and Sam Ricker. October 2008.

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370 - Future Iran

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A discussion about the current situation with Iran and the world. Lots of background, causes of bad relations between nations, implications and solutions are discussed. Alfred Snider, Sam Ricker, Alli Hamlin, Toheeb Ashorobi, Jacob Klein, Madeline Murphy Hall and Justin Irving participated.

369 - Price Tag for Food

A discussion about the current high level of food prices. Causes, implications and solutions are discussed. Alfred Snider, Sam Ricker, Alli Hamlin, Sam Natale, Jacob Klein, Madeline Murphy Hall and Justin Irving participated.

366 - Slovenia Debate in Vermont

Anja, Filip, Jernej, Eva and Zan visit with Alfred Snider about their experience in the Slovenian debate program, their selection to the World Schools team and their upcoming competition in the World Schools Debating Championship in Washington, DC.

Our apologies as 40 seconds of dead air begin the program.

365 - World War Three Happening Now

World War Three Happening Now program

The US Department of State, the Study United States Institute and the World Debate Institute at the University of Vermont have been working with 18 students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan on debating skills and public communication this last week.

On Thursday afternoon the students composed, practiced, arranged and taped three television discussion programs for broadcast in Vermont and to offer online. The topics of the discussions were:

• Islamophobia
• Global Food Crisis
• World War Three Happening Now

364 - Global Food Crisis

Global Food Crisis program

The US Department of State, the Study United States Institute and the World Debate Institute at the University of Vermont have been working with 18 students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan on debating skills and public communication this last week.

On Thursday afternoon the students composed, practiced, arranged and taped three television discussion programs for broadcast in Vermont and to offer online. The topics of the discussions were:

• Islamophobia
• Global Food Crisis
• World War Three Happening Now

363 - Islamophobia

Islamophobia program

The US Department of State, the Study United States Institute and the World Debate Institute at the University of Vermont have been working with 18 students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan on debating skills and public communication this last week.

On Thursday afternoon the students composed, practiced, arranged and taped three television discussion programs for broadcast in Vermont and to offer online. The topics of the discussions were:

• Islamophobia
• Global Food Crisis
• World War Three Happening Now

359 - Kosovo Independence

A March 2008 discussion featuring Jacob Klein, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider focusing on independence for Kosovo.

362 - Torch Goes to China

A discussion of newly emerging issues about the Beijing Olympics. Discussion with Taylor Lalemand, Stephanie Kimerer, Joe Torda, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider. Taped in April 2008.

361 - 21st Century Bullying

Using technology to harass people can be dangerous. Discussion with Taylor Lalemand, Stephanie Kimerer, Joe Torda, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider. Taped in April 2008.

360 - National Identification System

National ID issue discussion with Sam Ricker, Jake Klein and Alfred Snider. Taped in March 2008.

358 - Democratic Train Wreck

A panel discusses the possibilities in the Democratic Party presidential candidate selection process after the Ohio and Texas primaries. Sam Ricker, Chris Lattuca, Jacob Klein and Alfred Snider. Thanks to Vermont Community Action Media VCAM.

357 - Race, Gender and the Election

Filmed Saturday 19 January 2008. Panelists are Taylor Lalemand, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider.

356 - Putin - Person of the Year?

Taped 19 January 2008. Panelists are Taylor Lalemand, Sam Ricker and Alfred Snider.

355 - Pakistan Emergency

Panelists include: Sam Young, Sam Ricker, Alfred Snider, Taylor Lalemand and Nicole Colston. Taped 1 December 2007 at Vermont Community Action Media.

353 - Cyber Bullying (2007)

Flashpoint #353 - Cyber Bullying from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of various new issues concerning modern information architecture, privacy, corporate abuse and aggressive cyber actions. Taped 3 November 2007, panelists included Nicole Colston, Sam Natale, 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. 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/

352 - Domestic Violence

Flashpoint #352 - Domestic Violence from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This show was taped in November, while October was Domestic Violence Awareness month. But at the Lawrence Debate Union, we think every month should be Domestic Violenced awareness month. This discussion features Justin Morgan Parmett (actively working in this field), Nicole Colston, Sam Ricker, Sam Natale 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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