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Hail to The Pod
by Samuel Chang & Sebastian Rouzard
A podcast where two high school students discuss American and international events, policies, and issues. Fellow students and other guests on both sides of the political spectrum will be invited to spice up discussions and debates.
Episodes
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Episode #17: A More Peaceful Approach to Ukraine Crisis [Ft. Sebastian O.]
The Co-hosts invites special guest Sebastian O. to discuss the futility and foolishness of U.S. and NATO military buildup in Ukraine, and to propose ease tensions with Russia: grant Eastern Ukraine autonomy and retract NATO defense capabilities in Eastern Europe.
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Monologue #9: Agent Orange - America's Crime Against Vietnam
The transcript of the monologue, which stores all sources of information, is available: https://www.judiciousjournal.com/post/monologue-9-agent-orange-america-s-crime-against-vietnam Additional Article:...
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Monologue #8: A Third Reconstruction
Racial inequality and discrimination are still the American pestilence. The U.S. government must enact a plan that will cure it. Readings: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/438/text…
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Monologue #7: Nationalize the U.S. Defense Industry
War is profitable business. The U.S. must end it and hold itself accountable. More Readings: https://theintercept.com/2021/08/16/afghanistan-war-defense-stocks/ https://readsludge.com/2021/08/23/lawmakers-benefit-from-booming-defense-stocks/ https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/papers/summary...
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Monologue #6: An Independent Scotland
Scotland should leave the United Kingdom for the sake of themselves and the European Union.
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Monologue #5: After Afghanistan, Europe Needs its Own Defense
A call to reorganize the Transatlantic Partnership by establishing a EU military and foreign policy.
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Episode #16: COVID-19 Now and Tomorrow
Sebastian Rouzard and Sam Chang are back to address vaccine myths, mask mandates, and the need for universal healthcare to provide for poor and minority communities in case for a future pandemic. Epidemics and Society: From the Black Death to the Present by Frank M. Snowden:...
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Monologue #4: Tragedy in Afghanistan - No Retailiation
A response to President Biden's response to the Kabul attack
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Monologue #3: Afghanistan: What Needs to Happen
Afghanistan has been captured. The United States must be active in the days ahead.
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Monologue #2: War With China
With persistent annexation threats from China against Taiwan, the United States must decide what it should do when tensions are at its highest.
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Monologue #1: China Is Winning and America Is Losing
In this first monologue, Samuel Chang calls for people to realize this truth: China is winning the battle of the 21st century.
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Episode #15: Why Withdrawal from Afghanistan Might Be a Mistake.
The Co-Hosts discuss President Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Middle East and how it will leave the Afghan people in a precarious situation.
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Episode #14: Debunking Vaccine Myths
We the Yale Global Scholars use the information and research we accumulated to address and debunk twelve vaccine myths.
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Episode #13: Can Russia be an "ally"? Maybe.
The Co-Hosts explore a possibility that can change the era of 21st century geopolitics. Further Reading and Information: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/biden-putin-summit-comes-u-s-russia-share-something-common-ncna1271043...
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Episode #12: Secularism in America [ft. Erich Sanders]
Guest Erich Sanders and the Co-Hosts address misconceptions and trends, discussing the true aspects of Christianity and how there is a spiritual decline in modern America.
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Episode #11: The Parallels Between WWII and Attack on Titan
Behold an episode in which Sam Chang and anime expert Seb Rouzard discuss the connections between the plot, theme, and characters of Attack on Titan with the many facts of the Second World War.
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Episode #10: The Tale of Two Stones (Israel & Palestine)
The Co-hosts are back at it again with serious voice and hard opinion. We discuss and agree on holding Israel accountable for their crimes on the Palestinians while disagreeing on how to alleviate the situation and prevent war. We discuss an internationally-enforced occupation plan and peace...
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Episode #9: The India Crisis
The Co-hosts dive in into the horrific events of India's COVID-19 crisis and discuss how the US should help to alleviate the damaging effects. We introduce the Free World Enterprise as a solution that seeks to help India and prevent China's encroaching influence in Indian affairs.
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Episode #8: Debate - Government Spying [ft. Matt Forshay vs. Conor Hines]
Matt Forshay and Conor Hines put their best foot forward, using their research and knowledge to debate on the ethics of government surveillance and whether the government should be punished for spying on its citizens.
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Episode #7: Abolish the Monarchy? No. [ft. Will Rosen]
A free-flowing conversation with the loquacious Will Rosen, Sebastian Rouzard, and Sam Chang about the Royal Family, Prince Philip, Britain, and whether the U.K. should abandon their royal traditions.
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Episode #6: Reservations About A More Democratic America
Sam Chang and Sebastian Rouzard explore the rising tide of progressivism which entails a need for a more direct democracy, while expressing our doubts and reservations. We explore the steps that lead this tide - National Popular Vote, Senate Elections, and Lowering the Voting Age.
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Episode #5: Cannabis Legalization [ft. Matt Forshay & Kyle Pasion]
Cannabis/Marijuana Legalization - Should we legalize or should we not? Matt Forshay, Kyle Pasion, Sebastian Rouzard, and Samuel Chang discuss and debate on whether legalization will be beneficial to the general public of the United States.
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Episode #4: China and its Global Influence [ft. Garrett DeLuise]
A three-person conversation, with Sam Chang, Sebastian Rouzard and guest Garrett Van-Blarcom Deluise, about Uighur internment camps and the Belt and Road Initiative, and debate on how the U.S. should respond to China's actions.
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Episode #3: The Lone Star State [ft. Ryan Lee]
Guest and Texan Ryan Lee joins this episode to give his thoughts on both Governor Abbott's executive order on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the power outages that wrecked Texas by storm.
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Episode #2: The Iranian Nuclear Deal
First episode on foreign policy in which we cover U.S.-Iran relations and President Biden's airstrike, and the importance of international affairs.
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Episode #1
Joe Biden's Executive Orders, Keystone Pipeline, Universal Basic Income, the American Rescue Plan, and the Impeachment Trial. All in this first episode.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where two high school students discuss American and international events, policies, and issues. Fellow students and other guests on both sides of the political spectrum will be invited to spice up discussions and debates.
HOSTED BY
Samuel Chang & Sebastian Rouzard
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A podcast where two high school students discuss American and international events, policies, and issues. Fellow students and other guests on both sides of the political spectrum will be invited to spice up discussions and debates.
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Hail to The Pod is created and hosted by Samuel Chang & Sebastian Rouzard.
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