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Penn State College Democast
by The Penn State College Democrats
The Penn State College Democrats happily introduce our very own podcast! Various members of our group on campus come together to discuss political current events and their impact on Penn State.
Episodes
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Welcome to the 2021-2022 Year!
Hey there college Dems! We're back for the 2021-2022 school year! In the first episode of the podcast for this year, Tim and JT, the Communications Co-Chairs, talk about some political conspiracy theories, President Biden's current affairs, and some media we recommend!
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Debate Discussion & Trump has COVID
In this episode of the podcast your hosts Emma, Chris, Gabby, and guest Sam Ajah discuss the recent Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates, including thoughts on the moderation and questions in both. They also briefly discuss Trump contracting COVID and its implications.
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Reproductive Rights & Joe Biden
This week we kicked off the first segment of the pod dedicated to addressing issues that impact women and the non binary community—name pending. This particular episode club members Emma, Gabby, Maliha, Stella, and Aida talk about the current state of reproductive rights in the United States, Joe...
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Introductions and PSU Return Plan Discussion
The PSU Democast returns! In this episode your three new hosts, Chris, Gabby, and Emma discuss their plans for the podcast for the rest of the year. Following this, there is a lengthy conversation between the hosts concerning Penn State's Fall return plans amidst the current pandemic.
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National Emergency Alert!
Alejandra Trejo, Secretary of the Mexican American Student Association and active member of the Penn State College Democrats, makes her debut on the podcast and we discuss Trump’s “National Emergency”, Immigration, the Wall, ICE, the media, and the military in America.
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Not My President's Day
Podcast regulars Tom, Derek, and Josh Weisman come on the podcast to discuss Trump's atrocious State of the Union Address, Cory Booker's Presidential Candidacy announcement, and why Ralph Northam is a trash human being and we just need to throw (almost) the whole state of Virginia away.
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Educating On Education With Cleo Roseboro & Jake Springer
We are joined by experts on education Cleo Roseboro (VP of QTPOC) and Jake Springer (VP of FORM Consulting), two politically-minded Education majors at Penn State, who present us with their understandings of the shortfalls of the American education system and what issues need to be addressed so…
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Eyes On The Primaries
Members of the College Dems' exec board discusses and frankly, destroys the current slate of Democratic Primary candidates by analyzing their past, their policy, and their rhetoric in the lead up to the 2020 showdown for the future of America.
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Blue Wave Election Reaction
The Blue Wave has rolled in! Hear our provocative thoughts on the Midterm Elections and the future of the Democratic Party following the highest Midterm turnout since 1949! Executive Vice President Tom Sarabok, Administrative Vice President Derek Menges, Secretary Kelsey Denny, and Communication...
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Elections (Dun Dun DUN)
The College Dems Exec board brings you a special Midterm Elections preview, providing some predictions and hot takes from Centre County, across the U.S.
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Something Something Kavanaugh, Just Vote, Okay?
After a couple week hiatus, Tom, O'Neill, and Josh return to debrief from the Kavanaugh nightmare, spread salacious rumors and conspiracy theories about the impromptu departure of Ambassor to the UN, Nikki Haley, and remind you to vote. Do it!
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Marky Marc and the Friedenberg Bunch
On this week's episode, O'Neill and Tom have a conversation with our best guest yet, U.S. Congressional Candidate, Marc Friedenberg!
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Go Perjure Yourself
The College Democast heats up as a packed house of five College Dems, including the President and both Vice Presidents, as well as general member Charles Tierney and Communications Chair Josh Weisman; discuss several of the hot button political issues and current events taking place in the past...
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Back In Blue: Democast Fall 2018
The Democast is back for the Fall semester! Tom Sarabok, O'Neill Kennedy, and newly minted Communications Chair, Josh Weisman give you a quick introduction to the College Democrats at Penn State and fervently discuss current political affairs from across the country.
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BIG Sustainability Guy with Sam Anawalt
Sam Anawalt, Student Sustainability Coordinator for the Sustainability Institute at Penn State and former President of the Beekeeper's Club and UPUA Director of Sustainability, joins the pod to talk about sustainability and environmentalism at Penn State and several initiatives working to improve...
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Tearing Down the Tariffs
General body member Vincent Meng comes on the show to discuss the Trump Administration's recent tariffs on China and the possible trade war between the two nations. Discussion moves to the realities of the growing Chinese economy for the United States, as well as their burgeoning technological...
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The Obtuse Ingraham Angle
Branden Summa joins Tom and Derek in discussing the Laura Ingraham-David Hogg exchange as well as the police shootings of Stephon Clarke and Alton Sterling, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Scandal, and even a few of Trump's tweets (classic)!
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Nasty NARAL Women
Katierose Epstein and Kelsey Denny stop by to talk with O'Neill about their fellowship with the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) and the state of women's reproductive rights in America in 2018.
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Pennsylvania Had A Little Lamb
O'Neill and Tom sit down with Social Chair Derek Menges to discuss current political happenings such as the inane firing of Rex Tillerson, the triumph of Conor Lamb in PA-18, and the high school student walkouts inspired by the tragedy of the Parkland shooting. Royalty Free Music From Bensound
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Seun Babalola on Black Student Union, Diversity, and Inclusion at PSU
Tom Sarabok and Freshman Chair Aidan Neigh speak with Seun Babalola, an executive in Black Student Union, about Black Student Union, their involvement with Black History Month and other events on campus. The interview extends to Seun's experiences as a black student on Penn State's campus and…
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Episode One: Gun Regulating and Russia Investigating
The Penn State College Democrats happily introduce our very own podcast! On the first (second) episode, O'Neill Kennedy (Secretary) and Tom Sarabok (Fundraising Chair) discuss possible solutions to the gun violence epidemic and new developments in the Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Penn State College Democast have?
Penn State College Democast currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Penn State College Democast about?
The Penn State College Democrats happily introduce our very own podcast! Various members of our group on campus come together to discuss political current events and their impact on Penn State.
How often does Penn State College Democast release new episodes?
Penn State College Democast has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Penn State College Democast?
Penn State College Democast is created and hosted by The Penn State College Democrats.
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