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Break The Barrier

The Break the Barrier podcast is a space where different voices come together from different backgrounds and discuss their values with the audience. Topics discussed in Break the Barrier tend to be divisive issues within the fields politics and religion, especially those that the participants and the host disagree on. The ability to discuss political and religious differences peacefully on air is central to ending the gridlock and polarization that is tearing our country apart. The goal of the podcast is to show the American public that people who disagree can not only co-exist, but seek to understand each other without resorting to hatred. The cold hatred towards those who disagree with you is the barrier that we aim to break on this podcast.

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    Season Two Summary

    Devon and Nick discuss the successes and shortcomings of the MAGA confrontation strategy.

  2. 10

    Argue with MAGA

    The host, Devon Mathews, handed Nicholas a final challenge: to argue and break the barriers between himself and a pretend MAGA individual who brings p past topics and new ones to engage in a realistic argument.

  3. 9

    Education In America

    Devon and Nicholas return to discuss the American education system and its shortcomings. The following debate entails the role of "Woke Ideology" versus censorship.

  4. 8

    Hoax or not?: Climate Change

    Devon and his guest, Nicholas, discuss climate change's impact on the planet, and later perform a divided debate over its existence and degrees of harm.

  5. 7

    Israel and American backing

    Nicholas and the host discuss the complexities of Israel and how the country has a grip on America. A display in the episodes demonstrates the strong ties conservatives have to the issue.

  6. 6

    Positives and Negatives on Immigration

    Nicholas and Devon decide to discuss immigration to weight the pros and cons, later engaging in a debate on the matter.

  7. 5

    Quarrel Over Donroe Doctrine

    Nicholas Kee and the host, Devon Mathews, return to discuss the ethics of the Venezuelan President's capture. Later, they argue out the political sides of the issue.

  8. 4

    Challenges on Economic Policy

    Tariffs and economics became the discussion of today's episode! Nicholas Kee once again challenges the host on his pretend MAGA stance in the issue.

  9. 3

    Discussion Over Ukraine

    The host, Devon Mathews, spoke about different aspects of the Ukrainian War, including its history, and challenged Nicholas with a MAGA stance on the issue.

  10. 2

    Episode 1: Catchup Discussion

    Nicholas Kee returns once again to discuss breaking the barrier in his mind alongside the host, Devon Mathews, who intends on challenging his liberal beliefs as an actor.

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    CONTENT WARNING!

    CONTENT WARNING: Hate Speech, Offensive LanugageThese features of BTB Season 2 are intended for academic and demonstration purposes only.The host is not associated with these ideals or phrases

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    Season 2 Trailer

    Trailer for Season 2

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    Santi returns to discuss breaking barriers between religion!

    Santi returns to share his views on breaking religious barriers and the challenges that come with them!

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    Nicholas Kee reflects on BTB

    Nicholas Kee reflects on his experience in BTB and discusses applying his experience elsewhere. The host shares the beginning of his interest in politics.

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    Group discussion probates at the barrier on abortion! (part 2)

    The host, Santi, and Nick continue their discussion on abortion rights and focus on the element of church and state.

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    Group discussion probes at the barrier on abortion. (Part 1)

    The host, Santi, and Nicholas return to express there view and opinions on abortion law, displaying their emotional perspectives and probing at the barrier between both sides of the abortion debate in an attempt to understand each other.

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    Santi and Nicholas return for our first group discussion!

    The host, Santi, and Nick return to express their views about marriage, religion, and probe at the barrier that could exist within differences of faith. The host and Nick represent atheists and spiritualists with low religiosity and Santi is representing Christianity with a high level of religiosity.

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    Santi joins us for a discussion on sex and sin!

    Santi, a UE student, joins us on air to represent Christianity as I represent Atheism/Spirituality! We discuss the temptations of sex in the years of youth and our respective fundamental beliefs on sex and marriage. We also discuss sin and its origins and severity.

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    Helpful Hippie delivers a message to students and youth!

    Helpful Hippie rejoins us on Break The Barrier to share more insight with us about protests and invites students to participate in local activism.

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    No Kings activist Helpful Hippie joins us for a discussion!

    Lead activist Helpful Hippie from the No Kings movement tells us about her fascinating rise to activism and describes the reasons why she felt compelled to take action!

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    Nicholas Kee on experiencing No Kings and anti-police brutality protests!

    Nicholas Kee returns to discuss his new experiences becoming a protester and shares a message of encouragement for all who may be afraid or do not protest.

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    Nicholas Kee on the Trump Administration

    Nicholas Kee joins us to express his concerns about joining activists and movements in an increasing hostile climate toward Latinx and other minorities in America.

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    Trailer

    The Break the Barrier podcast is a space where different voices come together from different backgrounds and discuss their values with the audience. Topics discussed in Break the Barrier tend to be divisive issues within the fields politics and religion, especially those that the participants and the host disagree on. The ability to discuss political and religious differences peacefully on air is central to ending the gridlock and polarization that is tearing our country apart. The goal of the podcast is to show the American public that people who disagree can not only co-exist, but seek to understand each other without resorting to hatred. The cold hatred towards those who disagree with you is the barrier that we aim to break on this podcast.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Break the Barrier podcast is a space where different voices come together from different backgrounds and discuss their values with the audience. Topics discussed in Break the Barrier tend to be divisive issues within the fields politics and religion, especially those that the participants and the host disagree on. The ability to discuss political and religious differences peacefully on air is central to ending the gridlock and polarization that is tearing our country apart. The goal of the podcast is to show the American public that people who disagree can not only co-exist, but seek to understand each other without resorting to hatred. The cold hatred towards those who disagree with you is the barrier that we aim to break on this podcast.

HOSTED BY

Devon Matthews

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The Break the Barrier podcast is a space where different voices come together from different backgrounds and discuss their values with the audience. Topics discussed in Break the Barrier tend to be divisive issues within the fields politics and religion, especially those that the participants and...

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Break The Barrier is created and hosted by Devon Matthews.
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