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Season 17
The panelists discuss if now is the time for reparations because of slavery. If it is, how exactly would it work? Next, they discussed the recent Supreme Court ruling that dealt with
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The panelists discuss if now is the time for reparations because of slavery. If it is, how exactly would it work? Next, they discussed the recent Supreme Court ruling that dealt with abortion. Finally, a look at what a Federal Judge ruled that affected Immigrant children at detention sites.
The panelists discuss the Supreme Court Case involving the release President Donald Trump's taxes; Next, they talk about the decisions around central NY that involved redistricting. Why
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The panelists discuss the Supreme Court Case involving the release President Donald Trump's taxes; Next, they talk about the decisions around central NY that involved redistricting. Why many people talk about it, but rarely ever gets approved. Finally, should International Students be forced to stay home if college is not in person in the fall? President Trump says yes.
The panelists discuss the growing tensions between the United States and China. Have we entered a new era of competition in regards to military, economic and ideological fronts? Next
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The panelists discuss the growing tensions between the United States and China. Have we entered a new era of competition in regards to military, economic and ideological fronts? Next they discuss a sort of modern day McCarthyism, is tolerance of opinion at an all time low when comes to left vs right?
The panel discusses the Federal response to the Portland protesters. Did they over step their boundaries? Should they have been sent in the first place? Next, a look a Joe Biden's
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The panel discusses the Federal response to the Portland protesters. Did they over step their boundaries? Should they have been sent in the first place? Next, a look a Joe Biden's campaign. Is he doing the right thing to stay out of the limelight for the time being? Finally, a look at the arts in Central New York, What have some artists been doing with the way COVID is keeping people away?
On this edition of Ivory Tower: The Ivorians debate who could be selected as Joe Biden's running mate. Then they discuss the latest on the political dilemma surrounding the relief bill
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On this edition of Ivory Tower: The Ivorians debate who could be selected as Joe Biden's running mate. Then they discuss the latest on the political dilemma surrounding the relief bill for millions of Americans. Then they shine light on the Americans with Disabilities Act and see exactly how much impact the law has had in its first thirty years.
On this edition of Ivory Tower: The panel breaks down what the Census will mean from central New Yorkers. Then, staying with the Census, The Census Bureau also does routine surveys, and
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On this edition of Ivory Tower: The panel breaks down what the Census will mean from central New Yorkers. Then, staying with the Census, The Census Bureau also does routine surveys, and one of its latest reports shows that more than 24-million people say they have little-to-no chance of paying rent this month. And, the panel discusses the fiscal challenges the US Post Office is facing.
The panel discuss the pick of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's Vice-President. Will she be a positive spark to his campaign or will her record in California keep her from winning in
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The panel discuss the pick of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's Vice-President. Will she be a positive spark to his campaign or will her record in California keep her from winning in November? Next a look at the Conventions. With the pandemic, this year conventions will be a lot different, is that change here to stay? Finally, should the Internet remain a public entity?
The panelists discuss why now is there so much attention on the efficacy of the US Post Office? Is voting by mail going to help or hurt the election process? Next, the discuss the
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The panelists discuss why now is there so much attention on the efficacy of the US Post Office? Is voting by mail going to help or hurt the election process? Next, the discuss the Democratic National Convention. Finally, a look at the hardest hit economies in New York. They seem to be all located in Upstate New York. Why?
The panelists discuss how affective the Republican National Convention was this past week. Will President Trump get a boost in numbers after the event? Did it persuade voters on the
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The panelists discuss how affective the Republican National Convention was this past week. Will President Trump get a boost in numbers after the event? Did it persuade voters on the fence to vote for their candidate? Next, how should protests be handled when they turn violent? Should the National Guard be called in? Finally, Is the FDA being careless fast tracking a COVID vaccine?
The Panelists talk about how kids might adapt to the online setting for school. Should kids be there in person? Will the kids have trouble with the new ways of learning? Next, they
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The Panelists talk about how kids might adapt to the online setting for school. Should kids be there in person? Will the kids have trouble with the new ways of learning? Next, they discuss the local congressional races between Brindisi and Tenney and Katko and Balter. Finally, A look at conspiracy theories and how they get started and why so many take them to heart.
The panelists discuss a way to make up the incredible hole New York has dug itself into during COVID. Is taxing billionaires really the only answer? Next, they talk about the messages
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The panelists discuss a way to make up the incredible hole New York has dug itself into during COVID. Is taxing billionaires really the only answer? Next, they talk about the messages each presidential candidate is offering before the election, will it work or will it fail? Finally, a look at the lawsuit being levied against the NRA. Will this be the end of the origination as we know it?
The panelists discuss with all the natural disasters the U.S. has been experiencing (fires out west, hurricanes, overall temperature change) should the New York States Pension Plan be
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The panelists discuss with all the natural disasters the U.S. has been experiencing (fires out west, hurricanes, overall temperature change) should the New York States Pension Plan be investing in fossil fuel companies ? Next, they discuss whether a stimulus deal will be made before the election; Finally, What sort of Police Reform will make a difference after all the protests die down?
The panelist discuss what will happen with the Supreme Court after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Next, was Micheal Bloomberg breaking the law by paying off fines to convicts in
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The panelist discuss what will happen with the Supreme Court after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Next, was Micheal Bloomberg breaking the law by paying off fines to convicts in Florida so they could get out and vote Democratic? Finally, a special farewell to two panelists that have been on the show for the last 14 years. A surprise appearance will be made by another Ivory Tower alum.
The news broke in the middle of the night that the President tested positive for the Coronavirus. What now? What happens if he gets sick? What happens if he doesn't get sick and he
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The news broke in the middle of the night that the President tested positive for the Coronavirus. What now? What happens if he gets sick? What happens if he doesn't get sick and he quarantines for 14 days? Next, was the debate as bad as everyone has said? The panelists will not surprise you with their answer. Finally, a look at President Trumps tax returns. Did he cheat the system?
The panelists discuss the Presidents behavior after returning to the White House from the hospital after they cleared him of Coronavirus. Next, they discuss the Vice Presidents debate.
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The panelists discuss the Presidents behavior after returning to the White House from the hospital after they cleared him of Coronavirus. Next, they discuss the Vice Presidents debate. Who preformed well and does it make any difference in the long run? Finally, The Everson Museum sold a Jackson Pollack painting for 12 million. Is it a good idea for museums to sell art?
The panelists discuss Supreme Court Nomination Hearings that were held this week. Were there any surprises? Will Amy Coney Barrett be confirmed? Next, they talked about the Senate race
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The panelists discuss Supreme Court Nomination Hearings that were held this week. Were there any surprises? Will Amy Coney Barrett be confirmed? Next, they talked about the Senate race with John Katko and Dana Balter. What makes this race so important and who has the edge? Finally, Mayor Walsh decided to take down the Christopher Columbus statue in Syracuse, did he make the right decision?
The panel talked about the last Trump - Biden debate before the election. Who won? Will it change anyones mind at this late stage? Next, a look at the polls. Will the same pattern repeat
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The panel talked about the last Trump - Biden debate before the election. Who won? Will it change anyones mind at this late stage? Next, a look at the polls. Will the same pattern repeat as in 2016? Will there be people that vote for Donald Trump that haven't said they would? Finally, they discuss why the stimulus bill hasn't made it to the people of the United States. Who's fault is it?
The panelists handicap the Presidential race along with looking at both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representative races. Then, they all make their prediction.
The panelists handicap the Presidential race along with looking at both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representative races. Then, they all make their prediction.
The panelists discuss the results or the lack of results from the election on Tuesday. They also talk about what takeaways they learned from the election and finally, did the pollsters get the election wrong?
The panelists discuss the results or the lack of results from the election on Tuesday. They also talk about what takeaways they learned from the election and finally, did the pollsters get the election wrong?
The panelists discuss the ongoing election that has not been conceded by President Trump yet. Next, they discuss the split that might be happening with the moderate and progressive Democrats. Finally, a word about Alex Trebek
The panelists discuss the ongoing election that has not been conceded by President Trump yet. Next, they discuss the split that might be happening with the moderate and progressive Democrats. Finally, a word about Alex Trebek
The panelists discuss the rise in COVID cases in the area and what can we do to keep this under control? Are Wearing Masks and Social Distancing enough? Next they talk about closing the
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The panelists discuss the rise in COVID cases in the area and what can we do to keep this under control? Are Wearing Masks and Social Distancing enough? Next they talk about closing the gap when it comes to being paid equally. How can women, especially, get paid the same as men in some areas? Finally a look at the role of Social Media. Should they be given warning messages when content needs it?
The panel discusses the new congress in January where there will be a record number of Republican women sworn in as members. Next they discuss just how tough the Naturalization Test is.
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The panel discusses the new congress in January where there will be a record number of Republican women sworn in as members. Next they discuss just how tough the Naturalization Test is. Why is there one in the first place? Finally, a look at how college campuses are handling COVID 19.
The panelists discuss how the vaccine should be distributed and should it be mandated? Next, the discuss a Supreme Court ruling that blocked Governor Cuomo from restricting attendance at
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The panelists discuss how the vaccine should be distributed and should it be mandated? Next, the discuss a Supreme Court ruling that blocked Governor Cuomo from restricting attendance at religious services. Finally, it's been a month since the election and we still don't know who won the NY 22nd Congressional District. What are the problems?
The panelists discuss the problems that occurred during the election that has the 22nd district still without a true winner. Next, is New York State getting overrun by the deer
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The panelists discuss the problems that occurred during the election that has the 22nd district still without a true winner. Next, is New York State getting overrun by the deer population? If so, what are the answers? Finally, each panelists takes a crack at how they would "fix" the United States of America.
The panelists discussed whether cops in school was a good thing or a bad thing. Next, they talked about what kind of education are the children receiving in the world changing teaching
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The panelists discussed whether cops in school was a good thing or a bad thing. Next, they talked about what kind of education are the children receiving in the world changing teaching methods because of COVID. Finally, should the media show the ugly side of COVID, so people take it more seriously? Are there obstacles for the media in showing the graphic images that would be needed to do this?
The panelists discuss the biggest stories of the year, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, and the murder of George Floyd.
The panelists discuss the biggest stories of the year, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, and the murder of George Floyd.
The panelists talk about the unprecedented week with protesters breaking into the Capital Building while Congress was counting the electoral college votes to make Joe Biden the new
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The panelists talk about the unprecedented week with protesters breaking into the Capital Building while Congress was counting the electoral college votes to make Joe Biden the new President. They also discussed the senate races in Georgia, follow by a quick wrap around of what currently is the state of Democracy.
The panelist discuss the 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump. Should the President go to trail even if he is no longer President? Should Congress focus on what Biden will want to accomplish?
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The panelist discuss the 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump. Should the President go to trail even if he is no longer President? Should Congress focus on what Biden will want to accomplish? Next a disagreement ensues between two panelists, one who thinks the Republican Party will bounce back and one who does not believe this is the case. Finally, a look at the week long State of the State address.
The Joe Biden Era has begun and the panelists take a look at his first few days and the impressions he has made on them so far. Next, a look at how President Donald Trump will be
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The Joe Biden Era has begun and the panelists take a look at his first few days and the impressions he has made on them so far. Next, a look at how President Donald Trump will be remembered in the history books. Finally, the Supreme Court will look at a case involving a HS cheerleader who ranted on social media about not making the team and the school punished her for it. Does she have a case?
The panelists discuss where they think the Republican Party is headed after what looks like former President Trump will be impeached for a second time. Next, they talk about Censorship
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The panelists discuss where they think the Republican Party is headed after what looks like former President Trump will be impeached for a second time. Next, they talk about Censorship in social media. Are businesses like Facebook going about this the correct way. Finally a look at Care Homes.
The Panelists discuss the apparent mis calculation of Nursing Home Deaths from Covid. Is the Governor to blame? Next, what's going on with the next stimulus check? Why are the two sides
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The Panelists discuss the apparent mis calculation of Nursing Home Deaths from Covid. Is the Governor to blame? Next, what's going on with the next stimulus check? Why are the two sides so far apart? Finally, a look at the NY State Republican Party. Is this party heading for trouble? Are they already in trouble?
The panelist discuss former President Trump's second impeachment. Does it make sense to go through it know the probable outcome is already known? Next they discuss whether Executive
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The panelist discuss former President Trump's second impeachment. Does it make sense to go through it know the probable outcome is already known? Next they discuss whether Executive Orders are something good, bad or needed at all. Finally a hearty discussion on whether raising the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour is good for the economy and the citizens of the U.S.A.
The panelists discuss if Governor Cuomo is in trouble after the fall out from covering up the number of COVID deaths in Nursing Homes. Next they talk about President Joe Biden's common
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The panelists discuss if Governor Cuomo is in trouble after the fall out from covering up the number of COVID deaths in Nursing Homes. Next they talk about President Joe Biden's common sense gun laws and should they be enacted going forward? Finally, a look at prison closures in New York State. Should the state weigh in the number of job loses this will most likely cause?
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Olympic Boycott; Ithaca Policing; Oneida Election Commission
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The panelists discuss John Katko's statement regarding boycotting the Olympics. Should the United States follow through and not send its athletes over? Next, they talk about Ithaca's new
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The panelists discuss John Katko's statement regarding boycotting the Olympics. Should the United States follow through and not send its athletes over? Next, they talk about Ithaca's new way of policing. Mayor, Svante Myrick wants to create a new department of Community Solutions and Public safety. Will it work? Finally, a look at the Oneida Election Commission and what went wrong.
The panelists discuss a bill that was passed expanding voter rights. Does this bill do enough? Is it the right bill at the right time? Also, a clear look at the struggles of New York
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The panelists discuss a bill that was passed expanding voter rights. Does this bill do enough? Is it the right bill at the right time? Also, a clear look at the struggles of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Should he resign or remain in office. Finally, a look at a judge putting a temporary hold on restaurants closing at 11pm. Should a judge be making decision on COVID related topics?
The panelist discuss President Biden's Recovery Act. Is it too much, not enough or just right? Next the discuss a bill that was passed in the house regarding boosting workers rights, and
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The panelist discuss President Biden's Recovery Act. Is it too much, not enough or just right? Next the discuss a bill that was passed in the house regarding boosting workers rights, and answer the question is Labor back? Finally, a continued looks at Governor Cuomo's legal troubles. Is it too much of a distraction and should he resign or should the investigation continue.
The panelists discuss whether or not to eliminate the filibuster; They they talk about rate of people getting the COVID vaccine and whether the government should mandate it. Finally, a
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The panelists discuss whether or not to eliminate the filibuster; They they talk about rate of people getting the COVID vaccine and whether the government should mandate it. Finally, a look at Domestic Terrorism and whether more laws need to be added to deal with the growing cases.
The panelists discuss what the budget might look like this year after the pandemic economy New York as gone through. How will the deficit be made up? Next they talk about the problems at
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The panelists discuss what the budget might look like this year after the pandemic economy New York as gone through. How will the deficit be made up? Next they talk about the problems at the border. Is it really a surge like some in the media are portraying? Finally, a look at what might be n update to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This time involving LGBTQ population.
The panelists discuss how gun laws are pre-empted by local jurisdiction. How can anything get passed? Next, they discuss the Two Trillion Dollar Infrastructure plan introduced by
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The panelists discuss how gun laws are pre-empted by local jurisdiction. How can anything get passed? Next, they discuss the Two Trillion Dollar Infrastructure plan introduced by President Biden. Is it enough, or too much? Finally, should there be a gas tax to help pay for the Infrastructure plan?
The panel talks about the New Georgia Election Law, is the law anti-democratic or are the Democrats and the President overreacting? Next the talk about the New York State Budget, is 212
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The panel talks about the New Georgia Election Law, is the law anti-democratic or are the Democrats and the President overreacting? Next the talk about the New York State Budget, is 212 Billion too much? Finally a look at recent Asian American attacks going on in our country, is it because of COVID or is there another reason this group is being attacked verbally and physically?
The panelist discuss whether President Biden will in fact pack the Supreme Court by adding 4 chairs. Next they talk about how large corporations and the Republican Party have a history
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The panelist discuss whether President Biden will in fact pack the Supreme Court by adding 4 chairs. Next they talk about how large corporations and the Republican Party have a history of being aligned until certain social issues have arisen. Is this the new trend? And finally, did schools over-react when it came to keep kids out of the classroom during COVID.
The panel dives into the verdict of Derek Chauvin, does this change anything going forward? Next they discuss the legislation passed of Employee Councils to keep workers safe from things
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The panel dives into the verdict of Derek Chauvin, does this change anything going forward? Next they discuss the legislation passed of Employee Councils to keep workers safe from things like the pandemic. Is this a good idea or a waste of time? Finally, is our Ivory Tower panelists snobs? Find out how one study rates New York.
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Lost NY Seat; Cheerleader and the Supreme Court; Reparations
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The panel discusses the fact that New York State lost 1 seat in Congress due to the recent census. What can be done about the thousands of people not counted by the census? Next, the
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The panel discusses the fact that New York State lost 1 seat in Congress due to the recent census. What can be done about the thousands of people not counted by the census? Next, the discuss the Supreme Court hearing arguments about a Cheerleader's right to free speech. Last, they talked about Congress looking into reparations and apologies for descendants of people who suffered through slavery.
The panel discuss President Biden's 4 Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan. Will that mean higher taxes? Next they talk about the President waiving the intellectual property rights for
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The panel discuss President Biden's 4 Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan. Will that mean higher taxes? Next they talk about the President waiving the intellectual property rights for the cover vaccine. Is that enough to keep other countries fully stocked? And finally, do you have to give up hamburger to help solve the climate crisis? Find out why that might indeed be true.
The panel discusses Liz Cheney being voted out of a key position for the Republicans. Where is the Republican Party headed? Next, they discussed police reform. Should Police officers
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The panel discusses Liz Cheney being voted out of a key position for the Republicans. Where is the Republican Party headed? Next, they discussed police reform. Should Police officers have qualified immunity or not? Finally a discussion about energy. From Pipelines, to Wind, to Nuclear, what are the answers to the world's energy problem?
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Insurrection Reflection; Ranked Voting; Unemployment in CNY
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Host Dave Barbara Fought and panelists Kristi Andersen, Rick Fenner, Ben Baughman, and Tara Ross reflect on the January 6th storming of the Capitol and its significance today; the
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Host Dave Barbara Fought and panelists Kristi Andersen, Rick Fenner, Ben Baughman, and Tara Ross reflect on the January 6th storming of the Capitol and its significance today; the potential change from winner-takes-all to ranked-choice voting; and how to deal with higher-than-normal unemployment rates in Central New York.
Panelists discuss one year anniversary of George Floyd's death, should policing change a year later? Next they talked about eliminating the filibuster. What are the pros and cons of
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Panelists discuss one year anniversary of George Floyd's death, should policing change a year later? Next they talked about eliminating the filibuster. What are the pros and cons of doing this? Finally, we introduce our new panelist, Aniban Acharya, who talks about the Israeli-Palestine conflict history. Should the Middle East be separated into two groups?
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Student Loan Forgiveness; Elder Parole; Extra-Terrestrials
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The panelists discuss racial disparities in student loan debt, how should this rising debt be forgiven? Next, they consider if New York should follow seventeen other states in adopting
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The panelists discuss racial disparities in student loan debt, how should this rising debt be forgiven? Next, they consider if New York should follow seventeen other states in adopting elder parole. At what age should incarcerated people become eligible? The panelists also cover the possibility of extra-terrestrial life forms. They may exist, but are they visiting Earth?
The panelists first discuss Critical Race Theory. Should it be taught in the classrooms? Next they talk about Joe Manchin writing an op-ed on how he's against the voting rights bill and
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The panelists first discuss Critical Race Theory. Should it be taught in the classrooms? Next they talk about Joe Manchin writing an op-ed on how he's against the voting rights bill and other democratic led legislation. Finally, a push from Joe Biden concerning corporate tax rates. Will this work to bring in more money to the U.S. ?
Panelists discuss President Biden's attendance at the G7 summit; what does competition with China look like? Plus, they cover the decision of the Associated Press to not release photos
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Panelists discuss President Biden's attendance at the G7 summit; what does competition with China look like? Plus, they cover the decision of the Associated Press to not release photos of those who commit misdemeanors- is this the right decision? Finally, panelists wonder about a return to normal after Covid; will society ever be the same?
The panelists discuss what kind of role should Congress play when it comes to voting requirements versus the state. Moving to the Supreme Court, college athletes and fans took notice
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The panelists discuss what kind of role should Congress play when it comes to voting requirements versus the state. Moving to the Supreme Court, college athletes and fans took notice this week of an anti-trust case brought by players. They asked to change NCAA rules prohibiting athletes from getting more educational benefits. Finally, panelists discuss the Supreme Court's role with free speech.
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