Ivory Tower

21x1
Supreme Court Immunity decision; Should Biden step down; Chevron deference
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The panelists talk about the decision handed down by the Supreme Court involving the Trump Immunity Case, Next they discuss whether or not President Joe Biden should drop out of the .. show full overview

21x2
Republican Convention; JD Vance as VP; Cell Phones in schools
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The panelists discuss the ongoing Republican Convention, then they talk about Trump Vice President's pick as VP, JD Vance, finally, should cell phones be allowed in school?

21x3
Biden steeping down; Harris's running mate; Trump Document case
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The panelists talk about Biden steeping down as the Democratic nominee Was it right appointing Harris immediately? Should there have been a more democratic process? Next they gave their .. show full overview

21x4
NY Congressional races; SCOTUS term limits; Social Media misinformation
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The All-women panel discusses the NY Congressional races Which race would more money help? The 19th district or the 22nd? Next they talk about whether its a good idea to impose term .. show full overview

21x5
Democrats VP Candidate, Pro Natalism, and The Cost Of The Olympics
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Democrats VP Candidate, Pro Natalism, and The Cost Of The Olympics

21x6
Tax on Tips; Good cause Eviction; Morality
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The panelists discuss whether its a good idea to eliminate tax on tips; next they talk about Syracuse adopting the Good Cause eviction clause, what are the benefits, what could cause .. show full overview

21x7
DNC; Destiny Mall; Dress Codes
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The panelists talk about the Democratic National Convention and we have own own Luke Perry reporting in from Chicago to let us know what he has seen, Next they discuss Destiny USA Mall, .. show full overview

21x8
Banning Face Masks, Kamala Harris' Economic Plan, & RFK Jr Endorsing Trump
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The panelists discuss if the state or local authorities should ban face masks in light of Nassau County's first arrest under new law banning face masks. Next they discuss if Kamala .. show full overview

21x9
Qualified Immunity; Syracuse Aquarium; ERA
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The panelists discuss Qualified Immunity for law enforcement Who is responsible for when mistakes are made that violate a persons civil liberties? Next they talk about the Syracuse .. show full overview

21x10
Presidential Debate; Social Security and Medicare; Clean Energy
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The panelists discuss what they got out of the presidential debates that took place this week, next they talked about what needs to be done with social security and medicare, Finally, how can a clean energy future happen without nuclear energy?

21x11
Addressing the Homeless in Syracuse; The Rhetoric of Politics Today; Vance's Springfield Comment
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The Ivory Tower panel discusses if the Syracuse Rescue Mission was right in moving the homeless out of the parking lot next to their shelter. Then they explore the rhetoric of politics .. show full overview

21x12
Episode 12: Baby Bonus, National Popular Vote, Executions
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This week the Ivory Tower Panel discusses if New York State should expand its tax credit for children. Then they debate if the electoral college is still the best way to select a .. show full overview

21x13
District 22 debate; VP debate; Eric Adams
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The panel discussed a couple of debates that happened this past week, first the District 22 debate between Williams and Mannion and then the Vice-President debate between Vance and .. show full overview

21x14
Presidential Campaigns on Podcasts; Hurricanes; Trump Sign
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The panelists discuss both Presidential candidates talking with popular podcasts that have nothing to do with politics; will this strategy be successful? Next, a look at the hurricanes .. show full overview

21x15
New York House Race; Trump's media attention; War in Ukraine
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The panelists discuss the local House of Representative races, Next a discussion on Former President Trump's media coverage, finally, an update on the War in Ukraine

21x16
Parties not the same; Buying Votes; Cuba
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The panelists discuss whether both parties are the same as they used to be. Are they more like religious organizations then political parties. Next they discuss the legality of Elon Musk buying votes, Finally they talk about Cuba

21x17
Election; Endorsements; Prop One; MidEast
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From Syracuse University, Ivory Tower on the Road talks about what's at stake in this next election; Why aren't newspapers endorsing candidates? Proposition One on the ballet and more troubles in the Middle East

21x18
How did Trump win; Where do Dems go now; NY Dems
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The panelist discuss the election and start off with how exactly did Donald Trump win? Next they look at where the Democratic Party goes from here Finally, a look at why New York Democrats are so successful

21x19
Trump picks NYers;Citizens Academies;Climate Summit
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The panelists discuss the 2 New York people he has picks for jobs when he is President Elise Stefanik as the Ambassador to the United Nations and Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Next, Are .. show full overview

21x20
Trump's New Administration, Should Biden Pardon Trump Critics & Congestion Pricing is Back
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The panel this week discusses how the Trump administration plans to reshape the federal government. Then they debate if president Biden should protect Trump critics with presidential .. show full overview

21x21
Biden's Pardon;School Funding; Subway Hero/Murderer
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The panelists disagree on whether or not President Biden should have pardoned his son, next they try to unravel school funding and what is fair, finally a look at a case that might be .. show full overview

21x22
Judging a local judge; Africa rail line; College Neutrality
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The panelist talk about a local judge who basically recused herself from a same sex marriage after marrying a traditional couple, should she face consequences? Next, a look at a .. show full overview

21x23
Conservative Media; Syria; Medicine across borders
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The panelist discuss the role of the conservative media in today's world; Then the talks turns to Syria, how should incoming president Donald Trump handle the situation when he gets in .. show full overview

21x24
US Role; International Watch List; US Economy in 2025
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The Ivory Tower panelists look ahead to 2025 and discuss the United States Role in the World, What countries should we be watching in 2025, and what kind of economy is the United States headed towards.

21x25
Marcy Correctional; Acquiring Greenland;No more fact checkers
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The panel discusses the death of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility near Utica; Should the prison be shut down? Next, Is it a good idea for the US to take or buy Greenland? .. show full overview

21x26
Biden's legacy; H-1B visas; Gov. Hochul's agenda
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The panelists talk about President Biden's legacy. Will it be favorable or will it be a complete disappointment? Next, should the incoming President Trump increase the number of H-1B .. show full overview

21x27
Trump's Orders; Cell Phones in schools; Garbage Fines
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The panelist talk about Trump's first week in office and all the Executive Orders he signed. Next, they talked about Governor Hochul's Cell Phone ban in schools. Is it a good idea? .. show full overview

21x28
The Rule of Law; The Congo; The Bird Flu
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The panelists discuss President Trump's Executive Orders and how some them can avoid the Rule of Law. Next, a deep dive into talks about the Republic of the Congo, why is it so important .. show full overview

21x29
Curbing Immigration; New spin on Gaza; Gambling
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The panelists discuss whether New York State should follow Federal Law when it comes to rounding up Illegal immigrants. Next, was President Trump serious about turning Gaza into the new .. show full overview

21x30
Hochul/Adams; Foreign Policy; DOGE
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The panelists discuss the relationship between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, should she have done so? Next, should America pull back its commitment to Europe and NATO, Finally .. show full overview

21x31
NYS Correction Strike; Economic Boycott; Gold Card
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The panelists discuss the situation regarding the NYS Correction Office Strike. Are their demands reasonable? Should there be repeals of the HALT act? Next, does the economic boycott .. show full overview

21x32
CHIPS Down, Bye, Bye Department of Education and A New World Order
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Nina Moore of Colgate University hosts and is joined by Aaron Strong of Hamilton College, Ben Baughman of Gannon University, Tara Ross of OCC and Luke Perry of Utica University. The .. show full overview

21x33
National Security or First Amendment; Tariffs; The Pope
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The Panelist talk about the Columbia student activist who was arrested and threatened to be deported even though he was a citizen of the United States. They then discuss tariffs, can .. show full overview

21x34
Trump vs Judges; What's next for Dems; Syracuse Housing
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The panelists discuss the disagreement between the Trump administration and a Federal Judge. What could come of this and can lone judges issue nationwide orders? Next, they look at what .. show full overview

21x35
Signal Chat Mistake; Hochul's Criminal Justice Rollback; Funding Universities
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The panelists discuss the Signal chat debacle that Pete Hegseth is in the middle of again. Next, they talk about Gov. Hochul's criminal justice rollback, is it a good idea? Finally, .. show full overview

21x36
Slim elections margins; Marcy plea deals; Booker's speech
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The panelists discuss the slim election results in Florida, is this a rebuke of what the Republicans are doing? Next, plea deals came down to the Marcy Correctional Center officers .. show full overview

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