Art of Discussing
Art of Discussing podcast is dedicated to providing an outlet for people to learn about other people’s viewpoints and share their own viewpoints. It is a platform that people can discuss topics with people of a different opinion to their own to learn and understand each other as humans.
Episodes
85 episodes
Daylight Savings Time
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the history of daylight savings time and what countries and US states use daylight savings time.Research/Resources:“History of Daylight Savings Time (DST)” by Anne Buckle. Published ...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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21:59
Israel Hamas Conflict - One Year Later
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the Israel Hamas conflict and what has happened in the past year since the attack on October 7, 2023.Research/Resources:“Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel” rese...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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39:14
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024
October is cybersecurity awareness month. In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss cybersecurity awareness both on an individual and business level as well global and nation state level. Resources/Research:“Cybersecuri...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:11:55
U.S. Voting Process
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the voting process specifically how the delegates and political party conventions work. Your hosts focus on the democratic party convention with the change in their, at the time, presumptive presidential no...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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55:44
Democratic National Convention 2024
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events leading up to the Democratic National Convention in August and policies that the new Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has outlined so far. Research/Resources:<...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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1:13:33
Republican National Convention 2024
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events that led up to the Republican National convention as well as the noteworthy moments and information during the convention itself.Research/Resources: “Nikki Haley offe...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:05:04
U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Summer 2024
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the most recent decisions released by the U.S. Supreme Court in early June 2024. Research/Resources:Supreme Court of the United State Calendars and Lists (
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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51:14
2024 Summer Olympics
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the 2024 Summer Olympics. The discussion includes recent controversies surrounding the Games, what countries will not be included and how the International Olympic Committees determines what causes a countr...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:00:49
Immigration and the Election
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss federal immigration policy and laws in the United States and any impacts on the upcoming 2024 election.Research/Resources: “Immigration.” Department of Homeland Security Statistics, Feb...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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54:02
TikTok & Current Legislation
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the recent legislation by Congress regarding the TikTok social media app and company. Research/Resources: “TikTok sued the U.S. government to block a ban. Here’s what happens now” by Ashley ...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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34:56
Abortion and the Election
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss state laws and proposed changes to state laws and how the abortion legislation/conversation may or may not effect the 2024 election.Research/Resources:“Where State Abortion Laws Stand Withou...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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52:05
Private Space and Ocean Exploration
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss how private companies are changing space and ocean explorations, what regulations and jurisdictions' role in each of these areas and what questions or uncertainty arises from these new endeavors. <...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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42:41
2024 Election After Super Tuesday
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the status of the 2024 election after the Super Tuesday primary/caucus results. Research/Resources:“A brief history of the Super Tuesday primaries” by NCC staff. Published on th...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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41:26
The Fed Meeting Updates & Related News
In this episode, your hosts, Ben and Kate, discuss the latest Federal Reserve meeting that just happened as well as a big change in the structure used for relator commission fees from the National Association of REALTORS® .
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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30:47
What is BRICS?
In this episode, your hosts, Ben and Kate, discuss what BRICS is, the group's goal and what nations are included in BRICS.Research/Resources:“Brics: What is the group and which countries have joined?” by BBC. Published i...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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28:07
Lite Byte: Super Bowl 2024 Commercials
In continuing our lite byte episodes, Ben and Kate welcome past guest, Chester, back to discuss this years' Super Bowl commercials. How did the rate compared to last year's commercials? Let your hosts know your thoughts about these ads by leavi...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:05:14
Celebrity In America
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss Celebrity in America. What makes people like Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolly Parton or Kelly Clarkson (to name a few examples) famous? Is there any difference between celebrity versus being famou...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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46:42
Supreme Court Cases in 2024
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the cases that the Supreme Court is hearing in the first half of 2024.Research:“Supreme Court of the United States Granted and Noted List October Term 2023 Cases for Argument.” Publi...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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33:55
The Future of Higher Education
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the recent protests on university campuses, the three university presidents that testified in front of Congress and the future of higher education.Research/Resources:Click
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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51:44
The Major Themes/Topics for 2024
Happy New Year! Your hosts, Kate and Ben, discuss what they anticipate the major themes/topics will be during 2024.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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10:57
Lite Byte: Army-Navy Game
In this lite byte episode, Kate and Ben discuss the Army-Navy Game including history, past and future locations, wining statistics and predictions of who will win the 2023 game. Research/Resources: "Army vs. Na...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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37:41
American Detainees Abroad
In this episode, you will hear the preparation conversation that became the final episode. Kate and Ben discuss Brittney Griner's release from Russia one year ago, how many American detainees and hostages abroad, and the hostage situation in Is...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:22:37
Preview of the 2024 United States Election
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the 2024 U.S. election including but not limited to, updates on candidates running for President, changes in the electoral college numbers per state, and primaries and caucuses.Research/Resources:
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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58:55