Over The Edge
Over the Edge is a podcast focused on giving people a platform to discuss and learn about other people's opinions on controversial topics. Through exciting civil debate and research, we look to find solutions to today's biggest issues and seek to understand opposing viewpoints.
S2 E1 · Thu, January 23, 2020
Iran Conflict
First, look at the conflict currently going on with Iran the U.S. Certainly more to come in the following weeks. Links - https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/qasem-soleimani-reasons-justifications/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_of_Qasem_Soleimani https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qasem_Soleimani https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/a-timeline-of-u-s-iran-relations https://www.vox.com/world/2019/7/8/18693297/us-iran-war-trump-nuclear-iraq
S1 E5 · Sat, December 14, 2019
Drug Policy
Over The Edge dives into drug policy in the United States. We have a guest interview followed by information about both the decriminalization and legalization of drugs. We also take a look at Portugal's radical drug policy that is working. Sources- http://www.drugpolicy.org/issues/drug-decriminalization https://vittana.org/16-decriminalization-of-drugs-pros-and-cons https://marijuana.procon.org/ Book- http://chasingthescream.com/
S1 E4 · Thu, December 05, 2019
Health Care
Over The Edge first-ever solo episode! I give you guys all the information you need on health care for the upcoming election as well as broaden your world view on health care. I do apologize for my voice I was very horse after an intense basketball game. Overall though a great episode. I encourage all of you to do some more research on this topic. Our Sponsor- https://www.decent.com/about-us Links- https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-obamacare-the-aca-and-what-you-need-to-know-3306065 https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2018.05085 http://www.crfb.org/blogs/how-much-will-medicare-all-cost https://www.healthline.com/health/what-medicare-for-all-would-look-like-in-america#10 https://www.internationalinsurance.com/health/systems/japan.php https://about-france.com/health-care.htm
S1 E3 · Thu, November 28, 2019
2020 Presidential Race
Over The Edge takes a look at the current 2020 candidates for president. You will get to hear history as well as the policies of the democratic candidates. I also interview 4 guests with a very wide range of political viewpoints. I believe this to be the most important episode this podcast will do all year so I hope you all enjoy it! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Links- https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/democratic-debate-lineup.html https://www.politico.com/2020-election/candidates-views-on-the-issues/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/
S1 E2 · Thu, November 21, 2019
Immigration
I along with two guests dive into the complicated issue of immigration in the U.S. We discuss: illegal immigration, legal immigration, border wall, visas, why immigration is important, and problems we are having. I hope you all enjoy this week's episode. Links- https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states https://www.dhs.gov/ https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy
S1 E1 · Thu, November 14, 2019
Electoral College
I bring on two separate guests to talk about the issue of the electoral college. Both had different opinions and I hope you all enjoy the first episode of Over The Edge. Links- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College https://www.factcheck.org/2008/02/the-reason-for-the-electoral-college/ https://www.procon.org/headline.php?headlineID=005330
Trailer · Thu, November 14, 2019
Introduction
Little about me the podcast and my mission.
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