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
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 (https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/calendarsandlists.aspx)
- Supreme Court of the United States Opinions of the Court – 2023 (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/23)
- SCOTUSblog (https://www.scotusblog.com/)
- “An...
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 country to not be included.
Research/Resources:
- Olympics Paris 2024 (https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024)
- French protesters to poo in the Siene amid Paris 2024 Olympics controversy by Ch...
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, February 7, 2024, https://www.dhs.gov/ohss/topics/immigration
“How Texas is challenging the Biden administration on border policy” by Arelis R. Hernández, Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Ann E. Marimo...
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 Capoot. Published in CNBC website May 8, 2024 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/08/tiktok-sued-the-us-government-to-block-a-ban-heres-what-happens-now.html
“These are the countries...
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 Without Roe” by Julia Haines. Published in U.S. News website May 20, 2024 and available on https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/a-guide-to-abortion-laws-by-state
“Reagan-era emergency hea...
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.
Research/Resources:
- “Which Is More Dangerous: Outer Space or the Deep Sea?” by Syris Valentine. Published in the Scientific American website July 31, 2023 and available on h...
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 the National Constitution Center website February 29, 2016 and available on https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-super-tuesday-primaries
- “Presidential election, 2024”. Published on Ballo...
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® .
Research/Resources:
- “March Fed Meeting: Stocks Reach Record Highs on News of Future Rate Cuts” by Wayne Duggan and reviewed by Michael Adams. Published in Forbes website March 20, 2024 and availabl...
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 in BBC website February 1, 2024 and available on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-66525474
- “BRICS: Acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa” by James Chen, reviewed by Gordon Scott, ...
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 leaving a comment or emailing them at info@artofdiscussing.com.
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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 famous? Join your hosts in this episode discussing the influence of celebrity and fame on our current society and culture.
Research/Resources:
Henderson, Amy E. 2008. "From Barn...
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.” Published in the Supreme Court website Jan 22, 2024 and available on https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/23grantednotedlist.pdf
- “Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.” Published in SCOTUSblog website and a...
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 here for the link to our pdf with the resources sourced for this episode (the list was too long to fit everything all here on the show notes page!)
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Happy New Year! Your hosts, Kate and Ben, discuss what they anticipate the major themes/topics will be during 2024.
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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. Navy - Gillette Stadium". Published in Gillette Stadium website and available on https://www.gillettestadium.com/army-vs-navy/
- "Why 2023 Army-Navy Game is Not In Philadelphia, how to watch, rivalry&a...
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 Israel/Hamas conflict.
Resources/Research:
Click here for the link to our pdf with the resources sourced for this episode (the list was too long to fit everything all here on ...
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:
- “Democrats make South Carolina first presidential primary voting state” by Alex Seitz-Wald. Published in NBC News website February 4, 2023 and available on https://www.nbcnews.com/politic...
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the Israel vs Hamas conflict including Israel's history, what happened on October 7th and the potential future of the conflict.
Research and Resources:
- Creation of Israel, 1948 by Office of the Historian, Foreign Service Institute. Published in United States Department of State and available on https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/creation-israel
- Gaza Strip by CIA Wor...
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month and ways to protect yourself and your information in the electronic and "smart" age.
Research/Resources
"America's Cyber Defense Agency". Published in Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency website and available on https://www.cisa.gov/
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In this episode, Ben and Kate continues the conversation about the current presidential candidates running for the 2024 Election. This episode is part two covering the remainder of the republican candidates that are being tracked by nation-wide polling.
Research/Resources:
- “Presidential candidates, 2024”. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Presidential_candidates,_2024
- “Tracking ...
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