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Season 2
Meme Theory
(crash course)
MEMES!! They are literally everywhere and almost impossible to avoid. But what exactly is a meme? What makes certain memes funny and others not? Are memes an expression of philosophical ideas? Join me, Rahmel, as we dive into the rich history of memes and watch how the evolution of memes continue to shape internet culture and humor. Prepare to get Meta.
Growing up on Long Island
And the unique environmental perspective
Amelia and Justin join us again! In this episode, we talk about our experiences growing up on Long Island and how it's shaped us all. Why do LI mom's have beach-themed bathrooms? Why is the traffic so bad? Why are there so many deer? Listen to this fun episode and let us know what you think!
Electoral College
(crash course for the planet)
Today we are talking about the electoral college, and with voting for the 2020 primaries set to begin in Iowa in a few short weeks, there is no better time to start learning about our electoral system!
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Ethics of the Green New Deal
Why should we care?
Just a year ago Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood in front of the Capitol with Senator Ed Markey and unveiled their proposal for a Green New Deal. One year later and where have we gotten with the Green New Deal? Why is it important? Why should YOU care? What is the ethical justification for the Green New Deal?
Green New Deal
(crash course)
Over the past year we have been hearing a lot about the Green New Deal. The media jumped on it when Alexandria Ocasio Cortez unveiled her proposal for the GND last February. Since then there has been a lot of hype and criticism surrounding the famous environmental plan. But what actually is the GND? What does it say? What does the plan include?
Pod on the Spot
We are back to school... which means that we are busier than ever so here is us talking about what we have going on for our last semester of college!
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why the MTA sucks so much
(crash course)
What comes to mind when you think about New York City? Is it the pizza? Your daily chopped cheese and Arizona can? Or is it one of the most culturally iconic forms of transportation that has been apart of the history of NYC for almost 150 years? That's right people, we're talking about trains.
Billionaire's...what are they good for?
Wealth, Philanthropy, and Societal Problems
In this episode, we are joined again by Rob Johnson as we talk all about billionaires, social issues, and the reason why philanthropy won't save us.
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Late Night for the Planet - Communicating Climate
Welcome to another Late Night live episode! In this show, we talk about the media and how we are communicating in the age of the climate crisis. We are joined by some new friends and some awesome guests including Dan Reed, the director of Planet Forward, and Yessenia Funes, a Plattsburgh alum and writer for Earther.com.
The Death of the Bees
*They're not dead yet!
Ya like Jazzzz? Ya like bees? In this episode, Alyssa Turner talks about the fate of the Bees...
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