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Everything Under The SunJosh Mattox - Photographer & Business OwnerJosh Mattox is a photographer, business owner, and father. He and his wife are the owners of Mattox Studios, located in Graceville, Florida. Josh Mattox joins Ethan & Kaden Lemieux to talk about his journey in photography, the creative process that drives his work, and how he balances work and family life. We also discuss the importance of print photography and how it preserves memories in a tangible way, that will last a lifetime.
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The Josh and Friends PodcastTop Rock Albums of 1993 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)Episode 91: This week we are having another music countdown from the 90s! Josh, Lee and Ethan take a trip back 30 years to discuss some of our favorite songs, a bunch of great memories, and our Top 5 selections for the best rock albums of 1993. Make sure scan the playlist, comment on the show, and give us your own Top 5 selections!0:00 - Thirty Years Ago / High School4:52 - Rock Albums 1993 / Radio & Mixed Tapes9:01 - Ethan's No. 5 Selection11:54 - Lee's No. 5 Selection15:49 - Josh's No. 5 Selection19:08 - Ethan's No. 4 Selection / Lee's Thick Legs2023-05-261h 20
The Josh and Friends PodcastGreat Singers, Bad Movers & Unsolved Movie Mysteries (Feat. Andy & Ethan)Episode 82: This week Josh, Andy and Ethan all sit down to discuss the challenges of moving, Rolling Stone's list of The 200 Greatest Singers of All-Time, and a look back at some of the Greatest Movie Debates in history. So, join us for the conversation and stay for the fun. 0:00 - Fist Pump / Intro (Lee Michaels)0:55 - Ethan and Andy / Beer / Catch-Up2:53 - Moving Jen / Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers10:26 - Injuries & The Future of Football20:47 - Greatest Singers List / Questionable Selections27:42 - Shockingly Low Rated Selections31:04 - The One Artist Rated Too High2023-01-151h 06
The Josh and Friends PodcastThe Craziest Moments in Seahawks History (Feat. Ethan McDonald)Episode 50: Welcome to episode 50! During this special 3-hour video broadcast Josh and Ethan sit down to discuss "The Craziest Moments in Seahawks History." This extensive list includes everything from the good, the bad, to the downright ugly. You certainly do not have to be a Seahawks fan to enjoy this episode, but it definitely helps! #Seattle #Seahawks #CountdownNarration by Josh Matlock and Ethan McDonaldBe sure to catch the video special on YouTube for the full visual experience. https://youtu.be/BUG6OWGVdHE0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels)1:38 - #41 Donut Gate 2021-09-263h 10
What's the Res?What's the Res - 3X19 - End of an Era: Show FinaleEthan is graduating, Josh has moved into more administrative responsibilities, and this is the finale episode. What's the Res? has, Ethan and Josh conclude, been a great success. They reflect on lessons learned, tips for new podcasters, and the overall value of debate as an academic activity. Please do comment on the episode or shoot us an email if this show has been a help to you! Thank you for listening over these last three years!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/WhatsTheRes 2021-05-0558 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x18 - March PF: Space Force!Josh and Ethan go back and forth about the March PF resolution: Resolved: On balance, the benefits of creating the United States Space Force outweigh the harms. Enjoy!2021-03-1723 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x17 - LD March/April - Resolved: The United.States ought to Guarantee.Universal Child CareEthan and Josh cover resolution analysis, definition of terms, key arguments, strategy suggestions, and value premises on the March/April resolution dealing with universal child care. Let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2021-03-0245 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x15 - February PF - On Balance, the Benefits of Urbanization in West Africa Outweigh the Harms - Res Analysis with Josh and EthanEthan and Josh discuss the February Public Forum resolution - "On balance, the benefits of urbanization in West Africa outweigh the harms." They discuss urbanization, problems and potential gains from rapid population expansion, unique problems in African politics, and pro and con arguments. Let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/WhatsTheRes2021-01-1639 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x14 - Jan/Feb 2021 LD - States ought to Ban Lethal Autonomous Weapons - Full Analysis with Josh and EthanEthan and Josh go in depth with this resolution, discussing the Department of Defense's definition of LAWs, framing possibilities on both aff and neg from both Kantian and Util perspectives, and argument strategies. Happy New Year - let's talk about killer robots!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2021-01-021h 03What's the Res?What's the Res - 3x12 - LD Jan/Feb 21 - Killer Robots! or, States ought to ban Lethal Autonomous WeaponsJosh and Ethan give a very quick first impression (5 minute episode) on the Jan/Feb 2021 LD resolution - States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons.
*Apology - we misspoke the resolution; it is States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons., not "The USFG...".
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-11-1645 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x10 -LD Nov/Dec: The United States ought to have a Federal jobs Guarantee with Dr. Mark PaulJosh and Ethan interview Dr. Mark Paul, economist, professor at New College Florida, and author of several papers on a Federal Jobs Guarantee (including this one, which includes a specific policy proposal with costs worked out). Along the way, Dr. Paul explains the history behind the FJG and the Civil Rights Movement, the Keynesian economic framework the FJG operates within, and addresses the ways an FJG program would solve for economic disparities Enjoy! And let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook...2020-11-101h 12What's the Res?What's the Res - 3x8 - "The United States Ought to Provide a Federal Jobs Guarantee": Ethan and Josh on the Nov/Dec 2020 LD ResolutionEthan and Josh discuss resolution analysis, pragmatic and philosophical approaches to the resolution, and both traditional values and plan-based case strategies. This episode is their first one on the Nov/Dec LD resolution - Resolved: The United States ought to provide a federal jobs guarantee - be sure to check back next week for an expert interview with economist Dr. Mark Paul!Let us know what you think of the episode!Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.comTwitter/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-10-261h 01What's the Res?What'S The Res - 3x7 - Debate Spaces: A Conversation with Matt Summers and Tessa Holzman about Middle School Debate, Access, and CommunityEthan and Josh interview Matt Summers and Tessa Holtzman about their non-profit, Debate Spaces. They discuss the story of Debate Spaces, the way that Matt and Tessa's international experiences led them to start the organization, and the ways that debate enables student participation in democracy and a unique kind of friendship. Matt and Tessa are both graduate students at Harvard University, and they close out the episode with advice for high school debaters. Enjoy! Check out their website - https://www.debatespaces.org/.
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Email...2020-10-1551 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x6 - Increasing Access: A Conversation with Amisha Mody Mehta and Stefan Bauschard, co-directors of the NYC Urban Debate LeagueJosh and Ethan interview the co-executive directors of the New York City Urban Debate League, Amisha Mody Mehta and Stefan Bauschard; they discuss Amisha and Stefan's debate stories, the work of the NYC UDL, the story behind the Classrooms.Cloud, and more! Check it out - and if you want to support the work of the NYC UDL, visit their website: https://debate.nyc/
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Facebook - Facebook...2020-09-0400 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x3 - "Resolved: The United States federal government should enact the Medicare-For-All Act of 2019" - PF Sept/Oct 2020 Resolution AnalysisJosh and Ethan discuss the Sept/Oct 2020 PF resolution, "The United States federal government should enact the Medicare-For-All Act of 2019." They discuss Bernie Sanders, some nuances of this bill, Pro arguments, Con arguments, and the general flaws in socialistic programs. They also discuss the free market, inelastic demand, and Adam Smith. Enjoy! And let us know what you think of the episode!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-08-1900 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - 3x1 - New Season, New PlanJosh and Ethan discuss the high points of season 2, the purposes of What's the Res, and lay out a plan for how often they will publish episodes this season. This episode also includes shoutouts to many of our season 2 guests, and call backs to episodes in our first season. Enjoy - and be on the lookout for our first resolution analysis episodes in a couple of weeks (after the NSDA releases LD and PF on 8/8).
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-08-0400 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res? Summer 2020 (E4) - Is Silence Violence? A Conversation with Tori PetersenJosh interviews Tori Hope Peterson, social media influencer, foster care advocate, and Hillsdale College alumna, about her blog post "Dear Hillsdale College" and the responses to it. As she and Josh discuss the blog post they cover a variety of topics: sports and college, African Americans in the foster care system, and different kinds of advocacy. Tori's website can be found here - check out the interview, and let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-07-1900 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Summer 2020 (E3) - Afro-Pessimism vs. Afro-Idealism - A Conversation with Dr. Ben VothJosh and Ethan welcome Dr. Ben Voth to the show. Dr. Voth directs the Southern Methodist University debate program, and he teaches in their communications department. Dr. Voth is a longtime leader in the debate community, and he is a partner with the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation in running the Coolidge Cup tournament. He is also a scholar of the Civil Rights Movement (here is a link to his Amazon Author page). In this episode, Dr. Voth weighs in with his thoughts about policing, race riots, the 2020-2021 policy resolution, and a comparison between two different frameworks: Afro-pessimism and...2020-07-0800 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Summer 2020 (E2) - Rule of Law, Race Riots, and Debate as a Solution: A Conversation with Dr. Nick HigginsDr. Nick Higgins, associate professor and department chair of the department of politics, government, and criminal justice at North Greenville University, joins Josh and Ethan for a discussion about justice, rule of law, and what Aristotle and Plato contribute to our current cultural moment. Along the way, Josh is reminded that Dr. Higgins is a former policy debater, and Dr. Higgins provides his thoughts on the 2020-2021 Policy resolution (Resolved: The United States federal government should enact substantial criminal justice reform in the United States in one or more of the following: forensic science, policing, sentencing).
2020-06-2900 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Summer 2020 (E1) - George Floyd, Riots, Revolution, and the 2020 Summer SeriesJosh and Ethan discuss the death of George Floyd, the protests and their relationship to riots, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to nonviolent protest contrasted with Malcolm X's desire for radical revolution. We also outline the summer series of episodes focusing on race riots, rule of law, and prison reform as related to the 2020-2021 Policy Debate resolution, "Resolved: The United States federal government should enact substantial criminal justice reform in the United States in one or more of the following: forensic science, policing, sentencing." Enjoy the summer, and use the time well to prep for next se...2020-06-1800 minWhat's the Res?Season 2, Episode 54 - ISD Advice on Nats 2020 LD - Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is antithetical to democracyEthan attended an Institute for Speech and Debate (ISD) webinar with Crawford Leavoy on the NSDA Nats 2020 LD resolution, Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is antithetical to democracy. This episode is the high points from that webinar. Good luck to everyone who is competing!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-06-1000 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 53 - "Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is antithetical to democracy" Part 2 - Aff and Neg ArgumentsJosh and Ethan continue their discussion of the LD NSDA Nationals resolution, "Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is antithetical to democracy." They cover Aff and Neg arguments, and Josh goes on a rant defending traditional property rights (with shout outs to Russell Kirk, Richard Weaver, and Alex de Toqueville).We also answer a question one debater wrote in to us - feel free to send your thoughts and questions, and we'll respond on a future episode!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-05-2500 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 52 - "Resolved: On balance, charter schools are beneficial to the quality of education in the United States"- A Conversation with Dr. Robert JacksonEarlier this year, Josh interviewed Dr. Robert Jackson, Chief Academic Officer for Great Hearts Academies, about the 2020 Nationals PF Resolution, "Resolved: On balance, charter schools are beneficial to the quality of education in the United States." They discuss the nature of charter schools, some of the big charter networks nationwide, and ways charter schools benefit and harm educational quality in the United States. Check it out, and let us know if this episode is helpful as you write your cases!
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Facebook - Facebook...2020-05-1800 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 51 - Congressional Debate, NatCirc Competition, and Identity: A Conversation with Adam JacobiJosh interviews Adam Jacobi about his work with Wisconsin Speech and Debate, the NSDA, and the Harvard Debate Council. Their conversation roams across Adam's career, work in Congressional Debate, and contains equal parts advice, event distinctions, and resolution analysis. Enjoy! And let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-05-1000 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 50 - "Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is antithetical to democracy" - NSDA Nats 2020 LD Topic and Resolution AnalysisJosh and Ethan discuss the 2020 NSDA Nationals LD resolution, "Resolved: The intergenerational accumulation of wealth is antithetical to democracy." They cover terms, values, and the big ideas behind this resolution with reference to several articles on the topic. Next time, they'll cover aff and neg arguments. Enjoy! And let us know if this is helpful for your preparation!
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2020-05-0300 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Bonus Episode: RIP, Sir Roger Scruton: A Conversation with Nick Kennicott, Landon Loftin, and Josh HerringOn January 12, 2020, a giant in contemporary philosophy passed into eternity. This episode is a memorial to the work of Sir Roger Scruton. Josh is a student in the Faulkner University Great Books Honors College doctoral program, and he is joined by two friends in that program, Nick Kennicott and Landon Loftin, as they discuss the philosophy, writings, and significance of Sir Roger Scruton. Nick is a regular co-host on the Wrath and Grace podcast - if you what he says, be sure to check them out here. Enjoy!
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Twitter/Instagram...2020-04-2500 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Bonus Episode - Fear and Trembling: Ethan, Patrick, and Josh discuss Soren Kierkegaard, Epistemology, and MetaphysicsA few months ago, Josh suggested to Ethan and Patrick that we three read Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling, and then have a discussion about it. Here is that conversation! We describe the book, and then launch into a running conversation on thoughts inspired by reading the Danish father of existentialism. Fun times ahead - enjoy! Patrick runs the philosophy memes page Philosophy.Memes on Instagram, and always provides good conversation!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres 2020-04-1600 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 49 - Mapping the Debate World: An Interview with Crawford Leavoy of Durham AcademyJosh interviews Crawford Leavoy, director of debate for Durham Academy, about his speech and debate journey, his role in directing DA's program, and the various organizations that make up competitive Speech and Debate nationwide. Along the way, they discuss the Wording Committee of the NSDA, responses to COVID19, and advice for novice and varsity competitors. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-03-2500 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Bonus Episode - Joe Biden vs. Bernie Sanders, and Life in the Era of COVID-19 (AKA Josh and Ethan talk about the last DNC nominee debate)Josh and Ethan rehash the DNC presidential nominee debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. They talk about the coronavirus, the economic recession, political maneuvering of CNN through manipulating questions, and the core processes of capitalism. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-03-1700 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res? Season 2, Episode 46: March PF - "Resolved: The United States should Increase its use of Nuclear Energy for Commercial Energy Production" - A Conversation with Dr. Spence SpencerJosh interviews Dr. Andrew "Spence" Spencer about the nuances of commercial nuclear power. Dr. Spencer's career path combines several years in US Navy (nuclear submarines), a PhD focused on theological ethics, and current work as a nuclear engineering supervisor. He is a great voice to help the non-expert understand the world of commercial nuclear power; several of his analysis points lend themselves to climate change impacts of commercial nuclear power. Let us know what you think of the episode!
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Facebook - Facebook.com...2020-03-0900 minWhat's the Res?It's a Big World out There: Reflections on a Small School going to the 46th Annual Harvard Forensics TournamentJosh and Ethan think through their experiences at Harvard, and what they learned. We encountered NatCirc debating in LD and PF, and we're learning how to be more competitive next year! Let us know what you think!
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What's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 44 - March/April LD - "Predictive Policing is Unjust" (AKA: What do Charles Murray, Michel Foucault, and Predpol have in common?)Josh and Ethan discuss the March/April NSDA LD resolution, "Predictive policing is unjust." They discuss this Rand Corporation article (which summarizes the findings of this much longer report), the philosophy behind just policing, the obvious racial argument against predictive policing, and the insights Foucault's Panopticon offers to the Aff framework. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!
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2020-02-2200 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 43 - Kritiks: A Debate Strategy for National Competition at Harvard UniversityEthan and Josh discuss kritiks, a debate tactic they've been working in preparation for competing at the 46th Annual Harvard National Forensics Tournament (@harvardhsdebate). The Kritik is a divisive strategy, but common in national Lincoln-Douglas competition. Josh and Ethan provide a loose overview, discussion of the philosophical problems inherent n employing the K, and their attempts to break Ks. Enjoy - and wish us luck at Harvard!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2020-02-1500 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 42 - Comprehending the Welfare State: February 2020 PF with Elliot GaiserJosh interviews Elliot Gaiser to build a well rounded perspective on means-tested welfare for the February 2020 PF resolution, "The United States should replace means-tested welfare programs with a universal basic income." They discuss the foundations of welfare, the effectiveness of current programs, and the feasibility of a universal basic income. Elliot debated for the NCFCA and an Ohio-specific debate league in high school, as well as being a Hale Scholar on the Hillsdale College debate team. Since Hillsdale, Elliot has spent time in the think-tank world and has now embarked on a career as a lawyer. Let us know...2020-02-0700 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2 - Episode 41 - Medicare for All (Coolidge March 7)Josh and Ethan analyze the Coolidge Foundation's March 7 resolution, "Resolved: The United States should adopt Medicare For All, thus instituting a single-payer system of healthcare." This resolution will be debated at Thales Academy Rolesville on March 7. The Coolidge Foundation has prepared a research brief for this resolution (located here), and if you want to learn more, click here to learn more about the Coolidge Debate League! This episode goes over terminology, affirmative and negative arguments, and weighs advantages and disadvantages of putting this policy change into effect. Let us know what you think!
Email - Whatstheres@gmail...2020-01-2800 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 40 (The Big 100) - Means-Tested Welfare vs. a UBI - February PF (NSDA)Josh and Ethan celebrate audience growth, and also provide analysis for the March 7, 2020 Coolidge resolution, "Resolved: The United States should replace means-tested welfare programs with a universal basic income." They go over terms, where the UBI has been tried, and initial argument strategies. Thanks for all your support! It's amazing to see what has happened with this podcast over 100 episodes! Enjoy - and let us know what you think!
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2019-12-2400 minWhat's the Res?Season 2, Episode 35 - Where do Debaters go after Competition? A Conversation with Brad Birzer about Beyond TenebraeJosh interview Hillsdale College history professor Dr. Brad Birzer about his high school debate career, the ways debate has impacted his life, and his most recent book, Beyond Tenebrae. Click here to order Beyond Tenebrae on Amazon! Brad is a wonderful teacher, author, and communicator; debate, he explains, got him through high school. Let us know what you think of this episode!
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Dr. Birzer is also the co-founder of The Imaginative Conservative, an online jour...2019-12-1700 minWhat's the Res?Season 2, Episode 34 - PF January 2020: "The United States should end its economic sanctions against Venezuela" - A Conversation with Analicia Vaamonde-StolzJosh interviews Analicia, a Venezuelan lawyer now working in Washington D.C. For 25 years, Analicia lived in Venezuela. She describes growing up during the Chavez years, the route to Venezuela's current crisis, the results of socialism, and how Venezuela has come to have two governments (Maduro, and Guaido). Analicia provides three solid arguments for the negative; she thinks the sanctions are a sound policy tool. This is a great episode for context on the Venezuelan crisis - let us know if it's helpful!
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...2019-12-1300 minWhat's the Res?Season 2, Episode 33 - LD Jan/Feb 2020 - "Resolved: States ought to eliminate their nuclear arsenals."Josh and Ethan analyze the January/February LD resolution, "Resolved: States ought to eliminate their nuclear arsenals." They focus on the nine countries with nuclear arsenals, the history of the cold war and nuclear proliferation, and value structures that could help with either side. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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2019-12-0200 minWhat's the Res?Season 2, Episode 31 - Bonus: Math Ethnic Studies Framework Faculty RoundtableJosh and Ethan host Alexis Franco, Will Begley, and Tyler Bonin for a conversation about Seattle Public School's Math Ethnic Studies Framework. This episode walks through the basics of the framework, and considers practical and theoretical problems with it. By the end, we conclude that there is a legitimate desire behind the framework, but math is not the proper home for it. Let us know what you think!
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2019-11-2500 minWhat's the Res?Season 2, Episode 30 - Benefits and Harms of Cyber Operations: A Conversation with Zak Doffman, CEO of Digital BarriersZak Doffman, CEO of Digital Barriers and frequent contributor to Forbes, joins Josh for a conversation about the 2019 Nov/Dec Public Forum resolution, "The benefits of the United States federal government’s use of offensive cyber operations outweigh the harms." As an international leader in cyber security concerns, Zak speaks about terminology, technological proficiency, and the existent of Threat Actors. This is a great episode to help with prepping for those tournaments in the middle and the end of a resolution cycle! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!
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Facebook - facebook.com/whatstheres2019-11-1200 minWhat's the Res?Season 2, Episode 28 - Harms and Benefits to Offensive Cyber Operations: Public Forum Nov/Dec 2019Josh and Ethan discuss the Nov/Dec 2019 Public Forum resolution, "Resolved: The benefits of the United States federal government’s use of offensive cyber operations outweigh the harms." They recount a few key moments of Cyber Command activity, and suggest strategies on Aff and Neg. With ties to the Internet of Things and general anti-military industrial complex, this resolution has some weight to it. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2019-11-0400 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 27 - Fossil Fuel, Climate Change, and Subsidizing Pollution: An Interview with Dr. Joseph Aldy, Professor of the Practice of Public Policy at Harvard UniversityJosh and Ethan interview Dr. Joseph Aldy, Professor of the Practice of Public Policy at Harvard University' Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Aldy's research combines environmental management with economic policy (here is his faculty webpage, with CV), and his background as as LD and Policy debater in high school make him the perfect person to help with the November/December LD resolution: "Resolved: The United States ought to eliminate subsidies for fossil fuels." This episode covers two different ways to think about defining subsidies, an analysis of fossil fuel pollution, and our mutual agreement that Neg has no ground...2019-10-2800 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 26 - Charter Schools, Education, and Great Hearts Academies: An Interview with Robert JacksonJosh interviews Dr. Robert Jackson, Chief Academic Officer for Great Hearts Academies. They discuss charter schools, charter management organizations, and the unique curriculum Great Hearts offers through their Humane Learning courses. With one 2019-2020 LD resolution possibly focusing on charter schools and their harm to public education, this episode gives some helpful nuts and bolts details on the charter school movement. Let us know what you think!
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Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres2019-10-1400 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 24 - Nov/Dec LD Res Analysis - Resolved: "The United States ought to eliminate subsidies for fossil fuels."Josh and Ethan discuss the Nov/Dec 2019 Lincoln Douglas resolution - "Resolved: The United States ought to eliminate subsidies for fossil fuels." They go over definitions, strategies, a couple of article (links below), and suggestions on Aff and Neg for value structures. The Neg ground is harder to find in this one, but Ethan has the strategy angle covered! Enjoy! And let us know what you think!
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- https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-fossil-fuel-subsidies-a-closer-look-at-tax-breaks-and-societal-costs
- https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/05/how-much-does-world-subsidize-oil-coal-and-gas/589000/
- https://www.vox.com/2019/5/17/18624740/fossil-fuel-subsidies-climate-imf
...2019-10-1100 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 23 - Bonus: Should Vaping be Banned?Josh and Ethan discuss the implications of a vape ban, reasons for an against such a ban, and recent articles arguing for banning vape/e-cigarettes for those under 18. Josh maintains that a conservative can support a ban in this case, while Ethan remains skeptical. With shout out to fellow podcast Louder with Crowder, this episode is a lot of fun. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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Website: www.whatstheres.com2019-09-3000 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 21 - An Introduction to Policy Debate: An Interview with Bryan BrooksJosh interviews Bryan Brooks, debate coach for Grace Academy in Georgetown, Texas. They discuss the unique format of policy debate, the kinds of analysis pertinent to this debate, k-debate, spreading (with a demonstration of Bryan spreading), and the 2019-2020 policy resolution, "The United States federal government should substantially reduce Direct Commercial Sales and/or Foreign Military Sales of arms from the United States." Bryan describes the major arguments he sees on Affirmative and Negative, and he closes with advice for novices. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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2019-09-2700 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Bonus Episode - Classical Literature, Science Fiction, and Clear Communication: An Interview with Christopher RuocchioIn early September, Josh found two new books to read at the Knightdale Public Library - Empire of Silence and The Howling Dark, each by Christopher Ruocchio. Christopher graduated from North Carolina State University with a major in English rhetoric and a minor in classics. In this interview, Josh and Christopher discuss The Sun Eater series, the relationship between past literature and present writing, wisdom, and what it takes to be an excellent writer. Christopher is well connected, and shares about encounters with George R.R. Martin and Jordan Peterson. Enjoy! And let us know what you think! You can...2019-09-2500 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 20 - Reason in a Postmodern Age: An Interview with Dr. Kelly BurtonDr. Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton is a philosophy professor at Paradise Valley Community College, and the founder of both the Public Philosophy Society and Public Philosophy Press. She is a graduate of Faulkner University's doctoral program in humanities, and is the author of Retrieving Knowledge: A Socratic Response to Skepticism and Reason and Proper Function. In this interview, Josh asks Dr. Burton about the role of reason in the aftermath of the postmodern turn in philosophy; they discuss LD, philosophy, Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and a lot more! Check it out! Click here to support Dr. Burton's work through the Public Ph...2019-09-2300 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 19 - Shop Talk with Ethan and JoshEthan and Josh take an episode to think back on What's the Res?, think about what's worked and what they've changed, favorite interviews, and funny moments. Tune in to hear some of the behind the scenes thoughts about where we've been, and where we're going!
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2019-09-0600 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 13 - Claim, Warrant, Impact Argument StructureIn this episode, Josh goes over one way to structure an argument. This episode will be a helpful review to varsity debaters, and a good introduction to the Toulmin model of argumentation for novice debaters. It's a short episode (13 minutes) - enjoy! And let us know if this one help you write stronger cases!
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Email...2019-08-2900 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 11 - Sept/Oct Public Forum Resolution Analysis: "Resolved: The European Union should join the Belt and Road Initiative."Should the EU join the Belt and Road Initiative? That's the question Josh and Ethan analyze in this episode. They focus on major studies, articles, and resources for both Pro and Con. Pro's case will be largely economic, while Con should focus on the human rights and values clash between the EU and Chinese Communist government under Xi Jinping. This episode was a lot of fun to put together - check it out, and let us know if our suggestions on"Resolved: The European Union should join the Belt and Road Initiative" worked!
Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail...2019-08-2600 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 10 - LD Paradigm: PersonalismPersonalism is a 20th-21st century philosophy grounded in the axiomatic dignity of the human person. Articulated in the aftermath of the horrors of WWII, Personalism seeks to help form a society that seeks the good of each human person as a dialogical creature possessing inherent dignity. Josh has written on personalism for the Acton Institute; that article can be found here. This paradigm may be helpful for prepping the 2019 Sept/Oct LD resolution (Resolved: In the United States, colleges and universities ought not consider standardized tests in undergraduate admissions decisions). If it helps, let us know!
...2019-08-2300 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 9 - Sept/Oct LD Varsity Supplement - Interview with Courtney van Kleeck, College Admissions SpecialistThe Sept/Oct 2019 resolution for varsity LD reads, "In the United States, colleges and universities ought not consider standardized tests in undergraduate admissions decisions." In this episode, Josh and Ethan join forces to interview Ms. Courtney van Kleeck, the college admissions counselor for Thales Academy Rolesville. Courtney has helped four classes of Thales graduates get into college, and she lends us her expertise on what colleges are looking for in the application, how the standardized test fits into the picture, and why she thinks the SAT/ACT reinforces harmful stereotypes with impressionable students. We hope this episode is helpful f...2019-08-2100 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 8 - Sept/Oct LD Resolution Analysis: "In the United States, colleges and universities ought not consider standardized tests in undergraduate admissions decisions."Josh and Ethan analyze the 2019 Varsity LD resolution; they offer definition thoughts, strategy suggestions, and contenders for value/value criterion combinations for both Aff and Neg cases. Should colleges have objective standards for admissions? Do the SAT/ACT really fulfill those roles? What about the racial issues surrounding the SAT/ACT? Where does the Adversity Score enter this debate? What exactly is the purpose of college? Find out in this episode! Let us know what you think!
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2019-08-1900 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 7 - Coolidge Analysis: “North Carolina should offer targeted tax incentives to businesses that relocate major parts of their operations to North Carolina."Josh and Ethan discuss the resolution for the first Luddy Debate League tournament of the 2019-2020 season - Resolved: The state of North Carolina should offer targeted tax incentives to businesses that relocate major parts of their operations to North Carolina. Tax incentives, business plans, crony capitalism, resource suggestions, affirmative and negative strategy - we cover all the bases! If you're interested in learning more about the Luddy Debate League, check out the website at https://www.coolidgefoundation.org/debate/luddy-schools/ - we'd love to see you at the Sept. 7th tournament!
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2019-08-1600 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 6 - Debate Techniques: Flowing, and BurdensJosh describes "flowing," the debater method of taking notes in a round. While there are lots of modifications and advanced ways to flow, the basics are simple and described in this episode. Josh then lists three key burdens: Burden of Definition, Burden of Clash, and Burden of Evidence, and he goes over how those burdens play out in a debate round. Enjoy! And let us know what you think!
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2019-08-1200 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 4 - Interview with Bob Luddy, Business and Educational EntrepreneurBob Luddy is the founder and president of Captivaire, and the educational entrepreneur behind St. Thomas More Academy, Franklin Academy, and Thales Academy. He is also a great supporter of debate through the Luddy Debate League, the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, and specific debate programs at Thales Academy. Josh asks Bob about a variety of topics: leadership, his entrepreneurial journey, economics, and why he supports debate. Join us for this episode, and let know what you think!
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Premium debates - https://whatstheres.podbean.com/premium2019-07-1900 minWhat's the Res?What's the Res - Summer 8 - Gender Bias in Public Forum: A Female Debater's PerspectiveAt NSDA Nationals 2019, one female debater held up a sign indicating that 2/28 finalists on stage were female; this image reignited an ongoing discussion amongst coaches, debaters, and the community about gender bias in public forum debate. At the Coolidge Cup 2019 tournament, Josh interviewed Anna Clare S., a recent graduate of the Cambridge School and competitor in Public Forum for her perspective on gender bias in debate! Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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Resolved: Violent Revolution is a just response to political oppression.2019-05-0400 min
Choral History: A Podcast with Josh BronfmanEpisode 9 - Ethan SperryJosh goes back to his roots when he travels to Portland, Oregon, where he grew up and had his first experiences with choral music. In this episode, the first of a number of “Portland” episodes, Josh talks with Ethan Sperry, who took over the choral program at Portland State University where Josh attended many years ago. We learn about Ethan’s rich experiences as a young musician in New York and how he came to this profession. Ethan and Josh also talk about the nature of conducting, the unique aspects of men’s choirs, and go deep into the nature o...2015-08-101h 16