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Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #27 - Term Limits
Welcome back to season 4 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be term limits and age in politics in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the Barbenheimer opening weekend and congressional hearings regarding the existence of aliens. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about term limits in the US. We'll start with some definitions, discuss the history of term limits in each of the three branches of the federal government, look at gerontocracy in the US today, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to...
2023-08-07
23 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #26 - Copyright
Welcome back to season 4 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be copyright law in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the Supreme Court's ruling regarding affirmative action, the candidates for the 2024 presidential election, and the Supreme Court's ruling regarding student debt. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about copyright law in the US. We'll start with an explanation of our own interactions with copyright law, discuss some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of copyright law in the US, look at the...
2023-07-17
32 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #14 - Happy Holidays (REUPLOAD)
Originally uploaded in December 2021, here is the WPPT Holiday Special, where we discuss some current events at the time and get into the commercialization of Christmas and the holiday season! Enjoy! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks
2023-07-17
12 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #21 - The Digital Dilemma (REUPLOAD)
Originally uploaded in August 2022, here is the WPPT episode on a topic we call "the Digital Dilemma." In this episode, we discuss some current events at the time and get into the effect social media has had on media, marketing, the mental health of kids, and politics. Enjoy! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks
2023-07-17
20 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #25 - College Admissions
Welcome to season 4 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be the college admissions process in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the aftermath of the Ohio train wreck and the possibility of China providing aid to Russia in their war against Ukraine. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the college admissions process. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of the college admissions process in the US, discuss the two main types of financial aid/scholarships, share our...
2023-03-06
22 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #24 - Midterm Elections
Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be the 2022 midterm elections in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the California plan to tax the rich to pay for electric cars and new updates regarding Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the 2022 midterm elections. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on how we got to where we are in the US politically, discuss some major issues dividing voters this November, highlight the...
2022-11-14
14 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #23 - Alcohol
Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be alcohol and the legal drinking age. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about alcohol. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of alcohol laws and prohibition in the US, talk about kids and alcohol these days, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share with us...
2022-10-11
14 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #22 - Pride Month & the LGBTQ Community (1 YEAR SPECIAL!)
*1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL* Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be pride month and the LGBTQ community. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reflection on the first year of WPPT! Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about pride month and the LGBTQ community. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of coming out and the gay community in the US, talk about the first celebrations of pride month as honoring the Stonewall riots, then share our t...
2022-08-29
15 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #21 - The Digital Dilemma
Apologies for the late upload! Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be social and society, a topic we've dubbed 'The Digital Dilemma'. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into some current events for the week, regarding the Supreme Court's shocking overturn of Roe v. Wade and the spread of the monkeypox virus. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about social media. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on how social media in the US started...
2022-08-08
21 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #20 - Cancel Culture
Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be cancel culture. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into some current events for the week, regarding a massive heat wave over the Southeastern US, the January 6th committee, and a sports update. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about cancel culture. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on how cancel culture in the US started and its spread from celebrities to regular people, then share our thoughts. If you have...
2022-06-13
18 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #19 - Mass Shootings
Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be mass shootings. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into some current events for the week, regarding the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial and the nation-wide baby formula shortage. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about mass shootings. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on mass shootings in the US and the effect on politics of the recent Uvalde shooting, as well as some possible ways to end mass shootings...
2022-06-06
17 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #18 - Public School Funding
Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be public school funding. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into some current events for the week, regarding Elon Musk's attempts to buy Twitter and an update on the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about public school funding. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on funding for public schools in the US and the specifics of H.B. No. 5038, then share our thoughts. If you have any...
2022-04-18
12 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #17 - Political Insider Trading
Welcome to the season 3 premiere of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be political insider stock trading in the US. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into some current events for the week, regarding a quick sports update, the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the death of Lata Mangeshkar. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about political insider trading. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on insider trading policies in the US and how this issue relates to the 2020 pandemic, then share our...
2022-02-23
17 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #16 - The Education System
Welcome to the season 2 finale of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be student loan debt in the US. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into some current events for the week, regarding the death of Teddy Balkind, discuss some movies we’ve seen recently, and the Supreme Court’s denial of President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the education system. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on student loan policies in the US and reactions to the...
2022-01-18
21 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #15 - Student Loan Debt
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be student loan debt in the US. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into some current events for the week, regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction, the shooting of a 14-year-old girl, and the death of John Madden. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about student loan debt. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on student loan policies in the US and reactions to the possibility of student debt cancellation, then share our thoughts. If...
2022-01-04
18 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #14 - Happy Holidays
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be the Christmas economy. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into three main current events for the week, regarding the Omicron variant’s effect on the holiday shopping surge, the rise in AMC stock as Spiderman No Way Home hits theaters, and a ceremony held in honor of Edwardsville tornado victims. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the Christmas economy. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of Christmas and ho...
2021-12-20
12 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #13 - Unemployment
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be unemployment in the US. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into three main current events for the week, regarding the new South African COVID variant, the guilty verdict in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery, and the decrease in jobless claims in the US. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about unemployment. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on unemployment policies in the US and how employment has been dealt with throughout the C...
2021-11-29
20 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #12 - Death Penalty
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be the death penalty in the US. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into three main current events for the week, regarding election day 2021 in the US, the not guilty verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, and the tragic events that occurred at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the death penalty. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on capital punishment policies in the US and the...
2021-11-22
18 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #11 - Minimum Wage
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be minimum wage in the US. We'll start the episode with a quick intro then we'll get into five main current events for the week, regarding President Biden's approval rating, the rise in popularity of Netflix's Squid Game, the tragic accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins at the hands of Alec Baldwin, and President Obama's endorsement of Caroline Simmons for mayor. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about minimum wage. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on minimum wage...
2021-10-25
16 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #10 - The Versha Special
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's episode is the Versha Special! We'll start the episode with a quick intro and dedicate the rest of the episode to our exclusive interview with Stamford BOE Candidate Versha Munshi-South! We'll discuss some aspects of local education and some major issues including: budget allocation, what's good for students, and how the pandemic has affected education. Finally, we'll close the episode with a quick outro and look back on the interview. That's it for today, so be sure to join us next week. Happy listening and stay political. Check out...
2021-10-18
20 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #9 - The Two-Party System
Weekly Political Pep Talks is back for Season 2! Today's main topic will be the two-party system. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and a quick conversation about the new episode format for this season! Then we'll get into five main current events for the week, regarding the testimony of the Facebook whistleblower, Biden's proclamation of Indigenous People's Day, the brewing of storms in the Midwest, and Bill de Blasio's cancellation of the gifted and talented program. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the two-party system. We'll start with some definitions related to this...
2021-10-12
15 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #8 - Abortion
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be abortion. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reveal the person who said last episode's quote of the week: President John F. Kennedy! Then we'll get into two main headlines for the week, regarding the fallout of Hurricane Ida and other extreme weather incidents and the upcoming trial of disgraced former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about abortion. We'll start with some definitions related to abortion, look at some background on abortion policy in the United States...
2021-09-06
19 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #7 - School & COVID-19
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be schools and COVID-19. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reveal the person who said last episode's quote of the week: President Abraham Lincoln! Then we'll get into two main headlines for the week, regarding the bombing at Kabul airport and the on-parole release of RFK's alleged killer. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about schools and COVID-19. We'll look at some background on COVID policy in schools and talk about new mask and vaccine policies as well as discuss the situation...
2021-08-30
20 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #6 - The Simmons Special
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's episode is the Simmons Special! We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reveal the person who said last episode's quote of the week: David Miles Hogg! We'll dedicate the rest of the episode to our exclusive interview with CT State Rep. Caroline Simmons! We'll discuss some aspects of local politics and some major U.S. issues including: the situation in Afghanistan, healthcare, and climate change. Finally, we'll introduce today's quote of the week: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." If you have a guess, DM us on Instagram...
2021-08-23
16 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #5 - Gun Control
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be gun control. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reveal the person who said last episode's quote of the week: Jackie Chan! Then we'll get into two main headlines for the week, regarding the reinstatement of numerous local mask mandates and the distribution of booster shots to immunocompromised people. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about gun control. We'll look at some background on gun control policy in the United States and talk about the regretful rise in school shootings as well...
2021-08-16
22 min
Speakeasy with Dheeraj Sinha
Navigating Entrepreneurship, Gaming & Healthcare Ft. Vishal Gondal
Every young and ambitious person in India thinks of starting their own company. But what makes a start-up truly successful? Is it better to start a business in a space that is predicted to boom or in a space that you are passionate about? The eighth episode of Speakeasy with Dheeraj Sinha gives us a glimpse into the intricacies of the start-up world, with Vishal Gondal, the founder and CEO of GOQii.Learn more about the obstacles every young entrepreneur faces from someone who has seen it all. Listen as he addresses every unanswered question that you...
2021-08-12
1h 06
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #4 - The Olympics
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be the Olympics. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reveal the person who said last episode's quote of the week: Dr. Jill Stein! Then we'll get into two main headlines for the week, regarding the call for Andrew Cuomo to step down after he was confirmed to have sexually harassed 11 women and the reinstatement of the eviction moratorium. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the Olympics. We'll look at some background on the Olympic games themselves and talk about three distinct...
2021-08-09
19 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #3 - Monopolization & Antitrust Policies
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be monopolization and antitrust policies. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reveal the person who said last episode's quote of the week: John McCain! Then we'll get into two main headlines for the week, regarding smoke from wildfires reaching the East Coast and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' visit to the White House. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about monopolization and antitrust policies. We'll look at some background on antitrust policy in the United States and talk about the history of John...
2021-07-26
18 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #2 - Marijuana
Welcome back to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be marijuana. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reveal the person who said last episode's quote of the week: Cory Booker! Then we'll get into two main headlines for the week, regarding the push for Justice Stephen Breyer to step down and the $300 monthly payments to families with children. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about marijuana. We'll look at some background on marijuana policy in the United States and talk about the difference between medical and recreational marijuana as well as...
2021-07-20
24 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Pep Talk #1 - Infrastructure
Welcome to the very first episode of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be infrastructure. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and talk a little bit about ourselves, the hosts of this very podcast. Then we'll get into two main headlines for the week, regarding the Surfside condo collapse in Florida and President Biden's decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about infrastructure. We'll talk about the importance of infrastructure regulations and give examples of what happens when infrastructure regulations are either not updated or...
2021-07-13
17 min
Weekly Political Pep Talks
Weekly Political Pep Talks Trailer
Welcome to Weekly Political Pep Talks! Our names are Leo and Vishal and we are two politically active teenagers. We started this podcast because we are politically active teenagers who want to inform as many people as we can about current events and break down what’s happening in American politics. We’ll do this through reporting the facts, sharing our opinions, guest appearances, and relevant quotes from political figures. Our first episode will be posted shortly and once a week from then on. Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and follow or subs...
2021-07-06
01 min
Tamil Podcast - Simply Waste
Podcast S1.E2: Road Safety, Traffic and Corruption
In this episode, Leo & Mănjo discussed about the problems they are facing while commuting to office. Road blocks, potholes, traffic violations, conjunctions and water lags. They spoke about the reason behind these issues and the role corruption's role in this issue. What are all the problems self discipline can bring to our society from Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi's speech. What are all the ways we can avoid these issues? Traffic fine tariff revision and causes. Listen, comment and share with your friends. For more information, please visit: www.rustyscience.in or email to: info@r...
2019-10-01
00 min