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Hail to The PodEpisode #17: A More Peaceful Approach to Ukraine Crisis [Ft. Sebastian O.]The Co-hosts invites special guest Sebastian O. to discuss the futility and foolishness of U.S. and NATO military buildup in Ukraine, and to propose ease tensions with Russia: grant Eastern Ukraine autonomy and retract NATO defense capabilities in Eastern Europe.2022-01-3045 minHail to The PodMonologue #9: Agent Orange - America's Crime Against VietnamThe transcript of the monologue, which stores all sources of information, is available: https://www.judiciousjournal.com/post/monologue-9-agent-orange-america-s-crime-against-vietnamAdditional Article:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/12/agent-orange-case-after-defeat-woman-79-vows-to-keep-up-fight2021-10-1605 minHail to The PodMonologue #8: A Third ReconstructionRacial inequality and discrimination are still the American pestilence. The U.S. government must enact a plan that will cure it.Readings:https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/438/texthttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/02/27/examining-the-black-white-wealth-gap/https://www.epi.org/publication/african-americans-concentrated-neighborhoods/https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/race/news/2020/08/12/489260/black-white-wealth-gap-will-widen-educational-disparities-coronavirus-pandemic/https://www.commonwealthfund.org/press-release/2002/minority-americans-lag-behind-whites-nearly-every-measure-health-care-quality#:~:text=Minority%20Americans%20Have%20Lower%20Rates,care%20experiences%20for%20all%20Americans.&text=Uninsured%20minorities%20are%20even%20more,obtaining%20access%20to%20health%20care.https://civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/metro-and-regional-inequalities...2021-09-2703 minHail to The PodMonologue #7: Nationalize the U.S. Defense IndustryWar is profitable business. The U.S. must end it and hold itself accountable.More Readings:https://theintercept.com/2021/08/16/afghanistan-war-defense-stocks/https://readsludge.com/2021/08/23/lawmakers-benefit-from-booming-defense-stocks/https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/papers/summaryhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/airstrikes-us-war-on-terror-civilians-b1914924.html2021-09-2515 minHail to The PodMonologue #6: An Independent ScotlandScotland should leave the United Kingdom for the sake of themselves and the European Union.2021-09-0803 minHail to The PodMonologue #5: After Afghanistan, Europe Needs its Own DefenseA call to reorganize the Transatlantic Partnership by establishing a EU military and foreign policy.2021-09-0602 minHail to The PodEpisode #16: COVID-19 Now and TomorrowSebastian Rouzard and Sam Chang are back to address vaccine myths, mask mandates, and the need for universal healthcare to provide for poor and minority communities in case for a future pandemic.Epidemics and Society: From the Black Death to the Present by Frank M. Snowden: https://www.amazon.com/Epidemics-Society-Black-Death-Present/dp/0300192215Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/03/19/us-address-impact-covid-19-poorIMFBLog: https://blogs.imf.org/2020/12/03/covid-19-hits-the-poor-harder-but-scaled-up-testing-can-help/2021-08-3037 minHail to The PodMonologue #4: Tragedy in Afghanistan - No RetailiationA response to President Biden's response to the Kabul attack2021-08-2702 minHail to The PodMonologue #3: Afghanistan: What Needs to HappenAfghanistan has been captured. The United States must be active in the days ahead.2021-08-1603 minHail to The PodMonologue #2: War With ChinaWith persistent annexation threats from China against Taiwan, the United States must decide what it should do when tensions are at its highest.2021-08-1404 minHail to The PodMonologue #1: China Is Winning and America Is LosingIn this first monologue, Samuel Chang calls for people to realize this truth: China is winning the battle of the 21st century.2021-08-0303 minHail to The PodEpisode #15: Why Withdrawal from Afghanistan Might Be a Mistake.The Co-Hosts discuss President Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Middle East and how it will leave the Afghan people in a precarious situation.2021-07-0338 minHail to The PodEpisode #14: Debunking Vaccine Myths We the Yale Global Scholars use the information and research we accumulated to address and debunk twelve vaccine myths.2021-07-0208 minHail to The PodEpisode #13: Can Russia be an "ally"? Maybe.The Co-Hosts explore a possibility that can change the era of 21st century geopolitics.Further Reading and Information:https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/biden-putin-summit-comes-u-s-russia-share-something-common-ncna1271043https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/05/26/why-does-everyone-assume-that-russia-china-are-friends/https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2020/05/06/is-putin-really-not-worried-about-a-rising-china/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71GYuMiqkyUIn addition to these, explore more information and if you disagree, do not be afraid to tell us our faults of argument and research.2021-06-2131 minHail to The PodEpisode #12: Secularism in America [ft. Erich Sanders]Guest Erich Sanders and the Co-Hosts address misconceptions and trends, discussing the true aspects of Christianity and how there is a spiritual decline in modern America. 2021-06-1848 minHail to The PodEpisode #11: The Parallels Between WWII and Attack on TitanBehold an episode in which Sam Chang and anime expert Seb Rouzard discuss the connections between the plot, theme, and characters of Attack on Titan with the many facts of the Second World War.2021-05-3151 minHail to The PodEpisode #10: The Tale of Two Stones (Israel & Palestine)The Co-hosts are back at it again with serious voice and hard opinion. We discuss and agree on holding Israel accountable for their crimes on the Palestinians while disagreeing on how to alleviate the situation and prevent war. We discuss an internationally-enforced occupation plan and peace negotiations.2021-05-1649 minHail to The PodEpisode #9: The India Crisis The Co-hosts dive in into the horrific events of India's COVID-19 crisis and discuss how the US should help to alleviate the damaging effects. We introduce the Free World Enterprise as a solution that seeks to help India and prevent China's encroaching influence in Indian affairs.2021-05-1657 minHail to The PodEpisode #8: Debate - Government Spying [ft. Matt Forshay vs. Conor Hines]Matt Forshay and Conor Hines put their best foot forward, using their research and knowledge to debate on the ethics of government surveillance and whether the government should be punished for spying on its citizens.2021-05-021h 16Hail to The PodEpisode #7: Abolish the Monarchy? No. [ft. Will Rosen]A free-flowing conversation with the loquacious Will Rosen, Sebastian Rouzard, and Sam Chang about the Royal Family, Prince Philip, Britain, and whether the U.K. should abandon their royal traditions.2021-04-1852 minHail to The PodEpisode #6: Reservations About A More Democratic AmericaSam Chang and Sebastian Rouzard explore the rising tide of progressivism which entails a need for a more direct democracy, while expressing our doubts and reservations. We explore the steps that lead this tide - National Popular Vote, Senate Elections, and Lowering the Voting Age.2021-04-0751 minHail to The PodEpisode #5: Cannabis Legalization [ft. Matt Forshay & Kyle Pasion]Cannabis/Marijuana Legalization - Should we legalize or should we not? Matt Forshay, Kyle Pasion, Sebastian Rouzard, and Samuel Chang discuss and debate on whether legalization will be beneficial to the general public of the United States.2021-03-2749 minHail to The PodEpisode #4: China and its Global Influence [ft. Garrett DeLuise]A three-person conversation, with Sam Chang, Sebastian Rouzard and guest Garrett Van-Blarcom Deluise, about Uighur internment camps and the Belt and Road Initiative, and debate on how the U.S. should respond to China's actions. 2021-03-2051 minHail to The PodEpisode #3: The Lone Star State [ft. Ryan Lee]Guest and Texan Ryan Lee joins this episode to give his thoughts on both Governor Abbott's executive order on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the power outages that wrecked Texas by storm.2021-03-0633 minHail to The PodEpisode #2: The Iranian Nuclear DealFirst episode on foreign policy in which we cover U.S.-Iran relations and President Biden's airstrike, and the importance of international affairs.2021-02-2727 minHail to The PodEpisode #1Joe Biden's Executive Orders, Keystone Pipeline, Universal Basic Income, the American Rescue Plan, and the Impeachment Trial. All in this first episode.2021-02-1748 min