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
81 episodes since 2021
Democratic National Convention 2024
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events leading up to the Democratic National Convention in August and policies that the new Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has outlined so far. Research/Resources:<...
September 11, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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1:13:33
Republican National Convention 2024
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events that led up to the Republican National convention as well as the noteworthy moments and information during the convention itself.Research/Resources: “Nikki Haley offe...
August 07, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:05:04
U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Summer 2024
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 (
July 24, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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51:14
2024 Summer Olympics
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 countr...
July 17, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:00:49
Immigration and the Election
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, Feb...
July 10, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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54:02
TikTok & Current Legislation
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 ...
June 12, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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34:56
Abortion and the Election
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 Withou...
May 29, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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52:05
Private Space and Ocean Exploration
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. <...
May 08, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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42:41
2024 Election After Super Tuesday
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 th...
April 24, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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41:26
The Fed Meeting Updates & Related News
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® .
April 03, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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30:47
What is BRICS?
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 i...
March 06, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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28:07
Lite Byte: Super Bowl 2024 Commercials
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 leavi...
February 21, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:05:14
Celebrity In America
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 famou...
February 14, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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46:42
Supreme Court Cases in 2024
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.” Publi...
January 31, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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33:55
The Future of Higher Education
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
January 24, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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51:44
The Major Themes/Topics for 2024
Happy New Year! Your hosts, Kate and Ben, discuss what they anticipate the major themes/topics will be during 2024.
January 17, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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10:57
Lite Byte: Army-Navy Game
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. Na...
December 13, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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37:41
American Detainees Abroad
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 Is...
December 06, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:22:37
Preview of the 2024 United States Election
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:
November 15, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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58:55
Israel vs. Hamas Conflict
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 Offi...
November 08, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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50:50
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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 ...
October 04, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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48:02
Election 2024 Deep Dive - Presidential Candidates (Part 2)
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...
September 27, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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58:51
Election 2024 Deep Dive - Presidential Candidates (Part 1)
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the current presidential candidates running for the 2024 Election. This episode is part one of two covering the current president and the other democratic candidates as well as the replication candidate tha...
September 20, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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39:39
Deep Dive Into the Federal Reserve System
In this episode, your hosts does a deep dive, as promised, into The Fed including the federal reserve system, federal reserve bank and the FDIC.Research/Resources:“Federal Reserve.” Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia, Wikim...
September 13, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:10:06
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Finals Update
In this episode, your hosts discuss the outcome and controversies from the FIFA Women's Final World Cup 2023.Research/Resources:All Roads Lead Down Under. Published in FIFA website and available on https://www.fifa...
September 06, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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36:36