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
91 episodes
The Economy - Interest Rates, Energy, and Tariffs
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the current economy and what the new presidential administration has done to effect the economy. Research/Resources:“Global economic outlook, January 2025” by Ira Kalish. Publish...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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49:16
Presidential & Congressional Transition Processs
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the transition process for the U.S. President and the U.S. Congress. Included in the discussion is the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 and general information regarding this law.Research/Resource...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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46:06
Presidential Cabinet Appointments
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the presidential cabinet nomination process and current nominees for President Trump's second term cabinet. Research/Resources: "Trump Cabinet confirmation status: Wh...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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37:54
Supreme Court and the TikTok Ban
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the Supreme Court taking on the TikTok legal case. This case is the "ban" that was enacted by Congress on the basis of national security concerns. This episode includes a quick update after the Supreme Cour...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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58:46
We're Taking a Break
Kate and Ben are taking a break for the holidays and will return with new episodes after the new year. This is a great chance to catch up on previous episodes you haven't listen to.
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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1:22
2024 Election Results
Ben and Kate discuss the 2024 election results for the president, senate, house and ballot measures along with statistics and trends that were seen through the exit polling data.Research/Resources: “Fox News Voter A...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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35:09
Daylight Savings Time
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the history of daylight savings time and what countries and US states use daylight savings time.Research/Resources:“History of Daylight Savings Time (DST)” by Anne Buckle. Published ...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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21:59
Israel Hamas Conflict - One Year Later
In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the Israel Hamas conflict and what has happened in the past year since the attack on October 7, 2023.Research/Resources:“Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel” rese...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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39:14
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024
October is cybersecurity awareness month. In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss cybersecurity awareness both on an individual and business level as well global and nation state level. Resources/Research:“Cybersecuri...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:11:55
U.S. Voting Process
In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the voting process specifically how the delegates and political party conventions work. Your hosts focus on the democratic party convention with the change in their, at the time, presumptive presidential no...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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55:44
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:<...
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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...
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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 (
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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. <...
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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...
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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® .
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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46:42