Overcoming the Divide: Nonpartisan Politics

On today's episode, with Rachel, we begin by discussing the current relations with Israel and United States as well as the other countries in the region. We then go into how anti-semitism is a wide-spread issue that oftentimes goes overlooked by activists, media, and politicians. Lastly, we discuss religious freedom in the United States, specifically New York City. Hope you enjoy! Rachel is f...

On today's episode, Kev discusses the difficulties of the online learning process.  Kev and I discuss the transition, the grievances of the parents, and the daily challenges. Kev provides insights to the different issues at hand. Kev discusses how more technology in a classroom can benefit students and what he would like to see when his students return to the classroom. Lastly, Kev brings up...

This quick segment dives into what is currently happening in the state and how earlier, proactive measures could have avoided where the state is now. Hope you enjoy!

On today's episode, with Matt, we first discuss the recent restrictions mandated by the Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. We quickly come to the agreement that these restrictions mirror a lock down. We then each present arguments of the pros and cons of a lockdown. We dive into why these restrictions have been mandated as well as the lack of transparency there is regarding where the virus spread...

On today's episode, with Alex and Tom, we discuss the Philadelphia Police shooting of Walter Wallace. We go into what could have happened differently to avoid that outcome and how to avoid incidents like this in the future. We then discuss the actions that followed in the nights after which consisted of looting, rioting, and protests. We give our thoughts on the situation and what needs to ch...

On today's episode, with Zach,  we first discuss how the UPUA helps the students here at Penn State. We then specifically examine Spring Wellness Days which are supposed to replace Spring Break this upcoming semester. Zach then goes  into CAPs, a mental health service located in University Park. Lastly, we give our thoughts on how Penn State has handled the virus. I hope you enjoy! Zach is cu...

On today's episode, Greg and I decided to discuss the importance of mental health, a topic that we both believe is often overlooked. We then talked about the corona virus lockdowns and how mental health was affected. Lastly, we mentioned quite a few political figures and gave our opinions on them. Hope you enjoy! Greg Milnes is a Penn State student currently majoring in supply chain with a mi...

On today's episode, with John, we address political stereotypes that exist on both sides of the spectrum we then dive into the upcoming election. Specifically looking at mail-in-voting, Kamala Harris and the mental fitness of the candidates. Hope you enjoy! John is currently a Senior at Penn State University majoring in Political Science with two minors; one in Sociology and the other in Hist...

On today's episode, with the Mayor, we first discuss State College's response to the virus. We then look at the restrictions placed on businesses and the new borough ordinance. Lastly, we give our thoughts on the cancellation of the fall football season.  Ron Filippelli has been the Mayor of State College since 2019. He was a professor and associate Dean of the Liberal Arts College at Pe...

On today's episode, with Alex, we start out with the organization Antifa as well as touch on the Portland situation. We then take a look at police reform and how it could be approached. Lastly, we discuss some of the implications with cancel culture, hope you enjoy! Alex Chokas is currently attending the University of the Sciences where he is studying Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business. A...

On today's episode we begin with gun control and how to ensure gun safety. We then discuss police reform, the current movement and the organization BLM. Lastly, we talk about schools going back in the fall as well as how businesses should operate during the pandemic.  Hallel Cheskis is Penn State student who is majoring in Marketing. Hallel is also from Harrisburg, PA.

On today's episode with Marinique we discuss racist stereotypes and micro-aggressions   across college campuses; we then dive into the removal of statues specifically the John C. Calhoun one in Charleston, South Carolina. Lastly, but most importantly, we go into the Uyghur Genocide currently taking place in China. Hope you enjoy! Marinique Rolle is a Penn State Student from Charleston, South...

On today's episode, featuring Kam, we discuss what healthcare in the future should possibly look like which ties into our second subject which is the practicality of Universal Basic Income. We also discuss how prisons should be reformed and safe injection sites briefly. Lastly, we give our thoughts on the upcoming election. We hope you enjoy! Kamron Sarmadi is currently studying Biology with...