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This week a lot of us went through a change- at least our clocks did. Today we will be looking at Daylight Savings Time and its history.  We will be looking at some reasoning and studies that back the argument that Daylight Savings Time is unnecessary and, in fact, does more harm than good. We look at some studies regarding increased health risks as well as some of the added complexities of living...

We have looked at open primaries and closed primaries, but did you know that there is a third format that a small handful of states use in their primary elections?  Today we look at multi-party voting, which allows voters to select their preferred candidates all on a single ballot, regardless of party. We look at some of the reasoning and theory behind this format as well as weigh some of the risk...

We continue our discussion on primary elections, looking more into the benefits and risks of open primaries. Open primaries are seen currently in about 20 states, and are a fairly common process by which nominees are selected for general elections.  Today we look into how open primaries lower the barriers for unaffiliated voters to make their voices known, and encourage more voters to take part in...

Today at The Flip Side of the Coin, we begin an exploration into primary elections, specifically looking at the differences between open and closed primaries. Primary elections can be frustrating and confusing, so we hope to shed some light on them with you.  In this episode we look at the benefits of a closed primary election process, and how it can help shape and build party unity and excitement...

We conclude our discussion as to whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. This is a topic that many people have strong feelings about and we want to explore both sides of the issue as we take the position that pineapple does, indeed, belong on pizza. In this episode we look at the story of the origination of Hawaiian pizza and the history of culinary innovation that led to the birth of pizza its...

When discussing political opinions, one of the key differences between conservative and progressive voices boils down to this one question: is it better to have a strong federal government or stronger state governments? Join us as we look at the position that a decentralized government is a more beneficial model for the United States, including looking at the viewpoints early beginnings in the Ant...

When discussing political opinions, one of the key differences between conservative and progressive voices boils down to this one question: is it better to have a strong federal government or stronger state governments? Join us as we explore the viewpoint that a centralized government is a better model for governing the United States and we look at the historical backing of the viewpoint from the...

Here at Flip Side of the Coin we like to explore all sorts of topics where people have opinions, whether they are serious ones that have a very measurable direct impact on our lives and the lives of others, or whether they are more trivial. Today we are going to explore one of the latter, specifically: does pineapple belong on pizza? Today we will take the position that pineapple does not belong o...

Welcome to Flip Side of the Coin! Have you ever talked to someone and asked yourself “how could they possibly think that?” In today’s world, it can be hard to understand why some people may take a certain position on an issue, especially one we feel strongly about. Here, at Flip Side of the Coin, we aim to provide you with a safe place where you can explore and hear out the other side’s position t...

Many people feel that LGBTQ+ characters should be played by a a performer who shares that character's gender identity or orientation, while others feel that the actor’s personal life should have no bearing on whether they can play a character, only how well they portray the character.  Join us as we explore the viewpoint that a performer can play a character whether they share gender identity...

Many people feel that LGBTQ+ characters should be played by a a performer who shares that character's gender identity or orientation, while others feel that the actor’s personal life should have no bearing on whether they can play a character, only how well they portray the character.  Join us as we explore the viewpoint that LGBTQ+ characters are portrayed more powerfully and authentically w...