INDUBITABLY: The Debate Podcast

Apr 01 2024 95 ep. 58 mins 6
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Our world is full of Debate and Controversy... From Mandatory Vaccinations, to Cancel Culture, to the Zombie Apocalypse, sometimes it seems as though we live in a society doomed to argue ourselves into oblivion! Join International Award Winning Debaters turned Educators Josh and Kelly as they explore these arguments from all sides to help you better understand the debates that define your world!

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Should Parents be Punished for their Children’s Actions?

Apr 01 2024 59 mins  
Raising a child is hard, and it doesn’t always go as planned. But when a child’s actions cross the line from harmless mischief into behavior with serious negative consequences to the people around them, how much responsibility should their parents bear? When a parent has been negligent, should they be held ethically or legally culpable?

Capitalism vs Socialism: What is the Superior System?

Mar 01 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, Josh and Kelly tackle a classic political and economic debate. Does Capitalism or Socialism do a better job at creating wealth? What about distributing it? With the world currently being predominantly capitalist, how has that gone for us? Would it be better off incorporating more socialist policies? Or even switching to it completely?

Is Donald Trump Bad for the Republican Party?

Feb 01 2024 64 mins  
Donald Trump is almost certainly set to be the Republican nominee for President in November, but that does not mean that he is universally supported within his own party. In this episode we weigh the good odds he brings to the table of recapturing the White House against some long term concerns he poses for Republicans. With the party standing at a crossroads, is Trump the right pa

Israel / Hamas War Pt.2: The Power of Propaganda

Dec 21 2023 64 mins  
In part 2 of our series on the conflict between Israel and Hamas we look at how the messaging from both sides has evolved over the past couple of months, and ask exactly how effective it is in garnering support to its side. Is the world starting to experience compassion fatigue for the people whose lives are defined by this conflict? Or is our collective attention span simply not l

Israel / Hamas War Pt.1: Diffusing Dangerous Rhetoric

Nov 21 2023 70 mins  
The Israeli - Palestinian conflict is a decades old dispute, but these last two months have exploded into a monumental exacerbation of violence. When battle lines are drawn so clearly and hatred is so deeply rooted, is it possible to have a productive conversation on an issue? In part 1 of our series on this issue, we try to help you understand the history and arguments for this pa

It’s TIme to Face Your Fears: The Halloween Special!

Oct 30 2023 59 mins  
On this Halloween, we examine fear through a variety of questions: Is fear useful or harmful? How afraid should we be of imaginary things? Should we be scared of death? Will Kelly survive an hour immersed in a horror filled conversation? There’s only one way to find out… join us on Josh’s favorite holiday of the year!

Debate Masterclass: What Can You Learn From Debate in Hollywood?

Oct 16 2023 61 mins  
Plenty of movies and tv shows have attempted to tap into debate as a source of impassioned and quick witted speeches, but do they get it right? Debates on the screen, in politics, and in academic tournaments take a variety of forms, and have their own distinct strengths and weaknesses. We examine each of these and point out the lessons that you can learn to improve your own debatin

Killing for Profit: Should Criminals Make Money Off of Their Stories?

Sep 19 2023 56 mins  
Our society is obsessed with stories about crime, and most of the time the more heinous it is, the better. That means that there are millions of dollars to be made off of the retelling of the lives and misdeeds of criminals. Do they have a right to share their stories under free speech protections? Does that include the profit that follows? Or should a consideration of their victim

Tourism: Should You Cancel That Trip You’ve Been Planning?

Aug 29 2023 60 mins  
The recent fires in Maui and the continuing aftermath have brought attention to the impacts that tourism can have on popular destinations. Many local, or even national, economies can be completely dependent on the tourism industry, but how do we ensure that same dollars are not having destructive long term effects on the people, cultures and environments of fragile locales?

Generative AI: Is it the End for Human Artists?

Aug 06 2023 62 mins  
Hollywood is currently on strike, in large part over the fear actors and writers have of AI generated art. What implications does this new technology have for the creative content that we consume? Will human artists be replaced by computers in Movies? Music? Photography? And if the quality of AI generated art can compete or surpass our own capabilities, is that even a bad thing?