6 Pack Discussions

On the table is the proposition for the US President to cancel student debt for 10's thousands of Americans who feel that this debt should be erased from their balance sheets. "Federally funded" student debt affects every American in some shape or form, by providing the dream of college to underprivileged households, increasing the cost of college, and possible tax implications to individuals who choose an alternative to college. Listen in to better understand the nuance.

Beer Selection:

Mango Foxtrot: Mango, Rose Hip

https://cidercorpsaz.com/

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Episode Links:

https://educationdata.org/student-loan-debt-statistics#:~:text=Student%20Loan%20Debt%20by%20Educational%20Attainment&text=60%25%20of%20undergraduate%20certificate%20recipients,of%20%2431%2C790%20in%20federal%20loans.

https://studentloanhero.com/student-loan-debt-statistics/

https://studentloanhero.com/featured/majors-students-debt/

https://studentloanhero.com/

https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/who-owes-the-most-student-loan-debt

https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/who-owes-all-that-student-debt-and-whod-benefit-if-it-were-forgiven/


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TWTR no more? Elon Musk made a strong push to purchase the social media giant. But why? What's wrong with Twitter? Will taking the company private solve anything?

Beer Selection:

Mexican Logger by Ska Brewery

https://skabrewing.com/product/mexican-logger/ 
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Talking about the Death penalty is sensitive, as people are affected from both sides in horrible ways. The families of violent criminals that wish they could have helped, and innocent people who were caught in the crosshairs of a murderer. In this episode we talk about how America treats the most violent offenders, and if there is a better way?

Beer Selection:

St. Archer Tropical IPA

https://www.saintarcherbrewery.com/beer/tropical-ipa/

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Episode Links:

https://deathpenalty.procon.org/ 

https://www.balancedpolitics.org/death_penalty.htm 

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-death-penalty-3325230

https://futureofworking.com/10-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-death-penalty/

https://vittana.org/15-biggest-capital-punishment-pros-and-cons'

https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/methods-of-execution#:~:text=Overview,declared%20unconstitutional%20by%20state%20courts.

https://www.aclu.org/other/death-penalty-101

https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/death-penalty/

https://people.howstuffworks.com/lethal-injection.htm

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When creating our constitution the founding fathers deemed it necessary to split the powers of government between multiple levels like state, federal, and even cities. What powers do states have and when does the federal government decide to step in. Listen in for a little government 101.

Beer Selection:

Grand Canyon Brewery Prickly Pear Wheat Ale

https://www.grandcanyonbrewery.com/prickly-pear-wheat-ale 
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Checks and balances, 3 branches, constitution… OH MY! During this week, Cody and Jared don't so much as debate but more so give a high-level overview of the different roles our government plays.

Beer Selection:

10 Barrel Brewing Crush Cucumber Sour

https://10barrel.com/beer/crush-cucumber-sour/

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Episode Links:

https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government 

https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/branches-of-government 

https://people.howstuffworks.com/three-branches-government.htm

https://www.thoughtco.com/separation-of-powers-3322394

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Who knew farming was so complicated. As the breadbasket of the west, America has led the world in food production for the last 100 years. How much of that is because of government-based subsidies, and are do they do more good than bad for our food supply.

Beer Selection:

Cali Squeeze Blood Orange

https://www.calisqueeze.com/drink/blood-orange/

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Episode Links:

https://www.thoughtco.com/us-farm-subsidies-3325162 

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-diet-farm-subsidies/foods-from-subsidized-commodities-tied-to-obesity-idUSKCN0ZL2ER 

https://www.cato.org/commentary/examining-americas-farm-subsidy-problem 

https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/blog/2021/11/03/farm-subsidies-harmful-or-helpful/ 

https://grist.org/food/our-crazy-farm-subsidies-explained/ 

https://www.thebalance.com/farm-subsidies-4173885#:~:text=It%20paid%20farmers%20to%20make,income%20people%20throughout%20the%20world. 

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The food we all buy has lots of labels, some are required while others are created by marketing teams to make the foods more appealing to the mass market. In this episode we talk about the difference between organic and "natural", and how large consumer brands make the unhealthiest of food look and sound good for you.

Beer Selection:

New Belguim Voodoo Ranger Agent 77

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-agent-77/
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Episode Links:

https://nutrition.org/interpreting-food-labels-natural-versus-organic/#:~:text=Unlike%20%E2%80%9Cnatural%2C%E2%80%9D%20which%20has,%25%20organic%20content%20(5) 

https://rodaleinstitute.org/blog/natural-vs-organic-does-the-label-matter/ 

https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/aglaw/food-labeling#:~:text=Several%20federal%20agencies%20are%20involved,and%20Drug%20Administration%20(FDA) 

https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/aglaw/food-labeling#:~:text=Several%20federal%20agencies%20are%20involved,and%20Drug%20Administration%20(FDA) 

https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-food-labeling-guide 


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In recent months, prestigious institutions like Harvard, UNC and Yale have gone under intense scrutiny for their affirmative action practices. Tune into this week's episode to hear what the guys have to say… the pros, the cons and if there's a better solution.

Beer Selection:

Odell Brewing Co. India Pale Ale

https://www.odellbrewing.com/beer/ipa/
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Whatever Elon touches turns to gold, right? Is this his best invention yet. Tune in to get a better understanding of what Neurolink is setting out to accomplish. How much better would the world be if everyone were to adopt and implement such a technology?

Beer Selection:

St. Archer Mozy 7

https://www.saintarcherbrewery.com/beer/mozy-7/
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The fact is, there are tons of people in need, but is it right for tax dollars to buy beer, cigarettes… wait? Are these stories true? Have you really ever seen someone on food stamps buying nonnecessities? Tune in to hear what the guys think about food stamps and if there's a better solution.