In this episode, we discuss the electoral college, which is the system America uses to pick its presidents. We go over how this unique system works, why it was put in place, and whether or not we should continue to use it today. The moderator for this episode is Alex C, and the hosts for this week are Kelsey R. and Benjamin S.

​As always, all the sources we used when researching this episode are posted on our website:

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This week, we debate the pros and cons of universal basic income, or UBI, which has been proposed in many countries, and tested around the world. Proponents argue that it could boost the economy and lower poverty, while opponents say that it is unrealistic and far too costly. The moderator for this weeks episode is Justin X. and the hosts for this week are Kate W. and Ben S.

As usual all the sources we used while researching this episode are posted on our website:

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The original idea for this episode was to compare more liberal climate response plans with more conservative ones. But, as we researched the topic of climate change, we came to the realization that there aren't necessarily just two sides. There are dozens of complicated variables. So this debate ended up covering much more than we originally planned. 

Just like before, all the sources we used while researching this episode are available here, on our website:

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In the first episode of Centered, we discuss the political controversy around the replacement of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

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