To start another week after a momentous national circuit launch, Christopher borrows his Yale Quarterfinals Question to discuss a unique and pressing issue in American economics: Universal Basic Income. With automation intensifying, the developed world needs a solution their accumulating structural, employment, and growth issues, but will UBI make these issues worse? Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To finish the week and commence the national tournament season, Christopher discusses a topic sure to be on the minds of extempers and politicians alike: immigration. As the country continues to drive towards both ends of the political spectrum over the right to enter the United States, the best solution, despite its triteness, seems to be compromise. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To celebrate his twenty-fifth episode, Christopher addresses one of the most pressing and intriguing international human rights issues of the twenty-first century: the Rohingya Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar. A once promising democracy, the government has succumbed to violence and bigotry, leaving the lives of a million at stake. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To continue with the vaguely European theme of the week, Christopher explores the extremely contentious Brexit negotiations. With bureaucratic delays, political charm offensive, and economic difficulties, the once promising referendum has become a nightmare for Europe. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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As schools across the country start the year, Christopher decides to turn to an important election that'll also bring on the ides of Autumn: the German Chancellorship. With a relative unknown facing off against an establishment darling, the election is eerily similar to geopolitical trends across the globe. Yet, with strong approval ratings and economic policies, will Merkel break the populist trend? Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To finish the week, Christopher discusses the implications of the South Korean corruption scandal heard round the world. After Samsung has advanced South Korea, its promulgation of uncertainty commercially, politically, and internationally could tear it back down. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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After a medical emergency, Christopher analyzes one of America's most costly natural emergencies: Hurricane Harvey. With costs quickly increasing, the United States needs a new approach to deal with these disasters, with focus on saving lives and dollars. With this terrible crisis, Christopher wishes to reach out and give his best wishes for areas affected by Houston, #PrayforHouston. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

AN ANNOUNCEMENT: After this week, I will continue with only two episodes a week. Due to severe illness and the starting of school, it's simply unfeasible for me to provide quality episodes three times a week. I know for many of you, Extempolitik will be a good resource for more extemp practice and I hope you'll continue using it to reach your peak performance. Thank you for listening, and I hope you'll stick with me during this difficult time.

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To finish the week, Christopher continues to explore the prospects for the 2020 Presidential Election through the possibility of an independent victory. With endless partisanship, the assertion of corporate money, and the stigma to vote independent, campaigns from Teddy Roosevelt to the new Unity Ticket simply don't stand a chance. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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In light of a dizzying week of speeches, tirades, and typical Trump, Christopher examines the President's Afghanistan speech, both an unexpected departure from his usual brash style and a necessary reinforcement of his presidential credibility. With alienation from inside and outside the beltway, only time will tell whether his choice to pivot on Afghanistan will pivot the direction of his Presidency. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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In light of ever alarming global turmoil, Christopher examines the incredibly perplexing European counterterrorism policies. As attacks continue to scar and stigmatize European communities, it's imperative to develop better defenses that enforce the security, safety, and strength of society. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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