GEC: Important Talks

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn give an overview of domestic politics throughout the month, including the RNC, Trump picking Vance as his VP, Biden stepping down from the race, and Harris now being the likely Democratic nominee.

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern

Alexis Scott - Social Media Intern

Jacob Weaver - ThinkTank Intern

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn discuss Disability Pride Month and disability advocacy. They provide a brief overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, which the month celebrates, as well as how accommodations are now standard in modern life and benefit everyone. Together, the two share how individuals and communities could work together to create a better, more accessible future for all.

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Andrea Nunez Guido - Events Coordinator and Social Media Intern

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern

Trigger Warning: discussions of sexual abuse of children. Discretion is advised.

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn discuss the sexual abuse of children by members of the Catholic clergy. They discuss the history of the abuse, how widespread it is, issues within the Catholic institution, and the legal avenues victims have to get justice.

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Andrea Nunez Guido - Events Coordinator and Social Media Intern

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn, along with special guest, Albert, discuss the recent art show GEC held in Los Angeles to support Kids Rainbow. Throughout the episode, they outline the lead-up to the event, the day of, and everything that was gained from the experience.

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Andrea Nunez Guido - Events Coordinator and Social Media Intern

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn discuss the first Presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump. They talk about the new debate style, key takeaways, and where both campaigns are likeheaded from here.

NOTE: this was recorded June 28th but uploaded July 3rd.

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Andrea Nunez Guido - Events Coordinator and Social Media Intern

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern

In this episode, Carter, Kathryn, and special guest, Ellie, discuss youth homelessness. They analyze what contributes to the issue, why it's so hard to quantify, why it's less visible than adult homelessness, issues in combatting it, and how it could be addressed.

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Andrea Nunez Guido - Events Coordinator and Social Media Intern

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn, along with special guest, Skylar, discuss the ongoing civil war in Yemen. They outline the history of the conflict, the various actors, and attempts to resolve the conflict. They also touch on ways that the conflict could be ended in the future, actions the US could take, and ways that individuals could help to support those suffering in Yemen.

NOTE: the recording of this episode had some audio issues. While it has been fixed in-post as much as possible, it is still noticeable while listening. GEC: Important Talks apologizes for the issue and is working to ensure it will not happen in the future. We appreciate your understanding!

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Andrea Nunez Guido - Events Coordinator and Social Media Intern

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn discuss the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action and student loan debt relief rulings.

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Check out the article we reference during our affirmative action discussion: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/04/26/u-s-public-continues-to-view-grades-test-scores-as-top-factors-in-college-admissions/ft_2022-04-26_collegeadmissions_01/

Check out the article we referenced during our student debt conversation: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/average-student-loan-debt-statistics/

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Carter Beck - Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Harmony Wang - Director of Middle East Programs

Luke Black - Director

John Hague - Marketing Intern

Ellie Armstrong - Marketing Intern

In this episode, Carter and Kathryn, along with special guest, Nader, discuss the devastating earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkiye in February 2023. From there, they outline the work that Kids Rainbow did to help those affected, the general work of Kids Rainbow, future plans, and how people can help support their cause.

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Carter Beck - Host & Executive Director

Kathryn Slotterback - Host & Podcast Director

Albert Lim - Marketing Director

Luke Black - Director

Ellie Armstrong - Social Media Director

John Hague - ThinkTank Intern

Nader Al Jarrah - SEO Engineer and Web Developer

Andrea Nunez Guido - Events Coordinator and Social Media Intern

Patsy Coleman - Social Media Intern

Skylar Walta - ThinkTank Intern

Eva Ponos - Social Media Intern