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30 | “Don’t Say Gay” Bill [with Zoey Pickett]

Description of Podcast
Florida’s passing of the controversial Parental Rights in Education Act, or also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, has driven up the need to have discussion about sexual orientation in schools. However, the impact may be different than originally thought. In this episode, YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis are joined by Zoey Pickett to discuss the controversial Florida bill.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit:
https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/the-half-hour-with-yuyu-yuan-and-spencer-travis-ep-30-don-t-say-gay-bill-with-zoey-pickett

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Video/Audio Recording: Zoom Video Communications
Production Recording: OBS Studio
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Hosts: YuYu Yuan, Spencer Travis
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Produced By: Spencer Travis
Edited By: Joshua Mitchell
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29 | Fight for Kashmir

Description of Podcast
Kashmir’s region is a highly contested area based on cultural differences. There are existing problems between India and Pakistan, but China may pose a threat in this region as well. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer delve into the fight for Kashmir.

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Hey, Public Forum Debaters!  University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach, Team Wyoming head coach, and 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Lawrence Zhou is once again donating his time and talents to guest host for this episode of Rock On! Debate.  In this episode, Lawrence dotes upon (spoiler: he really loves this topic) and analyzes the 2022 April Public Forum Topic: Japan should revise Article 9 of its Constitution to develop offensive military capabilities.

Check out the website post for additional resources: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/rock-on-debate-a-topic-analysis-in-5-parts-of-the-2022-april-pf-topic-with-coach-lawrence-zhou

Also, check out more resources for debaters here:
Wyoming Debate Roundup: https://wyodebateroundup.weebly.com/

If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out our blog and social media here:
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2022 Wyoming Budget Session

Description of Podcast
National politics get so much attention nowadays that it is often the impact of state governments that is not discussed. Spencer Travis takes a deep dive on the 2022 Wyoming Budget Session, with YuYu Yuan, and finds that the issues on the national level are not as important as what happens at the state level.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/the-half-hour-w--yuyu-yuan-and-spencer-travis-ep-28-2022-wyoming-budget-session

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Credits and Credentials-----
Video/Audio Recording: Zoom Video Communications
Production Recording: OBS Studio
Design Production: Adobe Spark
Hosts: YuYu Yuan, Spencer Travis
Business Information: Reach via Social Media [Links Above]
Produced By: Spencer Travis
Edited By: Joshua Mitchell
Public Relations Specialist: Camila Rivera
Powered By: One Clap Speech and Debate Podcast [Lyle Wiley]
Music By: Lyle Wiley (Production: GarageBand)

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University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach, Team Wyoming head coach, 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and scary floating ghost judge - Lawrence Zhou is back to guest host for this episode of Rock On! Debate.  Lawrence arrived at the 2022 Wyoming State Tournament and then the Wind River District Tournament only to judge round after round of debates and various other events.  He kept track of the feedback he gave debate competitors and noticed some trends.  In this episode, Lawrence shares out the five most common pieces of feedback he gave to public forum debaters while judging in these culminating tournaments.

Check out the website post for additional resources: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/rock-on-debate-5-common-pf-debate-feedback-notes-from-state-district-rounds-w--coach-lawrence-zhou

Also, check out more resources for debaters here:
Wyoming Debate Roundup: https://wyodebateroundup.weebly.com/

If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out our blog and social media here:
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Today on Rock On Debate, we share a bite-sized episode put together by Jesse Thompson - former Speech and Debate coach and educator who has over ten years of experience teaching college-level Philosophy courses.  Jesse has a Masters in Philosophy and Education, and has put up with Marcus Viney as a friend for over a decade (no small feat). He wants to help debaters avoid three common argumentative mistakes that he is seeing when he judges rounds.

Check out the website post for the full text of Jesse's episode:  https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/rock-on-debate-how-to-win-rounds-and-influence-people-common-debate-mistakes-with-jesse-thompson

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Today on One Clap Speech Love, Whitney Brooks dropped in for a really fun and enlightening discussion.  The three-year Cheyenne Central Senior and 2022 Wyoming State Champion Original Orator is the president of the talented Central squad that captured the 4A Wyoming State Championship trophy this season.  In a previously aired Speech Spotlight episode, Whitney shared her conspiratorial oratory: “Down the Rabbit Hole.”

In our conversation, Whitney discussed her Speech and Debate story - how she got involved in this world and what makes her embrace a leadership role in her Speech community.  She talked about what she loves about Original Oratory, gave some great advice for others pursuing oratory success, and also specifically discussed the inception, the development, and the speaking moves in her “Down the Rabbit Hole” speech.  We then got into the ways that students can take leadership roles on their teams and in the Speech and Debate community.  Whitney revealed her terrible secret: she is a self-acclaimed band nerd!  Additionally, we extolled the tenants of fruit snacks and Diet Coke as speech tourney snacks.

Don't miss Whitney's Speech Spotlight Episode:
Down the Rabbit Hole
https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/original-oratory-speech-spotlight-down-the-rabbit-hole-by-whitney-brooks 

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University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach, Team Wyoming head coach, and 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Lawrence Zhou is the guest host for this episode of Rock On! Debate.  Lawrence arrived at the 2022 Wyoming State Tournament and then the Wind River District Tournament only to judge round after round of debates and various other events.  He kept track of the feedback he gave competitors and noticed some trends.  In this episode, Lawrence shares out the five most common pieces of feedback for Lincoln-Douglas Debaters from these culminating tournaments.

Check out the website post for additional resources: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/rock-on-debate-5-common-ld-debate-feedback-notes-from-state-district-rounds-w--coach-lawrence-zhou

Also, check out more resources for debaters here:
Wyoming Debate Roundup: https://wyodebateroundup.weebly.com/

If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out our blog and social media here:
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Facebook: @oneclappodcast
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27 | 2022 State of the Union [with Adrian Graham]

Description of Podcast
This year was President Biden’s first State of the Union address. The issues brought up were designed to highlight his success and a hope for growing bipartisanship. In this episode, YuYu is joined with Adrian to discuss this year’s State of the Union.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/the-half-hour-w--yuyu-yuan-and-spencer-travis-ep-27-2022-state-of-the-union-w--adrian-graham

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Produced By: Spencer Travis
Edited By: Joshua Mitchell
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Cheyenne Central Speech and Debate Senior and Team President, Whitney Brooks is here today to share her Original Oratory from last season on Speech Love.  Whitney has been a Cheyenne Central Speech and Debate Competitor for three years.  She is the 2022 Wyoming State Champion in Original Oratory, and a two-time National Qualifier in Oratory as well. The speech she shares today is from her 2021 season, and it is called: "Down the Rabbit Hole.”  This cool speech tackles the dangerous impact of conspiracy theories!

For additional information and a typed version of Whitney's speech, visit the website:  https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/original-oratory-speech-spotlight-down-the-rabbit-hole-by-whitney-brooks

A quick word about how to use these speech spotlight episodes.  First, enjoy an excellent, very well done speech.  The speech spotlight is another opportunity for students to share their unique and powerful voice to an audience in an audio format. So, sit back and enjoy some brilliance from our speech and debate community.  Second,  consider how you might use this speech as a model for anyone who is looking to write and perform their own original oratories.  Third, these speeches could be excellent learning tools for coaches and competitors.  Actively reflecting on what makes a speech powerful, effective, or even flawed can help coaches and competitors add more tools and ideas to their own speaking toolboxes.

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