On  Today’s episode, we were joined by Plasma Physicists from Princeton,  Dr. Brendan Lyons, to discuss what he has deemed “the holy grail” of  energy production. On this episode, Sean and I asked Dr. Lyons a number  of questions surrounding his research in the field of Nuclear Fusion,  and how it works in the real world. This discussion of nuclear fusion’s  implications, was followed by a live student Q/A. There, Dr. Lyons  fielded questions around why he chose to be a nuclear physicist, details  around the feasibility of fusion, and science in the age of Covid-19.

Credits:

Researchers: Sean Lyons and Marcus Brotman

Editor: Marcus Brotman

Music: Max Brotman

Advisor: Ms. Davlin

With the AP US history, tests one is bound to get lost in the forest of America’s complex history. We condensed the important information down into a podcast. The main point of this podcast is what happened in between the War of 1812 and The Civil War. It’s far too easy to forget the less tumultuous points in our history and we are here to cover it.

The war of 1812

Compromise of 1820

Monroe Doctrine

Market Revolution and new technologies (canal, factory system)

Andrdrew Jackson… X

Mexican American War

The Seneca Falls Convention X- this can be mentioned in context of reforms of 1840s with abolition-- could all be tied to industrialization and capitalism--invention of cotton gin and expansion of slavery

We used the textbook: "America's History 9th Edition" by Henretta, Edwards, Hinderaker, and Self

Credits

Marcus Brotman and Sean Lyons

On Today's episode, we are joined by Ava Kotsen and Shaan Lehal. The two freshman will discuss their views of how climate policy should take place. They will answer questions such as: What role does technological innovation play in your vision for the future? Do you think Covid-19 increases a need for climate action or reduces its prioritization? How does your plan appeal to the average American?

Credits:

Director: Marcus Brotman

Researcher: Marcus Brotman

Moderator: Sean Lyons

Editor: Marcus Brotman

Music: Max Brotman

Episode Cover Art: Andrew Wong

Advisor: Ms. Davlin

To get in contact: email [email protected]

The beliefs promoted on this podcast are that of the participants, and do not reflect the views of the Pingry School.

Shaan's sources document:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BdAQmdSNndCesmu2BCcyXVserdqLn7AwJKw4Ywnl_r4/edit?usp=sharing

Ava's sources:

Green New Deal would cost $93 trillion, approximately $600,000 per  household in US-study conducted by former director of nonpartisan  Congressional Budget Office

(https://www.americanactionforum.org/research/the-green-new-deal-scope-scale-and-implications/)

Breakdown of US Energy Generation 2019- https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3

Joe Biden tells coal miners to "learn to code/program" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDRK0MyuuIM I don't know how to source this, I saw a video clip of it on Youtube.

On today’s episode, we talk with Lehigh Economist, Dr. Luis Brunstein. Dr. Brunstein shares his thoughts on a variety of issues pertaining to the current Economic crisis. Quantitative Easing, the efficacy of monetary policy, unemployment benefits and how the US should react are all topics of discussion. A discussion which was followed by a few student asked questions.

If you have any questions for Dr. Brunstein, you can find his email here: [email protected]

Credits:

Director: Marcus Brotman

Researcher: Sean Lyons and Marcus Brotman

Editor: Aidan Boylan and Marcus Brotman

Music: Max Brotman

Pingry Politics Cover Art: Chris Ticas

Episode Cover Art: Andrew Wong

Advisor: Ms. Davlin

To get in contact: email [email protected]

The beliefs promoted on this podcast are that of the participants, and do not reflect the views of the Pingry School.

China, Ally or Enemy? Julia Fu vs Andrew Wong

In today’s episode, Sophomores Andrew Wong and Julia Fu will be debating the contentious issue of America’s foreign policy with China. They will be asked to answer the question: What would ideal American trade policy look like? How should US foreign policy change in order to best anticipate China’s growing power, whether friend or foe. Is China uniquely dangerous from any other dictatorship? What if any blame should be laid on China for the Covid-19 crisis and what action should be taken? Andy will start this debate which will be followed by a live student Q&A

I hope you’ll enjoy!

If you'd like to be on the podcast, email me: [email protected]

A special thanks goes to Julia and Andrew for Debating. Any views promoted on this show are that of the participants and do not reflect the views of The Pingry School.

Credits

Researcher: Marcus Brotman

Editor: Aidan Boylan and Marcus Brotman

Moderators: Sean Lyons and Marcus Brotman

Intro and Outro Music: Max Brotman

Cover-art: Andrew Wong

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Davlin

Andy's Sources

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/china/42_say_china_should_pay_some_of_world_s_coronavirus_costs 

https://theharrispoll.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/j17063-QCovid-PropWtd-Tables-Wave6-6-05-Apr-2020v2.pdf

https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/03/21/china-government-threats-academic-freedom-abroad

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-marco-rubio-china-hong-kong

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/12/uk-spy-agencies-urge-china-rethink-once-covid-19-crisis-is-over

https://www.the-american-interest.com/2020/04/08/the-long-hard-road-to-decoupling-from-china/

Julia's sources: 

https://www.investopedia.com/news/what-are-tariffs-and-how-do-they-affect-you/

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/02/us-china-allies-competition/606637/

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