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Edited and Mixed by Robert Cohen, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Ben Rieke, Indiana University

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The recent gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey were huge surprises for both parties as the Republican party showed rising popularity with their win in Virginia and near win in New Jersey. What does this mean for the future of the Democratic party? How will these elections shape the 2022 Midterms? In this episode, college students discuss these questions as well as what exactly happened in these elections.

Edited and Mixed by Robert Cohen, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Ben Rieke, Indiana University

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Artwork by Kyle Howard, Purdue University

The division of power in Congress is a hotly debated topic and right now, parties have opposing views to each other and within their parties, making legislation difficult to pass. Listen to college students discuss the division of power in Congress and talk about the effect Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have on the Democratic party.

The last American plane departed the Kabul airport at 11:59PM on August 30th. The departure from Afghanistan has been promised by many presidents in the past, but we are just seeing this occur 20 years after the war began. In this podcast, students discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the aftermath of the situation.

Edited and Mixed by Robert Cohen, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Ben Rieke, Indiana University

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Voting rights have remained a disputed topic throughout the entirety of the United States' existence. In this podcast, voter restrictions, the Georgia Bill, and the impact of COVID-19 on the voting process will be discussed, highlighting how voting rights are essential to democracy.

Edited and Mixed by John Chung, Purdue University

Assistant Edited by Robert Cohen, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Ben Rieke, Indiana University

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The transition of power may have happened months ago at the beginning of this year, but we are still seeing the effects of it to this day, including on the topic of the Capitol insurrection. Listen to students discuss the first challenges of the Biden presidency to see how far we have come sense then.

Edited and Mixed by John Chung, Purdue University

Assistant Edited by Robert Cohen, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Ben Rieke, Indiana University

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Artwork by Kyle Howard, Purdue University

The topic of institutional racism has come to the forefront of politics in the past few months, especially with the recent exposure of rampant police brutality. In this episode, our students discuss the extent of police brutality and mass incarceration and review the efforts and motives of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Edited and Mixed by John Chung, Purdue University

Assistant Edited by Robert Cohen, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Ben Rieke, Indiana University

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Artwork by Kyle Howard, Purdue University

If there’s one topic that needs some civility in today’s world, it’s the U.S. General Election. On top of the divisive political climate, national events made the election period more tumultuous than usual. In this episode, our students discuss the outcome of the election and what it means for our country going forward.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Edited and Mixed by John Chung, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Ben Rieke, Indiana University

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Artwork by Kyle Howard, Purdue University

Here at Talk Better, we've been talking a lot about current issues and events, but not much about ourselves and what we do. In this episode, our students dive into what the Political Discourse Club is trying to do at Purdue (and beyond) and why civil discourse is so important.

Edited and Mixed by John Chung, Purdue University

Intro/Outro Music: Gabriel Aparicio, University of Texas at Austin

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Artwork by Kyle Howard, Purdue University