Three O'Four's Podcast

Recorded September 10th, 2017

In the first cross continental podcast, Dan and Seamus discuss the Trump administration's recent decision to end DACA, how DACA is different from the DREAM Act, and how those protected by DACA impact the U.S. economy. Finally, the two talk about current proposed legislation which will protect DREAMers, and ways people can get involved and support DACA and the DREAM Act.

Intro Song Credit:

"Waiting' on a Sunny Day" - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

(Live in Barcelona, The Rising Tour)

Recorded August 23rd, 2017

Seamus and Dan talk to Veronica (Roni) Joyce about her First Amendment advocacy work with F.I.R.E. in Philadelphia. Roni talks about what it means to defend the first amendment for all American citizens, and the three discuss current events where freedom of speech has been an issue.

Intro Song Credit:

"Fire" by Jimi Hendrix

Recorded August 14th, 2017

Seamus and Dan look at the multi-author, 673 page report on Climate Change titled "The Climate Science Special Report". The two talk about the main points of the report, as well as conservative criticism of the report and previous government climate reports.

Intro Song Credit:

"The Promised Land" - Bruce Springsteen

Recorded August 14th, 2017

Seamus and Dan look at the multi-author, 673 page report on Climate Change titled "The Climate Science Special Report". The two talk about the main points of the report, as well as conservative criticism of the report and previous government climate reports.

Intro Song Credit:

"The Promised Land" - Bruce Springsteen

Recorded August 7th, 2017

Dan and Seamus sit down with Jason Karian to talk about the capabilities and uses of GIS, a geography based technology which has recently been employed by some politicians to gerrymander districts. The three talk about how bad the gerrymandering problem actually is, and what normal citizens can do to prevent such practices in the future.

Intro Song Credit:

"Desire" - U2

Recorded July 29th, 2017

Seamus and Dan talk about the fact that science can't "prove" anything, and how that works its way into discussions. The two get into how our scientific understanding changes through time and how the scientific community attaches certainties to beliefs and observations. Dan and Seamus try to resolve how our technical discussions should address these issues, especially when talking to a general audience.

Intro Song Credit:

"Won't Get Fooled Again" - The Who

Recorded July 29th, 2017

Seamus and Dan talk about the fact that science can't "prove" anything, and how that works its way into discussions. The two get into how our scientific understanding changes through time and how the scientific community attaches certainties to beliefs and observations. Dan and Seamus try to resolve how our technical discussions should address these issues, especially when talking to a general audience.

Intro Song Credit:

"Won't Get Fooled Again" - The Who

Recorded July 18th, 2017

Dan and Seamus sit down in 304 Studios one last time to discuss the future of the GOP effort to repeal Obamacare. The two go through the events which lead to the current state of the Republican effort, and read notable commentary from key GOP lawmakers.

Next, Dan and Seamus talk about the future of the Podcast, and also look back at what has already been accomplished.

Intro Song Credit:

"Communication Breakdown" - Led Zeppelin

1969, Led Zeppelin (Atlantic)

Recorded July 13th, 2017

Seamus talks to Tori Bertocci about the Republican's changing stance on climate change, the unpopular healthcare bills circulating through Congress, and the Georgia 6th Special Election, and how campaign finance has played a major role in all of these issues.

Intro Song Credit:

"Money" by Pink Floyd

The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973 (Harvest)

Recorded July 2nd, 2017

Seamus and Dan sit down with Carver Murphy to talk about his work as an Assistant Campaign Manager for the Adam Hinds State Senate campaign in Western Massachusetts. Carver talks about the role he played in the campaign, how the State Senate race differs from national elections, and the relationship State Senators have with their constituents.

Intro Song Credit:

"This Land is Your Land", written by Woody Guthrie and performed by Bruce Springsteen.