Recorded June 22, 2107

Dan and Seamus talk to McQuillin Murphy about the effects of climate change on small island nations, and how the countries are planning to respond to future threats of global warming.

Intro Song Credit:

"Good Times Bad Times" by Led Zeppelin

(1969) Atlantic Records

Recorded June 14, 2017

Dan and Seamus FaceTime their longtime friend and mentor, Mark Goldy Brown, who is finishing up his second year as a Peace Corp Volunteer in Ancash, Peru. The trio discuss the Peace Corp's mission abroad, Mark's efforts to improve sustainability in his municipality, and the Peruvian perception of recent American actions with regards to Climate Change.

Intro Song Credit:

"I'm On Fire" performed by Mumford and Sons, made famous by Bruce Springsteen

Recorded June 2nd, 2017

Seamus talks to Adam Uliana about his research experience with sustainable practices in various countries, from Belgium to Rwanda. Adam details how the international perspective on green initiatives and climate change is different from those in America. Finally, Seamus and Adam talk about the ramifications of the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accords.

Intro Song Credit:

"California Dreamin'" The Mamas and Papas

Recorded May 26th, 2017

Live from Honda Civic Studios and US 322, Dan and Seamus talk about the American Healthcare Act, examining what has changed to allow for passage through the House, and going through the CBO evaluation of the bill.

Correction: The bill was passed on May 4th, 2017, not March 4th as mentioned in the beginning of the podcast.

Intro Song Credit:

"Born to Run" - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

(1975) Columbia Records

Recorded May 10th, 2017

Dan and Seamus sit down with Mike Makowski to discuss the Mental Health resources available to Penn State Students, both with personal anecdotes and general statistics. The three talk about the funding of the CAPS program and the stigma associated with mental health on a college campus.

Intro Song Credit:

"You Never Can Tell" - made famous by Chuck Berry, performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

(1964) performed 2013

Recorded May 9th, 2017

Dan and Seamus sit down to look at Congressional elections and international elections after the Trump victory in November to gain a sense of voters attitudes.

Intro Song Credit:

"You Never Can Tell" - made famous by Chuck Berry and performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

(1964), Performed in 2013

Recorded May 3rd, 2017

Dan and Seamus sit down with four highly accomplished Penn State Seniors: Sarah Bevilacqua (Chemistry), Kokila Shankar (Biology), Marisa Borusiewicz (Mechanical Engineering), and Syliva Biscoveanu (Physics, Spanish). The group talks about various issues facing women in STEM fields, both in early development, the university setting, and in the workforce.

Intro Song Credit:

"Hooked on a Feeling" - Blue Suede (1974)

Recorded April 26th, 2017

Seamus and Dan talk to Megan Cichocki, a senior majoring in Political Science and Economics, about her senior thesis, which examines the lethality of non-state terrorist groups. Megan talks about her findings, and how she started on her path to studying U.S. international relations.

Intro Song Credit:

"Don't Stop" - Fleetwood Mac

Rumors (1976)

Recorded April 14th, 2017

Dan and Seamus talk to former UPUA President Terry Ford about the upcoming Democratic Primary in State College. Terry talks about the low voter turnout (0.6%), and how his new creation, BUGPAC, is meant to increase student participation in local elections, hopefully leading to the election of more student-friendly council members.

Intro Song Credit:

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - Stevie Wonder

Tamla (1970)

Recorded April 12th, 2017

Dan and Seamus talk to The Daily Collegian News Editor, Sarah Vasile, to talk about the failings of the American News Media during the 2016 Election. The group talks about coverage bias, the lack of reporting on Trump supporters, and the presence of fake news in everyday life.

Intro Song Credit:

"Burning Love", performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

April 17, 2014, Nashville TN

Originally written by Dennis Linde (1972)