Recorded February 9th, 2017

Dan and Seamus talk about the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, the obstacles to his confirmation process, what his previous rulings show about his interpretation of the Constitution, and the implications of the Executive Order being challenged by Federal Courts.

Intro Song Credit

Stay - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Jackson Browne

No Nukes Concert, 1979

Recorded February 4th, 2017

Dan and Seamus talk to Jack Swab, a senior at Penn State, about the Centre Daily Times Op-Ed published Jan 29th, proposing to put heterosexual couples ahead of gay parents in the adoption process. Dan, Seamus, and Jack discuss the claims made in the letter, what the CDT can do in such a situation, and the role of the state legislature in LGBTQA+ initiatives.

Intro song credit:

"Ain't Too Proud To Beg" - The Temptations

1966 Motown Records

Recorded January 27, 2017

Dan and Seamus discuss the various sources of funding for Universities, both public and private, as well as the resulting spending and why only a small portion of higher education institutions have sufficient funding.

Intro Music Credit:

Wonderful World - Sam Cooke (1960)

Recorded January 21st, 2017

Joined by Matt Crager and Caitlin Kushnir, Seamus talks about public education in America. The discussion focuses on the different types of schools in America, the voucher system, the Department of Education Secretary nominee, Betsy DeVos, and education in other countries.

Intro Song Credit:

"Teach Your Children"

Crosby, Stills, and Nash

Deja Vu, 1970

Recorded December 1st, 2016

Here Dan and Seamus discuss the recent election of Donald Trump, what they believe it implies for the nation, and the purpose of this podcast. Warning: this was recorded ten days after the election, and contains more passionate political views than subsequent podcasts.

Intro Song Credit:

"Badlands"

Artist: Bruce Springsteen

Album: Darkness on the Edge of Town

Label: Columbia

Recorded January 13th, 2017

Here Dan and Seamus discuss Climate Change: the evidence for Climate Change, the argument against, DOE, EPA, and GOP strategies to address the issue, as well as local level solutions the average person can do to counteract climate change.

Intro Song Credit:

"The Times They Are A Changin'"

Artist: Bob Dylan