What's the Res?
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What's the Res - 3X19 - End of an Era: Show Finale
Ethan is graduating, Josh has moved into more administrative responsibilities, and this is the finale episode. What's the Res? has, Ethan and Josh conclude, been a great success. They reflect on lessons learned, tips for new podcasters, and the overall v.
What's the Res - 3x18 - March PF: Space Force!
Josh and Ethan go back and forth about the March PF resolution: Resolved: On balance, the benefits of creating the United States Space Force outweigh the harms.Enjoy!
What's the Res - 3x17 - LD March/April - Resolved: The United.States ought to Guarantee.Universal Child Care
Ethan and Josh cover resolution analysis, definition of terms, key arguments, strategy suggestions, and value premises on the March/April resolution dealing with universal child care. Let us know what you think! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Inst.
What's the Res - 3x16 - February PF Expert Interview: Urbanization and City Planning with Luke Juday
Josh interviews Luke Juday, an old friend who is now a city planner for Waynesboro, VA. They talk about Luke's debate story (NCFCA and then captain of Grove City College's debate team), and move into a discussion of urbanization, city planning, and the w.
What's the Res - 3x15 - February PF - On Balance, the Benefits of Urbanization in West Africa Outweigh the Harms - Res Analysis with Josh and Ethan
Ethan and Josh discuss the February Public Forum resolution - "On balance, the benefits of urbanization in West Africa outweigh the harms." They discuss urbanization, problems and potential gains from rapid population expansion, unique problems in Africa.
What's the Res - 3x14 - Jan/Feb 2021 LD - States ought to Ban Lethal Autonomous Weapons - Full Analysis with Josh and Ethan
Ethan and Josh go in depth with this resolution, discussing the Department of Defense's definition of LAWs, framing possibilities on both aff and neg from both Kantian and Util perspectives, and argument strategies. Happy New Year - let's talk about kill.
What's the Res -3x13 - Coaching and an MFA in Debate and Communication: A Conversation with Adam Key
Josh interview Adam Key, Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, about the new Master's in Fine Arts in Debate and Communication he is launching. They discuss Adam's debate story, coaching experience, and Adam's .
What's the Res - 3x12 - LD Jan/Feb 21 - Killer Robots! or, States ought to ban Lethal Autonomous Weapons
Josh and Ethan give a very quick first impression (5 minute episode) on the Jan/Feb 2021 LD resolution - States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons.*Apology - we misspoke the resolution; it is Sta
What's the Res - 3x11 - Nov/Dec PF Res Analysis - "The United States should adopt a declaratory nuclear policy of no first use."
Josh and Ethan provide resolution analysis and commentary on the Nov/Dec PF resolution - "The United States should adopt a declaratory nuclear policy of no first use." They offer framing advice, contention suggestions, and more. Let us know what you thin.
What's the Res - 3x10 -LD Nov/Dec: The United States ought to have a Federal jobs Guarantee with Dr. Mark Paul
Josh and Ethan interview Dr. Mark Paul, economist, professor at New College Florida, and author of several papers on a Federal Jobs Guarantee (including this one, which includes a specific policy proposal with costs worked out). Along the way, Dr. Paul e.