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 value of debate as an academic activity. Please do comment on the episode or shoot us an email if this show has been a help to you! Thank you for listening over these last three years! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/WhatsTheRes 

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What's the Res - 3X19 - End of an Era: Show Finale

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 - 3x18 - March PF: Space Force!

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/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

What's the Res - 3x17 - LD March/April - Resolved: The United.States ought to Guarantee.Universal Child Care

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 way pros and cons of rapid urban growth. Luke offers suggestions for research, and mentions several seminal works in the field of Urban Planning.They briefly discuss African population patterns, and close with suggestions of Pro and Con strategy.  Let us know what you think! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Reddit - @whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

What's the Res - 3x16 - February PF Expert Interview: Urbanization and City Planning with Luke Juday

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 African politics, and pro and con arguments. Let us know what you think! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Reddit/Instagram - @whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/WhatsTheRes

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 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 killer robots! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

What's the Res - 3x14 - Jan/Feb 2021 LD - States ought to Ban Lethal Autonomous Weapons - Full Analysis with Josh and Ethan

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 desire to build this program. You can find all the program details here; let us know what you think of this episode! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Reddit/Instagram - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres  

What's the Res -3x13 - Coaching and an MFA in Debate and Communication: A Conversation with Adam Key

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 States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons., not "The USFG...". Let us know what you think! And come back in a week or two for a full, educated breakdown on the resolution! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Instagram/Twitter/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

What's the Res - 3x12 - LD Jan/Feb 21 - Killer Robots! or, States ought to ban Lethal Autonomous Weapons

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 think of the episode! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Facebook/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

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 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 explains the history behind the FJG and the Civil Rights Movement, the Keynesian economic framework the FJG operates within, and addresses the ways an FJG program would solve for economic disparities Enjoy! And let us know what you think! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

What's the Rex - 3x10 -LD Nov/Dec: The United States ought to have a Federal jobs Guarantee with Dr. Mark Paul

Josh interviews Tyler O'Neil, Senior Editor for PJMedia and a friend from Hillsdale College days, about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the affect this legislation has on social media, and the ways it has been interpreted over the past 24 years. This episode is intended to help students prepare for the 11/14 Coolidge Debate League at Luddy Schools tournament hosted by Thales Academy Apex JH/HS. See this website for all the details about this league and this specific tournament!

What's the Res - 3X9 - Coolidge Resolution for 11/14 at Apex - Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act: A Conversation with Tyler O'Neil

Ethan and Josh discuss resolution analysis, pragmatic and philosophical approaches to the resolution, and both traditional values and plan-based case strategies. This episode is their first one on the Nov/Dec LD resolution - Resolved: The United States ought to provide a federal jobs guarantee - be sure to check back next week for an expert interview with economist Dr. Mark Paul!Let us know what you think of the episode!Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.comTwitter/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

What's the Res - 3x8 - "The United States Ought to Provide a Federal Jobs Guarantee": Ethan and Josh on the Nov/Dec 2020 LD Resolution

Ethan and Josh interview Matt Summers and Tessa Holtzman about their non-profit, Debate Spaces. They discuss the story of Debate Spaces, the way that Matt and Tessa's international experiences led them to start the organization, and the ways that debate enables student participation in democracy and a unique kind of friendship. Matt and Tessa are both graduate students at Harvard University, and they close out the episode with advice for high school debaters. Enjoy! Check out their website - https://www.debatespaces.org/.   Let us know what you think of the episode! Email - What'sTheRes@gmail.com Instagram/Reddit/Twitter - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres

What'S The Res - 3x7 - Debate Spaces: A Conversation with Matt Summers and Tessa Holzman about Middle School Debate, Access, and Community

Josh and Ethan interview the co-executive directors of the New York City Urban Debate League, Amisha Mody Mehta and Stefan Bauschard; they discuss Amisha and Stefan's debate stories, the work of the NYC UDL, the story behind the Classrooms.Cloud, and more! Check it out - and if you want to support the work of the NYC UDL, visit their website: https://debate.nyc/ Let us know what you think of this episode! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/whatstheres

What's the Res - 3x6 - Increasing Access: A Conversation with Amisha Mody Mehta and Stefan Bauschard, co-directors of the NYC Urban Debate League

What's the Res? is an ongoing conversation between a debate coach and a high school debater about the current high school debate resolutions (PF, LD, Coolidge).

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