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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemporaneous speaking competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

45 | McCarthy is Ousted as Speaker
Extempers, you are at the right place to learn, grab some research, and improve your extemporaneous craft. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer break down Senator McCarthy's dismissal from the Speaker of the House position.

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44 | Natural Disasters on the Rise

2023 has been one of the hottest recorded years in world history. Additionally, natural disaster events are becoming bigger and more costly. In this episode of The Half Hour, YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis explore the rise of natural disasters.

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43 | Republicans Turn against McCarthy

The Republican divide over the Speaker of the House raises questions about the integrity of the GOP to maintain its House control. The long debate that took 15 rounds of voting may give power to a small, yet elite group, of House Representatives. In this episode of The Half Hour, YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis explore the impacts of Republicans turning against Kevin McCarthy.

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42 | Musk Buys Twitter

Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter comes after controversy surrounding the purchase since April. Once the deal was made in October, business decisions have led to employee cuts and resignations. Now, Musk faces possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Twitter. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer work to understand the importance of Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter.

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41 | New Changes in Britain

Britain has been struggling to keep power. After Boris Johnson’s resignation, the prime minister has changed twice. The Queen’s death has promoted uncertainty with the monarchy again. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer look to understand the state of Britain after its new changes.

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40 | Iranian Protests

Citizens of Iran are pushing for change within the regime. The problem: There is a real uncertainty about whether the regime can change. Some speculate that the regime will win and things may stay the same. Others argue that theory is not applicable to practice. Yet, if things do not turn out well, Iran may be at the verge of a complete disaster. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer work through the current status of the Iranian protests.

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39 | Monkeypox Outbreak

The outbreak of monkeypox has started to make some countries concerned. The contamination across countries has led to the first known instances of the disease outside of African nations. Is this the time to become worried for another pandemic? In this episode, YuYu and Spencer look at the outbreak of monkeypox.

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38 | Prep for Midterms

Primaries are completed across the U.S. Now, the question turns to which party will gain control of the House and the Senate? In this podcast, YuYu and Spencer explore what is needed to know as the U.S. prepares itself for its midterm elections.

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37 | Gun Reform
One thing has been made evident about the events that have unfolded in 2022: there is some need to reform the United States’ gun laws. However, is it possible and do we know a solution yet? In this episode of The Half Hour, YuYu and Spencer determine the potential answer to reforming gun laws.

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36 | Roe is Overturned
The overturn of Roe v. Wade was shocking to the political world. The Supreme Court’s legitimacy is now in question after a shocking reversal. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

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Ep. 35 - U.S. Healthcare System

The complex nature of the United States’ healthcare system may seem normal to American citizens, but to other countries, it is a mess entangled within itself. However, healthcare is an argument that both Republicans and Democrats agree on because the system needs to be changed. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer compare and contrast other healthcare systems and what makes the topic still relevant today.

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Ep. 34 - Student Debt Crisis

Isn’t it funny that colleges talk about the student debt crisis? If it is so bad, then why don’t colleges just fix it themselves? In this episode of The Half Hour, YuYu and Spencer unveil what is going on with the student debt crisis in the United States.

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33 | France's Presidential Election

In late April 2022, France held a presidential rematch between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. The difference between the results of 2017 and 2022 was only seven percent, which indicates a potential rise of populism and nationalism in France. While the polarization in France is real, YuYu and Spencer work to answer an imperative question: Has polarization benefited Macron?

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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

32 | The Metaverse

Description of Podcast
While this episode is not conducted in virtual or augmented reality, it does explore a technological advancement that ought to be discussed. The metaverse could be an area of uncertainty for many people. And in this episode, YuYu and Spencer work to understand if the metaverse should be regulated, or even stopped.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit:
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Video/Audio Recording: Zoom Video Communications
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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

31 | Critical Race Theory [with Lawrence Zhou]

Description of Podcast
One of the most controversial issues in America may have a different meaning than we had originally anticipated. In this episode, Lawrence Zhou is joined with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis to discuss the controversial Critical Race Theory topic.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit:
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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

30 | “Don’t Say Gay” Bill [with Zoey Pickett]

Description of Podcast
Florida’s passing of the controversial Parental Rights in Education Act, or also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, has driven up the need to have discussion about sexual orientation in schools. However, the impact may be different than originally thought. In this episode, YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis are joined by Zoey Pickett to discuss the controversial Florida bill.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit:
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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

29 | Fight for Kashmir

Description of Podcast
Kashmir’s region is a highly contested area based on cultural differences. There are existing problems between India and Pakistan, but China may pose a threat in this region as well. In this episode, YuYu and Spencer delve into the fight for Kashmir.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit:
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Credits and Credentials-----
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Hosts: YuYu Yuan, Spencer Travis
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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

2022 Wyoming Budget Session

Description of Podcast
National politics get so much attention nowadays that it is often the impact of state governments that is not discussed. Spencer Travis takes a deep dive on the 2022 Wyoming Budget Session, with YuYu Yuan, and finds that the issues on the national level are not as important as what happens at the state level.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/the-half-hour-w--yuyu-yuan-and-spencer-travis-ep-28-2022-wyoming-budget-session

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Credits and Credentials-----
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Hosts: YuYu Yuan, Spencer Travis
Business Information: Reach via Social Media [Links Above]
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Powered By: One Clap Speech and Debate Podcast [Lyle Wiley]
Music By: Lyle Wiley (Production: GarageBand)

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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

27 | 2022 State of the Union [with Adrian Graham]

Description of Podcast
This year was President Biden’s first State of the Union address. The issues brought up were designed to highlight his success and a hope for growing bipartisanship. In this episode, YuYu is joined with Adrian to discuss this year’s State of the Union.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/the-half-hour-w--yuyu-yuan-and-spencer-travis-ep-27-2022-state-of-the-union-w--adrian-graham

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The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale.

26 | Biden’s Supreme Court Pick

Description of Podcast
The nomination of Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson is an important move by President Biden. Upholding to one of his promises, President Biden made the move happen. In this episode, YuYu is joined with Adrian Graham to discuss Biden’s Supreme Court pick.

For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit:
https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/the-half-hour-w--yuyu-yuan-and-spencer-travis-ep-26-biden-s-supreme-court-pick-w--adrian-graham

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-----Credits and Credentials-----
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Hosts: YuYu Yuan, Spencer Travis
Business Information: Reach via Social Media [Links Above]
Produced By: Spencer Travis
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Public Relations Specialist: Camila Rivera
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This podcast (or clips from this podcast) cannot be used without consent of One Clap/The Half Hour. All recordings are our own work with our own research and information put together.

The One Clap March Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1enR8akzWQXvHylx_vJeBaDZFhqte9H11M7L1Rrt-9vI/edit?usp=sharing