A&E Talk Politics
By Alana and Ethan
A&E Talk PoliticsApr 22, 2022
Climate Change Mitigation
In this episode, Alana and Ethan discuss global climate change and interview one of this year's IPCC authors, Dr. James Gerber.
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-3/
^This is a link to the most recent IPCC report discussed in this episode.
projectdrawdown.org
The U.S.-Cuban Embargo
In this episode, we provide a brief history of the political situation in Cuba and explore the long-standing embargo placed on the Cuban people by the United States. Following this, we were lucky to be joined for an interview with revolutionary expert, Professor August Nimtz.
Sources:
https://time.com/4076438/us-cuba-embargo-1960/
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/Cuba-history.htm
Politics in Chile
In this episode, Alana and Ethan provide a brief history of Chilean politics dating back to the Pinochet regime. Also, featured in this episode is a special interview with distinguished scholar and University of Minnesota professor, Lisa Hilbink.
https://adst.org/2014/11/chiles-1988-plebiscite-and-the-end-of-pinochets-dictatorship/
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/02/1069784228/future-of-chile
Photo source: https://prensa.presidencia.cl/fotografia.aspx?id=188291
Song Source: https://open.spotify.com/track/5QZDNOt10nKcLvyPbrwYCp?si=d5c2f11c00b343be
Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.
In this episode, Alana and Ethan provide a brief history of the achievements and hardships of immigrants in Minnesota and the nation at large. Then, a special guest interview with Ph.D. candidate, and Falcon Heights city council member Yakasah Wehyee.
Democracy and Its Components
This brief episode contains and provides an informational discussion regarding a few functions—and shortcomings— of democracy, particularly in the United States.