Debating the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s been five years since the pandemic began, but was our public health system or society to blame for our country’s failures to stop the spread? Some argue that public health leaders were unprepared...
26 Sep 202553min
Is Masculinity A Prison?
Men are falling behind in our society, and some point to traditional ideas of masculinity as the cause. What does it mean to “be a man” today, and how do labels like toxic masculinity impact that ques...
12 Sep 202553min
TikTok in the Classroom: Enhancing or Eroding the Teaching Profession?
It’s Back to School season, and TikTok has been taking a larger role in helping students learn — but should it? Some teachers argue that using TikTok can help make whatever subjects they study more di...
10 Sep 202553min
Should the U.S. Be Ruled by a CEO Dictator?
In some policy circles, the idea of the U.S. electing a CEO-style dictator running the country like a company is gaining momentum. But should the idea be embraced? Those proposing the Dictator CEO, li...
5 Sep 20251h 18min
Don't Eat Anything With a Face
More Americans are moving away from eating meat toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. But is continuing to eat animals a personal choice—or an ethical failure? Those favoring a plant-based lifestyle...
2 Sep 202553min
Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?
Fast fashion has taken over the fashion industry, but is less expensive, trendy clothing really worth the purchase? Those who say to “stop” argue fast fashion harms the environment in many ways and ex...
26 Aug 202551min
Is Our Productivity Culture Toxic?
The pressure to constantly be productive and achieve has become an aspiration one should aspire. But is this mindset worth the effort? Those claiming it’s toxic argue it creates impossible standards, ...
19 Aug 202553min
Is It Time for the Catholic Church to Ordain Women as Deacons?
Pope Leo XIV’s accession could mean a new opportunity to reform the Catholic Church by allowing women as ordained deacons. Those advocating for this change argue that allowing women would represent a ...
12 Aug 202553min
