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"Be educated on who you are voting for to represent you."
— Alexis Alvarado, October 2018
PODCAST #1 - October 2018
Topics discussed
Current Events and Politics
Midterms
Kavanaugh vs. Ford
Taking Action for Women
The science behind Marvel's Venom
Student Life
Stress Relief Tips
Recommendations for New Shows/Movies
The Little Phoenix - IB's newest project
Extracurriculars and Clubs​
A DEBATE OVER GUN CONTROL @ 19:20​
For Gun Control: David Lee
Against Gun Control: Eduardo Rivas
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Speakers...
In order of appearance...
Alexis Alvarado
Valeria Garcia
Mayra Gutierrez
Fernanda Sosa
Diana Padron
David Lee
Eduardo Rivas
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PODCAST #2 - November 2018
Topics discussed
Politics: The Migrant Caravan
The Real Día de Los Muertos
Influenza Season
An Interview with the YAF
A DEBATE OVER ABORTION @ 16:22
Pro-Choice: Alexandra Cavazos
Pro-Life: Eduardo Castellanos
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Speakers...
In order of appearance...
Alexis Alvarado
Heather Gager
Fernanda Sosa
Mayra Gutierrez
Eduardo Rivas
Alejandro Escobedo
Eduardo Castellanos
Alexandra Cavazos
PODCAST #3 - December 2018
Topics discussed
2018: A Year in Review
Politics: Trump and Immigrants
The Science behind Daylights Saving
Fashion and Advocacy? Generation 1
The Conservative View on Immigration
The Liberal View on Immigration
A DEBATE OVER IMMIGRATION @ 12:40
Pro: David Lee
Against: Michael Peas
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Speakers...
In order of appearance...
Alexis Alvarado
Valeria Garcia
Mayra Gutierrez
Juan Silva​
Eduardo Rivas​
Mark Peas
David Lee
PODCAST #4 - January 2019
Topics discussed
The Government Shutdown
Fast food at the White House?
How to spot a dictator
New songs, movies, and memes in 2019
An Interview with Daniel Guerra over his Personal Project
An Overview of both sides when it comes to the Border Wall
A DEBATE OVER THE BORDER WALL @ 18:40
Pro: Eduardo Castellanos
Against: Cassandra Garza
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Speakers...
In order of appearance...
Alexis Alvarado
Mayra Gutierrez
Heather Gager
Fernanda Sosa
Sunidhi Jain
Daniel Guerra
Eduardo Rivas
Eduardo Castellanos
Cassandra Garza
PODCAST #5 - February 2019
Topics discussed
Politics - The Wall
Tips for Self-Love​
Valentine's Day or Corporate Extortion Day?
A DEBATE OVER CULTURAL APPROPRIATION @ 9:13
Aaron Tawil
Alejandro Escobedo​
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Speakers...
In order of appearance...
Alexis Alvarado
Valeria Garcia
Sunidhi Jain
Fernanda Sosa
Eduardo Rivas​​
Alejando Escobedo
Aaron Tawil
PODCAST #6 - March 2019
Topics discussed
Kim Jong-Un and Trump in Hanoi
The AIDS Epidemic
Climate Change and Space?
LGBT Conversion Camps in Russia
An Interview with Erick Gonzalez
A DEBATE OVER LGBTQ+ RIGHTS @ 25:00
Should we refer to trans people with their preferred pronouns?
Should businesses be forced to serve those in the LGBTQ+ community?
Yes: Aaron Tawil and Pedro Ordonez
No: Eduardo Rivas and Alex Escobedo
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Listen now!
Speakers...
In order of appearance...
Alexis Alvarado
Sunidhi Jain
Mayra Gutierrez
Joffred Gonzalez
Fernanda Sosa
Erick Gonzalez
Aaron Tawil
Eduardo Rivas
Pedro Ordonez
Alex Escobedo
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PODCAST #7 - September 2019
Topics discussed
Climate Strikes
The 2020 Census
An Opinion on Metal Straws
No Future, No Children
Clubs at Lamar Academy
A Conversation between a new Freshman and experienced Senior
DEBATE OVER CLIMATE CHANGE
James Murray
David Lee
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Speakers...
In order of appearance...
Alexis Alvarado
Valeria Garcia
William Greer
Fernanda Sosa
Mayra Guttierez
Jofred Gonzalez
David Li
Aidric Mancillas
David Lee
James Murray
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE BUZZ?
There will be new debate topics monthly. Would you like to know the upcoming month's topic for debate and maybe even participate as a debater? Or, do you even just want to join?
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If so, contact Alexis Alvarado or submit a form to us on the bottom of the page! ​
Podcasts are recorded once a month in Mrs. Guzman's room.