Happy Holidays everyone!
With the Advent season upon us, Simplify Podcast is pleased to announce the start of a new chapter of its own as it joins forces with Librazad to further enrich the general populous. Created by contributor (Iran Nuclear Deal) and Persian History Extraordinaire Arrian Ebrahimi, Librazad is an open platform for civil discussion and discourse about the issues and dilemmas facing the world today. So go ahead, click on that link, and let’s hear what you have to say!
– Matt
Hey there!
We here at the Simplify Podcast are on a hiatus (as if you didn’t notice that already). Here’s something for you to consume while I try and figure out what to cover next. Cheers!
I originally planned to make an episode around Sudan, but given the attacks that occurred over the past 24 hours, I figured it would be more fitting to simply express my thoughts regarding this tragedy and others like it.
Some Bonus Food (Well, Hummus) for Thought:
Thought I’d share a video with you guys prior to this week’s podcast. Hint: It has to do with the world’s most recently established nation.
If you’re watching this in class, points of interest:
12:00 (Intro to Khartoum Camp)
13:03/13:33-15:33 (Darfur)
Salutations!
We have returned to the airwaves to bring you more in-depth but not too deep enough to barrage your brain reporting! This week, we’ll cover the Trans-Pacific Partnership, its contents, and the criticisms behind it. Enjoy!
Here’s a list of sources used from the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement episode.
Super Helpful Comic: http://economixcomix.com/home/tpp/
Council on Foreign Relations Talk: http://www.cfr.org/trade/us-trade-agenda-trans-pacific-partnership/p37117
United States Trade Representative Site: https://ustr.gov/tpp/
Time Magazine: http://time.com/3833807/trans-pacific-partnership-republicans/
Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-trade-court-dispute-20150819-story.html
BBC Rundown: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-32498715
New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/business/trans-pacific-partnership-seen-as-door-for-foreign-suits-against-us.html?_r=0
The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/may/21/trans-pacific-partnership-obama-trade-deal-asia-workers
Reddit ELI5 (Explain Like I’m Five): https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3az0fa/eli5_what_does_the_tpp_transpacific_partnership/
Hello Everyone!
We (as for the moment, I) have returned to making the Simplify Podcast. In addition, we are now featured on the St. Francis High School Radio Station! I hope to gain more avid listeners and make even better (and more consistent) podcasts within the coming year. If you’re interested in joining the team, shoot an email over to simplifypodcast@gmail.com.
Next episode comes out on Monday, so prepare your mind for the mind-blowing spectacle that is the Simplify Podcast.
– Matt
Hello… if anyone is reading this.
I’m pretty much scrapping a schedule and moving to a “when news arises/piques interest” sort of agenda. The first couple of episodes were pretty time consuming, and assuming that I have only one listener, I’ll be moving towards releasing more on an “occasional” basis. Perhaps once every two weeks? I’m not sure. Either way, just announcing my hiatus until further notice. Yes, that means today’s episode is also delayed until further notice.
— Matt
Ran into some problems securing an interview and decided to scrap that. The podcast will be up on Saturday, 8/8! (The date seemed more fitting anyways.)
This week, I’ll cover a large swath of topics about the world’s most populated and rapidly growing country, China. How does the booming economy affect its changing society, and what kind of problems are arising as a result?
I’ll answer those questions and more this Friday, on Simplify.
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