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Arguing with friends and family about politics is hard. New plan! Let‘s reframe what it means to discuss and disagree, by talking and listening to each other.
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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
The Reframers reflect on the first year and a half of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their personal experiences at the beginning of the lockdowns and then dig into some elements of the government's response over the last year and a half. They discuss the federal and state government response, the politics of wearing masks, and how the Trump administration handled the pandemic. This is part one of two relating to COVID. Part two will discuss vaccine mandates, vaccine passports and mask mandates in 2021 and more!
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
The Reframers dig into the complicated world of drugs. They trace the history of legal restrictions on various controlled substances, starting with an overview of prohibition in the 1920s and early 1930s and culminating with the current state of the “war on drugs” in the United States. They share their views on the effectiveness of prohibitions of controlled substances and discuss the consequences of these policies over time. The Reframers cover drug wars, police aggression, the opioid crisis, microdosing, and more in their discussion on this issue that has had wide-reaching impacts in our society.
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
The Reframers discuss their views on gun control in the United States. They give an overview of the history of gun control legislation and the development of the law, and provide a background on gun vocabulary. They discuss the pros and cons of universal background checks and other gun control measures, and compare statistics from various sources regarding gun deaths and gun purchases. They also give their views on the NRA and other gun rights activist groups. Get ready for a packed episode on this relevant and controversial topic!
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
The {Re}Framers tackle the Electoral College, giving history and background on how the Electoral College works, why the framers included it in the Constitution, and why it is controversial today. They discuss the pros and cons of a national popular vote and agree on the importance of making sure everyone’s voice is heard.
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Welcome to the Reframers! Erin, Zach, and Kassie introduce themselves and their mission - to change the way we talk and think about politics. These three college friends set the stage for this project by highlighting the importance of respectful disagreement, with the goal of opening up the door to having hard conversations about politics between people who disagree.