USA National Forensic League Shows "Power of Forensics"

Great stuff. The stars are out on this one!

See much more at http://nfltv.org/

Discussion - Armenia & Turkey

Flashpoint 390 - Armenia and Turkey from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the recent agreement tp move towards normalized relations between Armenia and Turkey. The issue of the Armenian genocide is discussed. Effects on Azerbaijan and other nations are discussed. The panelists include: Rachel Fabian, Lydia Gubitosi, Dylan Davis, John Sadek and Alfred Snider.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union
debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont
debate.uvm.edu

Discussion - New Era for Japan?

Flashpoint 389 - New Era for Japan from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the recent election results in Japan and a historic change of governments. The panelists include: Rachel Fabian, Lydia Gubitosi, Dylan Davis, John Sadek and Alfred Snider.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union
debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont
debate.uvm.edu

Debate - BP - Finals from Hart House 2009

Hart House IV - Final Round (October 2009) from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This House would not contact undiscovered human populations.

Opening Prop - University of Alaska
Opening Opp - McGill University
Closing Government - McGill University
Closing Opp - The University of British Columbia

Thanks to Steve Llano for the video.

Discussion - Climate Change Skeptics

Flashpoint 388 - Climate Change Skeptics from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the relative merits of those skeptical of climate change and the possible ramifications of that skepticism. The panelists include: Alex Darr, Lydia Gubitosi, Dylan Davis, Jessica Bullock and Alfred Snider.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union
debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont
debate.uvm.edu

Discussion - Obama Peace Prize

Flashpoint 387 - Obama Peace Prize from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

A discussion of the awarding of the Nobel Peace prize to Barack Obama. There is a discussion of arguments for and against presenting this award. The panelists include: Alex Darr, Lydia Gubitosi, Dylan Davis, Jessica Bullock and Alfred Snider.

Black screen and silence may begin the video.

Flashpoint is a program of the Lawrence Debate Union
debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html
at the University of Vermont
uvm.edu

Flashpoint programs for download can be found at the archive and the filenames all start with the episode number followed by the topic.
uvm.edu/~debate/watch/

Video by Alfred Snider, University of Vermont
debate.uvm.edu

New Russian TV Debate Program - CrossTalk - Russia/USA Relations

30 September, 2009, 15:12

Interested in hot-topic discussions on politics, business, newsmakers, global trends, present-day conflicts and challenges of the modern world? Then don’t miss RT’s newest addition to its programme lineup – “Crosstalk”.

The programme is anchored by RT’s political commentator Peter Lavelle and renowned Russian journalist Elena Khanga, who will grill politicians, journalists, scientists and anyone who influences the decisions changing our world or plays a key role in forming public opinion.

The first edition, which went on air on Wednesday, is centered around the Iranian nuclear issue and its influence on Russia-US relations.

Watch the programme and stay updated!

More information about the RT network
http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Corporate_Profile.html

The Beat: Speech and Debate from Point Loma Nazarene University

The Beat: Speech and Debate from Point Loma Nazarene University on Vimeo.

This is an edition of the television program presented by Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. This edition features an introduction to their speech and debate program as well as featuring a short debate about ecotourism.

Debate - BP - No Confidence in Gordon Brown

Debate - BP - No Confidence in Gordon Brown from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This is one of the quarterfinal debates at the Robert Huber Memorial Debate Tournament held at the University of Vermont on 27 September 2009.

The motions is:
This House has no confidence in Gordon Brown.

!st Proposition:
Colgate SN

1st Opposition:
St. John's University PB

2nd Proposition:
Hobart & William Smith HK

2nd Opposition:
St. John's University JS

Watch judge decision at:
vimeo.com/6800692

Huber Debates, University of Vermont
debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/huber/Results.html

Critique - WUDC - Confidence in Gordon Brown - Tuffin from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

Debate - BP - Abandon Space Exploration

Debate - BP - Abandon Space Exploration from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This is a semifinal debate that took place at the Robert Huber Memorial Debates held at the University of Vermont 27 September 2009.

The motion was:
This House would abandon space exploration.

1st Proposition
Hobart & William Smith HK

1st Opposition:
Colgate PB

2nd Proposition:
Vermont AN

2nd Opposition:
St. John's JS

Judges were: Andrew Tuffin, Sam Nelson, Jan Hovden

Advancing teams:
Proposition sweep: HWS HK & Vermont AN

Huber Debates, University of Vermont
debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/huber/Results.html