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In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss DOGE's structure and actions so far, court cases and what's next for the agency.Research/Resources:Department of Government Efficiency. https://doge.gov/. 2025“The White House: Establishing and Implementing The President's ‘Department of Government Efficiency'”. Published in The White House website January 20, 2025 and available on https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/establishing-and-implementing-the-presidents-department-of-government-efficiency/Doge is Busier Than Ever – and Trump Says Elon Musk is ‘Really Not Leaving' by Makena Kelly, Leah Feiger, Zoe Schiffer. Published on Wired website May 30, 2025 and available on https://www.wired.com/story/doge-elon-musk-really-not-leaving/“The White House: Restoring Accountability to Policy – Influencing  Positions Within the Federal Workforce'”. Published in The White House website January 20, 2025 and https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/restoring-accountability-to-policy-influencing-positions-within-the-federal-workforce/ “U.S. Presidents with the Largest Budget Deficits” by Mary Hall. Published in Investopedia website June 11, 2025 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/030515/which-united-states-presidents-have-run-largest-budget-deficits.asp“A Century of Federal Spending, 1925 -2025” by Chris Edwards. Published in CATO Institute  website March 16, 2023 and available on https://www.cato.org/blog/century-federal-spending-1925-2025“United States Digital Service”. Published in Wikipedia last edited June 12, 2025 and available on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Digital_Service “Department of Government Efficiency”. Published in Wikipedia last edited June 17, 2025 and available on  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Government_Efficiency“What's next for DOGE after Elon Musk's departure? ‘Only just begun” by Andrew Mark Miller. Published in Fox News website May 29, 2025 and available on https://www.foxnews.com/politics/whats-next-doge-after-elon-musks-departure-only-just-begun“Musk's real DOGE legacy will be decided by courts long after his departure” by Avery Lotz. Published in Axios website May 29, 2025 and available on https://www.axios.com/2025/05/29/musk-doge-legacy-lawsuits-trump-adminstrationCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this first episode in the President Trump's First 100 Days mini series, Kate and Ben discuss what executive orders President Trump signed in the first 100 days of his second term.Research/Resources:White House Executive Orders. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-orders/. 20252025 Donald J. Trump Executive Orders. National Archives. https://www.federalregister.gov/presidential-documents/executive-orders/donald-trump/2025. 2025Donald Trump's executive orders and actions, 2025. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Donald_Trump%27s_executive_orders_and_actions,_2025“A running list of Trump's planned executive orders, actions, proclamations and legislation” by Lisa Kashinsky and Ben Johansen. Published in Politico website January 21, 2025 and available on https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/21/trump-executive-orders-actions-proclamations-legislation-00199725“Tracking Trump's executive orders: What he's signed so far” by Avery Lotz. Published in Axios website January 28, 2025 and available on https://www.axios.com/2025/01/21/president-donald-trump-executive-orders-list “Executive Order 14168”. Published in Wikipedia last edited May 25, 2025 and available on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_14168“Liberation Day tariffs”. Published in Wikipedia last edited May 31, 2025 and available on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_Day_tariffs“National Emergency Concerning the Southern Border of the United States”. Published in Wikipedia last edited April 22, 2025 and available on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Emergency_Concerning_the_Southern_Border_of_the_United_States “So far Congress has stayed out of Trump's way, but pressure tests lie ahead” by Susan Davis. Published in NPR website April 30, 2025 and available on https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/g-s1-63360/first-100-days-congress-acquiesces-to-trump-but-pressure-tests-ahead "Marines and Soldiers Discharged for Refusing the COVID-19 Vaccine Show Limited Interest in Rejoining" by Lolita C. Baldor. Published in Military.com website March 5, 2025 and available on https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/03/05/marines-and-soldiers-discharged-refusing-covid-19-vaccine-show-limited-interest-rejoining.html Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the first 100 days of President Trump's second term and introduce upcoming episodes that will cover some of the bigger topics in more detail.Research/Resources:“So far Congress has stayed out of Trump's way, but pressure tests lie ahead” by Susan Davis Published NPR website April 30, 2025 and available on. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/g-s1-63360/first-100-days-congress-acquiesces-to-trump-but-pressure-tests-ahead “FULL TRANSCRIPT: Trump's exclusive 100 days broadcast interview” with ABC News by ABC News. Published on ABC News website April 29, 2025 and available on https://abcnews.go.com/US/full-transcript-trumps-exclusive-100-days-broadcast-interview/story?id=121291672 “First 100 days of Donald Trump's second presidency” by Wikimedia Foundation Inc. Published in Wikipedia website last updated May 11, 2025 and available on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_100_days_of_Donald_Trump%27s_second_presidencyCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss presidential pardons and the use of the autopen including what it is and when it can be used.Research and Resources:“Whether the President May Sign a Bill by Directing That His Signature Be Affixed to It.” U.S. Department of Justice website. Update June 2, 2015. https://www.justice.gov/olc/opinion/whether-president-may-sign-bill-directing-his-signature-be-affixed-it"Trump tries to void Biden's pardons blaming autopen. Many presidents have used “it” by Rachel Treisman. Published in NPR website March 17 2025 and available on  https://www.npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5330709/autopen-biden-pardon-void“Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and members of Jan. 6 panel” by Tamara Keith. Published in NPR website updated January 20, 2025 and available on https://www.npr.org/2025/01/20/nx-s1-5268258/biden-pardons-fauci-milley-and-members-of-jan-6-panelConstitution Annotated. Constitution showing Article 2, Sec 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution. https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artII-S2-C1-3-1/ALDE_00013316/ Access on April 6, 2025“Who is Alice Marie Johnson, Trump's newly appointed ‘pardon czar'?” by Chandelis Duster. Published in NPR website February 25, 2025 and available on https://www.npr.org/2025/02/25/nx-s1-5307330/trump-pardon-czar-who-is-alice-marie-johnson“GOP bill would ban use of autopen to sign pardons after Trump deems Bidens' ‘void'” by Aubrie Spady. Published in Fox News website March 21, 2025 and available on https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-bill-would-ban-use-autopen-sign-pardons-after-trump-deems-bidens-void“What is an autopen? The signing device at the heart of Trump's attacks on Biden pardons” by Diana Stancy. Published in Fox News website March 20, 2025 and available on https://www.foxnews.com/politics/what-autopen-signing-device-heart-trumps-attacks-biden-pardons“What is an autopen at center of Biden paron claims?” by Tara Suter. Published in The Hill website March 17, 2025 and available on https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5199554-what-is-an-autopen-at-center-of-biden-pardon-claims/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the two "stuck" astronauts and their return along with Boeing's current challenges.Resources/Research:“Boeing timeline: Inside the air giant's turbulent journey in recent years” by Chris Isidore and Matt Stiles. Published in CNN website September 13 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/17/business/boeing-timeline-troubles-crashes-stock-dg/index.html“33,000 Boeing union members begin strike” by Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich. Published in CNN website September 13, 2024 and available on https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/13/business/strike-boeing-vote-iam-751-hnk-intl/index.html“‘Stranded' Astronauts Williams and Wilmore Are Finally Back Home on Earth” by Gael Cooper, Corinne Reichert, and Edward Moyer. Published in the CNET website March 18 2025 and available on https://www.cnet.com/science/stranded-astronauts-williams-and-wilmore-are-finally-back-home-on-earth/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the current economy and what the new presidential administration has done to effect the economy. Research/Resources:“Global economic outlook, January 2025” by Ira Kalish. Published in Deloitte website January 24, 2025 and available on https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/economy/global-economic-outlook-2025.html“Global Growth: Divergent and Uncertain” by International Monetary Fund. Published in International Monetary Fund website January 2025 and available on https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2025/01/17/world-economic-outlook-update-january-2025“Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement” by Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Published in Federal Reserve website January 29, 2025 and available on https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250129a.htm“Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation” by Jeff Cox. Published in CNBC website January 29, 2025 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/fed-rate-decision-january-2025.html“US jobs report: Employers add 143,00 jobs in January as unemployment rate sits at 4%” by Paul Davidson. Published in USA Today website February 7, 2025 and available on https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/02/07/jobs-report-january-data/78315117007/ “Unleashing American Energy Executive Order”. Published in U.S. White House website January 20, 2025 and available on https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/unleashing-american-energy/ “U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%” by Jeff Cox. Published in CNBC website February 7, 2025 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/07/jobs-report-january-2025.html “Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates” by Bryan Mena and Elisabeth Buchwald. Published in CNN website February 6, 2025 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/06/economy/bessent-interest-rates-without-fed/index.html Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the transition process for the U.S. President and the U.S. Congress. Included in the discussion is the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 and general information regarding this law.Research/Resources: "Presidential Transition Act of 1963”. Published in U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) website February 16, 2023 and available on https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/COMPS-1612/pdf/COMPS-1612.pdf "Implementation of the 1963 Presidential Transition Act” by Paul C. Light. Published in Brookings website December 4, 2000 and available on https://www.brookings.edu/articles/implementation-of-the-1963-presidential-transition-act/"Presidential Transition Act: Provisions and Funding” summary by Henry B. Hogue. Published in Congressional Research Service website May 22, 2024 and available on https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46602"Presidential Transition Act Summary” by Troy Cribb. Published in Partnership for Public Service website March 13, 2024 and available on https://presidentialtransition.org/reports-publications/presidential-transition-act-summary/  "2024 Transition Timeline” by Center For Presidential Transition. Published in Partnership for Public Service website and available on https://presidentialtransition.org/transition-resources/transition-timeline/ "The Inaugural Oath”. Published in Library of Congress website and available on https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/inaugurations/an-orderly-transition/the-inaugural-oath/#:~:text=The%20president%20takes%20the%20oath,Supreme%20Court%20or%20another%20judge. "The 119th Congress begins today. Here's what to know for the 2025 session.” by Caitlin Yilek. Published in CBS News website January 3, 2025 and available on https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-congress-2025-what-to-know/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the presidential cabinet nomination process and current nominees for President Trump's second term cabinet. Research/Resources:  "Trump Cabinet confirmation status: Which nominees have been confirmed” by Parker Kaufmann, Humera Lodhi, Christopher L. Keller, and Sara Burnett. Published in AP News website January 18, 2025 and available on https://apnews.com/projects/trump-cabinet-confirmation-tracker/United States Senate: About Senate Rules https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/rules.htm United States Senate: About Executive Nominations Historical Overview https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/nominations/executive-nominations-overview.htm “Confirming the Cabinet: Historical Trends of Cabinet Secretary Confirmations Across the Last Five Presidential Administrations” by Chris Piper. Published in Center for Presidential Transition website January 16, 2025 and available on https://presidentialtransition.org/confirming-the-cabinet-historical-trends-of-cabinet-secretary-confirmations-across-the-last-five-presidential-administrations/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the Supreme Court taking on the TikTok legal case. This case is the "ban" that was enacted by Congress on the basis of national security concerns. This episode includes a quick update after the Supreme Court releases their opinion.Research/Resources:“Supreme Court skeptical of ban on TikTok” by Amy Howe. Published in SCOTUSblog website January 10, 2025 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/01/supreme-court-skeptical-of-ban-on-tiktok/ Supreme Court of the United State Calendars and Lists https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/calendarsandlists.aspx“Frank McCourt and Kevin O'Leary formally offer to buy TikTok after securing investors, debt financing, and a go-ahead from the White House” by Paolo Confino. Published in Fortune website January 10, 2025 and available on https://fortune.com/2025/01/10/frank-mccourt-kevin-oleary-tiktok-offer-investors-debt-financing-trump-biden-approval/“'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary and billionaire Frank McCourt want to buy TikTok. One problem: It's not for Sale” by Clare Duffy. Published in CNN Business website January 9, 2025 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/tech/tiktok-ban-buy-frank-mccourt-kevin-oleary-bytedance/index.html “TikTok challenges its U.S. ban at the Supreme Court. Here's what to know” by Bobby Allyn. Published in NPR website January 10, 2025 and available on https://www.npr.org/2025/01/10/nx-s1-5254236/tiktok-supreme-court-what-to-know“Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban” by Amy Howe. Published in SCOTUSBlog website January 17, 2025 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/01/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

Kate and Ben are taking a break for the holidays and will return with new episodes after the new year. This is a great chance to catch up on previous episodes you haven't listen to.Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

Ben and Kate discuss the 2024 election results for the president, senate, house and ballot measures along with statistics and trends that were seen through the exit polling data.Research/Resources: “Fox News Voter Analysis: How Trump regained the White House” by Fox News Polling Unit. Published in Fox News website November 6, 2024 and available https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-voter-analysis-how-trump-regained-white-houseCBS News. (n.d). Breaking down key demographic groups in 2024 Presidential election [CBS News website]. Retrieved November 6, 2024 from https://www.cbsnews.com/video/breaking-down-key-demographic-groups-decide-2024-election/“How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCast” by Linley Sanders. Published in AP News website November 7, 2024  and available https://apnews.com/article/election-harris-trump-women-latinos-black-voters-0f3fbda3362f3dcfe41aa6b858f22d12 “Decision 2024: Ballot Measures” by NBC News. Published in NBC News website November 5, 2024  and available https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/ballot-measures“Anatomy of three Trump elections: How American shifted in 2024 vs. 2020 and 2016” by Zachary B Wolf, Curt Merrill and Way Mullery. Published in CNN Politices website November 6, 2024 and available https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2024/politics/2020-2016-exit-polls-2024-dg/“2024 ballot measures”. Published on Ballotpedia and available on https://ballotpedia.org/2024_ballot_measuresCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the history of daylight savings time and what countries and US states use daylight savings time.Research/Resources:“History of Daylight Savings Time (DST)” by Anne Buckle. Published in Time and Date website and available https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/history.html"What is the history of daylight saving time?” by Angeli Gabriel. Published in Fox Weather website November 5, 2023 and available https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/the-history-of-daylight-saving-timeCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the Israel Hamas conflict and what has happened in the past year since the attack on October 7, 2023.Research/Resources:“Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel” researched by Jamie Ryan and Emma Pengelly. Published in BBC website October 7, 2024 and available on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67053011“Israel's military says six hostages ‘brutally murdered' in Gaza, including Israeli-American Golderberg-Polin” by Alex Stambaugh, Nectar Gan, and Jeremy Diamond. Published in CNN website September 1, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/31/middleeast/israeli-american-hostage-hersh-goldberg-polin-death-intl-hnk/index.html“Meet the Seven American Hostages Still Held By Hamas”. Published in American Jewish Committee (AJC) website October 7, 2024 and available on https://www.ajc.org/news/meet-the-seven-american-hostages-still-held-by-hamas“Pakistani National Charged for Plotting Terrorist Attack in New York City in Support of ISIS” by Office of Public Affairs. Published in Office of Public Affairs U.S. Dept of Justic September 6, 2024 and available on https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/pakistani-national-charged-plotting-terrorist-attack-new-york-city-support-isis“One Year Later, Why Can't the UN Lay Blame for October 7 Where it Belongs?” by Ted Deutch. Published in American Jewish Committee website September 20, 2024 and available on https://www.ajc.org/news/one-year-later-why-cant-the-un-lay-blame-for-oct-7-where-it-belongs “What we know about Israel's allegations against UN staffers in Gaza” by Sophie Tanno, Hira Humayun, Richard Roth, Heather Chen and Alex Marquardt. Published in CNN website January 29, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/27/middleeast/unrwa-israel-hamas-october-7-allegations-intl/index.html Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

October is cybersecurity awareness month. In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss cybersecurity awareness both on an individual and business level as well global and nation state level. Resources/Research:“Cybersecurity statistics in 2024” by Mehdi Punjwani and Sierra Campbell. Published in USA Today website October 4, 2024 and available on https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/business/vpn/cybersecurity-statistics/“Iranian cyber operation targeting the Trump campaign is likely still underway, FBI official says” by Dan De Luce. Published in NBC News website September 6, 2024 and available on https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/iranian-cyber-operation-targeting-trump-campaign-likely-still-underway-rcna170003“FBI Director Chris Wray warns Congress that Chinese hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure as U.S. disrupts foreign botnet “Volt Typhoon'” by Robert Legare Olivia Gazis, Nicole Sganga. Published in CBS news website January 31, 2024 and available on https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chinese-hackers-pose-danger-american-infrastructure-innovation-fbi-director-warning/"America's Cyber Defense Agency". Published in Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency website and available on https://www.cisa.gov/  Books: Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy GreenbergTracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy GreenbergThis is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nichol PerlrothCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the voting process specifically how the delegates and political party conventions work. Your hosts focus on the democratic party convention with the change in their, at the time, presumptive presidential nominee.Research/Resources:“Democratic delegate rules, 2024”. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Democratic_delegate_rules,_2024Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events leading up to the Democratic National Convention in August and policies that the new Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has outlined so far. Research/Resources:“Fact check: A look back at false and misleading claims made during the Democratic convention” by The Associated Press. Published in The Boston Globe website August 23, 2024 and available on https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/23/nation/democratic-national-convention-fact-check/“5 takeaways from Kamala Harris' historic acceptance speech” by Domenico Montanaro. Published in NPR website August 23, 2024 and available on https://www.npr.org/2024/08/23/g-s1-19251/harris-dnc-takeaways“Harris has proposed a slew of economic policies. Here's a look at what's in them” by Will Weissert, Associated Press. Published in PBS website August 16, 2024 and available on https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/harris-has-proposed-a-slew-of-economic-policies-heres-a-look-at-whats-in-them“Why Price Controls Should Stay in the History Books” by Christopher J. Neely. Published in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis website March 24, 2022 and available on https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/2022/mar/why-price-controls-should-stay-history-books“Promises Kamala Harris has made so far in her campaign” by Tami Luhby and Way Mullery, CNN. Published in CNN Politics website August 4, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2024/08/politics/kamala-harris-key-issues-dg/ “Chicago Police say 74 arrests made over DNC's four days; peaceful protests mark convention's conclusion” by Charlie De Mar, Megan Hickey, Jermont Terry. Published in CBS News website August 23, 2024 and available on https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-dnc-protests-arrest-totals/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events that led up to the Republican National convention as well as the noteworthy moments and information during the convention itself.Research/Resources: “Nikki Haley offers her ‘strong endorsement' of Trump in convention speech” by Arit John, Jeff Zeleny and Kate Sullivan. Published in CNN Politics website July 16, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/16/politics/nikki-haley-trump-rnc-speech/index.html“TRUMP V UNITED STATES CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT No. 23–939.  Argued April 25, 2024—Decided July 1, 2024.” Published on Supreme Court website and available on https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf“Obama tells allies Biden's path to winning reelection has greatly diminished” Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer. Published in the Washington Post website July 18, 2024 and available on https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/18/obama-says-biden-must-consider-viability/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the most recent decisions released by the U.S. Supreme Court in early June 2024. Research/Resources:Supreme Court of the United State Calendars and Lists (https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/calendarsandlists.aspx)Supreme Court of the United States Opinions of the Court – 2023 (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/23)SCOTUSblog (https://www.scotusblog.com/)“Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 14” by SCOTUSblog. Published in SCOTUSblog website June 14, 2024 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/announcement-of-opinions-for-friday-june-14/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the 2024 Summer Olympics. The discussion includes recent controversies surrounding the Games, what countries will not be included and how the International Olympic Committees determines what causes a country to not be included. Research/Resources:Olympics Paris 2024 (https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024)French protesters to poo in the Siene amid Paris 2024 Olympics controversy by Charlie Sawyer. Published in Screenshot website June 6, 2024 and available on https://screenshot-media.com/gen-z-news/french-protestors-plan-poo-seine-summer-olympics/ “Caitlin Clark left off Team USA's roster in 2024 Paric Olympics snub” by Zach Braziller. Published in New York Post June 8, 2024 and available on https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/sports/caitlin-clark-expected-to-be-left-off-team-usas-roster/ “Paris 2024: How is France preparing for the Olympics and “Paralympics?” Published in BBC website June 13, 2024 and available on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68018536“Scorching Olympians toting air conditioners stymie Paris' clean to greenest Games” by Ivana Saric. Published in Axios website June 6, 2024 and available on https://www.axios.com/2024/06/06/olympic-games-paris-sustainable-carbon-footprint Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss federal immigration policy and laws in the United States and any impacts on the upcoming 2024 election.Research/Resources: “Immigration.” Department of Homeland Security Statistics, February 7, 2024, https://www.dhs.gov/ohss/topics/immigration“How Texas is challenging the Biden administration on border policy” by Arelis R. Hernández, Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Ann E. Marimow. Published in The Washington Post website March 12, 2024 and available on  https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/03/12/texas-border-battles-immigration-migrants-biden/“U.S. Border Patrol Encounters at the Southwest Border: Fact Sheet.” Prepared by Members and Committees of Congress. Published in Congressional Research Service website and available on  https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47556#:~:text=The%20definition%20includes%20persons%20both,present%20in%20the%20United%20States.&text=Border%20Protection%20(CBP).,%2Fstats%2Fnationwide%2Dencounters.“CBP Releases January 2024 Monthly Update.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection, February 13, 2024, https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-releases-january-2024-monthly-updateCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the recent legislation by Congress regarding the TikTok social media app and company. Research/Resources: “TikTok sued the U.S. government to block a ban. Here's what happens now” by Ashley Capoot. Published in CNBC website May 8, 2024 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/08/tiktok-sued-the-us-government-to-block-a-ban-heres-what-happens-now.html “These are the countries where TikTok is already banned” by Kelvin Chan. Published in AP News website April  26, 2024 and available on https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-bytedance-ban-china-india-376f32d78861e14e65ec4bc78e808a0d“TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next.” by Aimee Picchi and edited by Alain Sherter. Published in CBS News website April 24, 2024 and available on https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-bill-why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-senate/ “TikTok faces bans in a number of countries over security fears. Here's a list” by Zen Soo Associated Press. Published in LA Times March 1, 2024 and available on https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-03-01/tiktok-bans-list-countries-us-canada-europe Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss state laws and proposed changes to state laws and how the abortion legislation/conversation may or may not effect the 2024 election.Research/Resources:“Where State Abortion Laws Stand Without Roe” by Julia Haines. Published in U.S. News website May 20, 2024 and available on https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/a-guide-to-abortion-laws-by-state“Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court” by Tierney Sneed. Published in CNN Politics website April 24, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/20/politics/abortion-supreme-court-idaho-emergency-care/index.html “Supreme Court considers EMTALA preemption of state abortion bans” by Alicia Macklin and Rachel Zacharias. Published in Reuters April 18, 2024 and available on https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/supreme-court-considers-emtala-preemption-state-abortion-bans-2024-04-18/ “Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on abortion” by Nadine El-Bawab. Published in ABS News October 4, 2023 and available on https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2024-presidential-candidates-stand-abortion/story?id=103312983“Supreme Court appears likely to allow abortion drug to remain available” by Amy Howe. Published on Scotusblog website March 26, 2024 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/03/supreme-court-appears-likely-to-allow-abortion-drug-to-remain-available/“Interactive Map: US Abortion Policies and Access After Roe.” Published in Guttmacher website May 15, 2025 and available on https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/arizona/abortion-policies “What to know about abortion in Arizona under the near-total 1864 ban” by Jacques Billeaud and Morgan Lee. Published in AP News website April 10, 2024 and available on https://apnews.com/article/arizona-abortion-ban-what-to-know-797a4bbbc738497fe2284d6870c5be24“Abortion and the 2024 election: There is no easy way out for Republicans” by Elaine Kamarck. Published in Brookings website April 17, 2024 and available on https://www.brookings.edu/articles/abortion-and-the-2024-election-there-is-no-easy-way-out-for-republicans/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss how private companies are changing space and ocean explorations, what regulations and jurisdictions' role in each of these areas and what questions or uncertainty arises from these new endeavors. Research/Resources:“Which Is More Dangerous: Outer Space or the Deep Sea?” by Syris Valentine. Published in the Scientific American website July 31, 2023 and available on https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/which-is-more-dangerous-outer-space-or-the-deep-sea/ “OceanGate Was Warned of Potential for ‘Catastrophic' Problems With Titanic Mission” by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Jenny Gross, and Anna Betts. Published in the New York Times website June 20, 2023 and available on https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/us/oceangate-titanic-missing-submersible.html“Ocean Exploration Companies List” by Technote. Published in the Technote website  and available on https://technote.ai/technology/ocean-exploration-companies“SpaceX to the FAA: The industry needs you to move faster” by Christian Davenport. Published in the Washington Post website Oct 17, 2023 and available on  https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/17/spacex-congress-licenses-faa-starship/“A second Titanic tragedy: The failure of OceanGate's Titan” by David Pogue. Published in the CBS website June 25, 2023 and available on  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/titanic-tragedy-the-failure-of-oceangate-submersible-titan/ “OceanGate: Navigating Regulations in Relatively New Spaces” by Mihir Kavishwar. Published in LinkedIn website July 3, 2023 and available on https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/oceangate-navigating-regulation-relatively-new-spaces-mihir-kavishwar/ “Role of Technology in Ocean Exploration” by Marcia McNutt. Published in NOAA website and available on https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/02davidson/background/technology/technology.html“White House lays out possible rules for private space stations and more” by Mike Wall. Published in Space.com website Nov 15, 2023 and available on https://www.space.com/white-house-private-space-stations-regulationsOceanX (https://oceanx.org/)NASA (https://www.nasa.gov/)United Nations (https://www.un.org)Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the status of the 2024 election after the Super Tuesday primary/caucus results. Research/Resources:“A brief history of the Super Tuesday primaries” by NCC staff. Published on the National Constitution Center website February 29, 2016 and available on https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-super-tuesday-primaries “Presidential election, 2024”. Published on Ballotpedia and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Presidential_election,_2024 “2024 presidential primary season was one of the shortest in the modern political era” by Drew Desilver. Published on Pew Research Center website March 7 2024 and available eon https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/07/2024-presidential-primary-season-was-one-of-the-shortest-in-the-modern-political-era/ “State of the Union 2024: Where Americans stand on the economy, immigration, and other key issues” by Anna Jackson. Published on Pew Research Center March 7, 2024 and available on https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/07/state-of-the-union-2024-where-americans-stand-on-the-economy-immigration-and-other-key-issues/ “Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term” by Zeke Miller and Seung Min Kim. Published on AP News website March 8, 2024  and available on https://apnews.com/article/state-of-union-biden-gaza-ukraine-israel-1a42ff9d4ef3e0f2753e43ac8d39fc18 “Niki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate” by Steve Peoples and Meg Kinnard. Published in AP News website March 6, 2024 and available on https://apnews.com/article/nikki-haley-republican-trump-super-tuesday-losses-95ab56b68a8eefbbf04ef90f2f00ef29 “Super Tuesday takeaways: Biden and Trump momentum can't be slowed as Haley suspends her campaign” by Nicholas Riccardi and Brian Slodysko website March 6, 2024 and available on https://apnews.com/article/primary-biden-trump-democratic-republican-9b61e8faf14e471ca4f7ea2d004221f4“Super Tuesday primaries, 2024” by Ballotpedia. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Super_Tuesday_primaries,_2024 Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, your hosts, Ben and Kate, discuss the latest Federal Reserve meeting that just happened as well as a big change in the structure used for relator commission fees from the National Association of REALTORS® . Research/Resources: “March Fed Meeting: Stocks Reach Record Highs on News of Future Rate Cuts” by Wayne Duggan and reviewed by Michael Adams. Published in Forbes website March 20, 2024 and available on https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/fomc-meeting-federal-reserve/ “5 Takeaways From the Federal Reserve Meeting” by Tim Smart. Published in U.S. News website March 21, 2024 and available on https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2024-03-21/5-takeaways-from-the-federal-reserve-meeting“The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement” by David Goldman and Anna Bahney. Published in CNN  website March 15, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/15/economy/nar-realtor-commissions-settlement/index.html“National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Seller” by Suzanne Bouhia. Published in National Associate of REALTORS® website March 15, 2024 and available on https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-reaches-agreement-to-resolve-nationwide-claims-brought-by-home-sellers Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, your hosts, Ben and Kate, discuss what BRICS is, the group's goal and what nations are included in BRICS.Research/Resources:“Brics: What is the group and which countries have joined?” by BBC. Published in BBC website February 1, 2024 and available on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-66525474 “BRICS: Acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa” by James Chen, reviewed by Gordon Scott, and fact checked by Ryan Eichler. Published in Investopedia December 4, 2023 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brics.asp#:~:text=2-,The%20Bottom%20Line,counterbalance%20to%20traditional%20Western%20influence. “Dreaming of BRICS: The Path to 2050” by Dominic Wilson and Roopa Purushothaman. Published on Goldman Sachs website October 1, 2003 and available on https://www.goldmansachs.com/intelligence/archive/archive-pdfs/brics-dream.pdf “The Path to 2075 – Slower Global Growth, But Convergence Remains Intact” by Kevin Daley, and Tadas Gedminas. Published on Goldman Sachs website December 6, 2022 and available on https://www.goldmansachs.com/intelligence/pages/gs-research/the-path-to-2075-slower-global-growth-but-convergence-remains-intact/report.pdf “Ron Insana cautions against falling for the latest version of the BRICs” by Ron Insan. Published in CNBC website September 1, 2023 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/01/ron-insana-cautions-against-falling-for-the-latest-version-of-the-brics.html Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In continuing our lite byte episodes, Ben and Kate welcome past guest, Chester, back to discuss this years' Super Bowl commercials. How did the rate compared to last year's commercials? Let your hosts know your thoughts about these ads by leaving a comment or emailing them at info@artofdiscussing.com.Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss Celebrity in America. What makes people like Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolly Parton or Kelly Clarkson (to name a few examples) famous? Is there any difference between celebrity versus being famous? Join your hosts in this episode discussing the influence of celebrity and fame on our current society and culture.Research/Resources: Henderson, Amy E. 2008. "From Barnum to Bling: The Changing Face of Celebrity Culture." In Celebrity Culture in the United States. Fitzgerald, Terence J., editor. 5–11. New York, Dublin: The H.W. Wilson Co. Published in the Smithsonian Repository Archival website and available on https://repository.si.edu/bitstream/handle/10088/16810/npg_BarnumToBling.pdf?sequence=1Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the cases that the Supreme Court is hearing in the first half of 2024.Research:“Supreme Court of the United States Granted and Noted List October Term 2023 Cases for Argument.” Published in the Supreme Court website Jan 22, 2024 and available on  https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/23grantednotedlist.pdf“Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.”  Published in SCOTUSblog website and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/loper-bright-enterprises-v-raimondo/“Moody v. NetChoice, LLC.”  Published in SCOTUSblog website and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/moody-v-netchoice-llc/ “NetChoice, LLC v. Paxton.” Published in SCOTUSblog website and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/netchoice-llc-v-paxton/“Supreme Court to hear major case on power of federal agencies” by Amy Howe. Published in the SCOTUSblog website Jan 16, 2024 and available on  https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/01/supreme-court-to-hear-major-case-on-power-of-federal-agencies/“Court schedules February argument session” by Amy Howe. Published in the SCOTUSblog website Jan 5, 2024 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/01/court-schedules-february-argument-session/“Government power, from federal agencies to counties, highlights January session” by Ellena Erskine. Published in the SCOTUSblog website Jan 8, 2024 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/01/government-power-from-federal-agencies-to-counties-highlights-january-session/“North Dakota truck stop objects to federal allowance for debit-card processing fees” by Kalvis Golde. Published in the SCOTUSblog website May 13, 2023 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2023/05/north-dakota-truck-stop-objects-to-federal-allowance-for-debit-card-processing-fees/“February oral argument scheduled for ‘good neighbor' pollution rule challenges” by Amy Howe. Published in the SCOTUSblog website Dec 20, 2023 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2023/12/february-oral-argument-scheduled-for-stay-applications-in-good-neighbor-pollution-rule-challenges/“Trump v. Anderson.” Published in SCOTUSblog website and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/trump-v-anderson/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the recent protests on university campuses, the three university presidents that testified in front of Congress and the future of higher education.Research/Resources:Click here for the link to our pdf with the resources sourced for this episode (the list was too long to fit everything all here on the show notes page!)Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

Happy New Year! Your hosts, Kate and Ben, discuss what they anticipate the major themes/topics will be during 2024.Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this lite byte episode, Kate and Ben discuss the Army-Navy Game including history, past and future locations, wining statistics and predictions of who will win the 2023 game. Research/Resources: "Army vs. Navy - Gillette Stadium". Published in Gillette Stadium website and available on https://www.gillettestadium.com/army-vs-navy/"Why 2023 Army-Navy Game is Not In Philadelphia, how to watch, rivalry's history" by Tom Dougherty. Published in CBS News Philadelphia December 7, 2023 and available on https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/2023-army-navy-game-why-not-in-philadelphia/ “Army-Navy Game”. Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, December 12, 2023 and available on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army%E2%80%93Navy_Game Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, you will hear the preparation conversation that became the final episode. Kate and Ben discuss Brittney Griner's release from Russia one year ago, how many American detainees and hostages abroad, and the hostage situation in Israel/Hamas conflict.Resources/Research:Click here for the link to our pdf with the resources sourced for this episode (the list was too long to fit everything all here on the show notes page!)Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the 2024 U.S. election including but not limited to, updates on candidates running for President, changes in the electoral college numbers per state, and primaries and caucuses.Research/Resources:“Democrats make South Carolina first presidential primary voting state” by Alex Seitz-Wald. Published in NBC News website February 4, 2023 and available on https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-make-south-carolina-first-presidential-primary-voting-state-rcna68918 “State Primary Election Types by National Conference of State Legislatures.” Published in National Conference of State Legislatures website last updated June 22, 2023 and available on https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/state-primary-election-types“State Primary Election Systems by National Conference of State Legislatures.” Published in National Conference of State Legislatures website June 2021 and available on https://documents.ncsl.org/wwwncsl/Elections/Primary-Types-Table_2021.pdf“United State Senate elections, 2024” by Ballotpedia. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_elections,_2024 “United State Congress elections, 2024” by Ballotpedia. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Congress_elections,_2024 “Presidential election, 2024: Electoral College” by Ballotpedia. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Presidential_election,_2024#Electoral_College “Iowa Democratic Party Launches mail-in voting for 2024 caucus: Aiming for the most inclusive event in history” by Nick Weig. Published in CBS Iowa News website November 1, 2023 and available on  https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/iowa-democratic-party-launches-mail-in-voting-for-2024-caucus-aiming-for-the-most-inclusive-event-in-history  “Primaries & Caucuses – Why Do Iowa & New Hampshire Go First?” by Jodi L. Miller. Published in New Jersey State Bar Foundation website January 3, 2020 and available on https://njsbf.org/2020/01/03/primaries-caucuses-why-do-iowa-new-hampshire-go-first/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the Israel vs Hamas conflict including Israel's history, what happened on October 7th and the potential future of the conflict.Research and Resources:Creation of Israel, 1948 by Office of the Historian, Foreign Service Institute. Published in United States Department of State and available on https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/creation-israel Gaza Strip by CIA World Factbook, Published in Library of Congress Juna 2014 and available on https://www.loc.gov/today/placesinthenews/archive/2014arch/20140708_gazastrip.html How Hamas broke through Israel's border defenses during Oct 7th attack by Shira Rubin and Loveday Morris. Published in the Washington Post October 27, 2023 and available on https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/27/hamas-attack-israel-october-7-hostages/ Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks by Summer Said, Benoit Faucon, and Stephen Kalin. Published in the Wall Street Journal October 8, 2023 and available on https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-israel-hamas-strike-planning-bbe07b25 Israel launches second ground incursion into Gaza, Hamas commander killed in airstrike by Chris Pandolfo, Elizabeth Pritchett, Greg Wehner, Anders Hagstrom, Brie Stimson, and Landon Mion. Publishe din Fox News website October 28, 2023 https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/october-27-israel-hamas-war  Biden is worried about wider war in the Middle East. Here's how it could happen by Nahal Toosi, Lara Seligman and Paul McLeary. Published in Politico website Oct 25, 2023 and available on https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/25/israel-hamas-war-fallout-00123360 Israel Gaza war: History of the conflict explained. Published in BBC website  October 23, 2023 and available on https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44124396 A Brief History of Israel by Echoes & Reflection. Published in the Echoes and Reflections website and available on 011-02-07_StudentHandout_ABriefHistoryofIsrael.pdfHow the Yom Kippur War Changed Israel by Olivia B. Waxman. Published in Tim Magazine website October 11, 2023 and available on https://time.com/6322802/yom-kippur-war-israel-history/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month and ways to protect yourself and your information in the electronic and "smart" age.Research/Resources"America's Cyber Defense Agency". Published in Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency website and available on https://www.cisa.gov/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate continues the conversation about the current presidential candidates running for the 2024 Election. This episode is part two covering the remainder of the republican candidates that are being tracked by nation-wide polling. Research/Resources: “Presidential candidates, 2024”. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Presidential_candidates,_2024 “Tracking the Trump criminal cases” by Politico staff. Published in Politico website 6/13/2023 and available on https://www.politico.com/interactives/2023/trump-criminal-investigations-cases-tracker-list/ “WSJ poll: Trump leads GOP primary field by 46 points as DeSantis drops” by Andrew Zhang. Published in Politico website September 2, 2023 and available on https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/02/donald-trump-leads-gop-primary-field-by-46-points-wsj-poll-finds-00113829“Biden gets low marks on economy and major concerns about his age as he looks to Trump rematch, new poll shows” by Kevin Breuniger. Published in CNBC website September 4, 2023 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/04/biden-2024-election-poll-trump-economy-old-age-concerns-inflation.html“Joe Biden Lied At Least 16 Times About His Family's Business Schemes”. Published in Committee on Oversight And Accountability House website August 24, 2023 and available on https://oversight.house.gov/blog/joe-biden-lied-at-least-15-times-about-his-familys-business-schemes/“Chris Christie: On the Issues” by Bridget Bowman. Published in NBC News Meet the Press Blog website June 7, 2023 and available on  https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/chris-christie-issues-rcna88149 Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the current presidential candidates running for the 2024 Election. This episode is part one of two covering the current president and the other democratic candidates as well as the replication candidate that is ahead currently based on the polls. Research/Resources: “Presidential candidates, 2024”. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Presidential_candidates,_2024 “Tracking the Trump criminal cases” by Politico staff. Published in Politico website 6/13/2023 and available on https://www.politico.com/interactives/2023/trump-criminal-investigations-cases-tracker-list/ “WSJ poll: Trump leads GOP primary field by 46 points as DeSantis drops” by Andrew Zhang. Published in Politico website September 2, 2023 and available on https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/02/donald-trump-leads-gop-primary-field-by-46-points-wsj-poll-finds-00113829“Biden gets low marks on economy and major concerns about his age as he looks to Trump rematch, new poll shows” by Kevin Breuniger. Published in CNBC website September 4, 2023 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/04/biden-2024-election-poll-trump-economy-old-age-concerns-inflation.html“Joe Biden Lied At Least 16 Times About His Family's Business Schemes”. Published in Committee on Oversight And Accountability House website August 24, 2023 and available on https://oversight.house.gov/blog/joe-biden-lied-at-least-15-times-about-his-familys-business-schemes/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, your hosts does a deep dive, as promised, into The Fed including the federal reserve system, federal reserve bank and the FDIC.Research/Resources:“Federal Reserve.” Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, September 9, 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve“Structure of the Federal Reserve System.” Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, June 7 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Federal_Reserve_System"5 facts about the U.S. national debt" by Drew Desilver. Published in the Pew Research Center website February 14, 2023 and available on https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/02/14/facts-about-the-us-national-debt/"Non-Member Banks: What it is, How it Works, Examples" by Will Kenton and reviewed by Charles Potters. Published in the Investopedia website January 1, 2021 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/non-member-banks.asp#Examples%20of%20Non-Member%20Banks"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Your Insured Deposits". Published on the FDIC website January 1, 2020 and available on https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposit-insurance/brochures/documents/your-insured-deposits-english.pdf"The Biggest Holders of US Government Debt" by Paul Toscano. Published in the CNBC website January 31, 2012 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2012/01/31/The-Biggest-Holders-of-US-Government-Debt.html “Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.” Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, August 13, 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Deposit_Insurance_Corporation Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, your hosts discuss the outcome and controversies from the FIFA Women's Final World Cup 2023.Research/Resources:All Roads Lead Down Under. Published in FIFA website and available on  https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023?intcmp=(p_fifaplus)_(c_webheader-main)_(sc_tournaments)_(ssc_fwwc-2023)_(da_04052023)_(l_en) 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by Wikipedia. Published in Wikipedia website July 11, 2023 and available on  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_FIFA_Women%27s_World_CupCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the recent laws that went into effect the first half of 2023 as well as the Supreme Court decisions that were published at the end of June 2023.Research/Resources:Here are some of the major new laws that go into effect in 2023 by Ivan Pereira. Published in ABC News website Jan 1, 2023 and available on https://abcnews.go.com/US/major-new-laws-effect-2023/story?id=95089296From increases in minimum wage to recreational marijuana, these new lawas take effect in 2023 by Kaanita Kyer. Published in CNN politics website Jan 1, 2023 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/01/politics/new-laws-in-2023/index.htmlAll the New Federal and State Laws You Should Know About in 2023 by Stephen Johnson. Published in Lifehacker website Jan 4, 2023 and available on https://lifehacker.com/all-the-new-federal-and-state-laws-you-should-know-abou-1849947186Supreme Court of the United States (2023). Opinions of the Court – 2022. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/22The Lawsuit A Threat to educational opportunity for millions of young people. Published on Harvard Website and available on https://www.harvard.edu/admissionscase/lawsuit/#:~:text=In%20November%202014%2C%20an%20organization,and%20universities%20from%20using%20a Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the Women's World Cup and the team competing in the 2023 Finals in July and August. Research/Resources: All Roads Lead Down Under. Published in FIFA website and available on  https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023?intcmp=(p_fifaplus)_(c_webheader-main)_(sc_tournaments)_(ssc_fwwc-2023)_(da_04052023)_(l_en) 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by Wikipedia. Published in Wikipedia website July 11, 2023 and available on  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_FIFA_Women%27s_World_CupCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the impacts of the overturning of Roe v Wade in June 2022. Research/Resources:Bennet, Hickenlooper Reintroduce Bill to Codify Roe v Wade. Published in Michael Bennet U.S. Senator website March 10, 2023 and available on https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/bennet-hickenlooper-reintroduce-bill-to-codify-roe-v-wade 5 ways the landscape has changed since the end of Roe v Wade ‘upended' abortion access by Christine Fernando. Published in USA Today April 10, 2023 and available on https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/10/roe-v-wade-abortion-access-states/11537747002/ Map: How abortion access has shifted in 11 months since Roe v. Wade was overturned by Nadine El-Bawab. Published in Yahoo website May 26, 2023 and available on https://www.yahoo.com/gma/map-abortion-access-shifted-11-091232388.html?guccounter=1Six Months Post-Roe, 24 US States Have Banned Abortion or Are Likely to Do So: A Roundup by Elizabeth Nash and Isabel Guarnieri. Published in Guttmacher website January 2023 and available on https://www.guttmacher.org/2023/01/six-months-post-roe-24-us-states-have-banned-abortion-or-are-likely-do-so-roundup 100 Days Post-Roe: At Least 66 Clinics Across 15 US States Have Stopped Offering Abortion Care by Marielle Kirstein, Joerg Dreweke, Rachel K Jones, Jesse Philbin. Published in Guttmacher October 2022 and available on https://www.guttmacher.org/2022/10/100-days-post-roe-least-66-clinics-across-15-us-states-have-stopped-offering-abortion-care Abortions have become 6% rarer since the end of Roe v Wade. Published in The Economist website April 18, 2023 and available on https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/04/18/abortions-have-become-6-rarer-since-the-end-of-roe-v-wadeCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss potential changes to military regulations and recruitment requirements and potential reasons the nation's trust in the military has been declining.   Resources/Research:Army Expects to Miss Its Recruiting Goal Again This Year by Steve Beynon. Published in Military.com website May 2, 2023 and available on  https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/02/we-are-going-fall-short-army-will-miss-its-recruiting-goal-year.html/ampThe U.S. military has a politics problem by Olivier Knox with research by Caroline Anders. Published in The Washington Post website December 1, 2022 and available on  https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/12/01/us-military-has-politics-problem/How Many Times Has the US Officially Declared War? by Dave Roos. Published in History Channel website January 21, 2022 and available on  https://www.history.com/news/united-states-official-declarations-war Contradicting Biden, top generals say they recommended a small force stay in Afghanistan by Rebecca Shabad. Published in NBC News website September 28, 2021 and available on  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/pentagon-leaders-austin-milley-face-questions-chaotic-afghanistan-withdrawal-n1280230Vice Chiefs Talk Recruiting Shortfalls, Readiness Issues by Jim Garamone. Published in Department of Defense website April 20, 2023 and available on  https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3369472/vice-chiefs-talk-recruiting-shortfalls-readiness-issuesWar and Sacrifice in the Post-9/11 Era: Chapter 5: the Public and the Military. Published in Pew Research Center website October 5, 2011 and available on  https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2011/10/05/chapter-5-the-public-and-the-military/Key findings about America's military veterans by Ruth Igelnik. Published in Pew Research Center website November 7, 2019 and available on  https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/11/07/key-findings-about-americas-military-veterans/Military and National Defense. Published in Gallup website and available on  https://news.gallup.com/poll/1666/military-national-defense.aspxCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

Recently your hosts, Ben and Kate, have mentioned during recent episodes about conversations they have had in preparing the episodes you hear. This week they thought listeners may want to hear one of those prep conversations which was about natural gas production.Research/Resources:What the Potential Ban on Gas Stoves Mean If you Have One by Nik Popli. Published in Time website January 10, 2023 and available on https://time.com/6246316/gas-stove-potential-ban-impacts/Biden Makes Sweeping Changes to Oil and Gas Policy by Ben Cahill. Published in Center for Strategic & International Studies January 28, 2021 and available on https://www.csis.org/analysis/biden-makes-sweeping-changes-oil-and-gas-policy 9 questions about the Keystone XL pipeline debate you were too embarrassed to ask by Brad Plumer. Published in Vox website September 22, 2015 and available on https://www.vox.com/2014/11/14/7216751/keystone-pipeline-facts-controversyU.S. natural gas production growth wanes as need arises by Scott Disavino, Arathy Somasekhar and Brijesh Patel. Published in Reuters website May 2, 2022 and available on https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-natural-gas-production-growth-wanes-need-arises-2022-05-02/U.S. Natural Gas Production Sets A New Record, But Don't Expect Relief on Your Heating Bills by Robert Rapier. Published in Forbes website September 25, 2022 and available on https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2022/09/25/us-natural-gas-production-sets-a-new-record-but-dont-expect-relief-on-your-heating-bills/?sh=448c576315f4The next debate on pipeline safety by Arianna Skibell. Published in Politico January 24, 2023 and available on https://www.politico.com/newsletters/power-switch/2023/01/24/the-next-debate-on-pipeline-safety-00079194Biden Administration Allows Chevron To Pump Oil In Venezuela - Here's Why It's So Controversial by Brian Bushard. Published in Forbes website November 26, 2022 and available on  https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/11/26/biden-administration-allows-chevron-to-pump-oil-in-venezuela-heres-why-its-so-controversial/?sh=3515c1acae5fCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the recent bank failures including history of bank runs and FDIC, what led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and how the government and private sector responded. Resources/Research:SVB collapse was driven by ‘the first Twitter-fueled bank run' by Jennifer Korn. Published in CNN Business website March 14, 2023 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/14/tech/viral-bank-run/index.html The White House is avoiding one word when it comes to Silicon Valley Bank: bailout by Bobby Allyn. Published in NPR kpbs website March 14, 2023 and available on https://www.npr.org/2023/03/13/1163180140/silicon-valley-bank-is-it-a-bailout-barofskyBank Failures Explained: Answer to 6 Big Questions About What Happened and What's Next by Sarah Hansen. Published in Investopedia website March 17, 2023 and available on https://money.com/bank-failures-explained-questions-answers/‘The first Twitter-fuelled bank run' how social media compounded SVB's collapse by Jonathan Yerushalmy. Published in The Guardian website March 16, 2023 and available on https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/mar/16/the-first-twitter-fuelled-bank-run-how-social-media-compounded-svbs-collapseWhat is a Bank Failure? Definition, Causes, Results and Examples by Julia Kagan, reviewed by Somer Anderson, fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug. Published in Investopedia website March 14, 2023 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bank-failure.aspWhat Is a Silent Bank Run? Definition and Examples by Jason Fernando, reviewed by Pamela Rodriguez, fact checked by Michael Logan. Published in Investopedia website March 17, 2023 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/silent-bank-run.asDeposit Insurance At A Glance. Published in FDIC website September 13, 2022 and available on https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposit-insurance/brochures/deposits-at-a-glance/Statement by Martin J. Gruenberg, Chairman, FDIC Board of Directors, on the Restoration Plan Semiannual Update. Published in FDIC website April 18, 2023 and available on https://www.fdic.gov/news/speeches/2023/spapr1823a.htmlHistory and Timeline of Changes to FDIC Coverage Limits by the American Deposit Management Co. Published in the American Deposit Management Co. website and available on https://americandeposits.com/history-and-timeline-of-changes-to-fdic-coverage-limits/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the proposed reparations in California that is being developed through the state's taskforce that is providing a final report in July 2023. Resources/Research: California reparations task force aims at more than dollars, seeks policies to prevent harm by Wendy Fry. Published in Cal Matters website January 26, 2023 and available on https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2023/01/california-reparations/California reparations efforts eyeing $5 million payments, restitution by Kiara Alfonseca. Published in Abc News website February 9, 2023 and available on https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-reparations-task-force-eyeing-5-million-payments/story?id=96964346Reparations Reports AB 3121: Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. Published in State of California Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General website and available on https://oag.ca.gov/ab3121/reportsAB-3121 Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans (2019-2020). Published in California Legislative Information October 2, 2020 and available on https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB3121Evanston reparations: 16 recipients selected to receive $25,000 for housing. Published in ABC 7 Chicago website January 13, 2022 and available on https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-reparations-program-illinois-il/11465347/#:~:text=legal%20marijuana%20sales.-,Evanston%20will%20be%20the%20first%20city%20in%20the%20nation%20to,National%20African%2DAmerican%20Reparations%20CommissionSan Francisco board open to reparations with $5M payouts by The Associated Press. Published in NBC News website March 14, 2023 and available on https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/san-francisco-decide-black-reparations-plan-5m-person-rcna74873Slavery Reparations in California (Blog) by Anthony Pericolo. Published in The Federalist Society January 27, 2023 and available on https://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/slavery-reparations-in-california Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this discussion, Ben and Kate talk about the history of the tax system, what taxes are included in the U.S. Constitution and the tax code legislation that has passed over the years. Research/Resources:A Brief History of Taxes in the US by Amy Fontielle, reviewed by Lea D. Uradu, and fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug. Published in Investopedia.com January 24, 2023 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/10/history-taxes.aspA Concise History of Changes in U.S. Tax Law by Andrew Beattie, reviewed by Erika Rasure, and fact checked by Pete Rathburn. Published in Investopedia July 23, 2022 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/10/concise-history-tax-changes.asp 16th Amendment: Definition, What Does It Do, and Importance by Will Kenton and reviewed by Lea D. Uradu. Published in Investopedia website March 7, 2023 and available on https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sixteenth-amendment.asp#:~:text=The%20text%20of%20the%2016th%20Amendment%20states%20that%20%22The%20Congress,to%20any%20census%20or%20enumeration.%22 2023 Tax Brackets by Alex Durante. Published in Tax Foundation website October 18, 2022 and available on https://taxfoundation.org/2023-tax-brackets/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting that just occurred March 22, 2023.Research/Resources:Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress by Chair Jerome H. Powel. Published in Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System website March 7, 2023 and available on  https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/testimony/powell20230307a.htmFederal Open Market Committee: Meet calendars, statements, and minutes (2018-2023). Published on Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and available on https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm What Time Does the Fed's Powell Speak Today and How to Watch. Published on Barron's website March 22, 2023 and available on https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/fed-meeting-rate-decision-powell-speech-today/card/when-does-the-fed-s-powell-speak-today-and-how-to-watch-his-speech-kE85cPKbLipD7vzuee1l Treasury Secretary Yellen says the government could backstop more deposits if necessary to stop contagion by Jeff Cox. Published on CNBC website March 21, 2023 and available on https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/treasury-secretary-yellen-says-the-government-could-backstop-more-deposits-if-necessary.htmlMarch Fed Meeting: FOMC Keeps Raising Rates Despite The Banking Crisis by Wayne Duggan and edited by Benjamin Curry. Published on Forbes Advisor website March 22, 2023 and available on https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/fomc-meeting-federal-reserve/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the student loan forgiveness cases that were argued in front of the Supreme Court on February 28, 2023. They also provide a quick update on the Title 42 Supreme Court case status.Research/ResourcesWill student loan forgiveness pass the Supreme Court? Here's what we know so far by Kamaron McNair. Published in CNBC website March 2, 2023 and available on  https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/03/02/will-student-loan-forgiveness-pass-the-supreme-court-what-we-know.html Student Loan Forgiveness: 6 Big Takeaways From Landmark Supreme Court Hearing by Adam S. Minsky. Published in Forbes website March 1 2023 and available on  https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2023/03/01/student-loan-forgiveness-6-big-takeaways-from-landmark-supreme-court-hearing/amp/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the economy using January 2023 labor report numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Research/Resources:Employment Situation News Release: The Employment Situation – January 2023 USDL -23-0151. Published in U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website and available on https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/empsit_02032023.htmMapped: GDP Growth Forecasts by Country, in 2023 by Dorothy Neufeld. Published in Visual Capitalist website February 2, 2023and available on https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-gdp-growth-forecasts-by-country-in-2023/Which Countries Have the Lowest Inflation? by Dorothy Neufeld, graphics by Sam Parker. Published in Visual Capitalist website February 25, 2023 and available on https://www.visualcapitalist.com/which-countries-have-the-lowest-inflation/US adds stunning 517K jobs to start 2023 by Tobias Burns. Published in The Hill website February 3, 2023 and available on https://thehill.com/policy/finance/3842074-economy-jobs-inflation-unemployment-report/Global Economy to Slow Further Amid Signs of Resilience and China Re-Opening by Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. Published in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Blob website January 30, 2023 and available on https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2023/01/30/global-economy-to-slow-further-amid-signs-of-resilience-and-china-re-opening2023 Market Outlook: Stocks Set to Fall Near-Term as Economic Growth Slows by J.P. Morgan Research Department. Published on J.P. Morgan website January 5, 2023 and available on  https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/research/market-outlookCheck out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"