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The Talking TWAMPs podcast is where several politically in-tune and interested WM Students (TWAMPs) talk about political issues facing the nation. While you may not agree with us, we only hope to inspire thought about the challenges we need to overcome. While our opinions are editorial, our interest…

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    • Nov 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 112 EPISODES


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    Protesting In Authoritarian Regimes [Ep. 56]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 45:28


    Join Ryan, Blake, William, Vince and Jakob as they talk about the future of protesting in authoritarian regimes.This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by William.Special thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    Protesting In Authoritarian Regimes [Ep. 56]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 45:28


    Join Ryan, Blake, William, Vince and Jakob as they talk about the future of protesting in authoritarian regimes.This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by William.Special thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    Brexit IV: WHAT AN EYESORE [Ep. 55]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 40:37


    In this fourth edition of Brexit, the lads go over recent news, which was immediately invalidated by new news.This episode of TT was recorded on August 31st.This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Vincent.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    Brexit IV: WHAT AN EYESORE [Ep. 55]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 40:37


    In this fourth edition of Brexit, the lads go over recent news, which was immediately invalidated by new news.This episode of TT was recorded on August 31st.This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Vincent.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    Hong Kong Protests [Ep. 54]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 31:22


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Jakob, William, Blake, Vince and Sam discuss the Hong Kong Protests and their impact on China.This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Jakob.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.This episode was recorded on August 31st, 2019

    Hong Kong Protests [Ep. 54]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 31:22


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Jakob, William, Blake, Vince and Sam discuss the Hong Kong Protests and their impact on China.This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Jakob.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.This episode was recorded on August 31st, 2019

    European Elections [Ep. 53]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 53:26


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, William and Jakob discuss the results of the recent European election.#LeBourgeoisGentilhommeThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by BlakeThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this podcast.******LINKDUMP******https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_European_Parliament_electionhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48417191https://youtu.be/GzTrKccmj_I?t=433

    European Elections [Ep. 53]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 53:26


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, William and Jakob discuss the results of the recent European election.#LeBourgeoisGentilhommeThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by BlakeThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this podcast.******LINKDUMP******https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_European_Parliament_electionhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48417191https://youtu.be/GzTrKccmj_I?t=433

    Meet the Candidates [Ep. 52]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 78:17


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPS, Blake, Jakob, and William discuss the Candidates currently running for President of the United States. By Jove, there are a lot of them.#TheNumberOfCandidatesIsTooDamnHighThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Jakob CordesWe definitely didn't get the idea for this episode from Jakob's sister, so you absolutely shouldn't give her any credit. Literally none whatsoever.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.******LINKDUMP******https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-endorsements/democratic-primary/?ex_cid=rrpromohttps://qz.com/1536793/your-guide-to-the-2020-democratic-presidential-candidates/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/2020-presidential-candidates.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/06/2020-candidates-president-guide/582598/

    Meet the Candidates [Ep. 52]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 78:17


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPS, Blake, Jakob, and William discuss the Candidates currently running for President of the United States. By Jove, there are a lot of them.#TheNumberOfCandidatesIsTooDamnHighThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Jakob CordesWe definitely didn't get the idea for this episode from Jakob's sister, so you absolutely shouldn't give her any credit. Literally none whatsoever.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.******LINKDUMP******https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-endorsements/democratic-primary/?ex_cid=rrpromohttps://qz.com/1536793/your-guide-to-the-2020-democratic-presidential-candidates/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/2020-presidential-candidates.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/06/2020-candidates-president-guide/582598/

    Fictional Governments [Ep. 51]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 45:34


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, William Blake, Jakob, Sam and Vince discuss various fictional governments and their advantages and disadvantages.#TheEmpireDidNothingWrongThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by JakobThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode

    Fictional Governments [Ep. 51]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 45:34


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, William Blake, Jakob, Sam and Vince discuss various fictional governments and their advantages and disadvantages.#TheEmpireDidNothingWrongThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by JakobThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode

    International Headlines [Ep. 50]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 36:09


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, William Blake, Jakob, Sam and Vince discuss various fictional governments and their advantages and disadvantages.#TheEmpireDidNothingWrongThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by JakobThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode

    International Headlines [Ep. 50]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 36:09


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, William Blake, Jakob, Sam and Vince discuss various fictional governments and their advantages and disadvantages.#TheEmpireDidNothingWrongThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by JakobThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode

    The Schmann Challenge [Ep. 49]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 42:56


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, William moderates a more formal conversation with William & Mary's winning team of the Schumann Challenge, Joe Bistransky, Grace Kier, and George Barros, who discuss their additions to the team and what they did.#TheCollegeDoesApproveThis episode of Talking TWAmps was hosted by William.Thanks to the Podcasting Network of William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.https://medium.com/euintheus/schuman-challenge-2019-in-defense-of-ukraine-ae6cb11256dfhttps://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2019/wm-team-aces-eu-foreign-policy-competition.php

    The Schmann Challenge [Ep. 49]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 42:56


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, William moderates a more formal conversation with William & Mary's winning team of the Schumann Challenge, Joe Bistransky, Grace Kier, and George Barros, who discuss their additions to the team and what they did.#TheCollegeDoesApproveThis episode of Talking TWAmps was hosted by William.Thanks to the Podcasting Network of William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.https://medium.com/euintheus/schuman-challenge-2019-in-defense-of-ukraine-ae6cb11256dfhttps://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2019/wm-team-aces-eu-foreign-policy-competition.php

    Brexit III: Between the EU and the Blue Sea [Ep. 48]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 38:26


    Three times on the Same Topic! What has the world come to?Join Vincent, William, Jakob, Blake and very special guest Sam as they discuss what the heck is going on in the United Kingdom and Brexit.#SetTheresaFreeThe Host of this episode of Talking TWAMPs was Vincent.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    Brexit III: Between the EU and the Blue Sea [Ep. 48]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 38:26


    Three times on the Same Topic! What has the world come to?Join Vincent, William, Jakob, Blake and very special guest Sam as they discuss what the heck is going on in the United Kingdom and Brexit.#SetTheresaFreeThe Host of this episode of Talking TWAMPs was Vincent.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    W&M Housing [Ep. 47]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 48:56


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, Ryan, William and Jakob discuss the greatest issue facing William & Mary students, where to live.#TaliagarchyThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by ... Jakob, I think. TBH idk.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    W&M Housing [Ep. 47]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 48:56


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, Ryan, William and Jakob discuss the greatest issue facing William & Mary students, where to live.#TaliagarchyThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by ... Jakob, I think. TBH idk.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    The Best President We Never Had [Ep. 46]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 40:32


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, Ryan, Joe, William and Jakob discuss who they think is the president that these United States should have had, but never did.#F***JohnAdamsThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by RyanThanks to the Podcasting Networkat William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    The Best President We Never Had [Ep. 46]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 40:32


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, Ryan, Joe, William and Jakob discuss who they think is the president that these United States should have had, but never did.#F***JohnAdamsThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by RyanThanks to the Podcasting Networkat William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    American Transit [Ep. 45]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 36:45


    Basically what's wrong with Amtrak, let's be honest.Join Adam, Blake, Joe and William in this episode of Talking TWAMPs as they address the issues of American transportation infrastructure.The Host for this Podcast was William#NoBrakesOnTheFunTrainThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this podcast.

    American Transit [Ep. 45]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 36:45


    Basically what's wrong with Amtrak, let's be honest.Join Adam, Blake, Joe and William in this episode of Talking TWAMPs as they address the issues of American transportation infrastructure.The Host for this Podcast was William#NoBrakesOnTheFunTrainThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this podcast.

    The Troubles (of Brexit) [Ep. 44]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 39:30


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake, William, Joe and Jakob as they discuss the continuing combo dumpster fire and political nightmare that is the British Exit from the European Union.#Brexit2:ElectricBoogalooThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake PhillipsThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    The Troubles (of Brexit) [Ep. 44]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 39:30


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake, William, Joe and Jakob as they discuss the continuing combo dumpster fire and political nightmare that is the British Exit from the European Union.#Brexit2:ElectricBoogalooThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake PhillipsThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    W&M Student Organizations [Ep. 43]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 47:06


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake's crusade against the students (organizations thereof) of William & Mary, and the discussion of the bureaucracy that follows.#WehavethebestbureaucracyThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.This episode used material from the Podcasting Network at W&M.

    W&M Student Organizations [Ep. 43]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 47:06


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake's crusade against the students (organizations thereof) of William & Mary, and the discussion of the bureaucracy that follows.#WehavethebestbureaucracyThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.This episode used material from the Podcasting Network at W&M.

    US-China Economic Relationship [Ep. 42]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 33:54


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, George, Joe and Jakob discuss the complexities of the US-China Economic Relationship, and discuss the ongoing effects of Tariffs.#AVery'Special' RelationshipThis episode was hosted by Jakob.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    US-China Economic Relationship [Ep. 42]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 33:54


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, George, Joe and Jakob discuss the complexities of the US-China Economic Relationship, and discuss the ongoing effects of Tariffs.#AVery'Special' RelationshipThis episode was hosted by Jakob.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    2019 Federal Shutdown [Ep. 41]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 41:40


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, Joespah, William and Jakob discuss the implication, political, human, economic, and other, of the Partial Shutdown of the United States Federal Government.#McDonaldTrumpThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    2019 Federal Shutdown [Ep. 41]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 41:40


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Blake, Joespah, William and Jakob discuss the implication, political, human, economic, and other, of the Partial Shutdown of the United States Federal Government.#McDonaldTrumpThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    Pelosi and 2020 [Ep. 40]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 53:53


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Ryan, Blake, Joe, George, and Jakob as they discuss the challenge to house leadership and strategies for the 2020 election (and possible candidates)!#NeverEndingElectionsThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for providing the equipment for this podcast.

    Pelosi and 2020 [Ep. 40]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 53:53


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Ryan, Blake, Joe, George, and Jakob as they discuss the challenge to house leadership and strategies for the 2020 election (and possible candidates)!#NeverEndingElectionsThanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for providing the equipment for this podcast.

    Electoral Strategies 2016 & 2020 [Ep. 39]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 31:49


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, the lads discuss electoral strategies from the 2018 Midterms and look forward to the 2020 Presidential and General Elections.#SherrodBrownforPrezThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Ryan.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    Electoral Strategies 2016 & 2020 [Ep. 39]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 31:49


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, the lads discuss electoral strategies from the 2018 Midterms and look forward to the 2020 Presidential and General Elections.#SherrodBrownforPrezThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Ryan.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    Midterms Predictions and Results [Ep. 38]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 30:16


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, several members of our cast give their opinions on the Midterms before the election, and then after the election. #ThatWasTheGreatWarThere were multiple host of this podcast, Joe and Ryan.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    Midterms Predictions and Results [Ep. 38]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 30:16


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, several members of our cast give their opinions on the Midterms before the election, and then after the election. #ThatWasTheGreatWarThere were multiple host of this podcast, Joe and Ryan.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at W&M for the equipment for this episode.

    American Gerrymandering [Ep.37]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 32:43


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join George, Jakob, Joe, and Blake as they discuss gerrymandering in the US and how to change that system.#Brit-in?This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    American Gerrymandering [Ep.37]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 32:43


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join George, Jakob, Joe, and Blake as they discuss gerrymandering in the US and how to change that system.#Brit-in?This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for the equipment for this episode.

    Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church [Ep. 36]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 33:33


    That is a mouth-full of a title!In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Jakob, Joe, George and Blake discuss the ramifications of the largest split in Christianity since the Protestant Reformation, or maybe even the Great Schism.(#НезалежністьдляЦерквиУкраїни)This Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for providing the hardware and hosting for this episode.

    Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church [Ep. 36]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 33:33


    That is a mouth-full of a title!In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Jakob, Joe, George and Blake discuss the ramifications of the largest split in Christianity since the Protestant Reformation, or maybe even the Great Schism.(#НезалежністьдляЦерквиУкраїни)This Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to the Podcasting Network at William & Mary for providing the hardware and hosting for this episode.

    Midterm Predictions of 2018 [Ep. 35]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 46:59


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake, George, Joe, Vince and Jakob as they make predictions on the outcome of the 2018 Midterms for the United States Congress.#420JustBlazeItCanadaThis Episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to Swem Library at William & Mary for the Equipment.

    Midterm Predictions of 2018 [Ep. 35]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 46:59


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake, George, Joe, Vince and Jakob as they make predictions on the outcome of the 2018 Midterms for the United States Congress.#420JustBlazeItCanadaThis Episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.Thanks to Swem Library at William & Mary for the Equipment.

    Time-Abroad [Ep. 34]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 48:26


    In this Episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake, Jakob, Joe, and newcomer George as they discuss the value of Study-Abroad, vacation, or work-abroad experiences.(#WAAAAHNDAYMORE)This Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.

    Time-Abroad [Ep. 34]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 48:26


    In this Episode of Talking TWAMPs, join Blake, Jakob, Joe, and newcomer George as they discuss the value of Study-Abroad, vacation, or work-abroad experiences.(#WAAAAHNDAYMORE)This Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.

    Languages [Ep. 33]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 90:18


    Join Ryan, William Blake, Joe, Jakob, and Vince as they discuss some cool aspects of languages that they are studying!#IchBinEinBerliner, #ViveLaFranceThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNWWrDBRBqk

    Languages [Ep. 33]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 90:18


    Join Ryan, William Blake, Joe, Jakob, and Vince as they discuss some cool aspects of languages that they are studying!#IchBinEinBerliner, #ViveLaFranceThis episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNWWrDBRBqk

    Global Health [Ep. 32]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 31:27


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Jakob, Blake and William discuss challenges in global health.#CatholicChurch?This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNWWrDBRBqk

    Global Health [Ep. 32]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 31:27


    In this episode of Talking TWAMPs, Jakob, Blake and William discuss challenges in global health.#CatholicChurch?This episode of Talking TWAMPs was hosted by Blake.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNWWrDBRBqk

    Cuban Amendments [Ep. 31]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 37:42


    Is Cuba on the way to real democratic reforms, or are these Amendments to the Cuban Constitution a flash in the pan? Join Blake, Jakob and William as the question the legitimacy and veracity of these changes.#BayOfHigs-BosonsThe Host of this Talking TWAMPs was William Moore

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