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VIC Radio-Policy Unplugged

VIC Radio-Policy Unplugged

By Policy Unplugged

Want to learn more about politics, without getting the innevitable headache that politics comes with? Every week Alyssa will teach you a topic of modern politics that you should be familiar with. A VIC Radio Ithaca production.
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Bringing it Back to the Beginning: COVID-19 Relief Re-Run

VIC Radio-Policy UnpluggedMar 21, 2021

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Changes on the Horizon for the Supreme Court

Changes on the Horizon for the Supreme Court

This week Alyssa breaks down the history of the Supreme Court as well as how Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement could shake things up on the bench.

Feb 28, 202219:18
Vaccinations, about as American as Apple Pie

Vaccinations, about as American as Apple Pie

On this episode of Policy Unplugged, Alyssa walks us through America's history of vaccinations and how we can look at epidemics of the past to combat COVID-19 today.

Oct 04, 202116:48
Can America Work Towards Student Loan Forgiveness and Free College?

Can America Work Towards Student Loan Forgiveness and Free College?

This week, Alyssa is here to give a deep dive into the history of student loans as well as the debate going on today regarding them.

Apr 30, 202113:57
Gun Reform in America, Can It Get Passed?

Gun Reform in America, Can It Get Passed?

Alyssa is here this week to share about one of the most debate topics in modern American history...the 2nd Amendment. Listen to this weeks episode of "Policy Unplugged" to learn more about this debate.

Apr 28, 202111:16
To Be or Not To Be, D.C. Statehood Edition

To Be or Not To Be, D.C. Statehood Edition

Alyssa is here to explain the ins and outs of the debate regarding Washington D.C.s Statehood. 

Apr 22, 202112:48
Biden seeks to send American into the future with new infrastructure

Biden seeks to send American into the future with new infrastructure

With a new bill that could redo Americas infrastructure, Alyssa is here to take you through the basic information of the debate over the bill as well as a brief timeline of Americas infrastructure. 

Apr 13, 202115:00
Biden Administration Tackles Immigration, Faces Larger Roadblocks

Biden Administration Tackles Immigration, Faces Larger Roadblocks

This week, Alyssa talks about the hurdles the Biden administration is facing while repealing Trump policies. 

Mar 29, 202110:14
Bringing it Back to the Beginning: COVID-19 Relief Re-Run

Bringing it Back to the Beginning: COVID-19 Relief Re-Run

The COVID-19 relief bill has been discussed much in the scope of stimulus checks and funding for small businesses, schools and local/state governments. But what else is included in that $1.9 trillion price tag? This week Polcy Unplugged’s host, Alyssa Spady looks to take a deeper dive into the American Rescue Plan.

Mar 21, 202110:07
Could the For the People Act Bring Massive Election and Ethics Change?

Could the For the People Act Bring Massive Election and Ethics Change?

The House passed H.R. 1 or the For the People Act which seeks to make the biggest changes in the voting, campaign finance and ethics system of the U.S. in a generation. Alyssa breaks down the key aspects of the bill and what it could mean for Americans if passed.

Mar 15, 202112:00
Another Day, Another COVID-19 Relief Package Debate

Another Day, Another COVID-19 Relief Package Debate

Americans across the nation have been waiting for another round of economic stimulus from the government. With a new COVID-19 relief bill being debated on and voted on the Hill, Policy Unplugged breaks down the newest relief billed dubbed the “American Rescue Plan”.

Mar 09, 202111:28