Over The Edge
By Luke Erickson
Over The EdgeJan 23, 2020
Iran Conflict
First, look at the conflict currently going on with Iran the U.S. Certainly more to come in the following weeks.
Links -
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/qasem-soleimani-reasons-justifications/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_of_Qasem_Soleimani
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qasem_Soleimani
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/a-timeline-of-u-s-iran-relations
https://www.vox.com/world/2019/7/8/18693297/us-iran-war-trump-nuclear-iraq
Drug Policy
Over The Edge dives into drug policy in the United States. We have a guest interview followed by information about both the decriminalization and legalization of drugs. We also take a look at Portugal's radical drug policy that is working.
Sources-
http://www.drugpolicy.org/issues/drug-decriminalization
https://vittana.org/16-decriminalization-of-drugs-pros-and-cons
Health Care
Over The Edge first-ever solo episode! I give you guys all the information you need on health care for the upcoming election as well as broaden your world view on health care. I do apologize for my voice I was very horse after an intense basketball game. Overall though a great episode. I encourage all of you to do some more research on this topic.
Our Sponsor-
https://www.decent.com/about-us
Links-
https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-obamacare-the-aca-and-what-you-need-to-know-3306065
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2018.05085
http://www.crfb.org/blogs/how-much-will-medicare-all-cost
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-medicare-for-all-would-look-like-in-america#10
https://www.internationalinsurance.com/health/systems/japan.php
2020 Presidential Race
Over The Edge takes a look at the current 2020 candidates for president. You will get to hear history as well as the policies of the democratic candidates. I also interview 4 guests with a very wide range of political viewpoints. I believe this to be the most important episode this podcast will do all year so I hope you all enjoy it!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Links-
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/democratic-debate-lineup.html
https://www.politico.com/2020-election/candidates-views-on-the-issues/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/
Immigration
I along with two guests dive into the complicated issue of immigration in the U.S. We discuss: illegal immigration, legal immigration, border wall, visas, why immigration is important, and problems we are having. I hope you all enjoy this week's episode.
Links-
- https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states
- https://www.dhs.gov/
- https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy
Electoral College
I bring on two separate guests to talk about the issue of the electoral college. Both had different opinions and I hope you all enjoy the first episode of Over The Edge.
Links-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College
https://www.factcheck.org/2008/02/the-reason-for-the-electoral-college/
Introduction
Little about me the podcast and my mission.