Over The Edge

Over The Edge

Luke Erickson

Over the Edge is a podcast focused on giving people a platform to discuss and learn about other people's opinions on controversial topics. Through exciting civil debate and research, we look to find solutions to today's biggest issues and seek to understand opposing viewpoints.

Iran Conflict

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

Jan 23, 2020 • 17:40

Drug Policy

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 https://marijuana.procon.org/ Book- http://chasingthescream.com/

Dec 14, 2019 • 24:41

Health Care

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

Dec 5, 2019 • 40:29

2020 Presidential Race

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-elec

Nov 28, 2019 • 34:40

Immigration

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

Nov 21, 2019 • 34:56

Electoral College

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/ https://www.procon.org/headline.php?headlineID=005330

Nov 14, 2019 • 25:51

Introduction

Introduction

Little about me the podcast and my mission.

Nov 14, 2019 • 3:46

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