13 episodes

Under the production and distribution of The Mercury Newspaper at the University of Texas at Dallas, contributors Daniel Zargaran and Zachariah Qureshi tackle the trivial and polarizing issues overwhelming our societies today. Our main focus is to provide news commentary on stories regarding the socioeconomic struggles heavily apparent here in the states, and globally. Along with that, an additional focus on political concepts and developments apparent in modern countries. A podcast made by the students, for the students, and for the people.

For Your Ignorance Daniel Zargaran

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Under the production and distribution of The Mercury Newspaper at the University of Texas at Dallas, contributors Daniel Zargaran and Zachariah Qureshi tackle the trivial and polarizing issues overwhelming our societies today. Our main focus is to provide news commentary on stories regarding the socioeconomic struggles heavily apparent here in the states, and globally. Along with that, an additional focus on political concepts and developments apparent in modern countries. A podcast made by the students, for the students, and for the people.

    Keep Calm and Carry On

    Keep Calm and Carry On

    The Election is finally over, but there is still a pandemic, the uncertainty of what a Biden administration will do in the next four years, and nationwide polarization. This week Daniel and Zack talk about the election results, the future of politics in the United States, and the withstanding runoffs elections to come. Also a quick tribute to Alex Trebek and Sean Connery and as always some recent recs. 

    • 43 min
    Election Day Special

    Election Day Special

    It's Election Day, and the nerves are running at an all-time high in the country. Some news within Texas to reassure our listeners that democracy may prevail. Stay safe out there folks, and stay tuned for the post election briefing.

    • 32 min
    "That's a Big Statement"

    "That's a Big Statement"

    The last presidential debate provided viewers with even more ambiguity as to how this election will turn out. Daniel and Zack speak on the status of the election with only a week left until November 3rd. They also mention the latest Covid news as well as civil unrest and protestors in the countries of Nigeria, with the ENDSARS movement, and Thailand looking to reform their monarchy. We finish off by discussing the sequel to Borat by Sacha Baron Cohen and the controversial scenes

    GO VOTE:

    https://www.vote411.org/ 

    • 38 min
    Presidential Town Hall

    Presidential Town Hall

    A recap of the nationally televised Presidential Town Halls. Also an update on covid-19, and a revisit of a story mentioned in our very first episode regarding the Bolivian Government election. 



    VOTER INFORMATION:

    https://www.vote411.org/

    https://votesaveamerica.com/ 

    • 41 min
    Flies on the wall, Discourse for all

    Flies on the wall, Discourse for all

    This week Daniel and Zack cover the Vice Presidential debate between incumbent Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, and the discourse that derived from memes of the debate. They also give an update on the condition of Trump's covid case as well as the impact it has had on the GOP coming into the election. Texan folks... GO VOTE, EARLY VOTING STARTS OCTOBER 13TH!! 

    Disclaimer: We refer to Regeneron that makes it seem like that is the vaccine Trump used, that is the pharmaceutical company which produced the vaccine. 

    Zack Suggestions:

     The Invisible Man (1933)- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024184/ 

    Poltergeist- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/

    Night of the Living Dead- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/

    Daniel Suggestions: 

    Joe Rogan Experience with Jon Stewart- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXOUCRLW2UI&t=1835s 

    Antonin Scalia on American Exceptionalism- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggz_gd--UO0

    • 38 min
    Trump Meets Covid-19 #acquaintances

    Trump Meets Covid-19 #acquaintances

    This week Zack and Daniel discuss President Trump's contraction of the Coronavirus and what it means for the future of his campaign and administration with the upcoming election. They also briefly cover first Presidential debate as well as review Christopher Nolan's latest action film, Tenet.

    • 34 min

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