Weekly Political Pep Talks

Leo & Vishal
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  • Politics
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A political podcast run by two teenagers that discusses major political headlines and issues within the United States through reporting the facts, sharing opinions, guest appearances, relevant quotes from political figures, and more.

  1. 08/07/2023

    Pep Talk #27 - Term Limits

    Welcome back to season 4 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be term limits and age in politics in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the Barbenheimer opening weekend and congressional hearings regarding the existence of aliens. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about term limits in the US. We'll start with some definitions, discuss the history of term limits in each of the three branches of the federal government, look at gerontocracy in the US today, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share with us or suggestions for future episode topics, feel free to DM us on Instagram @weeklypoliticalpeptalks. That's it for today, so be sure to join us next week. Happy listening and stay political! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

  2. 07/17/2023

    Pep Talk #26 - Copyright

    Welcome back to season 4 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be copyright law in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the Supreme Court's ruling regarding affirmative action, the candidates for the 2024 presidential election, and the Supreme Court's ruling regarding student debt. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about copyright law in the US. We'll start with an explanation of our own interactions with copyright law, discuss some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of copyright law in the US, look at the Disney corporation and how they have taken advantage of copyright law, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share with us or suggestions for future episode topics, feel free to DM us on Instagram @weeklypoliticalpeptalks. That's it for today, so be sure to join us next week. Happy listening and stay political! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

  3. 07/17/2023

    Pep Talk #14 - Happy Holidays (REUPLOAD)

    Originally uploaded in December 2021, here is the WPPT Holiday Special, where we discuss some current events at the time and get into the commercialization of Christmas and the holiday season! Enjoy! Check out our website and social media! Website: ⁠weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com⁠ Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

  4. 07/17/2023

    Pep Talk #21 - The Digital Dilemma (REUPLOAD)

    Originally uploaded in August 2022, here is the WPPT episode on a topic we call "the Digital Dilemma." In this episode, we discuss some current events at the time and get into the effect social media has had on media, marketing, the mental health of kids, and politics. Enjoy! Check out our website and social media! Website: ⁠weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com⁠ Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

  5. 03/06/2023

    Pep Talk #25 - College Admissions

    Welcome to season 4 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be the college admissions process in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the aftermath of the Ohio train wreck and the possibility of China providing aid to Russia in their war against Ukraine. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the college admissions process. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of the college admissions process in the US, discuss the two main types of financial aid/scholarships, share our own personal experiences with the college admissions process, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share with us or suggestions for future episode topics, feel free to DM us on Instagram @weeklypoliticalpeptalks. That's it for today, so be sure to join us next week. Happy listening and stay political! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

  6. 11/14/2022

    Pep Talk #24 - Midterm Elections

    Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be the 2022 midterm elections in the US. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the California plan to tax the rich to pay for electric cars and new updates regarding Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about the 2022 midterm elections. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on how we got to where we are in the US politically, discuss some major issues dividing voters this November, highlight the Georgia Senate race, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share with us or suggestions for future episode topics, feel free to DM us on Instagram @weeklypoliticalpeptalks. That's it for today, so be sure to join us next week. Happy listening and stay political! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

  7. 10/11/2022

    Pep Talk #23 - Alcohol

    Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be alcohol and the legal drinking age. We'll start the episode with some current events regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about alcohol. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of alcohol laws and prohibition in the US, talk about kids and alcohol these days, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share with us or suggestions for future episode topics, feel free to DM us on Instagram @weeklypoliticalpeptalks. That's it for today, so be sure to join us next week. Happy listening and stay political! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

  8. 08/29/2022

    Pep Talk #22 - Pride Month & the LGBTQ Community (1 YEAR SPECIAL!)

    *1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL*  Welcome back to season 3 of Weekly Political Pep Talks! Today's main topic will be pride month and the LGBTQ community. We'll start the episode with a quick intro and reflection on the first year of WPPT! Next, we'll move on to our main topic segment about pride month and the LGBTQ community. We'll start with some definitions related to this topic, look at some background on the history of coming out and the gay community in the US, talk about the first celebrations of pride month as honoring the Stonewall riots, then share our thoughts. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share with us or suggestions for future episode topics, feel free to DM us on Instagram @weeklypoliticalpeptalks. That's it for today, so be sure to join us next week. Happy listening and stay political! Check out our website and social media! Website: weeklypoliticalpeptalks.com Instagram: @weeklypoliticalpeptalks YouTube: Weekly Political Pep Talks

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