On this episode, Colin Stocklin and Blake Weinstein give their perspective into the current political divide America is facing. How we got here as a nation, and how we can avoid continuing down this path. How has social media affected the way we communicate and discuss politics?

Episode 1: The Role of Social Media in Politics (Man On The Street Assignment)

This is the intro for the Polarized Perspectives Podcast show.

Polarized Perspectives Podcast Intro

This is the outro for the Polarized Perspectives Podcast show.

Polarized Perspectives Podcast Outro

Bill Simpson is a historian, Vietnam Veteran, and an honorary member of the Unites States Marine Corps. In this episode, we speak about corruption in politics and wars overseas as well as how America can bridge the political gap.

Bill Simpson Expert Interview: War, Corruption, and the American Political Divide

In this Man on the Street segmented episode, we dive into America's role in overseas fairs. What is America's role? Should America have a hands-off approach and let others fight their own battles? Blake Weinstein and Colin Stocklin give their input into how America should be handling the war.

In-Class MOS Segment: America's Role in the Israel/Palestine Conflict

In this scripted narrative, we're combined interviews between 3 people, Blake Weinstein, Colin Stocklin, and Bill Simpson. The topic surrounds America and the conflicts the country faces overseas with the current wars taking place.

Rough Draft: Podcast Project #2: Scripted Narrative

The final cut for the scripted narrative. We discuss topics ranging from the war in Gaza and how someone from a Jewish background views the conflict, how an average American with no ties views the war, and how a former Marine and current veteran views the war to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia. What causes war? Who benefits from war?

Polarized Perspectives: Scripted Narrative

In this episode we speak to two guests on the topic of Social Justice. More specifically, how American politicians on a local and federal level promise to solve complications in underserved communities, but go back on their word and do nothing. Why is this? What can be done to hold those accountable for not acting on what they promised? Our first guest is Bill Simpson, a Vietnam War Veteran and Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Our second guest is an educator and athletic director that works for a middle school in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Both have different outlooks due to their circumstances, upbringing and experiences. Both guests give great detail and insight into identifying the issues along with proposing ways to solve them. Enjoy!