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October 18, 2024

Do you agree with the father’s objection to an LGBTQ article in a high school English lesson?

In the latest episode of Nuance, we discussed a recent tweet that has sparked considerable discussion, a father expressed dissatisfaction with his daughter’s 9th-grade English assignment. He was upset that the class used an article about Bayard Rustin, a notable LGBTQ activist and key figure in the civil rights movement, for a grammar exercise focusing on punctuation. His message to the teacher highlighted his concerns about “slipping in LGBTQ activism” into the curriculum and hinted at deeper issues related to family values and educational content. The assignment itself was straightforward: students were tasked with correcting punctuation errors in sentences about...

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Podcast / Politics

December 16, 2023

Should party leaders, as opposed to voters, nominate candidates for special elections?

In the wake of Representative George Santos’ expulsion from Congress, Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a proclamation for a special election to fill the void. Scheduled for February 13, 2024, Hochul noted that this special election is set “to ensure the voters of Long Island and Queens once again have representation in Congress.” Party leaders in Nassau County and Queens will pick the nominees without a primary. The race will be treated as a major bellwether in a traditional battleground corner of New York that Santos won with 54 percent of the vote in 2022. — The Hill Hochul sets...

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Podcast

December 5, 2023

Is the death penalty ever appropriate punishment?

The death penalty remains a looming question for Payton Gendron, the man responsible for the tragic mass shooting at a Buffalo Tops grocery store on May 14, 2022. This heinous attack, deliberately targeting and resulting in the tragic loss of ten Black lives, could result in the death penalty for the Buffalo shooter. New York State, having abolished the death penalty in 2004 after the New York Court of Appeals deemed it unconstitutional, still faces the prospect of federal capital punishment in cases like Gendron’s. In a status conference Tuesday morning, prosecutors said the question of the death penalty has...

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Podcast / Politics

November 7, 2023

When a candidate skips a debate, do they risk losing your vote?

Debates have long been a cornerstone of democratic elections, offering a stage where candidates can articulate their visions, challenge their opponents, and engage with the public’s concerns. They are a vital component of the electoral process, providing voters with a direct comparison of the candidates’ policies, personalities, and preparedness for office. In essence, debates are a litmus test for a candidate’s ability to lead and communicate effectively under pressure. For voters, debates serve as a crucial tool for making informed decisions. They cut through the noise of campaign ads and sound bites, allowing citizens to hear substantive discussions on policy...

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Current Events / Podcast

September 28, 2023

Will you pay to use Twitter?

Elon Musk has made a significant number of changes since buying Twitter. He’s gotten rid of whole teams; changed the verification model to one of pay-to-play; throttled read rates; restricted Tweetdeck to Twitter Blue premium users; gotten rid of the iconic logo and changed the name of the platform from Twitter to X; and allowed users previously banned for terms and conditions violations back on the platform under the guise of championing free speech. This resulted in an increase in hate speech on the platform and was partially responsible for the departure of half of the advertisers. Oh, and made...