Matt Sowada: On Oct. 10, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. At issue in the case is whether or not the University’s use of “race” as a factor in undergraduate admissions is permitted under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. While we’ll […]
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American Reason on KRUI: 11/11/2012
This week on American Reason we spent Vik’s last week discussing the influence of money in elections and what you can do about it. Direct Link: November 11, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason on KRUI: 11/4/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed Star Wars and same-sex marriage. For more: Dennis Prager’s Why a Good Person Can Vote against Same-Sex Marriage Direct Link: November 4, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason on KRUI: 10/28/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed women in politics and the foreign policy debate. Direct Link: October 28, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason: Sharing is Caring: Mike & Vik Debate the Rights and Responsibilities of Iowa City’s Biker’s and Drivers
Vikram Patel: Iowa City: Bike-Friendly City as designated by The League of American Bicyclists. As one who considers himself a member of the Iowa City biking community, I am particularly proud of this distinction. In the years since Iowa City first received this status, we have seen numerous infrastructure changes, like new bike lanes and […]
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American Reason on KRUI: 10/21/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed the second presidential debate and the Johnson County Justice Center. For more: Johnson County Justice Center Direct Link: October 21, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason on KRUI: 10/14/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed women’s education in Pakistan and the vice presidential debate. Direct Link: October 14, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason on KRUI: 10/7/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed the first presidential debate of the season and an atheist lobbying group in Iowa. Direct Link: October 7, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason: Poll Tax Repartee
Matt Sowada: In this inaugural attempt to bring our radio debate series to the page for Little Village, I thought we’d start by discussing the notion of photo voter identification requirements. This is an idea that I know you’ve derided in the past, but if we are willing to look past the partisan histrionics that […]
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American Reason on KRUI: 9/23/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed gay marriage and selling beer in Kinnick Stadium. Direct Link: September 23, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason on KRUI: 9/16/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed Penn State, religion in politics and the motivation behind the embassy attacks. Direct Link: September 16, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
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American Reason on KRUI: 9/9/2012
This week on American Reason we discussed Obama’s visit to Iowa City and alternative election styles. Direct Link: September 9, 2012 Subscribe: iTunes
