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The Inconclusive Podcast

Abigail, Candace, & James

We are three educators who believe that the free exchange of ideas brings about human progress. Our podcast is dedicated to the wrestling of different views on a variety of ideas. We don"t have all the answers, but we are trying to better ourselves. Join the discussion!

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00:17:12

Special Senior Series - Candace & Gabby

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/06/15

In the third episode of our special senior series, Cadence interviews Gabby about her experience at school and how she developed an interest in international political economy. They also discuss the cross country team, caring for the poor, and Gabby’s capstone project about Cambodia.

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00:53:06

Space: Who should own it?

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/06/10

In this episode, Candace asks the question, “Who should own outer space?” It’s a question most people haven’t considered, but it’s fast becoming a new sector of law and a discussion on the international stage. We discussed space ownership, private enterprise in space, and space as a “province for all mankind.” Today’s book was The Pale Faced Lie: a true story by David Crow; the word was irenic; this is also the debut of the new segment, “Jokes and Jocular Facts with James!”

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00:17:29

Special Senior Series - James & Carmen

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/06/05

In the second episode of our special senior series, James interviews Carmen about her experience and favorite memories from school and her upcoming plans. They also discuss Carmen’s documentary, Hearts of the Harbor, and how she developed a passion for film. You can find Carmen’s documentary here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWgsV_04NfA) and her podcast series here (https://anchor.fm/carmen-adelyn-clemente).

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00:52:03

Space: Could there be aliens?

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/06/03

In this episode, Abigail introduced the series by wondering if there could be aliens. The episode took a look at nine different ways that aliens could exist, yet still have remained undiscovered. Today’s book was The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia; the word was griot; the joke was “what kind of music do planets listen to?”

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00:17:12

Special Senior Series - Abigail & Grace

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2020/06/01

In the first episode of our special senior series, Abigail interviews Grace about her experience at school and her upcoming plans. They discuss service, social justice, Grace’s interests and passions, and teachers who have inspired her.

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00:47:36

Doctrine: God Alone or God And

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/05/27

In this episode, Candace introduces an essay by Sam Jolman called “You Need More than God.” She asks a question of human need, wondering if we can live a full life as Christians with anything other than only God. Today’s book was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s nest by Ken Kesey; the word was caesura; the joke was “how do you steal someone’s coat?”

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00:53:05

Doctrine: Limited or Unlimited Atonement

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/05/20

In this episode, Abigail brought up the question of whether or not Jesus’s atonement covered all of man or just those elected for salvation. This conversation was a continuation of Free Will vs. Predestination. Today’s book was There, There by Tommy Orange; the word was "metonymy;" the joke was “what kind of pork did people eat in the Old Testament?”

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00:45:27

Doctrine: Free Will or Predestination

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/05/13

This episode begins our series on Doctrine. James poses the question: What do free will and predestination mean and how do they connect with our beliefs about God and salvation? Today’s book was Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko and the word of the day was non sequitur; the joke was “what kind of man was Boaz before he was married?”

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00:51:40

Environment: Responsibility

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/05/06

In our final episode on the environment, Abigail brings up the question of who should be responsible for climate change control. Are we doomed without interference from corporations, or can we make a difference ourselves? Today’s book was Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krauker; the word of the day was synecdoche; the joke was “why can’t you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom?”

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00:50:31

Environment: Endangered Species & Natural Selection

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/04/29

Continuing in our series on environment, James poses the question of is saving endangered species valuable or is it simply natural selection at work? Today’s book was We Should All be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; the word of the day was deus ex machina; the joke was “a slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas.”

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00:49:35

Environment: Perspectives

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/04/22

To kick off our series on Environment, Candace defines climate change and we all discuss the various perspectives on climate change we have encountered. Today’s book was A River in Darkness by Masaji Ishikawa; the word of the day was aurora; the joke was “what do you call someone with no body and no nose?”

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00:47:44

Education: Vocational or Liberal Arts

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/04/15

In the final episode on education, James poses this question. Which is the better form of education: liberal arts or vocational training? Today’s book was The Twelve-Mile Straight by Eleanor Henderson; the word of the day was clue; the joke was “what’s the difference between a poorly-dressed man on a tricycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle?”

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00:52:25

Education: Private or Public

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2020/04/08

In our second episode on education, Abigail questions whether or not private schools are good for the American school system. Today’s book was Gilead by Marilynne Anderson; the word of the day was anaphora; the joke was “how much room do fungi need to grow?”

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00:48:17

Education: Right or Privilege

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/04/01

This is the first episode in a 3-part series on education. In this episode, Candace presents the question of whether education should be considered a right for all or a privilege for some. Today’s book was The Vine Witch by Luanne Smith; the word of the day was petrichor; the joke was “what do you call pictures that teeth take?”

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00:02:37

On the Origin of Titles

The Inconclusive Podcast ·

2020/04/01

We are three educators who believe that the free exchange of ideas brings about human progress. Our podcast is dedicated to the wrestling of different views on a variety of ideas. We don't have all the answers, but we are trying to better ourselves. Keep an eye out for our first episode, coming soon!

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