For the third annual Offsides Holiday Special, we have it all. From baseball and football to hockey and soccer, we’ve got all of your holiday sports needs covered. Our analysts will be lighting the menorah, decorating the Christmas tree, giving out Santa’s presents, and deciding which major teams and athletes get to be on the nice list this year!
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Natural Disasters
Recent tragedies including catastrophic wildfires in California and a 7.0 earthquake in Alaska have brought natural disasters into the spotlight. How does climate change worsen these disasters? What can individuals do to prepare for when these emergencies strike? Guests include Professor Sergio Fagherazzi from Boston University’s Earth and Environment Department and Mark H. Landry, Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA Region I.
Champions League Check-In
In this edition of Offsides, our soccer analysts recap recent Champions League matches and preview upcoming group stage games. Then, our football experts break down the state of the NFL’s rookie class, its generational gap at the Quarterback, and assessed the MVP candidates.
Beef
The friction between Tag and Grant finally boils over, forcing the gang to take sides. Oh, and we got a new Dani.
Looking China
In this edition of Amber, we will take a look at the “Looking China” program at BU. Meanwhile, we invite people from different countries to comment on recent popular music videos by Chinese pop artists targeting American audiences. We will also have a short film about how a boy learned his lesson of being grateful on Thanksgiving day.
The Villain and The Victim
Alexis and Zeke hesitantly return to BHC for the new school year and must face the ghosts of their pasts.
Backup Plan
David sits his family down for some surprising news.
Gabbi vs. Abby
On this episode of everyone’s favorite game show, contestant Gabbi and Abby test their pop culture knowledge while also completing a few challenges along the way…
Censorship and Social Media
The First Amendment establishes freedom of speech, but this concept has been hotly debated in the online age. While social media has been integrated into daily life, questions remain about where to draw the line between free speech and hate speech on the internet. How is hate spread online? Do social media sites need to do more to protect users, or should they take a hands-off approach in favor of free speech? Guests include Stacey Dogan, professor at Boston University School of Law, and Niam Yaraghi, professor at the University of Connecticut School of Business.
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