Episode 17.1 explores President Trump’s executive order prohibiting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. What are the legal implications of the travel ban? Who do these policies affect? How has Boston University responded? The guests who will address these questions include Provost of Boston University, Dr. Jean Morrison and Sarah Sherman-Stokes from BU’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic. Also, BU student and Iranian citizen Raya Bidshahri will speak about her experience with the travel ban.
On That Point
Sexual Misconduct Survey Results
Episode 14.1 takes a look at the results of BU’s sexual misconduct climate survey. Guests include Peter Fiedler, co-chair of the survey task force; Jessica Klein, President of FemCo; and Jake Reiser, PR Chair for Alpha Epsilon Pi.
2024 Olympics
Episode 13.3 takes a look at Boston’s bid for the 2024 Olympics, and how it would affect the city. Guests include Steve Burgay, Richard Parr, Robert Popeo, and Jonathan Cohn.
Sexual Assault on College Campuses
On That Point takes a look at how sexual assault policies are being handled here at BU and around the country.
Community College
OTP takes a look at President Obama’s proposal for free community college.
Obamacare
Even after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, the nation-wide debate over universal healthcare continues. Proponents point at the website malfunction, quality of care, and the constitutionality of the policy. Is the Affordable Care Act practical for the US? OTP discusses the issue with experts.
ISIL
Episode 12.3 takes a look at ISIL and how how social media plays a role in radicalization.
Legalization of Marijuana
Episode 11.1 investigates the legalization of medical marijuana in Massachusetts and the trend toward legalization nationwide.
Election Special
Episode 12.2 takes a look at the influence of campaign advertising and Super PACs in both the gubernatorial race and the campaigns for the ballot questions.
Primary Recap
Episode 12.1 looks back upon the trends of the recent Massachusetts primary election, as well as taking a look at how gubernatorial candidates Martha Coakley and Charlie Baker have changed their campaign strategies this time around.