goodpoint: Recent Episodes
by goodsocial
goodpoint is a podcast by the founders of goodsocial, the social network for social good.
we started goodsocial because we wanted to create a platform for discussing today's most important social issues in a way that encouraged kindness and respect.
in this podcast, we practice what we preach. each week we pick a polarizing social issue, get randomly assigned to represent an opinion, and then practice having a constructive debate. join us as we re-learn how to talk to one another about the things that matter most.
with the supreme court currently deliberating on a case that could affect the future of race-conscious admissions, we thought we would dive into this complicated topic and talk about why it exists, how it works, and what it means for colleges & universities. jp shares his experience of being a minority at a large university and what he feels are the pros & cons. it's a good one!
this week we're here to ruin your favorite pastime: going to the zoo. we talk about how much zoos really do to help conservation efforts, what zoochosis looks like, and the research around what going to the zoo does for you. cue "angel" by sarah mclachlan.
this week we're jumping into a hot button issue. whether you have a fixed opinion on the issue or you're not sure where you stand, we think you'll learn a lot from this episode (we sure did). we talk about the difference between single-payer and multi-payer systems, the role that the u.s. plays in global healthcare innovation, and what it would take to have universal healthcare in the u.s. enjoy!
after biden's student loan forgiveness announcement, discussions about rising college costs have been renewed. in this episode, we discuss whether government-subsidized tuition would solve the college affordability crisis, how that might affect inequality, and what we can learn from germany and the uk.
this week we're breaking down the arguments for and against mandatory voting. jp shares his experience about growing up in a country with mandatory voting, mercedes shares some stats about voter turnout in the u.s., and we both do terrible australian accents. you're in for a treat.
you've heard that being plant-based is better for the environment and better for your health. but you also love a good burger. what's a gal or guy to do?! in this episode, mercedes represents the pro plant-based people and jp represents the mega meat majority. we talk all about livestock greenhouse gas emissions, antibiotic superbugs, and factory farms. listen to both sides and decide for yourself!