Life is full of lemons—those pesky challenges, obstacles and concerns that define modern culture. This podcast celebrates the lemons of everyday life. In each episode the hosts, a feisty academic couple, explore a unique problem, and, through rigorous debate, they transform tart lemons into tasty lemonade.
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Plagiarism is stealing, plain and simple. And it stinks, every single time. Drawing on personal experiences in the classroom, the hosts attack the practice of plagiarism, offering ideas for remedy and prevention.
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The hosts consider the reality of living without utilities and other modern day conveniences, and ponder whether "living off the grid" is possible in 21st Century culture.
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What, if anything, is wrong with being ambitious? The hosts dissect the underbelly of ambition and consider the great cost America has paid for prioritizing the drive to win above all else.
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Does achieving the highest grade in a college course hold much weight in the present day when every student seems to possess a perfect GPA? The hosts tackle the thorny subject of grade inflation, one tiny "A" at a time.
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If recycling is so helpful for the environment and easy to do, why don't more people do it? The hosts admit to their own laziness surrounding eliminating waste products from the planet and challenge each other to change their shameful ways.
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What makes procrastination such a troubling yet delightful pastime? The hosts offer personal experiences and provide creative solutions to combat procrastination in everyday life.
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Is there anything more lowbrow, crass or addictive than reality t.v.? The hosts examine the lure of reality television and share there own shameful insights related to indulging in this sketchy cultural practice.
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The hosts, possessing opposing views of the meaning and pleasures of creative expression, dissect "bad art" in all its forms.
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The hosts propose specific actions to address PC concerns on campus. They explore what can be done on the leadership level to combat political correctness, using out-of-the-box approaches.
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Political correct behavior dictates how to act, what to say, how to dress and even what to eat. The situation has gotten so dire on college campuses that one university has taken an unexpected step in combating PC behavior with direct action, causing an explosive reaction from all members of the academic community.…
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