Devil's Advocate

Fernando Alcántar is the host of the new unconventional radio show, “Devil’s Advocate.” Fernando takes an irreverent, in your face, and easy to digest approach to politics and other social issues of the week--along with interviews of interesting humans with diverse voices.<br /><br />Devil’s Advocate is live Thursdays at 5:00 PM EST on 90.3 FM WESS in Northeast Pennsylvania, and online on <a href="http://www.esu.edu/wess" rel="noopener">www.esu.edu/wess</a> and Radio Free America.

Let's Talk About Race, Baby

So conversation got a little heated as we talked about race, how it can be used as a weapon, and how racism can be misunderstood. People are accused of being racist, when they swear they are not. But are different layers or racism, or a made up social tool to divide us? You decide.

08-09
03:00

The Means to an End

Oh Lebron, you gave us lot's to talk about out. Even Melania "kinda" went with you. But is there anything that can separate the hardcore Trump voter from their poster boy? Can there be a battle between conservative values and valuing Trump as a person.

08-07
01:00:04

The Church of Trump

In today's controversial episode, we dig into the psychological make up of the hardcore Trump supporter. Can he really shoot someone in the middle of fifth street and get away with it? Is his messianic personality a blessing, freeing those with a particular belief, or is it a threat to dignity? You decide.

07-19
59:46

The Trump Stockholm Effect

Today's show dove into Trump's controversial press conference with Vladimir Putin. Should we say anymore?Both sides? You let us know.

07-17
59:59

Trumping Allies and Aliens

In today's intense conversation, we dig into the cultural war between "America First" and "America Only," and the repercussions of only talking with people who are like us. Talking about events this week, how does it affect our European allies, refugees seeking asylum, and our LGBTQ community?

07-12
59:53

Naked Liberal Intentions

On today's show, liberals get a hard time dealing with the new SCOTUS nomination, but a hoorah with a move toward a win in liberal causes.

07-10
01:00:20

The Politics of Being Orange

On today's show we go from the soccer team trapped in a Thailand cave to an orange Trump Baby Blimp, going through scandals, news, and social media love stories. Always fun on the mic at Devil's Advocate.

07-05
13:30

Pride, Politics and Futból

In today's show, after a couple weeks of vacation, we dig into the history and importance of Pride, Mexican culture and elections, the world's fascination with futból, and much more.

07-03
59:42

Rainbow Cakes and Football Fakes

Today's heated show we discuss the 7-2 SCOTUC ruling in favor of the baker who refused to make a cake for a gay wedding, the Philadelphia Eagle's cancelation of their visit to the White House, and the issue with the mother being asked if that was her baby. In addition to other trivial and hot topics of the week.

06-05
59:48

Tinder, Tweets and Tariffs

Today we covered the aftermath of Roseanne's tweet. Was it racism and is there a double standard. Also, with new laws preventing sex trafficking, will they affect casual dating websites and apps, and is that a good thing?

05-31
01:00:55

The Royal Ignorant Bliss

Can you be racist if you are ignorant about what racism is? Is our fascination with "royalty" counterproductive to the movement of equality? And is net-neutrality a fight worth fighting for?

05-17
58:09

To Be Culturally Appropriated or Not To Be

Today on the show, surviving another East Coast tornado, we cover the opening of the Jerusalem embassy, cultural appropriation, and Kanye's comments on slavery

05-15
37:59

Moore vs Decency, Racism vs Race, and Gays vs Cake

Eli Downie joins the hot seat as a permanent co-host, changing the format into an uncensored, uninterrupted style that promises to be even more irreverent and in your face. Today we cover Roy Moore's loss in Alabama; interracial relationships and "reverse" racism; gay couples and cake discrimination; and the role of religion in bias, prejudice, and brainwashing.

12-14
46:28

Trump-Russia Investigation

Ellijah Brown helps cover the major events in the timeline leading to the investigation into Russia tampering with our election.

11-10
01:02:38

Domestic Violence Awareness

Laura Suits gets on the hot seat for the first time and talks about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Great conversation.

11-10
01:00:27

04-27-17-Transitions

In this episode we explore transitions in current American culture: in media coverage of politics, racially divided areas, and religious tolerance. Is President Trump's 35% base a stubborn example of a community unwilling to change? Or are they the ones who actually get that American is going down the drain? Political commentators on the left and right talk about how they have bridged the divide and came out friends in the midst of the battle.

04-29
01:01:12

04-13-17-Trump's Flip Flops: Proof he didn't know what he was saying?

A controversial episode on a report that most major news networks were covering, based on President Trump's ongoing flip-flops on campaign promises. Does it show he really didn't know what he was talking about during the campaign and pulling things out of his rear to entertain the crowd before him? Or is this just a normal issue with modern candidates who rely on incendiary comments rather than substantial knowledge of policy? Political commentators from the right and the left help me tackle the subject.

04-15
59:51

04-06-17-Gorsuch, gerrymandering; homosexuality and religion

Interesting couple of conversations today with nothing controversial... Except, in the first half, Gorsuch's confirmation, and feedback on Katie McGinty's talk about gerrymandering, media, and money. And in the second half, feedback on the talk from Pulse survivors, homosexuality and the Christian approach to welcome the LGBT community with love and compassion so they'd turn straight in the process. Asking the questions everyone is thinking about but are afraid to ask.

04-08
01:00:50

"Abortion/politics" and "Pulse: Still Beating"

It will was a fiery and passionate conversation on 'Devil's Advocate' with two intense topics. In the first half hour we covered: "Should Democrats stop being the "abortion party" to win again?" The Devil's Advocate brought the fire trying to find some truth. For the second half hour: Pulse, what we have learned and where we still hurt. Gay rights and discrimination are still an issue. How do we move forward? Be a part of the conversation on either side of the aisle and share with your friends.

04-01
59:05

03-23-17--The Immigrant Spirit

Lurine Allotey, author of the new book 'The Immigrant Spirit: How Immigrants Help Build America From the Ground Up" and Juanita Jenkins, Director of ESU's Office of Multicultural Affairs make their day view on the show. Is there a correlation between criticism of immigrants and racial relations? Have we forgotten history as we treat immigrants in 2017? Good educational conversations that helps us see beyond the political rhetoric.

03-25
01:02:24

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