Example Of Conversational Analysis

Sebastion: I’d like to take this moment before we start the podcast to give a shout-out to Nino’s.

Kelly: Nino’s serves great quality food at great prices. It is the cherry on top to Harrison.

Hernan: I had a cheesy pizza slice at Nino’s, and it was delicious.

Angelo: So, go to the Harrison Plaza and get yourself some delicious and cheap pizza today!

[Introduction to Podcast]
*Music*
Sebastion: This is the hottest podcast out there right now, Hot Controversial Topics.

Kelly: This is a podcast that discusses many controversial topics and brings about different questions and viewpoints about a particular topic. Hey, what’s up? I am one of your host, Kelly.

Sebastion: Hey, I am Young AK.

Angelo: I’m Angelo.

Hernan: I am Hernan. Today

Angelo: Around 1948, marijuana was thought to be affiliated with Communism. So this meant that people will become weaker and easier to control by the government because of marijuana.

Kelly: As years went on, marijuana continued to be illegal, and many different opinions arose about the legalization of marijuana. So, while oppositions believe that legalizing marijuana will cause a high number of people to abuse this drug, advocates believe marijuana will decrease crimes and increase revenue costs for the government.

[Debate]
Sebastion: In today’s day, the question of legalizing marijuana is so hot it burns the tongue of anyone who tries to speak about it. Since marijuana is such a versatile plant, there can be so much to talk about, but our main focus will be on medical marijuana. Let’s start with how marijuana is a medicine that is natural and is basically impossible to overdose on. Marijuana has been used for centuries as a medicine and for a wide range of

Kelly: Yet, another thing is the reason why marijuana is illegal in most states is because of its dangerous effects, especially for teenagers. Teenagers are not aware of the repercussions of marijuana. The long-term effects of marijuana are still not known, so we do not know how heavily this will affect these adolescents and even adults who are using marijuana as a medication.

Sebastion: Well, if the sole reason why marijuana is illegal is because of its dangerous effects to teenagers or the population, then substances like alcohol, which kill people, and tobacco, which kill people, would be illegal, as well. It is obvious that this is not the reason for marijuana to be illegal.

Hernan: Alright, these are very good points being made for and against legalizing medicinal marijuana.

Sebastion: Now that we have concluded the debate part, we will call a few lucky listeners to get their opinions about legalizing medicinal