Share: With 8 weeks to go out of 16, are PCC students feeling burnout from their classes? Hosts David and Sol are joined by new staff writer Jagger to discuss their struggles balancing classes with other responsibilities. Topics include not showing up to class, never ending TikTok feeds, and what can be done to prevent procrastination. Audio version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tF9r0fvwCvTEukUsK04J7?si=63adb82f55b344b0 YouTube version: Follow:
Episode Six: Happy Halloween! Horror movies, folklore, ouija boards, and more
Share: It’s almost October 31st! Carve pumpkins with hosts David and Sol, and our editor-in-chief, Sam! Tune in for a quick de-stress and pumpkin carving as they chat about all things Halloween including exorcisms, horror movies, the spirit world, and eerie folklores. This week there is only a video edition of the podcast, due to its interactive nature! (Carving Pumpkins) Follow:
Episode Five: Israel-Hamas War
Share: Following news of the attack on Israel, hosts David and Sol go over first reactions to the surprise attack carried out by Hamas. What led to the unexpected escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict and how will this affect the rest of the world? Audio Version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4G78S8WiJ2stgP6Z36tL98?si=c3496ca1b50c4997 YouTube: Follow:
Episode Four: Journalists in Mexico
Share: Hosts David and Sol discuss the risks of reporting in Mexico for both Mexican and American journalists. How is it that Mexico continues to be the #1 most dangerous place for journalists every year, and why hasn’t anything been done to change that? Link to Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/magazine/mexican-journalists-assassinations.html Audio version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ttEpXRWEel2GXiJwpDtGW?si=0a42c73d5a7e4aa5 Video: Follow:
Episode 3: Fentanyl
Share: Joined by new staff writer Machu, hosts David and Sol discuss the ongoing fentanyl crisis and its longstanding impacts in the United States. Video version: Follow:
Episode Two: Online learning vs in-person learning
Share: With editor-in-chief Samuel Valencia, hosts David and Sol weigh the pros and cons of online learning vs. in-person learning. Topics include high school on Zoom, working from home, and teaching yourself statistics without a professor’s help. Follow:
Let’s Talk Season Two, Episode One: Educational Trauma in Adults in Higher Education
Share: For the first episode of Let’s Talk Season 2, hosts David and Sol are joined by new staff member Lucca to discuss the mental health struggles of higher education. Topics include students returning to college years later, high school stress, and the need for a BA in today’s job market. Follow:
