Share: In his final episode hosting Let’s Talk, David is joined by editor-in-chief Sam to go over a few stories from each section this past semester. On top of highlighting staff writers, they discuss what it was like being at The Courier and the things they will miss most about being in the newsroom. Spotify: YouTube: Follow:
Episode Seven: LA Locals
Share: As a SoCal native, host David is joined by returners Kat, Jagger, and Mitch to discuss what it’s like living in Los Angeles. How does the perception of LA compared to what the real LA is like? And are “transplants” really that bad? Follow:
Episode 6: Summer Movie Forecast
Share: Alongside The Courier’s usual suspects of movie reviewers (Sam, Carlos, and Dante), host David does a deep dive on the summer’s upcoming releases. From Kinds of Kindness to Deadpool & Wolverine, will any of the slated, strike-stricken movies turn out to be any good? YouTube: Spotify: Follow:
Episode 5: Voter Shaming
Share: In an experimental episode for Let’s Talk, host David moderates a conversation between staff writer Mitch Gaby and co-video editor Kat Poling about voter shaming. With the election just around the corner, how does our two-party system fall short of what’s needed in the U.S.? YouTube: Spotify: Follow:
Episode 4: Ryan Liu Interview
Share: For the first ever interview on Let’s Talk, host David welcomes Board of Trustee-elect Ryan Liu. With the recent success of his campaign, Liu discusses his time going door-to-door, communicating with voters unfamiliar with PCC’s Board of Trustees, and what campaigns look like today vs. decades prior. Follow:
Episode 3: Art vs. the artist
Share: Separating art from the artist: Is it possible? Assistant news editor Sabrina joins host David to unpack what the phrase means today. Topics include canceling artists who have passed away, Kanye West, and whether separation is an absolute or an attitude. YouTube: Spotify: Follow:
Episode 2: Oscars 2024
Share: After The Courier took home awards this past Saturday, host David is joined by co-video editor Dante and staff writer Gabriel to discuss this year’s Oscars ceremony. Topics include Oppenheimer sweeping with a whopping seven wins, Jonathan Glazer’s speech, and why Crash is one of the worst Best Picture winners in history. The audio version will be published soon. YouTube: Follow:
Episode 1: Voter Guides and Local Elections
Share: On the first episode back from winter break, host David is joined by News Editor Seamus to discuss civic engagement, local elections and a project that The Courier worked on with local newspaper LAist to inform local voters about who’s running in the election on March 5. Races covered include Pasadena Mayor, Pasadena City Council and Pasadena City College Board of Trustees. See the voter guides here, on the LAist website: https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-game-plan Audio used with permission of LAist / 89.3 FM Audio: Follow:
Episode 11: Missing Textbook Waiver
Share: After PCC took away the $200 textbook waiver previously offered to all students, hosts David and Sol, alongside editor-in-chief Samuel, discuss what it was like writing The Courier’s editorial. Additionally, they go over the semester’s best stories Audio version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fRWzaU2YIhl6F0INkCRxL?si=01543c63d6724acf Video version: Follow:
Episode 10: Thanksgiving + Transferring Pt. 2
Share: With assistant lifestyle editor Ayden, David and Sol discuss Thanksgiving traditions and the history behind the holiday. Also, the three briefly give an update on applying to four-year universities. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pKrxF2mSYaWEAbs2NDTOZ?si=10d087189a4f4a9f YouTube: Follow: