Me & my teen...and the news

This week with Hank, we dive into war coverage and media. Plus, Trump, the World Series, and Ohio Issue 2. And some updates on Ben.

Tim is an experienced news executive... his son is a teenager. Their conversations help them learn from each other. Now with Hank!

Interpreting the war in Ukraine through the eyes of an American teen and a longtime news executive.

Our first episode of 2022, where we get deep into Omicron and the National Guard; plus Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan; Ben's feelings on Ted Cruz; a missionary rescue; and a dog who may not be a good fit for where he is.

Our 21st episode of 2021...about tornados, tasers, and what it's like to be in a newsroom on Christmas.

Kyle Rittenhouse is just a few years older than Ben...so what's his take on what happened? And just how much is 1.2 trillion dollars? Plus climate change and more on our 20th episode!

Tim is an experienced news executive... his son is a teenager. Their conversations help them learn from each other.

Ep. 19: How Ben's classmates are getting their news. Plus, why journalists are leaving news, what exactly is happening with the national debt ceiling, and why the Gabby Petito tragedy got so much news coverage.

When we talk about Afghanistan, are we really talking about the people most affected? And what does the media's coverage about experimental COVID treatments really show us? Also, Hurricane Ida and climate changes, and what's happening with Ben's school.

So 20 years... and the ending in Afghanistan for the US is... well we talk about it. Also, the resignation of Gov. Cuomo, Ben going back to school as the pandemic won't quit, and just how much of the Olympics did he notice?

Bonus: special cameo from our rescue dog, Lulu!

Ben read about the Jan. 6th events at the capitol...so why did the officers' testimony have such a big impact on him? Plus, Simone Biles and the pressure of sports, whether we should blame people fo r the Delta variant, and teens love baseball, right?