We’re back for season three and kicking the season off with a very important topic: youth voting. 

In the 2020 election, only 50% of youth voters aged 18-19 showed up to the polls, the lowest voter turnout of all age groups.

Matthew from the That’s SO Matthew podcast joins us to talk about how teenagers can become informed voters. With so many other things happening in the world, voting can often fall to the back of our minds. But the reality is that we can’t have a democracy if we aren’t all casting our ballots. 

And thanks for tuning in to the very first episode of season three!

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Season 3 is coming soon to you!!

As the heirs to so many problems, it is our responsibility as young people to educate ourselves sooner rather than later. Though it may be hard to see the good in this sometimes, the listeners of Minor Issues overwhelmingly agree it is important. Tune in to this quick trailer to learn more.

Covid-19 cases are on the rise across America as the number of people getting vaccinated every day drops. With just under 50 percent of the population fully vaccinated, we have a long way to go before we hit herd immunity in America. This week, the founder of Teens for Vaccines joins us to cover how the COVID-19 vaccines work, debunk myths, offer advice for everyone, and more. 

If you are hesitant to get your shot, please listen to this episode! And if you’re already vaccinated, learn how you can join the effort to curb this pandemic. Thanks for tuning in this week.

Still want to talk? You can reach out to Arin ([email protected]) or me ([email protected]) with any questions or thoughts!

Helpful resources: teensforvaccines.org, vaccines.gov, stronger.org, guide for talking with parents

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Beauty standards - the unspoken ideals that define what it is to be attractive - rule everything these days. They promote diet culture, cause people to feel low self-esteem, encourage eurocentrism, and leave POC people and diverse body types unrepresented in the media. This week Lanu joins me to talk about why we have beauty standards, how they affect teenagers and what we can do to get rid of them. And of course, she gives advice to those who are struggling with body image.

Thanks for tuning in!

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After a long absence, we're back with a new episode! This week, I talked with our freelancer Riya and her friend Dylan in a special episode for Pride Month. They share what it was like coming out, discuss the current climate surrounding the LGBTQ+ community and give advice for those who are struggling to come out and for those who want to be better allies.  Whether you're out and proud, know nothing about the LGBTQ+ community or are somewhere in between, Riya and Dylan's message is an important one. 

Happy (last day of) Pride Month!

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This week, I talked with one of our ambassadors, Riya, about biculturalism. Riya shares what it's like juggling both her Indian and American identities and talks about things she likes and dislikes about being bicultural. She also discusses the pressure to live up to Western ideals and shares how everyone, regardless of background, can open up the conversation. Thanks for tuning in!

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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated a heartbreaking and often hidden part of society: racism against Asian people. Much of the country has watched in horror as mass shootings, verbal and physical attacks, and ignorant comments finally begin to reach the media. This week I talked with two of my friends, Jenny and Vicki, about their experiences as Asian Americans and their thoughts. I appreciated their insight so much and I hope you will take their suggestions to heart.

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