Minor Issues

Minor Issues

By Lilley HalloranSociety & Culture
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Minor Issues episodes

  • The Importance of Voting

    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!

    FIND MATTHEW: thatssomatthew.com or @thatssomatthew on Instagram. 

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    13 min
  • Season 3

    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.

    2 min
  • What is Critical Race Theory?
    Just in the first few months of this year, the term critical race theory was mentioned nearly two thousand times on Fox News. And 2021 has seen a flurry of red states pass legislation banning critical race theory from being taught in school systems. While these laws have been met with widespread approval from conservatives, liberals all over the country are in outcry. And in spite of all this debate, millions of Americans still don’t understand what critical race theory even is. This week, a fellow teen podcaster, Halima, joins me to break all of this down and explain in depth what critical race theory is and what it means for America. Thanks for tuning in!
    Find Halima's podcast: msha.ke/alittleperspective & her episode on CRT (highly recommend!) 
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    15 min
  • We Have a Long Way to Go: Women in Politics
    Over one hundred years after women earned the right to vote in America, women remain totally under-represented in government. Although the number of women running for office and winning has increased over the years, America still has a long way to go. This week, Anika joins us to share the facts about women in politics, discuss why it is important that women are involved, talk about the challenges we face and break down the ways that teens can get involved. Thanks for tuning in this week!
    Find Anika: instagram.com/project.hearth, msha.ke/projecthearth
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    15 min
  • College Applications?!
    It's back-to-school season in America, meaning that much of the Class of 2022 is gearing up to apply to college. This week, my friend Michael joins us to talk about becoming appealing applicant, navigating the cost of college, applying test-optional, and dealing with rejections and helping our peers. Whether you’re a senior now or you will be in a couple of years, it’s important to be educated about the ins and outs of college applications! 
    Thanks for tuning in!
    Find Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michael.bosticc/reels/ 
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    Resources for applying to college: collegescorecard.ed.gov, collegedata.com, cappex.com, fastweb.com and more!
    15 min
  • Your Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccines

    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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    15 min
  • Beauty Standards

    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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    12 min
  • Happy Pride!

    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!

    Learn more: linktr.ee/minorissuespodcast or on Instagram @minorissuespodcast

    13 min
  • Biculturalism

    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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    9 min
  • Stop Asian Hate

    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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    AAPI Website

    12 min

About Minor Issues

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On Minor Issues, young people discuss world issues and give ideas for how to help out through interviews with peers, leaders, and more awesome people. Each episode is centered around a big, central…