So What?

In this episode, Mr. Burak discusses the latest COVID-19 stats [1:14], the shockingly high unemployment and the impact on healthcare [2:29], Bernie suspends his campaign [4:02], closing COVID-19 testing sites [4:50], and oversight of the $2 trillion dollars will now be done by Trump [7:05], before interviewing Cait Burak, an RN at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor about her experiences on the front lines treating people infected with COVID-19 [8:18]. 

In this episode, Mr. Burak discusses the latest on COVID-19 around the world [1:44], what type of mask should you use now that the CDC recommends every one wear them in public [4:45}, the boost in the stock market, Great Barrier Reef, the Surgeon General's dumb comparison [8:55], a new segment - Corruption & Controversy [12:50], Some Good News with John Krasinski [17:00], and Psych Corner [18:28]. 

In this episode, Mr. Burak runs through a bunch of headlines related to COVID-19 and related news [2:19]; then he brings on his colleague Mr. Dobbie to discuss how people are dealing with the pandemic [8:35], how this fits into a historical context, and what this all means going forward once the pandemic passes. Finally, they discuss #HistFlix - Mr. Dobbie's social distancing, communal movie watching experience. 

In this episode of So What?, Mr. Burak addresses a significant issue in Psych Corner that we are all experiencing to some degree right now - grief (12:30). He also addresses some scandals and controversies that have emerged in the US due to the COVID-19 outbreak (1:31); some general stats and updates on COVID-19 including some good news! (6:33), and a story that has nothing to do with anything, but so what? (11:30)

In this episode, Mr. Burak discusses the stats on the COVID-19 outbreak; the economic stimulus package passed by the US Senate late Wednesday night [1:50]; a social media master at the Cowboy Museum [12:33]; and the perception challenge of comprehending large numbers (like $2 Trillion) on Psych Corner [14:10]

On this episode of So What?, Mr. Burak discusses the global impact of COVID-19, the reasons for and benefits of lockdown, shelter-in-place orders using MI as an example 1:09; avoiding Trump's medical advice 8:51, new symptoms of COVID-19 10:03; the stalemate in the Senate over the stimulus bill 10:35; the legacy of the 2008 bailout 12:50; a story that has nothing to do with anything, but so what? 14:59; and Psych Corner - a discussion of Entitlement 15:48

Today, Mr. Burak talks about a bunch of COVID-19 developments, President Trump's invocation of the Defense Production Act, Senators lining their pockets at the expense of the American public, and the psychological effects of social distancing and isolation in Psych Corner.

In this episode, Mr. Burak discusses developments in the ongoing health crisis of COVID-19, bids farewell to a legend, discusses Congressional activities, as well as significant developments affecting America's high schoolers. He ends with a visit to Psychology Corner. 

In the pilot episode of So What?, Mr. Burak discusses the latest on the Coronavirus aka COVID-19. What's going on, what's changing, and what we can expect in the near future. He also addresses stories related to the Worker Relief Bill that passed the House, the Democratic debate, Trump possibly pardoning Michael Flynn, and the USWNT. Finally, he takes us to Psychology Corner for a brief explanation of people's psychological responses to the virus. 

Welcome to So What? An unfiltered, short discussion of current events for high school students by high school International Studies and Psychology teacher, Mr. Burak.