Listen to French I students engage in conversations about themselves and their families.

John, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about TikTok, the pros and cons of using social media, and how we should treat each other in online settings.

McKenzie, Class of 2029, talks with her grandma about how smartphones have changed parenting, using location apps to keep track of family members, and whether or not she would have wanted her parents to be able to track her when she was a teenager.

Jacob, Class of 2029, talks with his mom about where to look for reliable sources of information, the role of the news media in our society, the proposed TikTok ban, and how we can make our online lives more safe and civil.

Worth, Class of 2029, talks to his dad about the benefits and drawbacks of using social media.

Bishop, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about what the government’s role should be in protecting children on social media platforms, the senate’s recent inquiry into the operations of companies like Meta, the proposed TikTok ban, whether current age restrictions on social media platforms work, and what counting likes and followers can do to your psyche.

Harper, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about how the media has changed over time, the news media’s transition from the world of print to online platforms, and the reliability of online news media sources.

Alston, Class of 2029, talks to her dad about taking responsibility for the choices we make online, how our brains are changing in response to technology, how we can make our online lives more safe and civil, and the permanent nature of what we share online.

Tibet, Class of 2029, talks to his dad about how technology has changed childhood, how to detect misinformation and disinformation online, the role of the news media in our society, and the government’s role in protecting children on social media platforms.

William, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and guitartist Howlin’ Wolf (1910-1976). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.