The Porch Presents: Let's Talk About It!

The Porch Presents: Let's Talk About It!

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The Porch Presents: Let's Talk About It! episodes

  • 2.4 - Back to In-Person Mac

    On the 4th episode of Season 2, we talk about our challenges with full lecture rooms, discovery of newly renovated classrooms, and our perspective on in-person vs online midterms, as McMaster fully re-opened to in-person classes!

    33 min
  • 2.2 - Looking to the Future

    On the 2nd episode of Season 2 of Let's Talk About It, we speculate about future trends in university education, implications of a longer life span, and evolution of climate policy. There may also be a brief survey of the team about their opinions on Tim Biebs...

    1 hr 8 min
  • 1.4 - Year in Review

    On this chill episode of Let's Talk About It, we reflect on The Porch's accomplishments in the past year. We asked each other our intriguing Instagram poll questions and discussed the results. We gave our farewell for the summer and appreciated the soul of The Porch.

    47 min
  • 1.3 - Covid 19's Impact on the Future of University Education

    On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we reflect on the past year of university education, based on The Porch members' experiences and in light of the 1 year anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. We ask ourselves about the value of a bachelor's degree, professors' approaches to online teaching, and the current status of university accessibility. Also, tune in to hear the results of our Instagram Poll!


    Show notes:

    2:25 - Covid in the "Toddler Phase"

    10:10 - University as a "Ticket to Life"

    16:55 - True reason we go to university 

    21:19 - University and Accessibility

    35:50 - The Porch's Online Community and Insta Poll Results

    42:30 - 2 Types of people interactions (strong vs weak) and how this may affect your overall happiness 

    49 min
  • 1.2 - Freedom of Speech vs Freedom from Hate

    On this episode of Let’s Talk about It, we revisit the recent DC Capitol riots and its aftermath. We discuss the nuances of the human right, freedom of speech, and the complexity of freedom of speech legislation.

    Hashim, the host of Politically Sober Podcast and Mymoon, a community organizer join us.

    You can find Hashim and his podcast, Politically Sober on the following platforms:

    Instagram: @politcallysoberpodcast

    Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox: Politically Sober

    Website: https://politicallysober.weebly.com/

    54 min
  • 1.1 - Burnout is Real

    On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we invite our audience into a discussion about addressing and preventing burnout. Tune in to hear our audience's perspective!

    39 min

About The Porch Presents: Let's Talk About It!

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Canadian university students from The Porch encouraging thoughtful discussion and meaningful action via podcast.