On Episode 27, we talked to Ben Neiley, famed TikToker and Content Creator Ben Neiley about what it's been like to move to South Korea in the middle of a pandemic, why interdisciplinary study, like at his alma mater, NYU Gallatin, is essential to understanding systemic issues, and how he cultivated his skin insecurities growing up into a career.

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A huge thanks to Ben Neiley for his time and invaluable insight.

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On Episode 26, we talked to The Creative Kids, an online collective for teen artists and designers. We asked TCK directors Ajay and Sahara about their creative processes and influences, how they've created a community despite never meeting in person, and balancing their social and family life with expanding their platform.

Go check out The Creative Kids's website, platform, interviews, and socials here: linktr.ee/thecreativekids

A special thanks to Ajay and Sahara for their time and insight.

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On Episode 25, we examined the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and why former social media officers are warning the public, including teens, against the dangers of things like targeted advertising and surveillance capitalism. We talked about some of our own experiences with social media, how these applications have influenced us as high schoolers, and what we want to do in the future to help evade the effects of this social dilemma.

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On Episode 24, we reflected our personal experiences with growing up, our parents' parenting, and how certain pressures may have had positive and negative influences on the people we are today. We also asked our listeners to help us answer what teens wished parents knew about our generation.

A special thanks to Andrew Volynsky, Ariana Lim, and Ben Pomeranz.

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On Episode 23, we answered anonymous questions in our Q&A series surrounding the effects of a lack of diversity in school, the potential long-term effects of the Capitol Building incident on our generation’s perspective, and some of our New Year’s resolutions.

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On Episode 22, we brought on two seniors, Kira and Danna, and one freshman, Joie, to discuss their 2020 experiences with us. We talked about how the compendium of events in 2020 has influenced the college admissions process, the emotions of teens in quarantine versus the present, and the lessons older students have learned that may alleviate younger students' fears of the future.

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In Episode 21, we brought on our friends Jaden and Jessica for another Great Debates episode, in which we debate random and controversial statements on the spot. This week, we reviewed whether the lack of financial education in school sets students up for failure, whether Life360 and other tracking apps are a danger to teenage privacy, if the generational gap between Gen-Z and other generations has produced the largest cultural divide in history, and whether cancel culture has any positives.

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In Episode 20, we reflected on how the things that we're thankful for have changed over time, what our astrological signs might have to do with our outlooks towards the world, and the power of keeping something like a gratitude journal as a young person.

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In Episode 19, we talked about why mourning and grief while being a teen differ from other times in life, how to cut off toxic friends in a safe and sure way, what it's like to grieve for the first time, and our own experiences with death.

If you or a friend are struggling with grief, suicidal thoughts, or other social anxieties, please call the 24-hour crisis/suicide hotline at (800) 273-8255 or talk to a licensed therapist.

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In a special Halloween-themed Episode 18, we discussed the darker side of what Halloween is like in high school with party culture and how it has evolved from when we were younger. We also talked about some of our favorite (and cringy) spooky season traditions as well as some stereotypes surrounding costumes and gender.

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