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In the Pop Culture Addicts podcast, we talk about pop culture issues in the news (or trending on Twitter, which is equally as trustworthy).

In this episode, we discuss age gaps in celebrity relationships while being in the public eye. Kaylee and Izzy think that there is a lot of pressure that comes with making your personal life public.

In this week's episode, we discuss some big wins across Redbird sports and look at what seem to be some must win games going forward for the football and volleyball teams.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, our hosts discuss the recent controversies surrounding Kanye West following him sharing many antisemitic remarks made on social media. Elizabeth and Erin talk about while people many hold celebrities to a different standard, that should not mean that they go without consequences. Our hosts believe that if someone has a platform, they should use it responsibly and not express hate.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, our hosts reflect on the recent assault on ISU student Jakai Martin. Erin and Elizabeth talk about how while journalists innately need to be objective, neutrality in situations like this is unacceptable. They believe ISU needs to take a firm stance against homophobia and show empathy for queer students.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, our hosts discuss recent issues surrounding hate speech and fraternities at Illinois State as well as more severe cases of hazing across the country. Elizabeth and Erin talk about how these issues need to be solved at the root cause with education, rather than brushing it under the rug. Our hosts talk about the toxicity of some Greek life "traditions" such as hazing, and how they feel universities should address it.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, our hosts discuss the newest Netflix docuseries "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" that was released Wednesday. After the series prompted a lot of backlash on social media, Elizabeth and Erin talk about how the media tends to romanticize high-profile serial killers and neglects the victims and their families. While our hosts recognize the difference between educational documentaries and shock-value movies, they believe it is still important to portray the victims and the assailant in a realistic light.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, our hosts highlight the importance of celebrating September as Suicide Prevention Month. Along with taking a look at statistics about suicide in the United States, Erin and Elizabeth stress the importance of seeking help regarding your mental health, no matter your age, gender, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, our hosts discuss the details of the SAFE-T Act and address how quickly misinformation can spread on social media. After social media users began calling the act the "Illinois Purge," Erin and Elizabeth took the time to review the act and separate the rumors from the truth.

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we preview ISU football and what to expect in a new look offense. We then discuss what to expect with volleyball this year before looking at soccer's tough start to the season.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, our hosts reflect on a new school year with some new changes, for better and for worse. Elizabeth and Erin speak on the hop topic of student loan forgiveness, along with what appears to be never-ending pandemics, recessions and "once in a lifetime" experiences.