What We Think

This week, Sarrah and Mandira take a break from their stressful schedules and relax! While learning about the new Supreme Court Justice (Amy Coney Barrett) and why her nomination was so controversial, they take breaks to de-stress by taking Buzzfeed quizzes. They find out which Schitt's Creek character they are (the results are shocking) and discover that Sarrah knows way less about some classic movies than she thought she did!

 As politics become increasingly polarized and people refuse to understand the other side, vital conversations stop happening. We want to change that. This week, Sarrah and Mandira (virtually) sit down with teens supporting different candidates for the 2020 election. They spar over the pandemic, systemic racism, and global warming among other topics central to the upcoming election. Sarrah and Mandira also learn the reasons why some teens support Trump (or Biden), and that surprisingly, there is common ground. Since this episode is long, we've time-stamped the most important topics we cover: (6:30)-- the presidential debate; (15:30)-- systemic racism; (31:55) -- white privilege; (38:20)-- the pandemic; (48:45)-- Trump contracting COVID-19; (1:05:02)-- climate change; (1:22:50)-- racist/sexist comments Trump has made 

This week, Sarrah and Mandira take a break from their stressful schedules (Junior year is turning out to be a nightmare) and try out a new podcast format! While learning about the pink tax, they take Buzzfeed quizzes to see who the pickiest eater really is and argue over the best way to have eggs!

This week, Sarrah and Mandira break down what's fueling the devastating west coast wildfires (spoiler alert: climate change plays a pretty big role). They also address the looming Tiktok ban and brainstorm alternative ways to spend their time if the ban actually happens! 

This week, Sarrah and Mandira discuss an issue that's been on their minds for a while: the oppression of the Uighur Muslims in western China. Sarrah explains who the Uighurs are, what's happening to them, and what everyone can do to help. They lighten the air with venting about how this summer, Mandira realized that reality TV is very much staged and how she felt cheated by the producers. 

Today Sarrah and Mandira were joined by their friend Manoo to discuss the Green New Deal. Famous for its controversy, Sarrah and Mandira break down the plan with and talked about their opinions regarding the policy. They also chatted about school starting up again and Mandira's first week at online school! 

Today Sarrah and Mandira unpack cultural appropriation: what it is, why it's controversial, and where they think the 'line' is. They also get a fresh new perspective on the topic by inviting two of their friends, Senna and Sneha who explain their differing opinions on the subject. DISCLAIMER: This episode is a real, unedited conversation discussing real opinions. These opinions come from an Indian American and Arab perspective. 

In this episode, Sarrah and Mandira discuss the dark side of makeup, specifically the complex business of the mica industry, a key element in makeup products. They also discuss Mandira's upcoming 16th birthday, and how they feel about movies that wrongly portray high school and teenage years. Spoiler Alert: your life doesn't change when you turn 16. 

Today Sarrah and Mandira explain a heavy topic, gender violence, and connect how the ongoing movements in Mexico and Turkey directly impact us at home. They also discuss Kanye's bizarre presidential campaign and their thoughts on him running in the upcoming election. 

In this extended episode, Sarrah and Mandira discuss the lack of diversity in today's media and how it affects teens. They end off the episode by talking about the amazing influence that celebrities and influencers have on their audience, and why that needs to be harnessed for good.