
Hosted by Maddy W · EN

There's no such thing as hiding America's flaws- A conversation with Anish Vankayalapati, a senior at UC Berkeley, about what America looks like through an international perspective. Anish compares India and America's social and political aspects and what it was like to grow up in both places!

There's no such thing as combatting voting difficulties amidst a pandemic- A conversation with Allen Seo about this year's election and president-elect!

There's no such thing as a reason to not love podcasts! A conversation with Josh Shields, host of The Small World podcast, about everything podcast-related, from how podcasting has impacted us to the podcasts we love to listen to! (You might even learn a few tips on how to start your own podcast.) Check out Josh's awesome podcast at https://anchor.fm/joshua-l-shields

There's no such thing as the stress of applying to college- A conversation with Ananya Kuttikkad about what it's like applying to college during a pandemic and what her experiences have been like so far. Listen to her advice about surviving the process!

There's no such thing as an excuse to not vote! A conversation with Arushi Avachat- a Gen Z writer and an activist- on what the upcoming election looks like and why it is so important to vote, especially now.

There's no such thing as a perfect mental state- A conversation with Bobby Mason, a sports performance trainer and coach, about how you can stay motivated during uncertain times. For more information about Bobby's Strength and Stamina program, visit bobbymason.fit

There's no such thing as starting a business without difficulties- A conversation with Vivian Tang, Andrea Cheng, and Kirsten Patron about how they started their own businesses as teenage female entrepreneurs. They tell us the ups and downs of owning a business and what you need to start your own business! Vivian Tang is the owner of Tangerine Nails, which sells handmade press-on nails as an alternative to going to nail salons during COVID-19. You can find her products on Instagram (@tangerine.nails), TikTok (@viviantangerine), and Etsy (TangerineNailsShop). Andrea Cheng is the owner of Designs by Dre, a handmade greeting cards shop. Her cards can be found on Instagram (@designs.by_dre). Lastly, Kirsten Patron is the owner of KP Jewelry, where she sells handmade, affordable jewelry. Her products can be found on Instagram (@kpjewelryy).

There's no such thing as finding the perfect balance between humanity and technology- A conversation with Shreyas Swaminathan about how technology has become an integral part of our lives and how we can work to preserve humanity in the face of advancing technology.

There's no such thing as a normal school year this fall- A conversation with my two siblings, a 4th and 7th grader, about how they feel about going back to school. As the global pandemic continues amidst California wildfires, the two students express their thoughts and concerns about how their school year looks different from before.

There's no such thing as a local government without the citizens' voices- A conversation with Nishant Jain, a Pleasanton Youth Commission member, on why local politics matter and how people can get more involved in what happens in their cities.