Episodes
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Join Victoria, Jenny, and Founder of the Center For Artistic Activism, Stephen Duncombe, as we delve into the world of art activism. In this episode we talk about some of Professor Duncombe’s memorable experiences working with activists worldwide, quantifying activism’s impact, and the future of art activism.
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Join Victoria and Jenny as we discuss the relationship between cultures and jobs. We begin with a lighthearted Buzzfeed Quiz to determine our future career paths before delving into some Vietnamese-American cultural history and discussing some of the restrictions certain groups have going into the job market.
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Join Victoria, Jenny, and Miller Center Senior Fellow, Mary Kate Cary, as we discuss public speaking. We learn about Professor Cary’s career path, tips for the creation and delivery of an effective speech, and her thoughts and goals on the future of speechwriting.
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Join Victoria and Jenny in an intense “Get to know you session” where we answer some hard-hitting questions from We Aren’t Really Strangers. We talk about what we can’t stand most in other people, some extraordinary situations we have been put in, and so much more. And while you listen, answer these questions for yourself too!
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Join Jenny and Victoria as we discuss music with the team of SWDLS! From relating Myers-Briggs personalities with music tastes, the impacts of music therapy, and ending with the social impacts of music creators -- we cover a lot in today’s podcast!
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What’s your sign? We’re Geminis and Virgos. Join Jenny and Victoria in a relaxing conversation about horoscopes and astrology. In this episode, we listen in on Victoria’s horoscope reading (spoiler: Victoria’s going to be an influencer), question its validity, and talk about the larger cosmic implications of all of this.
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Join Jenny and special guest and friend, Julia Poppa, as they delve into the types of propaganda that we see and how propaganda has evolved. They explore the effects of propaganda from a global perspective and offer some ways to combat it.
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Jenny, Victoria, and Jenine Harris, biostatistician and associate professor at the Brown School of Public Health, talk numbers! Well, moreso, reproducibility in research, representation in STEM, and why Professor Harris wrote her own textbook, Statistics with R: Solving Problems with Real-World Data.
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Just in time for the New Year (go 2021!), Jenny and Victoria talk about philosophy and ethical dilemmas. If our meatless burgers were poisoned, what would we do? Or if we programmed self-driving cars? Join us in a conversation about making the right choices.
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Join Jenny and Victoria in talking about loneliness. Especially in the midst of a pandemic where we’re all physically disconnected, let’s talk about what it means, who is affected, our own experiences, and what we can do.
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This week, Jenny and Victoria question our perception and glorification of social leaders. They talk about defining glorification, the dangers of doing so through analogies (like school crushes), how it relates to cancel culture, and healthy ways to view leadership.
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In this episode, Victoria, Jenny, and University of Pittsburgh law professor, Michael Madison, discuss the complex world of data governance and privacy. Professor Madison articulates his experiences with technological law, how data should be regulated, the importance of multidisciplinary teaching, and so much more.
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Join Victoria, Jenny, and Linguistics Grad Student Alexus Brown as we look into African American Vernacular English (AAVE). We learn about Alexus’s research and work, AAVE in the context of her life and our education system, and concrete steps everybody can take to be cognizant of the words they use.
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Join Victoria, Jenny, and special guest Tina Chuang (owner of Ting’s Kitchen) as they discuss Small Businesses. Listen as they delve into her journey into the restaurant industry, her response to COVID-19, and what she has faced as an owner of a Chinese restaurant amidst the pandemic. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter: http://stuffwedontlearninschool.org | Next Topic: AAVE
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Join Victoria, Jenny, and, special guest Brianna Amoscato on a conversation about Standardized/IQ Testing. From talking about her perspective as an educator, the influences standardized testing has, and categorizing students based on these results, we delve deep into what standardizing testing truly means. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter: http://stuffwedontlearninschool.org | Next Topic: Small Businesses
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Join Victoria and Jenny in talking about what we can truly trust when it comes to data and what simulations really represent. We cover how simulations can change the way we perceive the world, and contemplate what it means if we can’t even agree on the validity of these results. Don’t forget to sign up for a newsletter: stuffwedontlearninschool.org | Next Podcast Topic: Standardized/IQ Tests
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It’s almost time to vote. Political candidate Emily Skopov joins Victoria and Jenny in a conversation about Political Ideologies. We discuss how our high school experiences have shaped us, how to converse civilly with people from across the aisle, and what it takes to provide hope now. Don’t forget to sign up for a newsletter: stuffwedontlearninschool.org | Next Topic: Modeling Simulations
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Join Victoria, Jenny, and Miss Catherine Zhang in today’s episode on Education! We discuss our high school experience as well as Catherine’s college one at Harvard alongside challenging curriculum, teaching history, and deciding to become an educator despite social pressures. Don’t forget to sign up for a newsletter: stuffwedontlearninschool.org | Next Topic: Political Ideologies
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What is “Stuff We Don’t Learn in School”? How is it set up (Podcast, Newsletter, and Resources)? Do we hate everything about the system we are in? Who are these two babbling teens who have no clue what is ever going on? Victoria and Jenny will be answering these questions in our first episode. Don’t forget to sign up for a newsletter: stuffwedontlearninschool.org | Next Podcast Topic: Education
