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Teens Find Middle Ground Talia Zafari
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Welcome to Teens Find Middle Ground, a podcast by teens and for teens! We are Talia and Lara, two teenagers who are on a mission to help our generation find middle ground on controversial issues in order to humanize the other side of the aisle! Our nation is becoming more and more polarized daily, so much so that we are often quick to judge those who don't agree with us and make assuptions without listening to them. Through weekly Zoom discussions, teens from across the country have conversations about controversial topics that typically divide us. We cover everything including immigration, gun rights, and reproductive rights. In addition, we also discuss current events such as the death of George Floyd and COVID-19. To be part of our discussions or learn more, check out our website https://www.teensfindmiddleground.com or follow us on Instagram @teensfindmiddleground!
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Talia Takes on the Iowa Caucus: A One-On-One with David Simas about the Future of Democracy with Gen Z at its Forefront
In this episode, Teens Find Middle Ground has a one-on-one conversation with David Simas, who served as the President and CEO of the Obama Foundation and was also the White House Director of Political Affairs from 2014 to 2016. Together, we discuss the relevancy of caucusing and what the future of democracy looks like with Gen Z at its forefront.
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Looking to the Future: A Groundbreaking summit at Camp David with U.S., South Korean, and Japanese leaders
This week, we disucssed the groundbreaking summit at Camp David, at which the U.S., South Korea, and Japan now bolster military cooperation. Join us as we unpack this undeniable step forward in Japan-South Korea relations and dive into the potential conflicts with China and North Korea.
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Media Coverage Contrast: Greek Migrant Boat Tragedy vs. Titan Submersible Implosion
In this discussion of Teens Find Middle Ground, we covered the large contrast in media coverage between two very distinct tragedies. The two events at hand are the Greek Migrant Boat Tragedy and the OceanGate expedition's submersible implosion.
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Iran's New Hijab Rules
This week, we centered our discussion around Iran's new set of hijab rules and restrictions. From the Women, Life, and Freedom Movement to possible peace with Saudi Arabia, Iran is a country that has certainly been in the spotlight, making for a fascinating dicussion. Thank you to all our participants, and we hope you enjoy!
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COP27 and the First Country in the Metaverse
On this episode, Teens Find Middle Ground had a discussion centered around the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27). The conversation began with the potential outcomes of the conference, then shifted towards Climate Change as a whole. During the discussion, participants shined a light on Tuvalu, the first country to replicate itself in the metaverse. The conversation concluded with different nations' diverse and distinct approaches to stopping Climate Change.
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A Conversation about the Death of Mahsa Amini and the Political Climate in Iran, with a Typical American Teenager
This week, we took a look at the death of Mahsa Amini and the women's rights revolution being held in Iran. As two Iranian teenagers, we were interested in understanding what the typical American teenager knew about this topic, and in the process educating he American youth on this issue. We spoke about the origins of the 1979 Iranian Revolution and how the history of Iran impacts its government and people today. In addition, we highlighted Iran's Morality Police, Islam's influence on this event, and conversed about the advocacy taking place in Iran. This week's unique conversation included a 16-year-old from Washington. We would like our discussions to be a reflection of all viewpoints, so please feel free to come to our next discussion and voice your opinion!