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Barbie: a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy company Mattel and launched in 1959. The toy is the figurehead of the Barbie brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories. 



In the summer of 2023, Barbie has taken the world by storm. We hope you have had time to see and think about the film-- now, let's talk about it. Join us as we talk about the movie, society, and more.



Favorite things right now:

Libraries (in the US? Find yours here)

FIFAWWC and the USWNT

Relatonship: A relationship is any connection between two people, which can be either positive or negative. You can have a relationship with a wide range of people, including family and friends.

After the Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady text messages were publicly shared, we could no longer put this episode off. Join us as we explore current social, educational, and personal responses to relationships. If you or someone you know needs help visit thehotline.org, call 1.800.799.7233, or text START to 88788.



Visit Love Is Respect to learn more about healthy relationships.



Favorite things right now:

Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo

Evolve You

Medusone Podcast

America: Shortened name for United States of America (USA) a 50-state country in North America.



No better time to talk about good old 'Merica than before the 4th of July. Join us as we discuss recent news and SCOTUS decisions, what it means to travel as an America, and how globalized many issues truly are.



Favorite things right now:

Bonnaroo

Smosh

Free Speech/Freedom of Speech: the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.

Book bans? Congresspeople being removed from the floor? Gutting public education? The USA is a hot mess right now. A country that prides itself on freedom is being influenced and led by a small minority controlling, harming, and misleading so many of us. Let's talk about how free speech is being attacked and how political leaders, figureheads, and influential people are engaging in insidious ways.



Recent Obsessions:

NE restrictive abortion bill dies on the floor

small, local bookstores (checkout Amalgam Comics sorry I said the name wrong)



Resources:

Map: Where Critical Race Theory Is Under AttackTeacher Anti-CRT Bills Coast To Coast: A State By State Guide

Social Media: websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

What's your screen time like? because social media seems that it is here to stay. Let's talk about social media addiction, FOMO, radicalization, and more! 



Recent Obsessions:

Screen time widget 

@FatBlackAndGettinIt

Breaking Bad



References: 

JAMA Psychiatry Research 

Business Insider: Tiktok Algorthim and Radicalization

Vox "Why (you) Probably Won't Finish Reading This"

Vox "It's Hard to be a Moral Person" 

USwith Screentime Report 2022

Cancel Culture: the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure.

You probably are not very active on the internet or with any media if you have not heard the term "cancel culture" thrown around. This is a fascinating topic that is decisive across all demographics. Today we discuss a brief history and our personal understanding of cancel culture. We also explore how, when, and why it has transformed over the last decade. 

Access research paper on cancel culture here.

Note: at the time of recording/publishing this episode we want everyone to take time and space to take care of yourselves. There have been multiple mass shootings, the murder of Tyre Nichols recently occurred, and there are countless bills being proposed to harm people. We encourage those we are able to keep fighting and also make sure you are able to survive as well. 



Recent Obsessions: 

The Library

"Memory can contain both objective reality and subjective perception..." (Only Murders in the Building, Season 2 Episode 5)

Mario Party

Zelda BOTW