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Emily Cocea
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Hi! I'm just a 21 year old university student and this is a collection of my essays (and my friends') for my mom. If you wanna listen, you're welcome to as well :)

Episodes

  1. 08/27/2024

    An Authentic History of R&B

    Introducing Kyle! My historian and best friend is here to deliver a compelling story on how the concept of 'authenticity' has led the general public to miss out on some damn good music.

    30 min

  2. 08/25/2024

    Sandy Hook Conspiracies (F*ck Alex Jones)

    TW: This isn't a graphic episode, but it is sad. Why did people from all backgrounds decide to harass grieving parents? Sophie investigates the psychological basis for conspiracy formulation and the need to believe. Also, seriously f*ck Alex Jones.

    40 min

  3. 08/18/2024

    BONUS: Bill Clinton, Victor Frankenstein, & Foster Care

    Re-reading our high school essays! What do Bill Clinton and Victor Frankenstein have in common? Hear from 9th grade Sophie on this pressing issue. Also, angry 9th grade Emily on the injustices of the foster care system.

    29 min

  4. 08/11/2024

    MLMs, Pyramid Schemes, & The Most Legal Scam

    What do OF and MLMs have in common? More than you think! This time we get to read one of Sophie's papers, and learn all about the deep shit your mom's friend has found herself in.

    50 min

  5. 08/04/2024

    Maternity Leave: A policy that leaves much to be desired.

    What is deal with maternity leave? Also, first episode with Sophie! Definitely way more fun than usual.

    36 min

  6. 04/23/2024

    Obesity, Public Health, and an Anti-Fatphobia Reframing

    Hey guys! Who wants to talk about how much the medical field hates fat people?

    27 min

  7. 11/12/2023

    A Brief History of US-China Relations

    Ever wondered how our biggest enemy became an enemy? Listen to this ridiculously shortened story of how betrayal, lies, and unrequited love produced the rivalry of the century. I used a love of different sources but honestly just read Pomfret's "The Beautiful Country and The Middle Kingdom," everyone else is just trying to imitate his genius on the topic.

    34 min

  8. 11/04/2023

    Lit Review: Affective Polarization Research & Minority Groups

    A reading of my literature review! I got 100% :) here's this like to the paper and sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10puOCGKY5mSQlhRlQ5ToEVuN30dvUSp_YNzKHCYSFOk/edit?usp=sharing

    20 min
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Hi! I'm just a 21 year old university student and this is a collection of my essays (and my friends') for my mom. If you wanna listen, you're welcome to as well :)

Information

  • Creator
    Emily Cocea
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Copyright
    © All content is original and my own