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Olivia Johnson
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Contrary to popular belief, discussing politics while staying neutral IS possible :) enjoy the opinions I have on current events, politics, and other heated topics, and listen to me speak on subjects no one wants to talk about!

  1. 04/12/2025

    Migratory Backgrounds (Ft. Serena)

    I am recording from Seville, Spain, on my study abroad journey! Today, I sat down with my friend Serena Saade, who I met here, to talk about our family's migratory history and how it has affected our political views. Serena, who is a Lebanese second-generation immigrant, shares her story and her family's background.

  2. 11/08/2024

    Trump Elected 47th President: What does this mean for our country?

    Whether a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. Please listen to this episode to educate yourself on what our president has said and done. What he has been convicted of. And what his plans are for the future of this country. There will be a lot of change. A lot of negative change. We must continue to fight for our country and our rights.

  3. 09/04/2024

    Abortion & Reproductive Rights - The Story of Calla Hales

    Inspired by Alex Cooper's podcast episode, "An Abortion Story", I decided to share Calla Hales's rape story and speak on the beliefs towards abortion and women's health centers.

  4. 12/05/2023

    Interview with Former President of NYAGV

    Today I have with me Paul May, former president of a non-profit organization from my home state, known as New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. With my focus being addressing the gaps in conversation when it comes to gun control, I ask Paul varying questions to get his input. Whether it's community initiative, legislation & regulation, or the role of school systems, we cover all the areas of how gun violence can be controlled in American schools.

  5. 04/03/2023

    The Nashville Shooting & TN Gun Legislation

    3 students and 3 faculty were killed in the Covenant School shooting on Monday, March 27th. The gunman, a transgender male using he/him pronouns, was fatally shot and killed by police. Conservatives are transphobic, using the gunman's identity to act hatefully toward the LGBTQ+ community. Republican Tennessee Congressmen Tim Burchett and Andy Ogles seem to think that guns aren't the problem when it comes to mass shootings. Ogles has supported many pro-gun bills progressing in Tennessee's House Committee. Let's talk about all this and address it.

  6. 05/10/2022

    What's Happening with the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

    Get updated on what's happening with the overturning of Roe, currently in the Supreme Court. Also listen to a brief summary of the background of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Case. Hear me out on my side of this case and comment with your input and opinion!  Sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/what-roe-v-wade-overturned-explained-b2074790.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-is-roe-v-wade

  7. 01/24/2022

    The Addiction to Social Media

    Listen to different generations speak on how social media affects their lives and how it has caused addiction. In this episode I interview my thirteen year old sister and fifty year old father on their thoughts on social media. It has impacted our lives in such different ways, both positive and negative.

    The Addiction to Social Media

  8. 12/19/2021

    Humans of New York Interviews

    I'm back!! For those interested in learning more about HONY and Brandon Stanton, I provided the links to his website, his TED Talk, and where you can buy his book.  Website- https://www.humansofnewyork.com/about Book- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250058902/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1250058902&linkCode=as2&tag=humofnewyor-20&linkId=PDCZMIXZETZP44D7 TED Talk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVmdSzKYrOQ How he approaches strangers- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPxzlGPrM3A

    Humans of New York Interviews
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Contrary to popular belief, discussing politics while staying neutral IS possible :) enjoy the opinions I have on current events, politics, and other heated topics, and listen to me speak on subjects no one wants to talk about!

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