Episode 49: Developing Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy in the Modern Era
In this episode, I spoke with award-winning Dutch philosopher on AI ethics, Ajuna Soerjadi, about the history of injustices within artificial intelligence We explored datasets, structural biases, data centers, and more. Learning how the debate around AI connects to topics of climate justice, educational inequity, and mental health, I’ve been able to better see AI’s […]
Episode 48: Redefining Excellence & Equity in Education w/ Dr. Richard Weissbourd
In this episode, I talked with the director of Harvard’s Making Caring Common, Dr. Richard Weissbourd. Focused on developing empathy and a sense of justice in children, while reframing how adults perceive student success, Dr. Weissbourd explained both how quality educational institutions are often privileges and that with such academic pressures, students often feel overstressed. […]
Episode 47: Dispelling Disinformation and Building Power Among Youth – Victor Shi
In this episode, I was joined by influential youth organizer and current New Media Deputy for the Mayor of LA, Victor Shi, about the current state of youth activism in America and the ongoing fight for youth voices in politics. From discussing structural barriers against youth influence, to understanding widespread youth apathy and the dominant narrative […]
Episode 46: Inspiring Empathy and Persistence through the Language of Music
In this episode, I interviewed the Director of the Children’s Orchestra Society, Yeou-Cheng Ma. A violin prodigy herself, Yeou-Cheng explained how she teaches music through life lessons and values, rather than just practice. Through COS, a non-profit that teaches classical music to youth, Yeou-Cheng builds students of character and passion, preparing them for a lifelong […]
Episode 45: Uncovering the Human Within American Homelessness
In this episode, I talked with Ms. Alastair Boone, executive director of the Oakland and Berkeley newspaper, Street Spirit, which focuses on telling stories by and about local people facing homelessness, while allowing all profits to go to those very people. I, personally, have never taken the necessary time to understand this crisis in our […]
Episode 44: Creating Hope and Action to Protect American Democracy – Rob Shriver
In this episode, I spoke with Mr. Rob Shriver, the former leader of the Office of Personnel Management in the Obama and Biden administrations, and a current leader in the organization, Democracy Forward, a national legal non-profit that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, public education, and regulatory engagement. We discussed the current state […]
Episode 43: Uncovering Corporate Lies, Climate Justice, and Colonialism
In this episode, I spoke with Ms. Anuradha Mittal, the founder and executive director of the non-profit, the Oakland Institute, a policy think tank known for its research on land rights, development justice, and anti-neocolonialism. From land grabs, to climate justice and corporate greed, we dove into major climate political issues and the lies and […]
Episode 42: Exploring Education and Childcare Equity
In this episode, I discussed with Mrs. Kym Johnson, co-founder of the NIA Endowed Scholarship, an organization that provides students with the opportunity to attend private school, and CEO of BANANAS Inc, a non-profit that works to provide affordable early education and child care for families in need. As the Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ravages […]
Episode 41: The Intricacies of Climate Policy and Carbon Removal – Dr. Wil Burns
Quick Update: Excited to share that this episode earned the Gold Award in Audio & Podcasts: Public Service & Activism and the Silver Award in Audio & Podcasts: Education from the NYX Awards—an international competition that attracts entries from over 60 countries, spotlighting the most creative and impactful media across the globe. In this episode, […]
Episode 40: Breaking Down the Future of America – Jon Greenbaum
In this episode, I talked with renowned civil rights lawyer, Jon Greenbaum, where we discussed the 2024 Election, what we can expect in the next 4 years, and the consequences of a second Trump presidency. Mr. Greenbaum explained to me the areas that would see the most impact, from immigration, to basic civil rights and […]