WOMEN'S RIGHTS, MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT • Tess and Julia host the pilot episode of their new podcast series, “POV: It’s Me, A Girl In The 21st Century.” Our hosts examine Hollywood’s treatment of women, in front of and behind the camera. They’ll explore the inequalities of our current gender pay gap, explain the Bechel Test and why it’s important for representation in film, and talk about the legacy of the #MeToo movement. So bring an open mind and an open heart, and listen to what these strong women are sharing.

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CELEBRITIES, POP CULTURE, SOCIAL MEDIA • Celebrity life is a family affair as Erin hosts a spirited discussion with her mom Maryellen and her brother Patrick. Our trio explores the levels of celebrity fame and the reality (and unreality) of celebrity social media. They’ll also debate the difference between making a choice to be famous and being born into it, and the toll that being a celebrity takes on mental health. And which celebrity would Erin’s mom want to have a burger with? Taylor Swift, of course!

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NURSING, MENTAL HEALTH • Blythe examines the physically and psychologically demanding career of nursing and the impact of the COVID pandemic on healthcare workers. The daily challenges of grief and loss, coupled with a lack of support and supplies, have led to a shortage of nurses across the country. Blythe’s solutions? Improve access to mental health services, limit the length of hospital shifts, and offer much-appreciated support to the healthcare workers in your life!

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PHYSICS, SPACE • Physics fan Nathan interviews Mount Vernon School instructor Melvin Feng about time dilation, the phenomenon where time appears to move slower or faster for objects that are moving quickly or experiencing strong gravitational forces. Our duo discusses the impact of time dilation on space travel, the practical applications for GPS and the International Space Station, and the curious case of astronaut Scott Kelly and his twin brother Mark. Math and Physics for the win!

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MUSIC, HIP-HOP • Music fans Maggie and Lucille take you on a magical mystery tour through their favorite musical genres, the times that they enjoy listening to music, and the impact that music has on their lives. They agree that Kid Cudi is one of their favorite artists, with his unique blend of rock and hip-hop and his hustle, hard work, and humility. So put on your favorite Kid Cudi song (we recommend “Tequila Shots”) and jam out with us!

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BASKETBALL, SPORTS • Ball with Landron, Liam, and Logan as they host an animated discussion about all things NBA. Our basketball experts offer predictions for the playoffs, debate possible offseason moves, argue Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference, and critique the NBA’s major award winners for this season. Spoiler Alert — Logan doesn’t like it when Centers win the MVP! (Recorded in May 2023)

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LACROSSE, SPORTS • Mount Vernon Lacrosse stars Ben, Ford, and Will recap the 2023 Georgia High School Association Lacrosse season and give their hot takes on All-State selections. Our trio of experts also predict the winners of the GHSA Lacrosse Playoffs. Spoiler Alert — They got ‘em all correct! (Recorded on May 11, 2023)

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BOXING, SPORTS • Ring the bell — Ding! Ding! Step into the ring for a few rounds with boxing experts Aiden and Nagari as they analyze the recent Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight and preview the upcoming Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko bout. And don’t miss the rankings of their favorite boxers and see who takes the crown as the  “Greatest Of All Time.” (Recorded May 9, 2023)

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