controversial is how I roll: Recent Episodes
Olivia Johnson
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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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
Find out the timeline of Gabby Petito, the 22 year old who went missing last month. Although the case isn't closed, her body was recently found and her fiancé is still missing...
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Every college campus is unique, and every student is different. Hear about what I'm looking for in a college, and what each campus I toured had to offer!!
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I'm volunteering with the New York Blood Center to organize a blood drive tomorrow, June 2nd from 1-7 PM. I can proudly say that I've reached my goal of 60 appointments to receive college scholarship money! After listening to this month's episode, please take 10 minutes of your time to come donate at Saint Peter's in Port Washington tomorrow, or keep future blood drives in mind. Thank you to everyone who signed up or helped me promote this drive!
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My high school is bringing our students back in person full-time starting the week after next. Hear my opinions as well as other student's and teacher's concerns on this decision. Also listen to the precautions my school is taking to ensure everyone's safety from the pandemic. With desk shields, social distancing, and outdoor tents, we hope to conquer COVID-19 together!
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Check out restorativejustice.org for more information on how they repair the harm caused by crime. The amends made between criminals and victims have had amazing outcomes on people's lives as a result.
I discovered restorative justice through the show, Good Trouble which can be watched on Freeform or Hulu!
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Welcome back everyone!! This is an important topic to me because I feel very strongly about how we can better the American school system to strengthen student's education when it comes to real life situations. Enjoy!
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Happy almost Friday:) Now that I've shared how my life's been during the pandemic, let me hear your POV!
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Happy New Years Everyone! Enjoy tonight safely and happily with your family and friends:) This week we talked about Jeff Daniels in the HBO series, Newsroom! Check it out if you haven’t already. https://youtu.be/RyzDRc34l2g
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Families, small local businesses, and so many others struggled financially. And we all struggled with the limitations this virus put on us. Today I’d like to jump into physical health, mental health, new hobbies, and helping each other out.
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Unity and communication can help change to happen in America. Let’s fix our system ALL together, and talk about how we can do so.
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