The 411: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the 411, where you get the rundown to keep you on top of things going on in the world. We are your hosts, Sarthak, Tanvir, and Serah. We’re three university students pursuing different paths, navigating the increasingly complicated world. I think we’ve all experienced that awkward feeling when everyone’s talking about something that you know nothing about, and you wish you had just taken a moment to google it beforehand. We wanted to start this podcast to help mitigate that feeling and keep our listeners, and ourselves, informed about these topics.
Ever been mad at a celebrity for saying too little about an issue, or maybe too much? Today we'll dive into the world of celebrity influence and how and why celebrities impact society.
Ever instinctively open Spotify on your phone? The world of music streaming has come a long way from having to buy each track individually on iTunes. Today we dive into the competing words of Apple Music and Spotify, and how the music streaming industry is continually evolving.
In this episode, we take a look at the history and the modern landscape of film, from genre popularity to award shows. Watch Sarthak geek out about the Oscars and find out what the first-ever film was about!
On March 14th, the 63rd Annual Grammys take place. We're here to dish our thoughts about who's going to take home the most coveted prizes and who's going to get snubbed. Watch and see just how wrong or right we were!
No, sadly, we aren't talking about Ke$ha's 2009 hit Tik Tok, but we are here to talk about the rising phenomenon: TikTok, the app. We'll discuss algorithms, its rise to fame, and the way it's shaping content creation today.
Ever heard of the term Internet of Things and had no clue what that meant? Well, in this episode we dive into what exactly IoT is and why it's becoming a hot topic of conversation in the world.
Have you ever wondered how a company like Apple has managed to keep you buying their not-really-that-improved iPhone model every year? Why suddenly your whole house seems to be filled with Apple products? This is all really just a brand ecosystem at work, and in this episode, we'll investigate more thoroughly how this phenomenon actually manifests.
Feeling like your Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube knows you a little too well? Trust me, we've all had that feeling. In this episode we evaluate the algorithms behind most major social media platforms and how they decide what you get to see!
In this episode we throwback to the Buzzfeed Quiz era of 2012, and find out which Schitt's Creek, Harry Potter, and Gilmore Girls characters we are!
In the last episode of the second season, we look into the rising phenomenon of green technology and how it affects our everyday lives. We look into the effects of blockchain, vertical farming, and smart cities on sustainable development.
In this episode, we take a look at the increasingly relevant concept: fast fashion. We'll look at both the positive and negatives, and discuss some sustainable alternatives!
Dive into the world of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as we evaluate how sustainability can exist in business models.
In this episode, we’ll explore the evils of environmental racism and climate poverty, as they continually affect the most vulnerable populations in our global community. We discuss policies and actions being taken and investigate various related case studies.
Is cake elitist? In this episode we talk about our thoughts on cake, ice cream, and all things sweet.
In this episode, we analyze the Nordic miracle, looking at how the socialism models used in Scandinavia allow these nations to prosper and attain some of the highest outcomes in quality of life and happiness. We dig deeper into the education, health, and prison systems and how these have worked out well for Scandinavia.
In our third episode, we'll examine the increasingly important concept of borders and border disputes, delving into three case studies: the South China Sea, Kashmir, and Crimea.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of international jurisdiction, investigating the concepts of extradition, the International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court. Find out how crimes and issues are solved on a global scale!
In our first episode, we'll explore the world of international development in a modern context, examining the HDI and investigating economic colonization in Africa.