The Bright Podcast
Latest Episodes
“What are your thoughts on TikTok?”
John, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about TikTok, the pros and cons of using social media, and how we should treat each other in online settings.
“Do you think smartphones have helped parenting or made it harder?”
McKenzie, Class of 2029, talks with her grandma about how smartphones have changed parenting, using location apps to keep track of family members, and whether or not she would have wanted her parents
“What advice do you have for detecting misinformation and disinformation?”
Jacob, Class of 2029, talks with his mom about where to look for reliable sources of information, the role of the news media in our society, the proposed TikTok ban, and how we can make our online liv
“Do you think the world would be a better place with or without social media?”
Worth, Class of 2029, talks to his dad about the benefits and drawbacks of using social media.
“Do you wish the government had more power over social media?”
Bishop, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about what the governments role should be in protecting children on social media platforms, the senates recent inquiry into the operations of companies like M
“How has the media transitioned to the online world?”
Harper, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about how the media has changed over time, the news medias transition from the world of print to online platforms, and the reliability of online news media sou
“How safe do you think the internet is?”
Alston, Class of 2029, talks to her dad about taking responsibility for the choices we make online, how our brains are changing in response to technology, how we can make our online lives more safe an
“Do you think the news media is doing its job well, or could it be better?”
Tibet, Class of 2029, talks to his dad about how technology has changed childhood, how to detect misinformation and disinformation online, the role of the news media in our society, and the government
Listening to America, Season 11: Howlin’ Wolf
William, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and guitartist Howlin Wolf (1910-1976). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr.
Listening to America, Season 11: Dave Brubeck
William, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-1912). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Mi