** There are a few discrepancies with the intro as there were some loud background noises I had to record over. **
*** This episode is entirely in Spanish, preceded by a short English introduction in which Caroline explains the topics discussed in the audio as well as some updates with TGP's posting schedule + return from hiatus~! ***
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Martha Barreto, Caroline's Spanish teacher, discuss all things relating to multiculturalism and American identity in the 21st century. Discussion topics include Sra. Barreto's experience growing up in a predominantly-Latino community and speaking Spanish as her first language, a debate over whether English is the one "true" language all people (Americans, more specifically) need to know in the modern age, and sharing stories of how learning about foreign cultures and languages can connect you more deeply to your community, academia, and future profession.
As always, thank you for all of the support! Please leave us a review or a five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts, and if you want to connect with Caroline, the podcast's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast.
** This episode is entirely in French, preceded by a short (3 minute) English introduction in which Caroline explains the topics discussed in the audio as well as some updates with TGP's posting schedule. Skip to ~4:40 for the audio **
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Antoine Baudron discuss all things relating to opinions on the Covid pandemic in France, living in the EU in the 21st century, and the impact that Brexit has had, both socially and economically, on the European community. Discussion topics include differing American and French perspectives on Covid vaccinations/quarantines, why the UK left the EU and the impact its departure has had on the European community, the historical + linguistic relationship between the UK and France, and how the EU is the "model nation" according to Montesquieu, a French philosopher.
As always, thank you for all of the support! Please leave us a review or a five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts, and if you want to connect with Caroline, the podcast's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast.
TGP is officially back for a second season!
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Julia Patilis have an engaging and multi-faceted conversation about the intersection between language learning, global politics, and cultural appreciation and awareness. Discussion topics include how our experience in Model UN has impacted our interest in foreign language, why there is an increasing need for multilingualism in the professional sector, and how being multilingual can impact your interactions with others and appreciation of global culture.
As always, thank you for all of the support! Please leave us a review or a five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts, and if you want to connect with Caroline, the podcast's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast.
Hi everyone! This is a short episode in which I wanted to update you all on the current progress with season 2, why I took a break from the podcast, my plans for the rest of the year, etc. I also wanted to take time to formerly thank everyone who has shown me an outpouring of support this year - friends, teachers, community members, etc - it's meant the world to me!
My plan is to upload at least once a month of interview-style episodes, as well as more frequent uploads of solo, casual episodes where I share my thoughts on a current issue in a "coffee and chat" style discussion.
As always, any subscribes/follows, reviews, and ratings are much appreciated! Any and all feedback is welcome :) Feel free to DM me on instagram @globalperspectivepodcast for inquiries or comments.
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Dr. D'Anca, the Director of School Counseling Services at Caroline's high school, have an in-depth discussion about several topics relating to navigating the college admissions process, managing and addressing mental health issues in high school, and how Covid has affected our society both educationally and socially. Discussion topics include how to reach out for emotional/social support and identify support networks within your community, how Covid and a recent suite of changes to the SAT and testability could impact college admissions in the future, and how to create an academic environment that supports the holistic "social, emotional, and psychological" wellness of students.
As always, thank you for all of the support! Please leave us a review or a five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts, and if you want to connect with Caroline, the podcast's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast.
Intro music performed by Caroline Owen
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Nicolette Polena (who was also the featured guest on the pilot episode) reflect on 2020 and all of the personal and global change that came along with the past twelve months. Caroline and Nicolette analyze several positively impactful historical and political events that occurred this year (such as the Biden/Harris win, the BLM movement and George Floyd Protests, and the SCOTUS ruling to protect LGBTQ+ rights in the workforce), give their thoughts on how to remain cultured, informed + engaged in 2021, and also discuss their hopes for the future of socio-political change in the new year.
As always, any reviews, five-star ratings, and feedback are greatly appreciated. Feel free to connect with Caroline on instagram @globalperspectivepodcast to offer suggestions! To everyone who listened in 2020, thank you so much for the support, and have a happy new year!
This episode of TGP is the last to be produced in 2020 and subsequently the final in TGP’s first season. TGP will return in January of 2021 with the second season!
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Caleb Yip, a Senior in Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, analyze several critical aspects of today’s rapidly developing political scene, all of which relate to Caleb’s major areas of study in National Security/Military Studies and International Politics. Discussion topics include election reactions/predictions, whether the US is “settling for Biden,” how teens can become more politically involved, how the Coronavirus has impacted foreign relations, and brief overview of Caleb’s experience as a student in the SFS and a Russia enthusiast. Also mentioned in this episode are several of Caleb’s recommendation for news- and political-oriented websites and newsletters, such as the Council of Foreign Relation’s Daily Brief, Foreign Policy’s “While You Weren’t Looking,” Politico Magazine, among many others.
As always, feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast and Caleb’s instagram is @caleb_y51. If you liked this episode, please leave the show a review or five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Mrs. Lauren Sadeh discuss several facets of both creating and promoting an education that is diverse, globally-focused, and that challenges tradition in both method and subject matter. Some speaking points include discussions on how to better foster independent growth and thought in high-school students, what the role of educators is in exposing students to a more realistic worldview, and how schools can better address “difficult” topics like cultural appropriation, classism/racism, and stereotyping of students through lesson plans, cultural projects, and class discussions. As always, feel free to leave the show feedback/reviews, inquire about collaborations, or connect with Caroline on instagram @globalperspectivepodcast !
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Mr. Robert DiRe discuss several intricacies of the American legal system and how those factors could possibly affect the turnout of the 2020 Presidential Election. Topics include a debate on whether convicted felons should be given the right to vote, an analysis of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s decision to donate over 100 million dollars to allow Florida felons to vote, a discussion on voter suppression/intimidation and domestic election interference, a debate on what the role of social media companies in preventing political misinformation, and a lesson about how cash bail and incarcerations further exacerbate racial and economic stratification within our society today.
As always, feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast. If you liked this episode, please leave the show a review or five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Mrs. Karin Greenberg, Caroline’s mentor and the Librarian/Literary Magazine/Literature Club Advisor at her high school, discuss how the roles of social + digital media have been changed by our even stronger reliance on the internet amidst the pandemic. Some speaking points include describing how students and teachers have been able to effectively learn and communicate via digital media (i.e. zoom, canvas), discussing the importance of being well-informed and knowing how to effectively research info/news on the internet, as well as talking about some of the ways that people can enrich their lives through digital media such as ebooks, podcasts, and virtual museum tours. We also incorporate themes of literature/books and digital literacy into this podcast episode.
As always, feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast; Mrs. Greenberg’s instagram is @bookswithkg and her Goodreads is @kglibrarian. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Meg Matsukawa discuss their experiences as politically active teens, experience in a Leadership and Social Change summer program they did together at Brown University, and explore in-depth the impact of Meg’s volunteering for Turn PA Blue, a pro-democratic organization in her home state. Some speaking points include explaining how teens can become politically informed and involved, analyzing how one’s upbringing can influence their political affiliation, and debating the role of Pennsylvania (a critical battleground state) in the upcoming election.
As always, feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast and Meg’s instagram is @nutmeg1905. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline gives an in-depth comparison and overview of the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Some discussion topics include how both the Republicans and Democrats reinvented a virtual convention amidst the pandemic, an overview of some of the major objectives and themes presented by the Left and Right, and some factchecking on both sides of the political spectrum. Also included in this episode are excerpts from keynote address speeches by Michelle Obama and Michael Bloomberg (DNC) and Tim Scott and Nikki Haley (RNC).
As always, feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! The podcast instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast. If you liked this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Christopher Simeti, the MUN Advisor and a social studies teacher at Caroline’s school, discuss how the Coronavirus has impacted the US, China, and Hong Kong. Some discussion topics include how Coronavirus response has impacted Americans’ view of China, how US-China foreign relations have been damaged by the Coronavirus pandemic, and how Hong Kong’s new security bill could pose the greatest threat ever to national sovereignty and freedom of speech in the region.
As always, feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast. If you liked this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Caitlin Bock discuss how the state of virtual schooling varies around the world and how Covid has impacted education on a global scale. Some discussion topics include an overview of various nations’ educational plans for next school year, what some of the ways a virtual school year may impact families and children are, and a highlight on the girls’ experiences/predictions as rising juniors participating in entirely virtual school year for 2020-2021. As always feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast and Caitlin’s instagram is @caitlin_b24. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Alannah Egan discuss how important music is to daily life, both in normal times and during a pandemic. Some discussion topics include how people can be musically involved in quarantine, how vital music education is for students, and how music has personally shaped our lives, both inside and outside of the classroom. As always feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast and Alannah’s instagram is @seven_seas.of_rhye. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Conrad Owen (her dad!!) discuss how the American response to the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the US’s international standing. Some discussion topics include how international countries view the US as a result of our response to the pandemic, what some of the political/socio-economic effects of our failure to contain the spread of the virus are, and why the response to the virus varies so much among the various states in our country. As always feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured episode Sara Manandhar discuss how racial injustice and the BLM movement have been portrayed through literature, as well as debate the importance of reading diverse and socially pertinent novels. Some discussion topics include listing the benefits of reading thought-provoking books, analyzing how the rapidly-rising and popular YA novel market is catering to young activists, and us each giving a miniature “book review” on two historic novels about anti-Black racism: To Kill A Mockingbird and The Hate U Give.
As always feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast and Sara’s instagram is @saramanandh. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :) As always, thank you all so much for the support!
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Aidan O’Connor discuss some of the benefits of participating in Model United Nations, as well as analyze their experiences with debating, public speaking, and more. They also talk about how COVID-19 impacted the ability to attend conferences and what their experience leading their school’s MUN Team through a virtual school year has been like. Aidan and Caroline also share how they personally have been impacted by their several years as Delegates and how the activity has positively influenced their personal growth. As always, feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast and Aidan’s instagram is @Aidanoak. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :)
In this episode, Caroline and featured guest Nicolette Polena discuss seven of the women currently being considered for Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential pick. Some discussion topics include each woman’s ethnic and geographic background, political ideology and experience, preparedness/readiness for office, and what their national political impact would be if they were chosen. As always feel free to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, criticism, or feedback! Caroline's instagram is @globalperspectivepodcast and Nicolette’s instagram is @pqstmqrtem. If you liked this episode feel free to leave the show a review or feedback wherever you get your podcasts :)