Cantos Podcast

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A podcast discussing everyday issues through the lens of adolescence, applying skills developed in studying humanities and communication.

Kevin Barkholz

  • Jan 8, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 5m AVG DURATION
  • 20 EPISODES


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Morality of the Death Penalty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 4:02


Was Thanos morally correct for exchanging "a soul for a soul"? Are we allowed to kill the guilty as penance for the murder of an innocent? In this episode, Dorion, Joseph, and Jawaan discuss the Death Penalty as a punishment for crime.

The Social Animal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 9:07


Raegan, Charlie, Purvaja, and Michael discuss Social Animal, a TED Talk by David Brooks

Examining The Exams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 7:44


Mizner, Michaela, and Jose discuss how the SAT and other standardized exams may discriminate against disadvantaged kids and advanced kids

A Reflection On Junior Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 6:49


Join Daniel, Olivia Jules, and Easton as they discuss in the last week of school how their year has been. Listen as they talk about the ups and downs associated with the classes they've taken and conquered, the changes they've experienced with their relationships, and their overall success in academics.

Fallacies of Standardized Testing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 5:15


Sami, Zahrae, Van, and Aidan concur that the College Board is ripping off the american education system with baseless test scores and premium study tools tailored to rich families.

How Do You Persuade Someone?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 3:49


In this episode, Jules, Maddie, and Chloe share some practical strategies and applications for effective persuasion.

Crowning a New Queen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 7:45


Facing what could be the collapse of educational society or the rise of a golden era, Olivia, Easton, Daniel, and Daniel ponder the numerous achievements of Barbara Baird-Pauli's administration, and express expectations for the next principal at Jackson High School.

It's Culture, Not Race

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 6:38


A discussion based primarily on the cultural differences responsible for racial separation. Jose, Ian, De'Andre, and Gabe agree that it isn't race that divides our nation, but the inability to integrate cultures.

Flaws of JHigh

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 3:59


Ian, Matt and Collin M talk about flaws that Jackson High has, and propose solutions.

Pros and Cons of College

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 6:32


Ian Matt Van drop LSD in the latest installment of the Cantos.

Mental Illness and Race

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 6:14


In this episode, Lauren Jeffries, Ke'Andre Wilkie, Jozanique Humphrey, and Asia Selby discuss how African American parents respond to mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression.

Does SAT Equal OOF?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 4:49


Gaea, Jaselle, Kylie, and Kerik talk about the specifics of SAT scores, prep, and reputation! Listen in for some juicy standardized testing drama!

Demote the Vote?

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 5:20


In this episode, Nolen, Amelia, Aidan, and Cassidy weigh the pros and cons of lowering the voting age in the United States.

Reflections on Junior Year

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 4:24


Aniya Caldwell, Kylie Wilcox, and Libby Van Wagnen review their Junior years and provide advice for upcoming 11th graders. Join us as we embark on the stressful, chaotic, and simply incredible story of junior year. Learn about our experiences - from our mistakes, to our successes!

The Art of Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 5:20


In this episode, Sophie, Nikki, Ashlynn, Maddie, and Chloe ponder discussion-based classroom environments, and how they revolutionize education.

Effectiveness of the SAT

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 6:49


Sophie, Ashlynn, Libby, and Haley take on a discussion around the SAT. The SAT has been a part of the traditional American school system for almost 100 years now, take a listen to learn how students feel about this standardized test and what are the effects of the SAT.

How to be Persuasive - Applying Persuasion

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 6:04


Mira, Libby, Gordon, and Audrey discuss persuasion techniques within the classroom and writing pieces. Listen in to here their opinions on persuasion and their ways of using it.

Technology In Education

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 6:13


Christian and Daniel discuss some of the new technology employed at Jackson High, and many of the current shortcomings

SAT...oof

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 5:17


In this episode, Cassidy, Nolen, and Jo'Zanique discuss the relevancy of the SAT and standardized testing.

Advice For Persuasive Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 5:18


In this episode of the Cantos Podcast, Ashari Cain, Nikki Shemanski, Olivia Spicer, and Easton Schindler sit down to discuss the various techniques they use to persuade their audiences. They describe the most effective methods they've found and give advice to listeners struggling with persuasive prompts.

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