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Two liberal high school seniors in South Louisiana discuss politics, social issues, school, and the struggle of not fitting in.

Olivia & Shelly


    • Jul 1, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Ep. 16 The One Where We Talk About The DNC Debates But End Up Yelling About The 94 Crime Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 49:09


    Olivia and Shelly analyze the first Democratic Debates and crown the winners of night one and two. But get sidetracked by me…

    Ep. 15 Vegetables Are Not Comfort Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 37:04


    It’s been a minute, but Olivia and Shelly are back! Though they discuss their senior year and college plans most of the episode is centered on advice to current high schoolers on how to handle the insanity of the college application process.

    Ep. 14 How Our Democracy Dies: Trump in the White House?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 26:40


    Shelly is joined by Grace to discuss How Democracies Die a book by Harvard University political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt about how elected leaders can gradually subvert the democratic process to increase their power. How many authoritarian tendencies does President Trump possess and how well do the themes in the book connect to the … Continue reading Ep. 14 How Our Democracy Dies: Trump in the White House? →

    Ep. 13 Ivy Walls of Racism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 20:33


    Olivia and Shelly discuss affirmative action in the college admissions process, focusing on the Harvard court case concerning alleged discrimination against Asians.

    Ep. 12 All The Goon's Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 25:15


    Shelly and is joined by a special guest, Grace, to review Bob Woodward’s Fear: Trump in the Whitehouse.

    Ep. 11 Pay Attention Because These Old People Are Gonna Die!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 29:36


    The 2018 midterms have come and gone; Olivia and Shelly discuss the results, ramifications and why it is so important for young people to stay informed.

    Ep. 10 After Graduation Olivia Will Be an Ambassador; Shelly will drive home.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018 27:16


    Senior year is here, and so is application season. In this lighter episode, Olivia and Shelly discuss senior year, college applications and what the future holds.

    Ep. 9 Defeating Discomfort: How to deal with and discuss depression and suicide.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 55:47


    Discussing delicate topics such as depression and suicide, though uncomfortable is absolutely necessary. We must remove the stigma that discussing mental and emotional health is unhelpful or that seeking help is shameful. Olivia and Shelly are joined by Dom and Nick to discuss how to identify warning signs in friends, how to appropriately discuss it, how … Continue reading Ep. 9 Defeating Discomfort: How to deal with and discuss depression and suicide. →

    Ep. 8 “We are here, we have our voices, and we aren’t going anywhere”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 31:57


    Sexual harassment and abuse has been simmering under the surface for centuries, but what happens when women decide to speak up about it? The #metoo and #timesup movements are started. In this episode, Olivia and Shelly discuss the movements and it impacts on the discussion surrounding sexual abuse.

    Ep. 7 If pro is the opposite of con, is progress the opposite of congress?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 57:13


    With Shelly enjoying her break from the conservative south in Massachusetts, Olivia journeys on without her. Fortunately, we were able to interview the incredible Jen Briney from Congressional Dish. We discussed everyone’s favorite branch: the legislature. Although we focused on immigration, we touched on a wide variety of topics and Jen shared her reasons for … Continue reading Ep. 7 If pro is the opposite of con, is progress the opposite of congress? →

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