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Hello everyone! FDR Quick Talk is a podcast where we talk about the latest school news and very important information that FDR students should know. We also talk about different topics that are constantly brought up in our society and we bring awareness t

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    • Jun 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    #58. The "Bye for now" episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 7:59


    Thank you so much everyone who has listened to the podcast all through the year. Bye for Now!

    #57.Mental Health Awareness Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 14:43


    In this episode of FDR Quick Talk, Abdullah & Barakat discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and what FDR is doing regarding it!

    #56.Everything from Cinco De Mayo to Mother's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 20:23


    In this episode, Barakat and Abdullah discuss Eid, AP Exams, Decision Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother's Day. Thank you for listening!

    55.What is ADHD? A conversation with David!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 22:09


    In this episode of FDR Quick Talk Abdullah & Barakat bring on David a student here at FDR with ADHD. They discuss what ADHD is and the effects it has on those who have it!

    #54.Alternatives to college with Mr Tian| Student Government Q and A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 34:10


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat talk with Mr Tian about some alternatives to college and other options for students after high school. We also answer your questions about student government! Thanks for listening!

    53. Robotics Club, & Women in STEM/STEAM w/ Alica!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 11:30


    In this episode of FDR Quick Talk Abdullah & Alica speak about her involvement in the robotics club and discuss the prospect of women in STEM/STEAM!

    #52.Discussion with Khadiza, ex-captain of FDR's Girls Basketball team| Women's History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 8:38


    Happy Friday! In this episode, Barakat speaks with Khadiza who is the ex-captain of the girls basketball team at FDR. Thanks for listening!

    #51.Discussion with Gege and Ann from FDR's My Sister's Keeper's Club| Happy Women's History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 15:05


    In this episode, Barakat talks with Gege and Ann about what My Sister's Keeper is and thoughts on Women's History Month. Thank you for listening!

    #50.Discussion with Lizaveta, the captain of FDR's girls volleyball team| Women's History Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 13:14


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat have a discussion with the captain of FDR's girls volleyball team, Lizaveta Kushner. Also, happy women's history month!

    #49.Student Censorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 22:06


    On this episode of FDR quick talk Abdullah and Barakat discuss student rights, censorship, and all its effects.

    #48.Interview with FDR's My Brother's Keeper| Happy Black History Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 11:34


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat talk with two members of My Brother's Keeper club. They talk about what the club is all about and they talk about the importance of representation and diversity amongst many others. Thanks for listening!

    #47. Black Musicians!|History of African American influence on music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 25:42


    In this episode of FDR quick talk, Barakat and Abdullah discuss some of their favorite black musical artists and the history of African American influence in music.

    #46.Welcome to Black History Month| A discussion on black writers + book recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 33:56


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat talk about their favorite black writers and why it's important to celebrate and highlight black writers. Thanks for listening!

    #45.Interview with FDR's very own Mr. Schmude!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 26:29


    On this episode of FDR Quick Talk, Barakat and Abdullah have brought on one of FDR's teacher's Mr. Schmude. They discuss his teaching career and things in his life that brought him there! They also discuss what he does outside of school! Thanks for listening as always!

    #44.Petitions and Student Action with Helen and Zeeshan| FDR Quick Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 17:46


    Happy Friday FDR! In this episode, the cohosts talk with Zeeshan and Helen about the petition they created in support of asynchronous learning during Regents week. They also talk about the importance of student action. Thanks for listening!

    #43.A much needed discussion on Metal Detectors in schools with Ms Yorra| FDR Quick Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 53:15


    This week, Barakat and Abdullah have a lengthy discussion with Ms Yorra about metal detectors in schools. They discuss the impacts they have as well as the issue itself and the major questions we have about it. Thank you for listening!

    #42.A discussion on COVID-19 updates and school closures| FDR Quick Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 21:07


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat talk about safety precautions regarding the pandemic. They also talk about updates on the pandemic, as well as staff shortages, long lines for COVID testing and test kits shortages. Thank you listening. Happy New Year!

    #41.Reflection of 2021|Holiday plans and farewell for the year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 17:46


    On this episode of FDR quick talk, Barakat and Abdullah reflect on the crazy year of 2021, as well as plans for the Holiday.

    #40.Talking with the co-captains of FDR's Wrestling team| Universal Human Rights Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 22:11


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat have a chat with the co-captains of FDR's Wrestling team, Aslan and Francisco. They discuss all things wrestling and what it is like being co-captains. They also talk about December being Universal Human Rights Month, and they highlight why it's important to acknowledge it. As always, thanks for listening!

    #39.The College Application Process With Matthew Grubin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 20:01


    Abdullah and Barakat bring on Matthew Grubin to discuss the college application process. Thanks for listening!

    #38.A discussion on the American education system with Rohman Papayev| Holiday traditions..

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 36:11


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat discuss the American education system with another student at our school, Rohman Papayev. They talk about the vices of it as well as how students can be more engaged. They also talk about their favorite holiday traditions. Thanks for listening!

    #37.Would you rather! But make it thanksgiving themed! | FDR Winter Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 16:34


    In this episode of FDR Quick Talk, Abdullah and Barakat play a very fun game of “would your rather”, but with thanksgiving-themed questions. They also give an announcement of FDR's very own Winter Dance!

    #36.Let's talk about Election Day with Mr Monte| More on Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 25:05


    In this episode, Barakat and Abdullah have Mr Monte on the podcast. They discuss Election Day in detail, and how the results might impact New York City. At the end of the episode, each person says what they are grateful for at the moment. Thanks for listening!

    #35.What is Native American Heritage Month|What Are We Grateful For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 19:43


    In this episode, Barakat and Abdullah discuss the history behind Native American Heritage month and its significance. They also talk about what they are thankful for at the moment. Thank you for listening!

    #34.The Thanksgiving Episode with Hao Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 12:28


    Hello everyone! Happy Friday!  In this episode, Barakat and Abdullah have Hao Chen on the podcast. They all talk about what thanksgiving means to them, and how they celebrate thanksgiving. They also talk about some things they are grateful at the moment. Thank you listening as always!

    #33.Being Mindful of Social Media and Misinformation| The Importance of taking breaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 12:58


    In this episode, Barakat and Abdullah discuss misinformation and why it's important to look out for bias especially on social media. They also talk about the importance of taking breaks. As always, thank you for listening!

    #32.Indigenous People's Day|Tips on Leadership Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 16:41


    In this episode, Barakat and Abdullah talk about Columbus Day now becoming Indigenous People's Day in most places, and they discuss more on the history of it. They also give some leadership skills tips for the wellness topic. Happy listening and thank you for listening!

    #31.Interview with John Jimenez about Hispanic Heritage Month| Tips on taking tests and exams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 22:25


    In this episode, Barakat and Abdullah speak with John, a student at FDR, regarding Hispanic Heritage Month. They also give some tips on taking exams and tests. Thank you for listening!

    #30.Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Ms. Born|Tips for the new school year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 27:44


    In this episode, Abdullah and Barakat interview Ms Born in regards to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. They also give some tips for the new school year. Thank you for listening always!

    #29.FDR Student Government Members(2021-2022 school year)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 3:56


    Hello everyone! Welcome back to school and welcome back on FDR Quick Talk. In this episode, every member of the FDR Student Government(2021-2022 school year) share their names, their roles, and a fun fact about them. As always, thank you for listening!

    Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 1:20


    A trailer for the FDR Quick Talk Podcast 2021-2022

    #28.Yearbook and Graduation News for the Seniors| Bye and thank you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 6:42


    Hello everyone! This is our last episode for the school year. In this episode, we give very important yearbook and graduation news for the seniors. We also just said bye and thank you to everyone who listens to this podcast. We hope you have a great summer and we will see you next year!

    #27. Exciting School News | Some talk on Current News | A little discussion about Global Warming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 8:16


    Hello everyone! Jasmina is back! In this episode she tells us some exciting school news, talks about current news and has a discussion in the end on the very serious topic of global warming.

    #26.Important news for the Seniors| Some Tips for the Freshmen and Sophomores!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 12:55


    Hello everyone! In this episode, Barakat talks about few but important school news. She also gives some tips for freshmen and sophomores on helping them in their high school journey. We hope that these tips help you greatly.  Thank you for listening!

    #25.Some school news|Interview with Mr Monte about voting and elections

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 16:27


    Hello everyone.  In this episode, some school news are given. We also had Mr.Monte on this episode and he talks to us about voting and elections. Thank you for listening.

    #24.School News|Thank you Teachers!|Mental Health and it's Importance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 9:42


    Hello everyone. It's just Barakat today and in this episode, she talks about a couple of school news. She talks about some things that students have to say about their teachers regarding Teacher Appreciation Week. She also talks about mental health, why it's so important, and some things that can be done to take care of our mental health.  Thank you for listening!

    #23.Prison System & Reform | School News | Importance of positive relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 17:58


    Hello everyone! In this episode, Barakat and Jasmina discuss about prison systems, reform, quality of life in prisons and more. They end off with a wellness topic about positive relationships.

    #22.College Decisions and Applications| Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 11:22


    Hello everyone! In today's bonus episode, we have Alex with us. We talk briefly about the college application process and Alex shared his own experience with us. We also talk about things to consider when choosing a college. Thank you always listening!!

    #21.Anti-Asian Hate Crimes| Interview with Carol| Interview with Mr Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 39:02


    In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat interview both a teacher and a student who are Asian-American in regards to the issue of Anti-Asian hate crimes which has grown massively in the past few years. They talk to both guests about their experiences being Asian-American and they also discuss a few more interesting things.  Thank you for listening!! We really appreciate it!! Also, happy Earth day!

    #20.Happy Ramadan!| Some School News | Interview with Mr.Abdelaziz | Importance of Brain Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 29:39


    Hello everyone! In this episode, Barakat and Jasmina talk about some school news. Later, they Interview Mr.Abdelaziz about Ramadan and misconceptions people have of Muslims. The wellness topic is about Brain Health and they also give tips on how to improve it. Towards the end, they touch upon prisons and mental asylums and how those places affect the people's mental health.

    #19.Lots of School News|Anti-Asian Hate survey response|Lots of latest viral news|Valuing your Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 26:37


    In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat talk about so much! They talk about a lot of school news. They share some of the responses from our Anti-Asian Hate survey. They talk about some of the latest and viral news. Lastly, they talk about the importance of valuing your sleep. Thank you for listening!!

    #18.Some school news|Discussion with My Sister's Keeper club about body goals, social media and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 24:45


    Hello! In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat talk about some school news. They also have a very interesting discussion with two members of My Sister's Keeper club about how social media influences us, body goals and a whole lot more. Thank you for listening!!

    #17.Why can't women feel safe?|Interview with Mr Sullivan|Some school news|#StopAsianHate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 26:00


    Hello! In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat talk about some school news. They bring awareness to the several attacks on Asian Americans in the United States. They have a brief interview with Mr Sullivan about St Patrick's day and much more. Towards the end, they have a deep conversation about how women don't feel safe and why this even is. Thank you for listening!

    #16.Discussion about the gender wage gap|Interview with Ms Keselman| Interview with mock trial club

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 29:59


    Hello! In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat name five influential women and they tell us briefly about these women. They have a very interesting interview with Ms Keselman about pi day and many more. They also interview two members of the mock trial club and they ask them about mock trial and what it is. At the end, they have a heated discussion about the gender wage gap. Thank you for listening!

    #15. Important School News| Discrimination against women| Education of the Girl Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 32:50


    In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat give some important school news. They talk about the significance of women's history month and how we don't learn a lot about women in our history classes. They also talk about why it's important for women to be educated too. Thank you for listening!

    #14.School news|Eating Disorder Awareness week!|Tips on how to deal with your exam anxiety..

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 32:02


    Hello everyone! In this super long but super interesting episode, Jasmina and Barakat give the latest and important school news. They have a discussion about eating disorders, high beauty standards, how social media affects our self-confidence, and a lot more. They also talk about some tips on how to deal with exam anxiety. Thank you for listening!

    #13.It's Lunar New Year!|Lots of School News|Discussion about Xenophobia against Asians

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 18:05


    In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat honor five influential African Americans. They talk about some important school news, and they read our “Valentine's Day Poetry Contest” winning poem. They talk about Valentine's Day and also, the significance of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Ox. Lastly, they talk about Xenophobia against Asians due to the coronavirus pandemic. As always, thank you for listening!

    #12. Important Yearbook Announcement| Other school news| Conversation about Black History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 19:16


    In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat give an important Yearbook announcement and some other school news. They also talk about Black History Month and its significance and they also honor five influential African Americans. Thank you for listening!

    #11. Some school news| Talk about Obesity | The importance of self-love and self-acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 14:42


    Hello everyone, in this episode, Jasmina and Barakat talk about the Student government February newsletter and also the username for the Student government Twitter and Instagram page @fdrstudentgov2. They also talk about what obesity is and they have an interesting conversation about obesity, self-love and self-acceptance. Thank you!

    #10. School News | The Inauguration | Social Media Discussion | Healthy Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 16:29


    Hello everyone, in this episode we talk about various topics from the presidential inauguration to effects of social media to building healthy habits. Hope you can take the time and listen, Thank you!

    #9. Some school news| Latest viral news..| Starting the new year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 11:54


    In this episode, Jasmina and Barakat talk about some of the latest school news. They talk about some latest news in politics like what happened at the Capitol, and many more. For the wellness topic, they talk about how your environment impacts you and also what you should do at the beginning of the new year. Thank you for listening!!

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