A Second (and third) Opinion

Episode 9 - "Untold Stories"

As recent graduates, we address the anonymous page reporting on untold stories surrounding homophobia, racism and sexual assault at our high school. We take a deep dive into conversations about consent. This episode we follow up on episode 5 and continue to discuss how we engage with activism once more.

Episode 8 - You're Cancelled

We talk about cancel culture: is it productive? Is it realistic? Can we actually "cancel" someone. Do problematic actions make you a terrible person. We discuss our views on punishment vs. rehabilitation, and how we can hold each other accountable for our mistakes.  Episode Breakdown: Toilet Paper Orientation Debate - 4:35 Cancel Culture - 9:49 Punishment vs. Rehabilitation - 24:19 Recommendations - 46:06

Episode 7 - TikTok Armies and Changing Friendships

This episode is all about communication: how fake news plays into our lives and how our friendship have changed since finishing high school. We look at how news about a COVID cure has circulated the viber-sphere and how our generation of TikTokers and K-Pop stars have proved themselves a powerful force. We also answer questions sent in about our own personal lives and give our opinions on changing friendships. Episode Breakdown: US State Flags - 3:32 TikTok tanks Trump Rally - 7:51 Fake News - 16:55 Changing Friendships - 27:10 Q&A - 35:15 Advice - 38:34 Recommendations - 40:59

Episode 6 - Fatherhood & Success with Kuya Kim

How does one define success in life? How does one navigate fatherhood? This Father's Day we sit down with Jose's dad as he talks us through his career and experience as a father. We also discuss success, faith, and crack the age old mystery of why Jose has 45 dogs.  Episode Breakdown:   Success & Parenting - 1:06 45 Dogs: Storytime - 34:34 Paper cuts - 38:47 Recommendations - 40:20

Episode 5 - Engaging with Activism

We talk about how the current socio-political climate has been affecting us and how we been engaging with activism. We talk about performative activism,  protests and "riding the bandwagon" of activism.  We look at how our community has engaged in all forms of activism and get heated when speaking on the appropriation of the situation. Episode Breakdown: Performative Activism - 5:58 Protests - 17:22 Notes on the ISM Corruption article - 23:55 Recommendations - 35:56