Table Talk: Season 3
December 16, 2022
Welcome to another season of Table Talk. Here we discuss the varying topics around the world, whether they be trivial or mired in controversy. So sit down, put your earbuds on, and enjoy some casual conversations about your favorite subjects.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup: Controversies, and what has gone wrong so far
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been mired with controversy for decades and for various reasons ranging from countless human rights violations to a weak soccer culture within the country. Chirag (’23) and Javi (’23) look back at the reasons why this year’s world cup has been a contentious issue within the soccer community and voice their opinion on the recent death of pro-LGBTQ journalist Grant Wahl, who died covering the Argentina Vs. Netherlands match.
Music Credit: “Ambient Blues Joe” by Lobo Loco (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) and “Dry Leaves” by El Wud (CC BY-NC 4.0) on the Free Music Archive.
A short guide to gift-giving!
The gift-giving-and-receiving season is almost upon us! In this episode, Liane (’25) and Eva (’25) guide you through the process of buying gifts for your loved ones, and some tips to keep in mind when the day finally arrives!
Music Credit: “Dewey Square” and “Sandu” by Hugo ‘Droopy’ Contini (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) and “Dry Leaves” by El Wud (CC BY-NC 4.0) on the Free Music Archive.
The George Santos dilemma and the problems with political dishonesty
Parth (’23) and Rohan (’24) discuss the George Santos dilemma and the problems with political dishonesty.
Music Credit: “Ambient Blues Joe” by Lobo Loco (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) and “Dry Leaves” by El Wud (CC BY-NC 4.0) on the Free Music Archive.
Chinese New Year
It is time for the biggest Chinese festival of the year. In this episode, Parth (’23) and Steven (’23) talk all about Chinese New Year- from its beginnings, all the way to the traditions and the superstitions.
Music Credit: “Dewey Square” and “Sandu” by Hugo ‘Droopy’ Contini (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), “Kommet, ihr Hirten” by Dee Yan- Key (CC BY-NC 4.0) and “Dry Leaves” by El Wud (CC BY-NC 4.0) on the Free Music Archive.
Why did the Biden administration pass the Willow project?
Music Credit: “Dry Leaves” by El Wud (CC BY-NC 4.0) on the Free Music Archive.
The history of podcasts
Atheeth (’24) and Shaan (’24) summarize the fascinating and relatively recent history of how podcasts came to be in this 5-minute podcast.
Music Credit: “Ambient Blues Joe” by Lobo Loco (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) and “Dry Leaves” by El Wud (CC BY-NC 4.0) on the Free Music Archive.
A Mother’s Day DIY
Mother’s Day is just around the horizon, and with that day in view the prospect of crafting personalized gifts for your mothers becomes paramount. In this episode, Julia (’24), Liane (’24), and Eva (’24) talking about making your very own Mother’s Day gift.
Luck O’ the Irish!
St. Patrick’s Day is a day associated with luck and good fortune. In this episode, Julia (’24) and Eva (’24) talk about what they are lucky for.
