The Bright Podcast
by The Bright Podcast
A project of Metairie Park Country Day School's Bright Library, The Bright Podcast explores the power of shared stories through conversations between students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and our surrounding community. It is also a place where students showcase innovative audio projects as they experiment with media production. Tune in as we shine a light on what makes our school special.
Episodes
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“Are you okay with AI being incorporated into your kid’s education?”
Rhodes, Class of 2031, interviews his dad about the impact of generative artificial intelligence on education.
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“How has AI affected your middle school and high school experience?”
Hudson, Class of 2031, interviews his sister Grayson, Class of 2026, about the ways she and her classmates have used — or chosen not to use — generative artificial intelligence in school and other areas of life.
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“Do you think that attention spans have something to do with word shortening?”
Charlotte, Class of 2031, interviews her mother about young people’s tendency to shorten and abbreviate words.
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“How has being alive with older media changed your perspective on media today?”
Merritt, Class of 2031, interviews his dad about changes in the media landscape, including the emergence of generative artificial intelligence.
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“Should we listen to local or national media?”
Spencer, Class of 2031, interviews his neighbor Brian about the news sources he relies on to stay informed.
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“What do you think makes Americans Americans?”
Jack, Class of 2031, interviews his father about the ideology behind the American identity.
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“How has AI changed the way teachers teach?”
John, Class of 2031, interviews his mom about how generative artificial intelligence could change teaching and learning.
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“Would you rather be on TV or be on your phone?”
Molly, Class of 2031, interviews her father about the roles his phone and television play in his life.
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“How are politics affected by gerrymandering in the United States?”
Nadal, Class of 2031, interviews his father about the wave of redistricting that has been sweeping the nation.
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“Why do you think AI is used as much as it is today?”
Bennett, Class of 2031, interviews his friend Mark, a software engineer, about the benefits and drawbacks of using generative AI.
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French I Siblings and Salutations
Listen to French I students engage in conversations about themselves and their families.
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“What are your thoughts on TikTok?”
John, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about TikTok, the pros and cons of using social media, and how we should treat each other in online settings.
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“Do you think smartphones have helped parenting or made it harder?”
McKenzie, Class of 2029, talks with her grandma about how smartphones have changed parenting, using location apps to keep track of family members, and whether or not she would have wanted her parents to be able to track her when she was a teenager.
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“What advice do you have for detecting misinformation and disinformation?”
Jacob, Class of 2029, talks with his mom about where to look for reliable sources of information, the role of the news media in our society, the proposed TikTok ban, and how we can make our online lives more safe and civil.
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“Do you think the world would be a better place with or without social media?”
Worth, Class of 2029, talks to his dad about the benefits and drawbacks of using social media.
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“Do you wish the government had more power over social media?”
Bishop, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about what the government’s role should be in protecting children on social media platforms, the senate’s recent inquiry into the operations of companies like Meta, the proposed TikTok ban, whether current age restrictions on social media platforms work…
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“How has the media transitioned to the online world?”
Harper, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about how the media has changed over time, the news media’s transition from the world of print to online platforms, and the reliability of online news media sources.
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“How safe do you think the internet is?”
Alston, Class of 2029, talks to her dad about taking responsibility for the choices we make online, how our brains are changing in response to technology, how we can make our online lives more safe and civil, and the permanent nature of what we share online.
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“Do you think the news media is doing its job well, or could it be better?”
Tibet, Class of 2029, talks to his dad about how technology has changed childhood, how to detect misinformation and disinformation online, the role of the news media in our society, and the government’s role in protecting children on social media platforms.
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Listening to America, Season 11: Howlin’ Wolf
William, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and guitartist Howlin’ Wolf (1910-1976). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
About this show
A project of Metairie Park Country Day School's Bright Library, The Bright Podcast explores the power of shared stories through conversations between students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and our surrounding community. It is also a place where students showcase innovative audio projects as they experiment with media production. Tune in as we shine a light on what makes our school special.
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