Lauren: A Bona Fide Narrative

In this week's episode, I include the exclusive segment "My Thoughts On" where I give you my thoughts on 'fandoms.' 'Fandoms' are quite the peculiar subject and I delve into the harmful effects of the online 'political fandom' scene. Book recommendation is also included!

In Part 4 of "The Quaran-Teen Diaries," I'm joined by my friend Sarah who provides insightful commentary and radical empathy to our current moment. Link to NYT article "Talking With Your Teen About Anti-Racism? Be Ready to Listen": https://nyti.ms/31zlgnSOn a more serious note, linked down below are resources you can use to educate yourself and help support the Black Lives Matter movement:• https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/• NPR's CodeSwitch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-switch/id1112190608• NYT's 1619 Project: https://nyti.ms/37JLWkZ

In Part 3 of "The Quaran-Teen Diaries," I welcome my wonderful friend Pranav whom you may or may not remember from some previous episodes. Link to NYT article "Talking With Your Teen About Anti-Racism? Be Ready to Listen": https://nyti.ms/31zlgnSDuring the episode, we reference a lot of things...down below is where you can check them out for yourself:• Paul Krugman's article "The Cult of Selfishness is Killing America": https://nyti.ms/302ecPo• Netflix series Indian Matchmaking: https://www.netflix.com/title/80244565On a more serious note, linked down below are resources you can use to educate yourself and help support the Black Lives Matter movement:• https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/• NPR's CodeSwitch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-switch/id1112190608• NYT's 1619 Project: https://nyti.ms/37JLWkZ

In Part 2 of "The Quaran-Teen Diaries," I welcome my friend Shubhra who is a witty, smart and fun guest. Link to NYT article "Talking With Your Teen About Anti-Racism? Be Ready to Listen": https://nyti.ms/31zlgnSDuring the episode, we reference a lot of things...down below is where you can check them out for yourself:• NYT article “My Body Is A Confederate Monument” by Caroline Randall Williams can be found here: https://nyti.ms/383rugG• Jacob Collier, the man whose Tiny Desk Concert we fangirl about for a solid five minutes, can be found here: https://www.npr.org/artists/675597489/jacob-collierOn a more serious note, linked down below are resources you can use to educate yourself and help support the Black Lives Matter movement:• https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/• NPR's CodeSwitch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-switch/id1112190608• NYT's 1619 Project: https://nyti.ms/37JLWkZ*I incorrectly cite the ratification date of the U.S. Constitution—it's Sep. 17, 1787 NOT Sep. 17, 1789.

In Part 1 of "The Quaran-Teen Diaries," I welcome my friend Kareena whom you may or may not remember from "Under the Influence" published a while back. Link to NYT article "Talking With Your Teen About Anti-Racism? Be Ready to Listen": https://nyti.ms/31zlgnSOn a more serious note, linked down below are resources you can use to educate yourself and help support the Black Lives Matter movement:• https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/• NPR's CodeSwitch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-switch/id1112190608• NYT's 1619 Project: https://nyti.ms/37JLWkZ

Listen to the trailer of my new series: "The Quaran-Teen Diaries!" I explain what it's going to be about and whether people will be joining me *virtually* for episodes.Link to the NYT article "Talking With Your Teen About Anti-Racism? Be Ready to Listen": https://nyti.ms/31zlgnS

In this week's episode, I include the exclusive segment, "My Thoughts On," where I give you my thoughts on 'sharenting.' I explain what 'sharenting' is and the implications it can have on both parents and teens/children.

In this week's episode, I discuss a recent comment I read online regarding journalism. The comment read: "Good journalism informs people why they’re wrong and what they can do to start thinking correctly." I tell you what I think good journalism is and the powerful ability it has over humans. Link to "Humans of New York" Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/humansofny/?hl=en

Apologies for the late episode, time really seems to go by fast during the summer! Anyway, in this week's episode, I discuss my new Op-Pod series and what it will be about. I also include the exclusive segment, "Underrated," where I tell you about a podcast I find underrated. Link to Azka's Mystery Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azkas-mystery-podcst/id1458927649?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

In this week's episode, I include the exclusive segment, "My Thoughts On," where I give you my thoughts on teen news. If you're wondering what teen news is, well, it consists of publications targeting teens, such as Teen Vogue or Seventeen magazine; however, because of pervasive usage of social media among teens, other publications have begun targeting teens with their own content marketed as teen news. Toward the end of the episode, I also ask my listeners for some possible topics they would like to see discussed in upcoming Op-Pod episodes! To tell me your Op-Pod topic ideas, email me at: laurenabonafidenarrative@gmailcom OR through the contact page of my website: abonafidenarrative.com.

I review the memoir Small Fry by Lisa Brennan Jobs in this week's episode! In her memoir, Brennan-Jobs' writes about her parental relationship with her late father, Steve Jobs. I explain why Brennan-Jobs' high school experience in Silicon Valley is incredibly relatable. I also discuss an episode from NPR's Planet Money which I found really informative.

In this week's episode, I discuss my frustration with the question, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" This question is seemingly simple, but actually quite convoluted. The question lacks nuance and does not accomplish what asking a question is supposed to do. Listen to this episode to learn more!

Is it harder or easier to make and keep friends as an adult? That's the question I discuss in this week's episode of the podcast. In the beginning of the episode, I provide a disclaimer as to why I'm choosing to spend more time planning an episode where I discuss my partisan identity. I also explain why an NPR survey served as one of my inspiration for this week's topic.Link to NPR Life Kit survey: https://www.npr.org/2019/06/11/731221860/how-do-you-make-friends-as-an-adult-tell-us-your-story Link to Bustle Op-Ed, "Why Making New Friends As An Adult Is So Hard — And What To Do About It": https://www.bustle.com/p/why-making-new-friends-as-adult-is-so-hard-what-to-do-about-it-13110605

In this week's episode, I'm talking about FOMO (a nomenclature to describe "fear of missing out") and its impact on teens like myself. I provide personal anecdotes that detail my experience with FOMO, including political FOMO. I also include the exclusive segment, "Now That's Refreshing," where I discuss the refreshing sense of camaraderie Reddit forums can have.

In this week's episode, I'm talking about the time I spent in NYC this past week. I explain why I love the multitudes NYC contains and how its 'individualism'/cultural diversity is symbolic of America. I discuss the places I visited and the significance of each one. To conclude the episode, I reflect on my difficult experience at the 9/11 Memorial Museum and why I think the museum must be visited by everyone.

I invited a guest to join me in this week's episode! My friend, Raka, talks about her opinions on the American education system. We debate the importance of accolades, discuss our futures, and question where our curiosity comes from. Listen to this episode to learn more about the American education system through the perspective of two teens living in Silicon Valley, California.

I include my first-ever cookbook review in this week's episode! I review Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family by Priya Krishna. I attended Priya's cookbook talk a few weeks ago, and I discuss what I learned from her about Indian-American cuisine. Representation in the culinary industry is important, and I'm glad Priya's recipes are being showcased by various platforms. Listen to the episode to hear about my obsession for French cookware and my middle school love for maggi noodles. Link to buy Priya's cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Indian-ish-Recipes-Antics-Modern-American-ebook/dp/B07FKB1HH8

I'm testing out my idea of an "Op-Pod" which I describe as something similar to an Op-Ed, but in podcast form. Until I am able to interview more teens and expand my podcast, my "Op-Pod's" will discuss my experiences; I hope to interview more teens in the months to come! I discuss the feelings of incompetence that arise in the summer and wanting to pursue things that would deem me a competent person under subjective standards of measurement. I also talk about the Grapes of Wrath and how I've learned to appreciate Steinbeck.Link to NYT Op-Ed "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/opinion/trump-white-house-anonymous-resistance.html

Apologies for the late episode! I explain why I uploaded this episode late in the beginning of this week's episode and I also include the exclusive segment "Overrated." I talk about why Twitter is overrated, or, really, why the microblogging website's reliance on user impulsivity is overrated (and dangerous). At the end of the episode, I provide a podcast/book review!