A Gen Z Convo
By Alex Taylor
A Gen Z ConvoNov 07, 2021
Toxic Relationships: How to and how not to
Warning: This is gonna be chaotic. In this week’s topic, Alex discusses toxic relationships from the start, middle, and end. We also give you some personal stories of our past relationships. The 5-minute news also includes a story of Pope Benedict’s neglect to report cases of abuse within his church. Also, remember to stay tuned for the fun end to celebrate Nick Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra’s big news.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Animal Testing: the pros, the cons, and the gold medals
Welcome back to episode 22! In this episode, Kara and Alex discuss the pros and cons of animal testing as well as some alternatives instead. As said by Kara in the episode here are some links for more information about both pros and cons and In vitro testing: (All these links will also be posted on our website and Instagram so be sure to check those out as well) In our 5 minute news, we learn about a tragic landslide that killed at least 15 people in Brazil as well as North Koran hackers stealing $400.
Don’t miss out on this episode!
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Awkward Conversations
As the title suggests, this episode is full of awkwardness, as we attempt to try and give you some more personal answers about ourselves based on some questions Alex prepares. Be warned: It's Hella awkward. But what's life without a little embarrassment? Also, don’t forget to tune into the fun end to learn about an adorably special bond between a protective elephant and its human dad.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Greek Mythology: Love Lost
Two magical stories plucked from the web of Greek mythology and put into a short Topic for you this week. The two stories deal with loss in many different ways, Daedalus and his son who loved the sun too much, and Persophone who couldn’t help but love the devil. However, the five minutes news concerns much tragedy including a tragic death of a teen caused by a stray bullet. Our fun end discusses a teacher protecting a plane, by changing her seat to the toilet.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Represent ALL our stories, and do it right
In this episode, Alex discusses the importance of representation in movies and TV shows as well as social media and it’s negative impact on young lives. She talks about stereotypes and how that is woven into the topic as well as many ways we can help stop this progression within Hollywood and other media and entertaining companies. Remember: “If they exist in life, then we should see it on TV.” A quote from Viola Davis. Within our 5 minutes news segment we have an update on many ongoing cases such as Trump's January 6th Capitol attack and his role within it as well the Elizabeth Homes case. We are also seeing a surge in Omicron cases in England, and the US is relaxing it’s travel laws for Africa.
Don’t forget to tune into our fun end to learn about a person's journey into becoming Ricky Martin.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Shake that OJ…
In this episode, our main topic consists of the iconic William Shakespeare and his influence on modern society in both the English language and pop culture. The 5 minutes news segment, presented by Alex consists of a bouncy castle tragedy and the justice of Larry Nassar. And don’t forget to tune in on our fun end to learn about a bird song that hit the charts as well as a creative drug transportation.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Take the Q and move on (Part II)
Welcome to part 2 of ‘Take the Q and move on part 2’ where Alex discusses some disturbing and horrific crimes that have been linked to the Network Conspiracy called QAnon. If you have not listened to part 1 yet then be sure to check that one out first to learn what it actually is and how it started. If you have, then we hope you enjoy this episode and learn some new things about QAnon. In our 5 minute news segment, we learn of more disturbing school shootings that have been spreading throughout the US and it’s horrific consequences. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
QAnon - Take the Q and move on (Part I)
This week's Topic is bringing it back to Trump, yes, the QAnon conspiracy theories. You’ll find out what it actually is and how Trump supporters have moved on it and mixed Trump into it’s very fine web of theories. Our 5 minute news this week contains everything from a justice aide to an innocent man to a tragic capsized boat filled with students. Don’t forget to tune into our fun end to hear the story of an Italian man who…..owns a fake arm?
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Our Body Our Choice: Give back our mothers the choice to love
This week's topic talks about the inhumane and sad Texas abortion laws. In this episode Alex talks about the new Texas abortion law and why its so horrific for mothers out there as well as the e "Women's Right to Know Act". In the 5 minute news segment, Kara goes to talk about racism within the sports world and the new COVID variant. Don’t forget about our fun end, where you’ll see the legacy of Paul Walker and how she celebrated the anniversary of her father’s tragic death.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Feed the Hungry
‘Feed the Hungry’ is our Topic for this week. Today we talk about Food waste and the causes and effects of wasting food as well as advice on how to help. We also provide you with links for donations. Give what you can. In our 5 minute news, presented by Alex, we find out about a drug lord’s wife and Joe Biden's new budget.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
I’m not a Barbie girl, gonna live in my own world
The hyper - popular and nostalgic barbie dolls have actually caused many body dysphoria problems as well as unhealthy and borderline dangerous dietary lifestyles. In today’s topic, Alex dives right into the heart of it as well as exploring many other forms of media where this is explored, such as disney movies and it’s cast. The 5 minute news include a new Captain America 2.0 as well as Joe Biden’s first leader - to - leader conference.
We hope you enjoy this week’s episode
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
The fishy facts about bullying
This week’s topic includes the fishy facts about bullying and devastating effects that it has on both children and adults. Our 5 minute news today, once again, provides you with an update on Afghanistan and its current humanitarian problems. We hope you enjoy and learn something this week in the topic or news and remember to always be an up-stander.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
LOVE TO LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ is our topic for this week, as we dive into the discrimination against the community in areas ranging from housing, adoption and the criminal justice system. The 5 minute news brings us back to our old friend Trump as well as new flash floods in Italy. Alex has also provides us with donation links to organisations to help this cause. Hope you enjoy this weeks episode.
Always yours
Alex and Kara.
The hidden TRUTH behind toxic masculinity
Happy 10th anniversary!!! For our tenth episode, our 5 minute news, we have a positive update of Afghanistan and it’s new direction into the house-to-house immunisation project with the UN as well as a horrific attack on a train in Philadelphia. This episode's main topic focuses on toxic masculinity and its effect on mental and physical health for both adults and children. We hope you learn many things in this episode and enjoy it. Also don’t forget to hop into the fun end to learn about our dear old friend and his new network: TRUTH social, let’s hope it lasts long enough to distract him and his fellow followers ;)
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
More proof our world sucks
We welcome you back to our 9th episode with Alex's topic on misogyny. In this episode we explore the deep roots of misogyny and how it has cleverly woven itself neatly into our lives and how it has affected everyone, especially women as well as how normalised it has become. You will also be able to see us banter and argue on this topic and discuss personal stories with you guys. This week’s 5 minute news, presented by Kara, goes back to our old friend Donald Trump as well as an extreme bow and arrow political advocate making their way into the streets of Norway. We hope you enjoy this week's episode and learn as many new things as we did.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Social Media Addiction: Yes, No, Maybe?
Welcome back everyone! As always, today’s episode starts off with our 5 minute news, which this week is presented by Alex. This week’s segment discuss updates on Afghanistan as well as the protest for the new abortion laws in Texas. The topic for this episode discusses the influence of social media and (sometimes) it’s addictive tendencies. You will also get a glimpse into some of the debates that we have on this topic providing you with a second point of view on this topic. Oh! And don’t forget to tune in on our fun end to meet an adorable little robot.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
Pick up lines may be fun, but guns aren't
Our new episode is about control on gun violence and how it has affected the United States. Our 5 minute news today ranges from missile launches from North Korea to violence against women in the United Kingdom as well as draconian laws within the Kabul University. In this episode we also give you donation links (which will be available on our website) where you can donate and show your support for this cause.
Always yours,
Alex and Kara
DUMPING TRUMP: The best decision made by America
This week we discuss the chaotic 4 years when America was held captive by Donal Trump as well as some good things he had done for the US and the world. Our 5 minute world news is a little longer this week as there are many new and old updates such as Afghanistan and Russia we wanted to discuss. And our fun end today is something you could say is futuristically fun. Always yours, Alex and Kara
BLACK LIVES MATTER
This week's topic include the Black Lives Matter protests taking centrefold and discussing the ever long lasting racial segregation of the African American communities within the US specifically. Our 5 minutes news section also includes some summary/updating of the current economic situation in Afghanistan right now as well as a suspicious activist that was found hanged from a tree….
During this episode, we also provide you with links and donation sites where you can help support the families that have been a victim of this racial problem. The links will also be posted on our website as well as social media. Please help the problem and be part of the solution.
Tomorrow, 21st of September, marks peace one day so try and find a peaceful act to do and contribute to peace one day.
Always yours, Alex and Kara.
COVID CONSPIRACIES: FUN OR DEADLY?
Welcome back guys! This week’s 5 minute news is a little longer as we give you an update on the current situation in Afghanistan and take a minute of silence to remember the lives that have been lost and left behind during the horrific 9/11 attack 20 years ago as yesterday marks the 20 year anniversary of this attack. This week’s main topic is the discussion on covid conspiracy theories and whether they are just harmless fun or dangerous and deadly.
We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
Always yours, Alex and Kara
Talk about Nostalgia
Welcome back to another episode of Alex and Kara’s A gen-z convo. This week we dive right into the 5 minute news presented by Kara and after we both tell you about some very embarrassing experiences we have had together in the past in hopes for you to know us better.
We hope you enjoy this episode and bask in our embarrassment.
Always yours, Alex and Kara.
No time for hate crimes
Welcome back! We hope that you enjoyed our last episode ‘An Introduction to Gen Z”. This week we start, once again with the brief 5 minute news presented by Alex as well as an update on our last topic of Afghanistan. This week our main topic is of the hate crimes against Asian - Americans in America presented by Kara and end with a surprise, which may or may not include a very fun teacher. Hope you enjoy it! Always yours, Alex and Kara.
Trailer
Don’t mind the name, our fun bubble is for everyone! Every single week, we will give you a five minute run down on our latest world news as well as give you our opinions on sometimes unrelated topics. Don’t miss out! See you soon:) - Alex and Kara
An introduction to the Gen Zs
Hello, it's Alex and Kara here! Welcome to A Gen Z Convo, we welcome you with a brief introduction of ourselves, the short story behind our friendship and dive right into our 5 minute news report as well as a deep dive into our topic this week which is the situation in Afghanistan. And we will end with a surprise fun story. See you soon! Always yours, Alex and Kara :)