Challah Talk

Life in Lockdown is a three part Challah Talk special exploring the impact of COVID-19. In Part 2, we talk with eighteen year old Matt Zhang about life in China during the Coronavirus outbreak.  What you'll hear is both alarming and reassuring: this virus is to be taken seriously, but it can be contained. The primary mode of containment is Social Distancing, and Matt talks about how it has helped China limit the spread of Coronavirus. He also has some advice for fellow high-schoolers bracing for isolation and E-Learning.

Life in Lockdown is a three part Challah Talk special exploring the impact of COVID-19. In Part 1, we talk with eighteen year old Italian citizen (and former Wilmette Junior High Student) Emanuela Scalia. We got a chance to learn not only about life in Italy during the lockdown, but things we can do as Americans to prepare for the inevitable surge in COVID-19 cases. 

Tommy Serrino talks about COVID-19, the upcoming election, post-modernist philosophy, protesting in Hong Kong, and debate. This episode was recorded BEFORE New Trier cancelled school for the Coronavirus.

Anna McBride talks about sailing, pathological liars, music, PSAT memes, and the time she almost got kidnapped.

Sam Dorfman talks about... everything. Then, Ayah Bajwa returns to the studio for some Bobby Becker trivia.

Eden Snower talks about IGGS, New Trier Dance Team, her tattoo, and herpes infected monkeys. 

Mitch Shelman talks about his rap career, the Super Bowl, Lacrosse, cliff diving, peanut butter, and extra terrestrial life. We are also joined by guest host Jesse Shapiro. 

Josh Glucksman talks about Uncut Gems, Greta Thunberg, JeworNotJew.com, and how American Jews can influence Israeli politics. 

Olivia Sergot talks about overcoming pediatric cancer, confronting her own mortality, dance, DECA, and the time she sang to Charlie Puth.

Mark Wukas talks about getting arrested, writing for a newspaper, traveling across Europe, Donald Trump, and why he hates Night League.

Jesse Yang talks about pulling his hamstring at the state track meet, plagiarizing Percy Jackson, Math Olympiad, and the time he bought a rock for $20.

Nate Schinderle talks about Christmas tree burglars, testicular injuries, Minecraft, and cocaine in the classroom.

Ayah Bajwa talks about living in the Middle East, Muhammad Ali's funeral, rude librarians, a ruthless canine killer, and gives Jack and Bobby a therapy session.

Max Rosen talks about his responsibilities as Student Council President, shortening lunch lines, lowering KW requirements, debate, and a potential future in politics.

Jordan Shonfeld talks about the social hierarchy of Turkeys, his puns, running, and his evil side.

Brian Joseph talks about his golf career, a future in the military, usage of the N-word, and the French Alphabet.