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JFKS IDEAS

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Identity. Diversity. Empathy. Awareness. Service. The IDEAS Club at the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, Germany was born of the demand that in our time of crises, in our Age of Anxiety, when democracy is fragile, when intolerance is increasingly tolerated, we must intensify our efforts to create a safe but challenging space to discuss and celebrate diversity. IDEAS is about challenging stereotypes, grappling with our biases, and tackling tough issues.
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Episodes

Missing Mister? The Gender Imbalance in Elementary Teachers

IDEAS is joined by Dr. Shana Kennedy, Mr. Derek Getschow, and Mr. Sam Kleinman to discuss to what degree and in what ways the lack of male elementary teachers might be problematic. This podcast was produced and hosted by Daniel Lazar and was edited by Josie Riemer who wished she was there to host and share a few ideas. After editing, Josie noted that, "over the past two years I have taken 17 classes, 3 of those were taught by women. Of those 17 classes 11 were APs, of my AP classes only 1 was ta...

Mar 31, 202553 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Hey JFK! What Does Trump's Victory Mean to YOU?

While the results and feelings are still fresh, JFKS IDEAS hit the hallways to ask students one question: what does the Trump victory and the Republican landslide mean to you? S tudent responses were varied and very interesting. If you support the IDEAS mission and you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please show your support by making a donation, however humble, over here . This podcast was hosted by Josie Riemer and Daniel Lazar and was produced, edited, and engineered by Daniel Lazar If you a...

Nov 08, 202437 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Checking in with 3 Ukrainian Students

Josie is joined by three Ukrainian students to explore their experiences at JFK, their hopes for Ukraine, their hopes for their futures...and food. This podcast was hosted, produced, edited, and engineered by Josie Riemer. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Sha...

Nov 07, 202420 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Bratwurst, Burgers & Biko: Filipino TCKs at JFK

Josie Riemer is joined by four third culture kids to discuss how they balance their Filipino identities with their German and American identities at our German-American school. Our discussion was inspired by an article by Nathalia Hansel in the last edition of the IDEAS Journal . This podcast was hosted, produced, edited, and engineered by Josie Riemer. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. If you enjoy our po...

Oct 19, 202420 minSeason 7Ep. 1

The Berlin History Curriculum: Racist, Problematic, or Just Fine Thank You?

JFK students have long debated gender segregated sports classes. At long last, bringing student voices to the forefront, JFKS IDEAS has taken up this issue. Our discussion was inspired by an article featured in the last edition of the IDEAS Journal . This podcast was hosted, produced, edited, and engineered by Josie Riemer. Special thanks to Nurcan Faulk and Myriah Day for their support of this podcast. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunc...

Jun 17, 202430 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Gender Segregated Sport Class?

JFK students have long debated gender segregated sports classes. At long last, bringing student voices to the forefront, JFKS IDEAS has taken up this issue. Our discussion was inspired by an article featured in the last edition of the IDEAS Journal . This podcast was hosted, produced, edited, and engineered by Josie Riemer. Special thanks to Nurcan Faulk and Myriah Day for their support of this podcast. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunc...

Apr 11, 202434 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Digging into Black History Month

Why have Black History Month? How should it be celebrated? How can Black History best be celebrated while not overlooking the travesties endured by systemic oppression? We recorded one of our weekly IDEAS meetings to explore these questions and more. This podcast was hosted by our fearless Director, Merlina Vogel and edited and produced by the inimitable Josie Riemer. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. If y...

Mar 20, 202429 minSeason 6Ep. 1

What's the Value of Class Participation?

Jakob, Josie, James, and Ophelia discuss to what extent class participation should determine a student's grade. We refer to an article in our most recent journal, which we heartily endorse. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with yo...

Jan 22, 202426 minSeason 5Ep. 9

The White Lives Matter Mankini Edition

Jakob, Josie, James, Ophelia, and Moss navigate some not-so-hypothetical scenarios, including whether students should feel obliged to interrupt racial (racist?) language...and if students should be able to wear mankinis to school. We refer to the data published in our most recent journal, which we heartily endorse. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDE...

Jan 18, 202442 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Exploring Academic Anxiety at JFK

Jakob, Josie, James, Ophelia, and Moss explore academic stress and anxiety. We refer to the data published in our most recent journal, which we heartily endorse. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Dive into our ca...

Jan 10, 202438 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Exploring Academic Anxiety at JFK (part 2 of 2)

Jakob, Josie, James, Ophelia, and Moss continue their exploration of academic stress and anxiety. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . We refer to the data published in our most recent journal, which we heartily endorse. Each guest recommended something related to our conversation: Moss recommends taking a break! You are allowed! Josie likes the cloud method for relaxing. Lazar seconded Moss' call for breaks, preferably quiet,...

Jan 10, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Too Soon? Media Role in Pushing a Certain Youth Vibe

Merle, Yona, and Sina discuss how media might be pushing kids to chase a certain visual aesthetic that might (might!) be beyond their years. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these types of conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Dive into our catalogue of j...

Nov 28, 202315 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Too Woke to Watch?

This episode is a lightly edited recording of a recent IDEAS meeting where we explored if and how young people should interact with old media (especially books and films) that are teeming with racism, sexism, and/or homophobia. If you are a JFK student and enjoy these types of conversations, please pop by B209 any Monday at lunch to take part. We'll be there. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever y...

Nov 21, 202319 minSeason 5Ep. 4

In Conversation with Four Ukrainian Students at JFKS

Merlina and Sina share a discussion with Tolik, Anton, Eugene, and Polina, four Ukrainian students at JFKS. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Check out Tolik's music on Soundcloud . Polina urges you to learn about Vitsche and follow them on Instagram. Eugene wants you to catch up with the soap opera of 2021's Ukraine Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Dive into our cata...

Nov 08, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Freedom of Religious Expression at JFKS?

Moana moderates a discussion with two devoutly Christian JFKS students about the degree to which they feel they can be themselves and express themselves freely at JFKS. Is JFKS welcoming to ALL students? If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Miles Erlich and Merle Vogel. Daniel Lazar i...

Jun 08, 202329 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Rainbow Capitalism: PRIDE for Sale?

Merle moderates of discussion among IDEAS members about "rainbow capitalism", exploring the costs and benefits of companies capitalizing on Pride Month. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Miles Erlich and Merle Vogel. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executiv...

Jun 01, 202323 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Real People Explore Artificial Intelligence

Tony sits down with Editor-in-Chief of the IDEAS Journal, Lina Sattar, to discuss our new issue on AI . If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Miles Erlich and Merle Vogel. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive producer and audio engineer of the podcast. Div...

Mar 28, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Demonstrating with Data: IDEAS Teaches Teachers

Miles and Merle share student survey data from our IDEAS Journals with a group of distinguished JFKS teachers. The teachers discuss what the data suggests about student experiences with identity and diversity at JFKS. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Miles Erlich and Merle Vogel. ...

Mar 08, 202323 minSeason 4Ep. 9

On Body Image...

Yona and Sina interview Miles, Santiago, and Carmen about their contributions to the Body Image issue of the IDEAS Journal . If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Yona Gagne and Sina Morgan. Miles Erlich edited. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive produce...

Feb 10, 202328 minSeason 4Ep. 8

JFKS New Year Resolutions?!

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Tony Oldani, Ophelia Reuter, and Sina Morgan. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive producer and audio engineer for the podcast. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Get in touch! Instagram . Fa...

Jan 02, 202330 minSeason 4Ep. 7

IDEAS Talks Sexuality! The C&C Edition (part 2 of 2)

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Tony Oldani, Ophelia Reuter, and Sina Morgan. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive producer and audio engineer for the podcast. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Get in touch! Instagram . Fa...

Nov 16, 202221 minSeason 4Ep. 6

IDEAS Talks Sexuality! The M&M Edition (part 1 of 2)

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Tony Oldani, Ophelia Reuter, and Sina Morgan. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive producer and audio engineer for the podcast. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Get in touch! Instagram . Fa...

Nov 08, 202222 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Sensitive Talk About Disability

The article discussed is, " How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes " from NPR. If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Tony Oldani, Ophelia Reuter, and Sina Morgan. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive producer and audio...

Sep 20, 202214 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Specters of Discrimination: The JFKS Community Speaks! (1 of 2)

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Tony Oldani, Ophelia Reuter, and Sina Morgan. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive producer and audio engineer for the podcast. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Get in touch! Instagram . Fa...

Jun 09, 202217 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Specters of Discrimination: The JFKS Community Speaks! (2 of 2)

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. This episode was developed, co-hosted, and produced by Tony Oldani, Ophelia Reuter, and Sina Morgan. Daniel Lazar is the Founding Adviser of IDEAS and is the executive producer and audio engineer for the podcast. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Get in touch! Instagram . Fa...

Jun 09, 202214 minSeason 4Ep. 3

JFKS Life Beyond the Binary

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Endorsements: Ellie: Be mindful of pronouns! And watch She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Moss: Life Outside the Binary resources, Let's Queer Things Up , DarkMatter (non binary poets) Skye: The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets by Gayle Pittman and I Wish You All the Best by Mason ...

Apr 26, 202231 minSeason 4Ep. 1

New Season, New Podcast Team!

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Have ideas for IDEAS? Get in touch! Instagram . Facebook . Email us at ideas [at] jfksberlin.org. We are proud to be part of the Bear Radio network. If you like IDEAS, you ought to dive into the Bear community of podcasts . This episode was ...

Apr 26, 20225 min

Beyond Asian: Exploring Third Culture Stories

Dive into Sen's podcast over here . You won't regret it! She endorsees Kevin Groen . If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Have ideas for IDEAS? Get in touch! Instagram . Facebook . Email us at ideas [at] jfksberlin.org. We are proud to be part of the Bear Radio network. If you ...

Apr 05, 202230 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Student Speak: Tik Tok & Gen Z

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Have ideas for IDEAS? Get in touch! Instagram . Facebook . Email us at ideas [at] jfksberlin.org. We are proud to be part of the Bear Radio network. If you like IDEAS, you ought to dive into the Bear community of podcasts . This episode was ...

Mar 10, 20228 minSeason 3Ep. 13

The Dopamine Hustle? Tik Tok & Gen Z, Part 1

If you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Make a donation, however humble, over here . Be sure to follow the IDEAS Pod wherever you listen. Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Dive into our catalogue of journals and podcasts . Have ideas for IDEAS? Get in touch! Instagram . Facebook . Email us at ideas [at] jfksberlin.org. We are proud to be part of the Bear Radio network. If you like IDEAS, you ought to dive into the Bear community of podcasts . This episode was ...

Feb 16, 202230 minSeason 3Ep. 12
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