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Need your input -- the next podcast episode

  • Yes, I'd like to hear your story 20
  • I need a distraction, let's talk about nerdy things 7
  • 2020-06-06
  • —2020-06-07
  • 27 votes
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Living in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, I (unfortunately) got a front-row seat to the events that have been unfolding in the United States for the past couple of weeks.

It's not a technology-related topic at all, but I'm curious if it's something you'd want to get a podcast episode about. I'd likely cover not just the timeline and practical implications of the protests and riots, but also the procedural, legal and ethical ones.

I ask not as a way to cater to the "stay in your lane" people -- it would be irresponsible of me to ignore an opportunity to send a message that could help with positive change -- but rather as a courtesy to everyone's mental wellbeing. I'm certainly overwhelmed and exhausted from the constant news, and I'm sure many of you are too. I believe there are times when breaking the "fourth wall" is necessary, but other times, people also need an escape from reality.

If there's a particular podcast topic you'd like me to tackle, feel free to suggest it in the comments as well. Either way, as always, thanks for your support.

Comments

Anonymous

Following you since a couple of year now and feel like we are like friends and when a friend need to talk we have to listen. Also I don’t live in the US and I am not sure of the value of the news I have in my country. So yes. Tell us your story if you need. We’ll be here... ... take care...

Anonymous

I respect that your chose to go ahead and create this podcast, and it is certainly your right. However, if your podcast only focuses on the rebuilding effort and "positive change", then you are not adequately covering the subject. You are one of my favorite YouTubers and that will not change. Good luck.