Name: Brain Damage by Montgomery Blair High School
Duration: 8 min
Description: In this episode of "brain damage" by Hoang-Van Cao, we explore the crippling effects of mental health disparities, specifically within therapy. Interviews with students and counselor Markeyada Soriano at a high school outside of Washington, D.C. reveal the damage this system has done.

In this podcast, Mila and Rose look into the reality of disco and how it actually originated as a safe space for people of marginalized communities as opposed to the whitewashed version seen today that isn't taken seriously. The two lenses into disco to show how most art we see today in mainstream culture is from people of marginalized groups.

The Truth Behind Disco

In this week's episode, we dive into the historical background of our high school, Montgomery Blair High School, and hear from minority students across programs to listen to their perspectives. This week we are joined by Mary Oliver, Jenny Maiga, & Nia Robertson, this and more on a brand new episode of The Voces Podcast.
AUDIO Edited by Geo Rivera

The Voces Podcast

In this Episode of “Cover to Cover,” Lillian talks about what makes popular fiction books like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid so popular. Interviews with Megan Cox, Riley Fasteau, and Elia Silbey explore teens experiences connecting to books, joining fandom communities, and the impact reading has on developing minds.


Live Recording of Original Music preformed by Rogiers and recorded by Lillian Paterson.

Cover to Cover

In today's climate, media is all around us and in everything we do, but is it really representative of our population? The Latinx and Hispanic population grew by about 23 percent from 2010 to 2020 and currently account for about 18.7 percent of the population. That's 62.1 million Latinx and Hispanic people in the United States. This podcast explores the problem of misrepresentation of Latinx people in film, television, and art, and the deep implications of leaving a population unseen.


Live Recording of Original Music performed by Maria Clara Narváez

Population Unseen

In this episode of "In Perspective", Josey and Nick explore the various interpretations of the Joker, the iconic super villain and Clown Prince of Crime.

Joker in Perspective

In this podcast, Grace Humbert and Rachael Wong explore the possibility of bringing back a beloved aspect of online school to in-person learning. Learn about how Wednesday Check-ins worked last year within their school system and how it can benefit other schools by improving the academic value of school and the mental health of students. Uplifting the voice of students and teachers, Grace and Rachael argue now is the time to make a drastic change to education.

The Change to a Check-in

In this episode of "A New Patriarchy Discussion", Mireya and Margot discuss the definition and impacts of the patriarchy on the lives of high school girls. Interviews with students explore higher standards for girls and the male gaze. The history of the "Girlboss" is also explored, questioning what capitalism and the patriarchy do to aspiring career women.

Live Recording of Original Music performed and recorded by Margot Buehler.

A New Patriarchy Discussion

In this episode of "brain damage" by Hoang-Van Cao, we explore the crippling effects of mental health disparities, specifically within therapy. Interviews with students and counselor Markeyada Soriano at a high school outside of Washington, D.C. reveal the damage this system has done.

Brain Damage

Star Talk

Welcome to Montgomery Blair High School's Audiolab, produced by the Communication Arts Program's 10th Grade Journalism cohort of 75 student journalists. The Audiolab, established in 2020, is a student forum for open expression.

Brain Damage

Montgomery Blair High School

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