In this episode of the Reality Check segment, we cover everything that has been trending this week. All from the Ellen controversy to the decision students have to make on online learning. Tune in and stay updated on everything around you, with The Common Ground Podcast.
Nepotism has been present since the beginning of time and exists in all types of industries and aspects of our life. It is only recently that the issue has been streamlined to the film industry; the Bollywood industry to be more precise. Listen to Rudra, Arjun and Kanchan talk about nepotism and its effects in recent months, as well as the concept's impact in other parts of the world and whether its philosophy is ethical or not. Like always, challenge your opinion and make sure to listen till the end of the segment for the best results.
The US, along with India have banned Tiktok from being used in their countries. The hosts of Reality Check explore how this may affect the users who monetize themselves on it and the future of short video social media. Tune in for an insightful listen.
With the recent WAP music video and the song's degrading lyricism, it had sparked controversy within the industry and many stakeholders as well. Some say the new song resonates with the freedom of choice and symbolizes women empowerment. Others suggest that it does the complete opposite by objectifying women down to merely sex objects. This is also translated into asking ourselves whether this should be considered skillful music or not? Is the music industry just filled with entertainers now rather than talented musicians? Today, the Mic Check Hosts answer these relevant questions. Tune in for another interesting listen!
Subjectivity exists in all aspects of life. However, this mic Check segment dives deeper into the subjectivity present in tastes of music, and also how the degree of subjectivity redefines music that we have coined "classics" of various generations. Tune in for another thought-provoking listen with another episode of Mic Check, exclusively on The Common Ground Podcast.
3 hosts. 9 albums. Arjun, Kanchan, and Shiva share their top 3 albums that had played a major role in their music listening journey. Some a bit too controversial and some a bit too old to remember. Do you feel the same way about these albums? What albums were your most influential? Listen to our hosts talk about their most influential albums on this episode of Mic Check.
In today’s music industry almost everyone seems to be following the same basic code on how to sell as many records as possible. Today common ground seeks to find out whether over saturation in the music industry is myth or reality
The death of a musical artist deeply affects all of his fans, but how does one keep their legacy remembered and how does one make sure his artistic endeavors are carried out in the proper manner. Today common seeks to answer that question and find a proper solution to this problem...
Stop being a snowflake and hear people out instead of making any predispositions.
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter -Churchill
Who's got your vote? As the US gets close to election day, the hosts on Status Check dive deep into who they would vote and why. What policies does each side propose, how likely are they to help America, and what the future of the American government would look like with either of them in place of the presidency. Make sure to listen in as Arjun and Kanchan go into depth on points you should consider before casting your vote, or decision on what side you should prefer. Like we always say, its best to know than to assume.
Around a week back, DailyMail "leaked" the bodycam footage of the policemen that were confronting George Floyd during the time of his death. From the analysis of the footage and key input from experts involved in the trial, the Common Ground Host, alongside 3 new guests, converse about the bias set by media on this special case that affected and influenced hundreds of millions of people around the world. The philosophy of the common ground podcast is to not fear discussing any topic, no matter how controversial or offensive. What matters at the end of the day s that we are collective individuals move forward towards the pursuit of justice and the truth in every situation. Make sure to listen till the end of the whole truth on the incident that spurred the attention of many.
Socialism vs capitalism. May it be the economic or political, both of these ideologies have had their fair share of flaws and achievements, today common ground hopes to find an answer to the question of which is better socialism or capitalism.
Gun control over the world is a sensitive topic all over the world, is it a civilian’s right to own a gun or is it the governments duty to ensure the civilian never needs a gun. Today common ground analyzes the complex issue of gun control and seeks to find a solution to this dilemma.