Interview with Mayor Lopez _ the youngest Mayor in our area.

In this episode of Teens Talk, I speak with Sergio Lopez about youth in politics, leadership at a young age, city priorities, and how teens can begin making real impact in their communities

Behind every adopted pet is a second chance. In this episode, we talk with a volunteer Iris who helps cats find homes and shares the real stories, challenges, and small moments that make it all worth it, and what teens can do to be part of the change.

Today on Teens Talk, we’re talking about stand-up comedy with Zaolian, the founder of Silicomedy, who also performed on 《脱口秀大会》 Season 3. From starting a comedy club to inspiring young performers, he shares how comedy can change your life.

A quick birthday interview with Fiona Ma, where she shares her advice for teens on getting involved in their communities, and her personal secrets to staying young, energetic, and driven in public service.

What does a global conflict look like through the eyes of a teenager?

In this episode of Teens Talk, we speak with Ali, a student in Dubai, about how the Iran–U.S. tensions are shaping everyday life for young people. From rising airfare and canceled flights to nonstop updates on TikTok and Instagram, the conflict feels close—even when the fighting is far away.

But how much of what we see online is real? And how do teens separate facts from rumors, AI-generated videos, and fake news? Today, we hear directly from someone living in the region.

Today we’re exploring how ancient history still connects to our world today. Our guest is Xinuo Liu, a professor of archaeology in China and a visiting scholar at Stanford University. His research focuses on ethnoarchaeology, frontier history, and cultural exchange. His new book, 《南方丝绸之路的十字路口》 (Crossroads of the Southern Silk Road), explores one fascinating question: how early Chinese and Western civilizations began interacting through the Southern Silk Road.