In the inaugural episode of Take On Society, our student hosts sit down with tech visionary Darryl Willis to ask the big question: How is AI actually going to change the way we live and work? From the future of healthcare and energy systems to the democratization of education, we explore whether AI will truly help us solve every problem we can think of—and how fast it can happen.
Grace | Host
Grace brings a focus on human behavior to the podcast, drawing from her Tulane Pre-College Psychology studies and her extensive experience in back-stage theater production at Willow.
Zoe | Host
A natural behind the microphone, Zoe joined the team to turn her passion for conversational storytelling and community engagement into a platform for student advocacy.
Aria | Host
With a background in Speech and Debate and a passion for journalism, Aria focuses on uncovering the perspectives of students and community members on today's most pressing social issues.
Cecilia | Engineer
The technical heart of the show, Cecilia utilizes her background in Stagecraft and Publications to ensure every episode is a polished, professional production.
Listen to Our Episodes!
Darryl Willis: AI & The Future
Alan Leventhal: Listening Across the Divide
Not every generation gets to choose the moment it inherits. But every generation has to decide what to do with it. In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador Alan Leventhal sits down with Grace and Zoe to examine that gap — and what it reveals about the moment this generation is inheriting. From the ice sheets of Greenland to the Mississippi River delta, this is a conversation about what we're building, what we're leaving behind, and who's holding the lever.
Sheba Turk: Digital Double Life
We live our lives in two places: the real world and the digital one. In this episode, media expert Sheba Turk pulls back the curtain on our "curated" online identities. As a news anchor who became a household name in New Orleans at just 24, Sheba discusses the "two different languages" required to speak to parents on TV and peers on social media. This episode explores how students can use the creative freedom of the digital world to craft their own lives without being used by the tools they hold in their hands.