Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/new-normal New Normal is a podcast about Harvard students in the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted and produced by Kai McNamee, this 8-part series will cover topics ranging from virtual move-in to remote activism, and will feature students experiencing Harvard from all over the world. Presented by The Harvard Crimson, published on alternating Tuesdays. 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New Normal is a podcast about Harvard students in the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote Zing Gee No No 8 8 8: In the Real World full 446bdbdb-26ca-4744-a9d3-ba75023a9610 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0edb8170 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 03:09:10 -0500 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 920 A big part of the Harvard experience includes the time you spend away from school. In the first part of this episode, Jason Lam tackles big questions about impact and purpose with a friend on a leave of absence. In the second, Kalos Chu tells the story of a transformative summer in quarantine. Written by Jason Lam and Kalos Chu. Produced and edited by Kai McNamee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. A big part of the Harvard experience includes the time you spend away from school. In the first part of this episode, Jason Lam tackles big questions about impact and purpose with a friend on a leave of absence. In the second, Kalos Chu tells the story of Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No 7 7 7: Beyond the Bubble full 4ce5d058-e497-43be-8885-7b20255cd4de https://share.transistor.fm/s/18c64a06 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:05:45 -0500 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 815 While most students spent the semester far from Harvard, some lived just outside its gates. Students seeking to recreate the campus experience signed on to short term rentals in Cambridge and surrounding areas, entering a housing market at the cusp of an eviction crisis. It’s part of  what one student calls “gentrification in rapid action” — and Harvard students are part of the problem. Presented by The Harvard Crimson. Written and reported by Maliya Ellis and Jane Li. Produced and edited by Kai McNamee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. While most students spent the semester far from Harvard, some lived just outside its gates. Students seeking to recreate the campus experience signed on to short term rentals in Cambridge and surrounding areas, entering a housing market at the cusp of an Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No 6 6 6: 'Insanely Irresponsible' full 88c4170e-c420-4ceb-bf44-81b16e153249 https://share.transistor.fm/s/012546f0 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:43:04 -0500 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 889 In early October, Jessica M. Moore ’21 was hospitalized with COVID-19. She came out of the experience feeling like Harvard had failed her: the institution seemed unprepared to handle severe cases. This episode explores Jessica’s story and some of the ways the pandemic has exacerbated the inequities of Harvard. Presented by The Harvard Crimson. Hosted, written and produced by Kai McNamee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. In early October, Jessica M. Moore ’21 was hospitalized with COVID-19. She came out of the experience feeling like Harvard had failed her: the institution seemed unprepared to handle severe cases. This episode explores Jessica’s story and some of the ways Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No 5 5 5: Unstoppable Force, Immovable Object full 56fc2ff2-763f-43d3-8126-599cafacfce7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74c6d2e9 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:52:09 -0500 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 934 Old institutions like Harvard aren’t exactly known for being quick to adapt to change. So what happens when a global pandemic forces instructors and administrators to reimagine the college experience? Kai and Jason talk to instructors about virtual office hours, the future of higher education and doing math proofs in a windowless office. Presented by The Harvard Crimson. Hosted, written and produced by Kai McNamee and Jason Lam. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. Old institutions like Harvard aren’t exactly known for being quick to adapt to change. So what happens when a global pandemic forces instructors and administrators to reimagine the college experience? Kai and Jason talk to instructors about virtual office Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No 4 4 4: Long Distance full 15707f11-8a00-4d7d-b351-f4c915fdaa80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5635c813 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 03:57:10 -0400 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 810 The international experience at Harvard is partly defined by distance: distance from home, distance from family, distance in culture. This episode explores international students’ experiences in the pandemic. It’s the story of a mostly-won legal battle, a nocturnal sleep schedule, and an identity crisis. Presented by The Harvard Crimson. Hosted and edited by Kai McNamee. Produced by Kai McNamee, Jason Lam, Ryan Gajarawala, and Allison Lee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. The international experience at Harvard is partly defined by distance: distance from home, distance from family, distance in culture. This episode explores international students’ experiences in the pandemic. It’s the story of a mostly-won legal battle, a Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No 3 3 3: Remote Activism full 01e459de-0ab4-49f5-bd86-25d2f148eba6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f04e358 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 03:42:33 -0400 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 741 2020 is a busy year for activists at Harvard, but virtual school means organizing is now remote. The semester poses unique challenges, and student activist groups are devising new tactics to effect social change. Presented by The Harvard Crimson. Hosted and edited by Kai McNamee. Produced by Kai McNamee, Jason Lam, Ryan Gajarawala, and Allison Lee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. 2020 is a busy year for activists at Harvard, but virtual school means organizing is now remote. The semester poses unique challenges, and student activist groups are devising new tactics to effect social change. Presented by The Harvard Crimson. Hosted a Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No 2 2 2: The Freshman Experience full bd42aaa3-82dc-481f-b84d-f6cc6220a01c https://share.transistor.fm/s/094d328b Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:53:06 -0400 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 1112 Microwaved meals, Instagram friends and illicit parties on the river. Freshmen grapple with unmet expectations as they navigate virtual Harvard. While most are adapting, following the rules is harder for some. In this episode of New Normal, Kai explores the freshman experience. Hosted and edited by Kai McNamee. Produced by Kai McNamee, Ryan Gajarawala, and Allison Lee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. Microwaved meals, Instagram friends and illicit parties on the river. Freshmen grapple with unmet expectations as they navigate virtual Harvard. While most are adapting, following the rules is harder for some. In this episode of New Normal, Kai explores t Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No 1 1 1: A Mostly Virtual Move-In full fea498ef-4172-4d0a-b4a3-b5af6453ae61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e834da8f Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:12:51 -0400 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 746 It’s September, and the semester is underway at Harvard. Kai explores Harvard’s fall plan, and students’ physical and virtual return to Cambridge. Presented by the Harvard Crimson. Hosted and edited by Kai McNamee. Produced by Kai McNamee, Ryan Gajarawala, and Allison Lee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. It’s September, and the semester is underway at Harvard. Kai explores Harvard’s fall plan, and students’ physical and virtual return to Cambridge. Presented by the Harvard Crimson. Hosted and edited by Kai McNamee. Produced by Kai McNamee, Ryan Gajarawala Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No Introducing: New Normal trailer 3042ec8e-5192-4060-948c-e2e078f5a5b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/497e4e1d Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:12:43 -0400 The Harvard Crimson The Harvard Crimson 131 New Normal is a podcast about Harvard students in a pandemic. Hosted and produced by Kai McNamee, this 8-part series will cover topics ranging from virtual move-in to remote activism, and will feature students experiencing Harvard from all over the world. This series will be published on alternating Tuesdays — the first episode, “A Mostly Virtual Move-In,” is available now. Give it a listen. Presented by the Harvard Crimson. Hosted and edited by Kai McNamee. Produced by Kai McNamee, Ryan Gajarawala, and Allison Lee. Podcast art by Kai McNamee and Yuen Ting Chow. New Normal is a podcast about Harvard students in a pandemic. Hosted and produced by Kai McNamee, this 8-part series will cover topics ranging from virtual move-in to remote activism, and will feature students experiencing Harvard from all over the world. Coronavirus, Harvard, Pandemic, Virtual School, Remote No