Are your teens overwhelmed by today’s chaotic news cycle? Do you wonder how to help them separate fact from opinion in a world full of bias? Today, we’ve got Carl Azuz—former CNN 10 anchor and now creator of The WORLD From A to Z—here to share how we can teach our teens media literacy, civil discourse, and critical thinking.

Carl explains the importance of teaching teens to digest news through a nonpartisan lens, fostering compassion, and encouraging critical thinking at home and in schools. Perfect for parents and educators, you’ll learn how to engage teens in thoughtful conversations about the world around them.

Key Takeaways: 

• Teach teens to seek information from multiple sources and perspectives to avoid bias and develop critical thinking skills.
• Engage in open conversations with teens, modeling respectful behavior and encouraging them to form their own opinions.
• Highlight solutions and positive stories to alleviate Anxiety caused by negative news.
• Expose teens to a variety of news topics and perspectives to widen their perspectives and foster tolerance and understanding.

Meet Carl Azuz

Carl Azuz is the host and executive producer of The World from A to Z, a non-partisan news show that streams daily at WorldAtoZ.org and at YouTube.com/@TheWorldAtoZ. The program covers current and historic events from across the globe, and it’s ‘pun’ctuated by Carl’s signature wordplay and personable delivery.

Prior to The World from A to Z, Carl served 15 years as the anchor of CNN Student News/CNN 10, and he’s worked as a media literacy ambassador for the Poynter Institute and a reporter for Sonlight homeschool curriculum. When he’s not writing and producing news and puns, Carl can be found at the gym, in church, on the mountain bike trail, or watching Classical Hollywood Cinema.

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Whether you’re an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager’s mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.  

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