In the first podcast of this year, I sit down with fellow student Reisha Yavagal ’27 to discuss “The Stranger” by Albert Camus, exploring the novel’s deeper meaning and lasting impact. Together, we unpack its major themes, existentialism, morality, and the human search for purpose, while reflecting on how Camus challenges traditional ideas of right and wrong. Through our conversation, we highlight why The Stranger remains an essential and thought-provoking read, especially for teens navigating their own understanding of identity and meaning.

Listen below!