In your reaction, you can talk about whatever you want, but I encourage you to make it personal (e.g., don’t try to figure out how you are “supposed to” respond, just respond honestly). I’m the only one who will see or listen to your response. In terms of grading, all I’m looking for in your reaction is evidence that you listened to the story. I am not grading you on your opinion, so do not feel like you have to “agree†with what you think, I think.
Also, I don’t think it is necessary that you sit at a computer to listen to the podcast. You are welcome to download it onto a mobile device and listen while you are making dinner, working out, etc. (but not while you are grading or doing something else that requires direct mental focus!)
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/562/transcript
