A commentary by a Berkeley High student about the school’s latest policy to keep kids in class, a commentary from a young woman who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and a report on one of Oakland youth’s most notorious pastimes: sideshows.
Youth Radio reporter Sanovia Jackson interviews her teacher about same-sex marriage, Ursula Mehl talks about growing up and leaving her childhood dentist behind, and a young G.I. in Maine tells his story about being wounded in Iraq and what it’s like readjusting to life at home.
From Youth Radio’s Advanced Training Program: a commentary on dieting, the story of one Youth Radio student who was forced to spend 24 hours in an area with no cell-phone service, and a commentary by a student wanting to know who determines what color is "hot" in teen fashion.
Youth Radio features a report by Robert Reynolds chronicling his campaign to lower the voting age to 16, the story of an adopted Chinese girl who loves Irish dancing, and Youth Radio Producer Nishat Kurwa reflecting on a trip to Afghanistan that changed her views on the meaning of "home".
This week on Youth Radio: a commentary by Nick Garcia about how hard it is to earn a living wage, the voices of students protesting U.S. intervention in on Haiti, and an interview with teens from the organization Girls Inc. about their latest Research Project.
Youth Radio features a commentary offering suggestions to the Hollywood movie industry, a debate on whether 16 year-olds should have the right to vote, and the experiences of a Youth Radio reporter chasing after the candidates vying for the Democractic Presidential nomination.
This week on Youth Radio: a commentary by one teen who changed his name after his mother joined The Nation of Islam, an interview with Dennis Kucinich, and a feature about the Episcopal Church crisis from the perspective of a teenager who grew up in the church.
Youth Radio features a story about at Oakland’s Fairyland, an interview from Cuba about U.S. medical students in Havana and a changing circle of friends, as well as an interview with a young man working on the John Edwards Presidential campaign.
This week Youth Radio presents an interview with a young person who worked for Democratic candidate John Edwards in New Hampshire, an interview from Cuba with a Youth Radio International Desk Producer about the quinceanera tradition and a crackdown on unauthorized Internet access, and a commentary about telemarketers from Youth Radio DC.
Youth Radio features a commentary from an Iowa teen about youth political involvement and the Iowa Caucus, a commentary on what it’s like growing up in foster care, and an election desk interview with a young person working for the John Kerry campaign.
