YOUmedia Podcast Network

YOUmedia Chicago

Podcasts from YOUmedia Chicago. All of our podcasts are produced by Chicago high schoolers at the Chicago Public Library.

  • 11 minutes 9 seconds
    Youth Organizing - Episode 3: Why is organizing important?
    Interview w/ Gamer’s Universe interns discussing topics relating to the why in organizing. Why should you even consider organizing a project? We will discuss the bittersweetness– the benefits and the challenges– of being a youth organizer.
    23 July 2022, 2:02 pm
  • 11 minutes 44 seconds
    Youth Organizing - Episode 2: How can youth organizers be supported?
    Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be supported? Why is organizing important? My hope for this podcast is to inspire youth to initiate their own form of organizing in their own communities. Episode 2: Interview w/ Sofia Cruz, discussing topics relating to healing justice, experiences as an organizer, and how institutions should support the efforts of youth leaders. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas.
    29 June 2022, 9:16 pm
  • 9 minutes 40 seconds
    Youth Organizing - Episode 1: Who is a youth organizer?
    Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be supported? Why is organizing important? My hope for this podcast is to inspire youth to initiate their own form of organizing in their own communities. Episode 1: Interview w/ Isaac Izaguirre discussing what characteristics should youth organizers have, experiences as a student of color in a predominantly white institution, and how institutions can play an active role to be more inclusive of their diverse population of students. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas.
    29 June 2022, 9:15 pm
  • 31 minutes 37 seconds
    The Relocation of the Vietnamese
    Interviews with Juilete Nguyen, Thu Dang, Cuc Tran talk about their earliest knowledge of the war and how they/their families relocated to another country after the war Audio recorded and edited by Victor Dang
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
  • 16 minutes 21 seconds
    Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Baker
    This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
  • 14 minutes 16 seconds
    Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Dumblton
    This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
  • 8 minutes 44 seconds
    Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Moore
    This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
  • 17 minutes 56 seconds
    Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Ms. Keanly
    This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
  • 12 minutes 20 seconds
    A conversation about Plant Chicago and cultivating local circular economies
    Listen in as Tom Knapp, the education manager at Plant Chicago, highlights their work within Plant Chicago and their passion with mycology and providing education. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
  • 10 minutes 28 seconds
    A conversation about Experimental Station and the importance of collaboration
    Listen in as Corey Chatman, the Deputy Director of Operations at Experimental Station, highlights their work within the organization and their passions relating their work such as the Link Up Illinois program. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
  • 9 minutes 2 seconds
    A conversation about the Environmental Justice and Conservation club at Jones College Prep
    Listen in as Aidan discusses his interests and involvement in all things environmental, especially through the club he started at school along with Daniel. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez
    29 June 2022, 6:11 pm
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