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  • caption: RadioActive youth producers Ahlaam Ibraahim and Esa Tilija. Ibraahim says 'when you're born, they call you a lighty, and it's praised.'

    What Does Colorism Look Like In Seattle?

    "When you're born, they call you a lighty, and it's praised," said Ahlaam Ibraahim, one of the hosts on this month's RadioActive podcast. She along with...

  • Don't Stop 'Til You Reach The Summit

    Join Esa Tilija and Meghan O'Kelley for an inspiring podcast about individuality and living life to the fullest. Meghan shares how autistic high schooler Lorenzo learned to express himself through an unconventional hobby: impersonating Michael Jackson. Esa tells the story of how Leo, an avid backpacker, got a life-changing diagnosis that served as a call to truly live.

  • caption: RadioActive Summer 2014 youth producers and mentors, all dressed up and ready to make radio!

    Journalism Isn't Dead, It's RadioActive!

    This summer, RadioActive participants have discovered a lot about journalism and in their first daily podcast they show you how it’s done. Spice it up...