RadioActive
Stories produced by students participating in our youth media program. Meet the current youth producers, and learn more about the intensive, fun and free introductory radio journalism workshops we offer throughout the year.
Episodes
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My history teacher's unusual personal history
Stephanie Hogan was born in America and raised Jewish. But after living abroad and watching senseless violent events unfold, she began to question and change her identity and beliefs.
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'Now when I wear it I feel more proud.' How my best friend and I navigate the public school system as hijabis
Not everyone has the same relationship with their hijab. Some people feel confident wearing the hijab at a young age, and others are still on that journey. For this personal essay, RadioActive’s Jehan Hashi talked to her best friend, A, about how they both found power and freedom in wearing their hijabs.
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This former Buddhist monk left life at the monastery behind — but not his community
Back in 2018, Annika Prom brought listeners the story of Venerable Prenz Sa-Ngoun, a then-20 year-old Cambodian-American Buddhist monk. In an effort to build a bridge between generations, Sa-Ngoun explained Buddhist practices and principles to viewers on Instagram and YouTube. It's been six years since Prom's original story, and a lot has changed. For one, Sa-Ngoun is no longer a monk.
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It’s okay to be afraid, the spotlight hurts my eyes too
Do you know what glossophobia is? You might have it. It's the fear of public speaking. RadioActive’s Josue Villalobos talks to his sisters about their shared anxieties, and how they overcome them.
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'Pay attention, listen, and learn:' A 15-year-old gets advice from two of her role models
Seven years ago, Aaliyah and Najmah Messiah entered into Taniya Guster’s life. They started as housemates, but they quickly became like family.
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I was a 'library kid.' But my old school is among many in WA that no longer have librarians
For over a quarter of a century, Laura Moffitt dedicated her career to the elementary school library in the rural Washington town of Concrete. A lot of that time was spent trying to save it. And now, the library is no longer staffed.
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When faced with a tough choice, my immigrant dad's love kept our family together
As a kid, RadioActive's Phillip Zhou didn't know much about his dad's immigration story — they never really talked about it. But that all changed recently when Phillip learned about a big choice his dad made for their family.
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My Ethiopian mother's courageous and isolating experience of immigration
Many parents make sacrifices for their children. For immigrants, that may mean moving to the United States to fulfill the "American Dream." But for one mom, that dream didn't come true. RadioActive’s Redeat Debebe has this story about her family.
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Fiction: 'The Human Show' (2033)
Welcome to "The Human Show," the first-ever live radio program written by Artificial Intelligence. Don’t resist progress! Before it's too late...
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A walk down Jackson Street: exploring Seattle's jazz legacy
Join Daniel Colindres-Flores, Rediet Giday and Sidh Shroff as they walk down Jackson Street and explore its rich cultural history.
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Seattle Unplugged: What exactly is 'Seattle culture'?
In this episode of the RadioActive podcast, Phillip Zhou, Gavin Muhlfelder and Alex Mengisteab go from neighborhood to neighborhood gathering stories about everything that makes the Emerald City unique.
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Pretty privilege: A conversation about colorism, femininity and what it means to be beautiful
People who are conventionally attractive are often treated differently — treated better — than people who aren't. That's "pretty privilege." In this episode of the RadioActive podcast, Nyla Moxley, Jana Le and Taniya Guster discuss pretty privilege, how it affects them and how it relates to colorism and femininity.