Thinking Aloud

Contributor Jenn Velez returns to talk about the Mexican-American roots of what we know to be classic rock and roll. For more information on the musical, Eastside Heartbeats, visit http://www.casa0101.org/shows/eastside-heartbeats

Thinking Aloud host, Audrey Ngo, and freelance journalist, Jennifer Velez, search their family history in an effort to define their "American culture."

In 2009, Denisse Montalvan began using single earrings to help orphans in Latin America with her nonprofit www.theorphanedearring.com. Now she's encouraging others to find ways to help.

Olympic hopeful, Karla Herrera, talks about women's boxing and how winning is about more than personal gain.

In honor of Thinking Aloud's first anniversary, here are some clips of listeners' favorite episodes.

CSUDH students share what it's like to live unconventional lives.

From Salt Lake City to The Jungles of the Crenshaw District, Dennae Wright​ talks about her life and how things aren't always as they seem.

Celebrity Artist David Ilan talks about his project to help survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

CSUDH Assistant Professor of Communications Brant Burkey explains why life is like riding a dragon and what happens when you let go of the reins.

This week we remember Nimoy and how his work gave us insight about humanity, even when he was playing a man from outer space.

A conversation with my bff Rebecca Rodriguez on what's made our relationship last.

California State University, Dominguez Hills student Byronique Goodes documents a week in her life with an audio journal.

Oxford alum and self proclaimed "idiot savant" James Scarborough shares how he makes art accessible to students as an adjunct professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills.