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Youth In The Loop
by Rudra Patel
Youth in the Loop is a youth-led podcast that amplifies the voices of young people, connecting them with community leaders and changemakers. Hosted by Rudra Patel, each episode explores the issues that matter most to local youth—education, opportunity, equity, and community well-being—through honest conversations and fresh perspectives.
Episodes
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Growth, Jobs, and the Future of Stanislaus County
In Episode 13 of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Mani Grewal, Stanislaus County Supervisor for District 4 and former Modesto City Councilmember. Mani shares his journey growing up in Modesto, entering local government, and spending more than a decade working in public service. We discuss...
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Juan Telles: From Community Organizer to City Council Candidate
In our twelfth episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Juan Telles, community organizer, environmental advocate, and candidate for Modesto City Council District 2. Juan shares his journey growing up in Modesto, his work in youth programming and community advocacy, and what inspired him to...
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Inside Modesto's Growing Arts Movement
In our eleventh episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Sam Pierstorff, English professor at Modesto Junior College, Executive Director of the Modesto Artists Movement, former Poet Laureate of Modesto, and community leader. Sam shares his perspective on the power of storytelling, the role…
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Bridging City Hall and the Next Generation: A Discussion with Mayor of Modesto Sue Zwahlen
In our tenth episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Sue Zwahlen, Mayor of Modesto, to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the city's future. Mayor Zwahlen shares her perspective on topics including General Plan 2050, housing affordability, homelessness, downtown…
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The Power of Youth Activism with Moses Abeyta
In our ninth episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Moses Abeyta, a student activist, community organizer, and President of the Stanislaus Young Dems Club. Moses shares his journey into civic engagement, what inspired him to become involved in community advocacy, and how young people can...
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The Rise of Digital Campaigns: Politics in the Age of Social Media
In our eighth episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Ethan Kelly, a political strategist, digital communicator, and founder of the YouTube channel Let’s Talk Elections. Ethan shares his journey from creating political content as a teenager to working on major campaigns, including Kamala...
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The Importance of Youth Voice In Ongoing Conversations
In our seventh episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with student leader Sabrina Toor, a Student Representative to the Modesto City Schools Board of Education and member of the Modesto Youth Commission. Sabrina shares her journey into leadership, her work representing student voices in…
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The Power of Words and Community with Gillian Wegener
In the sixth episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Gillian Wegener, educator, activist, and former Modesto Poet Laureate, to explore the intersection of creativity, education, and community leadership. Wegener shares her journey into teaching and writing, her experiences working with...
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Understanding the Candidate: Michael Masuda on Issues and Priorities
In our fifth episode of Youth in the Loop, we sit down with Michael Masuda, a Democratic candidate for California’s 5th District, to discuss his vision for the community and his motivations for running for office. Masuda shares his perspectives on leadership, key policy priorities, and the...
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A New Chapter for MCS: Dr. Vanessa Buitrago on Leadership and Vision
In our fourth episode of Youth In The Loop, we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Buitrago, the new Superintendent of Modesto City Schools. Dr. Buitrago shares her journey into education leadership, her vision for the district, and insights from her 100-day plan. We discuss the district's priorities,...
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Update of the Modesto Police Department
In our third episode, we sit down with Modesto Chief of Police Brandon Gillespie to discuss his journey into law enforcement, what led him to the Modesto Police Department, and the challenges and rewards of serving as Chief. We also talk about community policing, public safety initiatives, the…
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Status of Modesto City Schools
In our second episode, we dive into the various campaigns Modesto City Schools are implementing to increase student achievement. In this interview with Board President Abel Maestas, we learn about his journey to education, public service, and Today we host the President of the Modesto City…
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Addressing Homelessness In Modesto
Today we host Modesto Council Member Chris Ricci. In our first episode, we dive into various topics: Chris Ricci's path to City Council, the role of a City Council Member, and projects that the City Council are championing to reduce homelessness in Modesto. We hope you enjoy our first episode!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Youth in the Loop is a youth-led podcast that amplifies the voices of young people, connecting them with community leaders and changemakers. Hosted by Rudra Patel, each episode explores the issues that matter most to local youth—education, opportunity, equity, and community well-being—through honest conversations and fresh perspectives.
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How many episodes does Youth In The Loop have?
Youth In The Loop currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Youth In The Loop about?
Youth in the Loop is a youth-led podcast that amplifies the voices of young people, connecting them with community leaders and changemakers. Hosted by Rudra Patel, each episode explores the issues that matter most to local youth—education, opportunity, equity, and community well-being—through...
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Who hosts Youth In The Loop?
Youth In The Loop is created and hosted by Rudra Patel.
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