All Episodes
Youth Express — 100 episodes
Thoughts on Social Emotional Learning and Original Writing – S3E30
Reflections on MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech – S3E29
Re-release: Holiday Traditions – S3E28
Re-release: Education reform, an original song, and discussion of youth involved in politics – S3E27
Spotlight on Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and original music – S3E26
Staying active during the pandemic and tips for visiting Kennywood Park – S3E25
A guide to middle school, jazz improvisation, and origins of mac ‘n’ cheese – S3E24
An essay on Homewood, an original song, and thoughts on returning to school – S3E23
The Black Lives Matter Movement – S3E22
Volunteering during the pandemic, an original song, and thoughts on mentors – S3E21
Re-release: Gender equality, original music and hopes and fears of high school – S3E20
Re-release: Standardized testing, an original story, and motivation to graduate from school – S3E19
Reflections on the Coronavirus pandemic and racism in the US – S3E18
Re-Release: Role models, original live music, and a plastic pollution on aquatic life – S3E17
An original essay and poem about the COVID-19 pandemic – S3E16
Original essay, music, and youth thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic – S3E15
Original music, poetry, and an essay on the relationship between people and animals – S3E14
Poems about civil rights activists, summer days, and grandparents – S3E13
A short story and commentary on COVID-19 – S3E12
Gentrification, sports, mental health, and the future of Pittsburgh – S3E11
Stories from migrant youth and thoughts on mental health – S3E10
Questions from a hat and challenges to standardized testing – S3E9
Reflections on Jackie Robinson and thoughts on business practices – S3E8
Reflections on the book, Monster and a conversation on colorism – S3E7
Written works on freedom and a discussion on the disparity of educational opportunities – S3E6
Voter representation, an original poem, and an essay on teen violence – S3E5
STEAM showcase, an original poem, and a story on violence – S3E4
Voter suppression, an original poem, and the significance of hair – S3E3
Insect conservation and a collection of poetry – S3E2
Teen features on Rod Serling, Irena Sendler and an original poem – S3E1
Living with chronic illness, a short story on gender, and a the effects of conspiracy theories – S2E52
Violent video games, original story, and a spotlight on Stan Lee – S2E51
Gluten intolerance, original poetry, and a commentary on gender presumptions – S2E50
School start times, original fiction writing and radio drama – S2E49
Reflections on hate speech, an original song, and a commentary on bullying – S2E48
Safe spaces for teens, original music, and a spotlight on George Ferris – S2E47
Asian representation in comics, original poetry, and pros and cons of video games – S2E46
Reflections on anti-Semitism, original music, and the effects of vaping on teens – S2E45
Storm water runoff, an original story excerpt, and a modest proposal for Johnstown – S2E44
Russell-Silver Syndrome, original music, and mental wellness – S2E43
Immigrant access to college, original music, and a commentary on gifted programs – S2E42
English class critique, original music, and a spotlight on Nelly Bly – S2E41
Family origins, original music, and the stigma some have about community college – S2E40
Local economics, original music, and a commentary on anti-Semitism – S2E39
Tech trash, ode to an author, and recycling in school – S2E38
Learning foreign languages, a service trip to Belize, and letters to your future self – S2E37
Joining the military, an original story, and reflections on favorite teachers – S2E36
Re-release: Critique on social media, original prose, and challenges that artists face in Pittsburgh – S2E35
Back to the Titanic and fictional commercials – S2E34
Re-release: Chronicles of a Black girl, reflections on original poetry, and comparing international experiences – S2 E33
Re-release: Celebrating urban and rural communities – S2 E33
Cell phones in schools, original story, and preventing gun violence in schools – S2 E32
End of the school year, original story, and student teacher relationships – S2 E31
Gender equality, original music and hopes and fears of high school – S2 E30
Teen violence, original poetry and music – S2E29
Stories about grandparents and original writing – S2E28
Standardized testing, an original story, and motivations to graduate from school – S2E27
School dress codes, racial identity, and original poetry – S2E26
Role models, original live music, and a plastic pollution on aquatic life – S2E25
Career aspirations, original poetry, and a discussion on interracial relationships – S2E24
Afterschool advocacy and original music and poems – S2E23
Pittsburgh youth response to Michael Rosfield trial and original music – S2E22
Youth profile on Ruby Bridges, an original song, and a discussion on living in St. Croix – S2E21
Portrayal of high school in media, an original song, and a radio drama – S2E20
Education reform, an original song, and discussion of youth involved in politics – S2E19
Urban and suburban upbringings, artist profile, disability rights – S2E18
Codeswitching, an original song, and challenges to societal standards on women – S2E17
Climate change, an original poem, and questions from radio pen pals – S2 E16
Being a black student, an original song, and a discussion on sexual harassment-S2 E15
Gun rights demonstration, an original poem, and violence in a community – S2E14
Equity in music and film, original music, and a discussion on humane treatment of animals – S2 E13
Border security discussions and an original poem – S2 E12
Healthy drinking water, original music, and reflections on social justice progress – S2 E11
Hopes for the new year and original music – S2 E10
Christmas traditions of Stephan from Uganda and Woodland Hills High School students – S2 E9
Changes to school security, an original song and thoughts about Christmas – S2 E8
Hopes for the new year, an original song, and the importance of learning history: Re-Release!
Culture Jam, original music, and an essay on speaking your mind – S2 E6
Higher Achievement scholars talk about their neighborhoods, an original song, and a feature on Extra Effort honoree Josh Heindenreich-S2E5
Pittsburgh area students expressing gratitude – S2 E4
Interschool messages on friendship and trust, an original song, and imaginary commercials – S2 E3
African heritage, original music, and perspectives on transitioning to high school – S2 E2
Higher Achievement scholars from Pittsburgh Sterrett and Pittsburgh Langley, plus a song from Sunburst School of Music House Band
Reflections on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a commentary on Breast Cancer Awareness, and a cover of a Chris Cornell’s “Say Hello To Heaven” – Ep.52
Abby Minzer’s profile on DeepLocal’s Nathan Martin and an Original song by Gabriella Salvucci- Ep 51
A perspective on autism, an original song and a discussion on sexual harassment – Ep.50
What makes a good friend, original music, and ways of coping with anger – Ep.49
Mental health issues in rural areas, an original essay, and an artist profile – Ep.48
Community wellness center on the Northside, original music, and positive racial identity arts festival in Homewood – Ep.47
Pep talk, musician’s profile, and a commentary on white supremacy – Ep.46
Back to school celebration, original poetry, and a heritage festival – Ep.45
STEM Summer camp, original poetry, and a commentary on transgender conversations – Ep.44
Community gardens, original music, and financial literacy – Ep.43
Giraffe conservation, original music, and reactions to accents – Ep.42
Ambitions after high school, a superhero radio drama, and a documentary on Westmoreland arts – Ep.41
Video games and music, original poems, and Pittsburgh air quality changes – Ep.40
Colorism, original poems, and activism through art – Ep.39
Young athletes and drug use, original essay, and reflections on moving from Namibia to the US – Ep.38
Summer Reading Extravaganza, original music, and food insecurity – Ep.37
Animal shelter vs. breeders, original music, and Fortnite game review – Ep.36