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Curie Youth Radio group photo

Wish We Could Tell Our Parents {format} 2:21 Curie Youth Radio

The secrets teenagers will never reveal to their parents.

Broadcast: Dec 17 2008 on NPR Day to Day Subjects: Youth, Family


Pastor Mike outside school gates

Pastor Mike at Jordan High {format} {format} {format} 4:06 Queena Kim

When the last school bell rings, Pastor Mike Cummings stands in front of Jordan High School in Watts, Los Angeles. Jordan High is next door to the gang-ridden Jordan Downs projects, which students have to pass through to go home -- sometimes with Pastor Mike at their side. [transcript]

Broadcast: Jan 7 2008 on HV PODCAST; Sep 5 2006 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Pacific Drift Subjects: Youth, Education, African American


South African kids in doorway

Zulu Kids Xmas {format} {format} {format} 1:10 Jake Warga

A Christmas audio postcard sung by Zulu children in a South African orphanage. [transcript]

Broadcast: Dec 24 2007 on HV PODCAST; Dec 24 2004 on NPR Day to Day Subjects: Youth, Children, International, Holidays


One of the Arab students at a Yellowstine geyser

Arab Students {format} {format} {format} 8:55 Barrett Golding

Students visiting America from across the Arabic-speaking world share their perspectives on the misunderstandings between their home nations and the United States. [transcript]

Broadcast: Nov 26 2007 on HV PODCAST; Nov 3 2005 on NPR Day to Day Subjects: Youth, War, International


Performer Mike Daisy

Song & Memory: Private Eyes {format} 8:45 Ann Heppermann & Kara Oehler

Song and Memory: Performer Mike Daisey, as a kid, picked the wrong favorite song: Hall and Oats hit "Private Eyes."

Broadcast: Aug 11 2007 on APM Weekend America Subjects: Music, Youth, Oldies


? and the Mysterians - CD cover

Song and Memory: 96 Tears {format} {format} 7:09 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

For Chef Anthony Bourdain the song "96 Tears" by ? and the Mysterians was a gateway drug to sex and drugs and rock n' roll, not to mention a narcotic-fueled roadtrip and a dead stripper.

Broadcast: Jun 9 2007 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Music, Rock, Youth, Food


A young Kelly Kinsey with her dog, Lolly

Song & Memory: Eleanor Rigby {format} {format} 4:55 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

What song from your past brings back a strong memory? Weekend America continues with another installment of the "Song and Memory" series. We hear from Kelly Kinsey, a Weekend America listener, about a tune that takes her back.

Broadcast: May 21 2007 on HV PODCAST; Jun 10 2006 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Children, Youth, Music, Family


The grit and guts of girl's soccer.

Girls Soccer {format} 6:20 Scott Carrier

The grit and guts of girls soccer, as played at a national tournament in San Diego. With college scouts looking on, some of the country's best young-lady kickers compete.

Broadcast: Apr 14 2007 on APM Weekend America Subjects: Sports, Youth, Women


Santa as a boy playing guitar

Song & Memory: New Christy Minstrels {format} 7:06 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

Author Luc Sante recalls his the Sixties thru the lens of his love for folk music.

Broadcast: Apr 14 2007 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Literature, Folk, Music, Youth


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Little League Haiku {format} 3:25 Scott Carrier

For this weeks' SuperBowl, a junior high haiku.

Broadcast: Jan 29 2007 on HV PODCAST Subjects: Youth, Sports





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