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The Mary Jane Mindset: Teenagers and Marijuana

From: Radio Rookies

Radio Rookies Temitayo Fagbenle and Gemma Weiner spent the past several months talking to dozens of teenagers who smoke weed about where they buy i...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.

Added: Dec 19, 2013
Length: 08:17
Purchases: 2

Intricate Design: The Life and Times of an Egyptian Fashion Designer

From: kim fox

Caption: Deana Shaaban's The Fortitudo Collection, Credit: Deana Shaaban

This audio documentary aims to show the journey of a young woman in Egypt who gave up on the corporate world to follow her dream. Join Deana Shaaba...

Added: Dec 11, 2013
Length: 10:24

Teenage Diaries Revisited: Melissa (Podcast)

From: Radio Diaries
Series: The Radio Diaries Podcast

Caption: Melissa in 2013., Credit: David Gilkey/NPR

Listen to Melissa's teenage and grown-up diaries in this podcast episode.

Added: Jun 13, 2013
Length: 39:30

Off to a New Start

From: American Student Radio

Rachel comes full-circle. She goes from being a college student to be a stripper and then back to starting all over again.

Added: May 16, 2013
Length: 18:57

Learning to Laughing Through The Pain

From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions

Since she was a little girl, Saphira's life has been structured around the limits of Cerebral Palsey. Pushing through physical and emotional pain, ...

Bought by KZYX

Added: May 16, 2013
Length: 06:17
Purchases: 1

Blaming The Victim

From: Grace Chen

An exploration of victim blaming attitudes towards sexual assault victims.

Added: May 01, 2013
Length: 30:00

Changing the Image of Muslims in America

From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions

One amazing woman, Anila Ali, is transforming the stereotypes of Muslims in America through her work as a teacher, journalist, author, and activist...

Added: Feb 26, 2013
Length: 08:04

For the Love of Chocolate!

From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions

Caption: Chocolate!, Credit: Sierra Ponthier

You may be surprised to find out that there is much more to chocolate than what Willy Wonka reveals! Sierra Ponthier takes you on a journey to fin...

Bought by Prairie Public, WTJU, and KBRP Community Radio

Added: Feb 25, 2013
Length: 08:00
Purchases: 3

Teenage Iron-Woman

From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions

Rachel, at 16 years old, pushed herself through the rigors of training for and completing a 1/2 Ironman Triathlon to raise money to vaccinate 1,000...

Added: Sep 01, 2012
Length: 12:13

Starving for Perfection

From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions

Listening to Chloe (a 16 year old) play the violin is listening to an inspired, emotional, and technical artist. But Chloe doesn’t agree. Focused...

Added: Sep 01, 2012
Length: 07:37

Getting out of Gang Life

From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions

In surprising and sometimes shocking detail, Kaycee shares what her life in a gang entailed, how her teachers changed her life, and how she's pursu...

Added: Sep 01, 2012
Length: 16:04

My Mother’s Story

From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife

Youth producer Gracia Manzanares' touching interview with her mother about immigrating to the United States and the differences between women in Me...

Added: Sep 26, 2011
Length: 03:07

A Child's View of Domestic Violence by Valencia McMurray of MPR News

From: YouthCast

Caption: Valencia and her mother, Charlene, Credit: MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson

For fourteen years, a singular event has shaped Valencia McMurray's life: her mother, Charlene Sanders, was violently attacked by her father when s...

Bought by WGXC

Added: Aug 14, 2011
Length: 09:54
Purchases: 1

The Traditional Mexican Wedding

From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife

Youth producers Anai Fuentes and Carla Roman describe the process of a traditional Mexican wedding, through interviews with their mothers. Produce...

Bought by KUT

Added: May 23, 2011
Length: 06:27
Purchases: 1

La Boda Mexicana

From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife

PRODUCIDO EN ESPANOL. Las productoras juveniles Anai Fuentes y Carla Roman describen el proceso de la boda Mexicana entrevistando a sus madres. P...

Bought by KUER

Added: May 03, 2011
Length: 06:27
Purchases: 1

CHICK/LIT

From: Inez Tan

This feature explores the global subculture of Slash fiction, a genre of fan fiction where pop culture/media fans write stories about their favouri...

Added: Apr 11, 2010
Length: 31:38

My Mother vs. The Streets

From: Radio Rookies

In the past, hanging out with boys has gotten Jacuyra into trouble. But as a 16-year-old who doesn't often think about the consequences of her acti...

Bought by KUT, KVNF, PRX Remix, KFAI Minneapolis, and KXOT Public Radio

Added: Apr 07, 2010
Length: 08:20
Purchases: 5

Home Alone

From: Radio Rookies

Krystle loves her mom very much and she feels guilty about how hard her mom has worked to provide a good life for them, but Krystle sometimes wonde...

Bought by The Story, KUT, and KUOW