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Welcome back for the new school year and new episodes of Youth Beat Radio. This week we hear about some current happenings: health care reform, the Twilight obsession, and the summer concert scene.

Youth Beat looks into the phenomenon of social networking sites and how technology is affecting teenagers' social skills. We also hear about favorite Halloween costumes.

Thinking of starting a business? This week host Lina will talk with a Columbus teen entrepreneur about starting her own small business baking and selling cupcakes. What do you need to do to start your own business? Trend Watch features America's current obsession with voice synthesizers.

We’re in the Christmas season which means Christmas music and Christmas shopping. Has the holiday become too superficial and commercialized? Tune in for some holiday spirit and tips on ways to enjoy this time of year.

The holiday rush is here! Hear tips for handling holiday and final exam stress. Also learn about some winter concerts.

On this show Lena talks with a local student about his school project to bring awareness to the silent epidemic: child abuse. Trend Watch covers New Year resolutions, and Listen to This focuses on a new and upcoming Hip Hop artist. Tune in to hear how youth are making a difference!

Today’s show highlights the work of one student who worked with the local police department to create a film for his capstone project. He discusses the merits of engaging in community service and what the experience taught him. Trend Watch covers the annoying advertisement scams found on online and how to find the authentic research projects where you can cash in for rewards. Listen to This features the Haitian-American hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean.

Happy holidays from Youth Beat Radio! Tonight's show features perspectives on holiday shopping, consumerism, and some favorite holiday tunes.

Join us tonight for Youth Beat's holiday episode. Hear perspectives on shopping and consumerism, plus some great holiday tunes.

Join us tonight for Youth Beat's holiday episode. Hear perspectives on shopping and consumerism, plus some great holiday tunes.