WCRS Podcast - youthbeat

Sex, Trees, and Rock N' Roll

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 11:12am

29:28 minutes (40.47 MB)

On this show we introduce Mad Mike’s Movie Reviews with a review of The Good, The Bad, and The Weird. We also hear about the current status of hip-hop and pop music, sexual harassment at school, conservation in America, and the Environmental Art program at the OSU Wexner Center for the Arts.

How to Make It in the Music Industry

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 11:43am

29:28 minutes (40.47 MB)

Are you a musician or aspire to be one? Youth Beat reporter Jackie interviews a local youth musician about what keeps her motivated, how she stays inspired, and how to make it in the music industry. We also hear from Students for Recycling about environmentally friendly ways to recycle what we don’t need.

Coming to America: Two German Exchange Students Talk About Their Experiences

Submitted by youthbeat on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 5:59pm

24:11 minutes (38.76 MB)

On today's show Youth Beat talks with two German exchange students about what it is like to go to school in Columbus, Ohio. We also talk with a local high school band, and about how to prepare for SAT testing! Listen to This features the life of Marvin Gaye.

Earth Day is Every Day!

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 1:22pm

29:35 minutes (40.63 MB)

Today's show is a collaborative effort with youth from all over Columbus who talk about recycling, farmers markets, bird conservation, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, and what your peers did for Earth Day! Be inspired to protect the planet!

Prevention Starts with Education: Columbus Youth Educates Kids about Eating Disorders

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 9:18am

27:37 minutes (37.92 MB)

Youth Beat interviews a local student about her battle with anorexia and how she is preventing other youth from experiencing eating disorders. Trend Watch features some tips for eco-friendly behavior.

Underage Drinking: Why Do Youth Do it and What are the Risks

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:28pm

26:20 minutes (36.16 MB)

On this week’s show Youth Beat talks about underage drinking and teen pressures. We also learn about the importance of recycling electronic waste. Trend Watch discusses electronic devices, and Listen to This features bluegrass music.

Living Powerfully with Multiple Sclerosis

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 9:23am

27:02 minutes (37.12 MB)

Youth Beat reporter Trisha interviews a mother about her struggles and triumphs with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease that affects over 2 million people worldwide. We also learn more about medical research to improve quality of life.

Child Abuse: The Silent Epidemic

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 2:06pm

26:56 minutes (37 MB)

Youth Beat features contributor Miles Price about work he is doing on a film to raise awareness of the silent epidemic of child abuse. He discusses why he has chosen to use film and what he hopes to accomplish, particularly dispelling stereotypes of who is affected. All but one of the cast members are high school students.

Are Asians the Model Minority?

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 8:56pm

26:59 minutes (24.72 MB)

Have you ever assumed that all Asians are good at math or are doctors? If so, tune in to learn more about the unique issues that numerous Asian and Asian Americans face in Central Ohio. Asian American Community Services (AACS) is a local non-profit that works to empower the local Asian community and to eliminate the gap between Asians and American society. AACS provides a range of services including a health clinic, ESL classes, traffic safety, domestic violence services, parenting classes, support groups, career development, and youth mentoring and tutoring. They provide translation services 24 hours a day, seven days a week! They also conduct cultural competency trainings for local hospitals, law officials, and community agencies to inform professionals on local resources to help them work with Asians in a positive, respectful and understanding manner. "Green Chucks" talks with Jason Shum, Pyowook Han, and Tina Ocampo about the type of services that AACS offers, why AACS is necessary, and the unique issues that Asians face in Central Ohio.

 *Important: The introductory interviews (except the interview excerpt about Asian students at the Ohio State University) in this show are property of, taken and produced by Asia Society, an international non-profit organization that educates Americans about Asia and fosters understanding between Americans and individuals of Asia and of Asian descent. . The interviews were taken from Asia Society's youtube video: "Asians Rock" - What's Your Story?; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWey0hhi3Dw


 

For-Profit Company Doing Non-Profit Work!

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 2:37pm

27:10 minutes (24.88 MB)
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