WCRS Podcast - youthbeat

The Cupcake World: Lessons in Teen Entrepreneurship

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 12:29pm

26:43 minutes (24.48 MB)

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.

Youth Philanthropy in Central Ohio

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 1:05pm

26:53 minutes (36.93 MB)

Youth advisory councils and youth philanthropy are powerful ways to make a difference. Tonight we learn more about the Columbus Medical Association Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) which provides an opportunity for youth ages 13-18 to learn about philanthropy and to participate in grantmaking. Members learn to evaluate projects that are designed to improve the lives of youth through health advocacy, education, and/or prevention.

Technology's Impact on Social Skills

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:33pm

25:54 minutes (35.57 MB)

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.

Beats and Signals: Hip-hop and Youth Radio

Submitted by youthbeat on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 8:16pm

23:46 minutes (32.66 MB)

Youth Beat's Nishant Makhija talks with an Ohio State University research assistant, Bridgette Kreuz, about her current research project with Dr. Kristi Lekies on youth radio. Bridgette also talks about her interest in hip-hop and the art of b-girling.

Welcome 2009-2010 School Year!

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:17pm

26:16 minutes (36.07 MB)

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.

Making a Difference: People and the Planet

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:17pm

27:48 minutes (38.18 MB)

Tonight we feature ways to make a difference in our world. Learn about the organization Amnesty International, the Central Ohio Youth Leadership Summit on the Environment, and fundraising and event planning for charitable causes. Trend Watch covers workout trends.

Preventing Electronic Waste With Recycling

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:17pm

24:55 minutes (34.24 MB)

Tonight we cover spring break fun, theater, e-waste recycling, and school start times. Join Closing Arguments for perspectives on advertising and consumerism in our schools.

A Sense of Adventure through Outdoor Recreation and Community Gardening

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:17pm

27:05 minutes (37.19 MB)

This week’s show takes us to Cleveland and the Great Outdoors. We learn about the Youth Outdoors Program that promotes leadership and outdoor skills through adventure recreation. Back in Columbus, we also learn more about summer gardening activities of the OSU student organization, Students for Food Sovereignty.

Adultism

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:17pm

26:02 minutes (35.75 MB)

Youth Beat reports on the OSU Extension Leadership For Tomorrow conference held in Columbus, Ohio which featured a youth leadership panel. Closing Arguments will tackle the topic of adultism.

What to Eat: Organic or Conventional Produce?

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:17pm

25:47 minutes (35.41 MB)

Many topics are on this evening’s program, including the Arlingtones, organic food trends, what's next for high school seniors, and the importance of taking time for you and living your life.

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