Y-Press reporter notebooks

Length 02:00
Licensor Colleen Iudice
Producer(s) Sarah Zabel, Paul Winston, Becky Mangan, Millie Cripe, Hrishi Deshpande
Formats Commentary, News analysis, Youth Produced
Topics Politics, Public Affairs, Youth
Produced 2008
Added to PRX May 3, 2008
 

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Summary:

Youth journalists reflect and comment on their experiences with presidential candidates.

Tones:

Informational, Thoughtful

Description:

Five Y-Press youth journalists share their thoughts on recent experiences with Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton.
Millie Cripe comments on Clintons cool factor and her appeal to today?s youth. Millie sat with in with Senator Clinton during meeting with the editorial board at the Indianapolis Star.
16 year old and new driver Paul Winston feels the pain at the pump and questions if Obama can fix the current situation. Paul attended one of Obama's town hall meetings and captured sound, which he uses in his piece. Sarah Zabel attended an Obama speech and comments on his thoughts on addressing the issue of domestic violence. Becky Magan shares her personal connection to immigration and her thoughts on Clintons DREAM act.
Finally, 13-year old Hrishi Deshpande is concerned about social security and asked Senator John McCain what he plans to do. Hrishi was not too impressed with the Senators answer.

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