Terrascope Youth Radio – Cambridge, MA In one piece, Antony Jaureguí from Youth Radio in Oakland, California considers his personal energy consumption through the prism of his immigrant parents’ experiences and his own concerns about the environment. In another piece, Libby Donovan from Blunt Youth Radio in Portland, Maine explores the pervasive nature of corn syrup in food ingredients and its impact on the environment. Other pieces consider what it means to be “green” in the context of race, reflect on the public’s perception of environmental activism and contemplate a community garden’s impact. Other groups also submitted pieces, including Radiojojo Children’s Radio Network in Berlin, Germany and Curie Youth Radio in Chicago, IL. Some of them will end up on the website for the show. Members of the Terrascope Youth Radio group are hosts for this special and all the kids have had a hands-on role in writing the script and editing the audio. NHPR finalized the hour-long show and distributed the program through PRX to public radio stations all over the country. 
NHPR, in partnership with Generation PRX and the Terrascope Youth Radio group at MIT teamed up to produce a one-hour special program. We invited youth radio groups from across the country to submit pieces for inclusion, and the following youth radio groups are featured in our program:
Youth Radio – Oakland, CA
Youth Spin – Austin, TX
Blunt Youth Radio – Portland, ME
OutLoud Radio – San Francisco, CA
Alaska Teen Media Institute – Anchorage, AK
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NHPR, in partnership with Generation PRX and the Terrascope Youth Radio group at MIT teamed up to produce a one-hour special program. We invited youth radio groups from across the country to submit pieces for inclusion, and the following youth radio groups are featured in our program:
Terrascope Youth Radio – Cambridge, MA In one piece, Antony Jaureguí from Youth Radio in Oakland, California considers his personal energy consumption through the prism of his immigrant parents’ experiences and his own concerns about the environment. In another piece, Libby Donovan from Blunt Youth Radio in Portland, Maine explores the pervasive nature of corn syrup in food ingredients and its impact on the environment. Other pieces consider what it means to be “green” in the context of race, reflect on the public’s perception of environmental activism and contemplate a community garden’s impact. Other groups also submitted pieces, including Radiojojo Children’s Radio Network in Berlin, Germany and Curie Youth Radio in Chicago, IL. Some of them will end up on the website for the show. Members of the Terrascope Youth Radio group are hosts for this special and all the kids have had a hands-on role in writing the script and editing the audio. NHPR finalized the hour-long show and distributed the program through PRX to public radio stations all over the country.
Youth Radio – Oakland, CA
Youth Spin – Austin, TX
Blunt Youth Radio – Portland, ME
OutLoud Radio – San Francisco, CA
Alaska Teen Media Institute – Anchorage, AK
3 Comments
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VAN JONES interview is gone!Just in case this comment raises questions of relevancy for you, we have removed the Van Jones interview. We re-produced the show as soon as we heard that Van Jones had resigned. We replaced it with a wonderful piece from the Alaska Teen Media Project. So go ahead and license the show. I think your listeners will be pleased. |
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Review of Fresh GreensThis interesting collection of stories produced by youth radio groups from around the country ranges from the personal to the political. Topics include teens reflecting on their habits and energy consumption, the racial divide in the green movement, examinations of alternatives to standard consumerism such as community gardening and freeganism, and much more. The pieces come in a variety of formats -- from personal narratives to man-on-the-street interviews, to even a phone interview with Van Jones, Special Adviser for Green Jobs at the White House. Keeping a long piece cohesive -- especially when it is composed of many diverse elements -- could be a challenge, but the friendly hosts do an excellent job of tying all of the stories together. The piece flows smoothly, and the use of music during the transitions also keeps the pace lively. The technical production on the individual stories is strong in most places as well. This is a good showcase of not only youth radio, but of the passion and concern that young people have for environmental issues, and I highly recommend it. |
Broadcast History
Stripped in during ME week of Aug. 31, special aired on Friday, Sept. 4th at noon and Saturday, Sept. 5 at 4:00 pm.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Still Here | John Rzeznik | 00:00 | |||
| Scenario | A Tribe Called Quest | 00:00 | |||
| Cansando | Grupo Fantasma | 00:00 | |||
| Wheelz of Steel | Outkast | 00:00 | |||
| Big Yellow Taxi | The Counting Crows | 00:00 | |||
| Warm Panda Cola | The Boy Least Likely To | 00:00 | |||
| Orange Sky | Alexi Murdoch | 00:00 | |||
| Fitz and the Dizzy Spells | Andrew Bird | 00:00 | |||
| Flower | Moby | 00:00 | |||
| Chupa Cabra | Spoonfed Tribe | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
Production assistance from Andrew Parrella and Abby Goldstein
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Posted on October 10, 2009 at 02:50 PM | Permalink
Marvelous energy
I listened to bits and pieces in various segments, and really liked what I heard. I am particularly struck by the energy and movement of the production. They use music judiciously and well. The hosts, reporters, and commentaries go between fun, relaxed, earnest and serious. They get at "Environment" from many directions. As a grownup, I want to hear what they have to say.
I personally would have been curious to hear from Van Jones, as I had never heard him speak, and his impact is impressive: As one commentator notes - 'He's famous for making the environmental movement more fashionable for more people'. Too bad circumstances rendered his interview outdated. However, I am sure the Alaska Teen Media piece is a very good substitute.