Money Diaries

Series produced by Game Theory Academy

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Oakland youth discuss the economic decisions they face in their lives.

A series of short audio stories from students of the Game Theory Academy program. In these clips, the students detail the economic decisions that they face in life and how they might handle them. Topics range from living on food stamps to the cost of going to school, exploring the details these students encounter.


6 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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La' Trisha Dillon has to confront the financial consequences of a serious relationship coming to an end. In doing so, she's pushed to her limits.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 05:18
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Joshua Williams struggles every day paying for food and finding a place just to sleep. Listen to an American teenager who has been homeless.

  • Added: Aug 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:11
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For LaKeva Brown, finishing school comes with an added caveat: eviction. In LaKeva's situation, she must prepare to support herself.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 03:40
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Caelin Robinson learns how stressful running a household can be from his mother. The insight she provides him will change his life.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 05:43
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Zakiya Jackson understands she loves shopping, but also knows how to make sure it doesn't become an addiction the consumes her.

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Aug 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:38
  • Purchases: 1
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Jabari Omari dealt with adulthood much sooner than the typical teenager. This is his story of being forced to grow up way too fast.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 05:41