Teenagers under 18 years old don t have a vote, but they do have a voice. According to PEW research, Gen Z – those born between 1996 and 2012 are the most racially diverse generation. They re also the first generation of so-called "digital natives" to grow up with smartphones. These same young people can also be those most vulnerable to society s most pressing issues, like gun violence, poverty, sexual assault, and addiction. We hear from high schoolers across Louisville, Kentucky and their concerns as we near the midterm elections. We also discuss the recent school shooting in St. Louis, Missouri. This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
Dance to Mac Miller’s music. Listen to Kendrick Lamar live. Hang out at the Popular Kids Club. Watch the Rams begin the defense of their Super Bowl title.
There is a lot happening in Greenfield these days! So much, in fact, that we thought Greenfield needed its own column, just like Taylor Ratcliffe’s wonderful “Over in Rindge.” I’ll try to keep on top of town news, events, people and happenings as best.
What’s your environmental identity? Not a question you hear every day. Or ever, really. When climate anxiety psychologist Thomas Doherty proposed it during a “Climate Change and You” conversation at the Aspen Ideas Festival on.
Aspen Public Radio is pleased to announce the return of its annual Lawn Bash, Wednesday, June 29. The event will feature national public radio talent, Jenn White, host of 1A, in conversation with Aspen Public Radio executive director Breeze Richardson.