Radio Rookies from WNYC

by WNYC
20

Real stories by New York City teenagers take listeners inside their lives and their communities in this Peabody Award-winning youth journalism initiative. For teens, by teens and about the challenges of teen life, Radio Rookies gives students the tools and the training to share their own stories through the medium of audio. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, Death, Sex & Money, Snap Judgment, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin, Nancy and many others. Find these and more great shows at wnyc.org© WNYC Studios

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  • Sophy2016
    Nycha story
    The young lady who did the story about living in NYCHA has the most marvelous voice. I thoroughly enjoyed her presentation. Please give her more opportunities
  • ~*MMG42*~
    Really Miss Radio Rookies
    This was the podcast that got me listening to podcasts back in 2010. I loved the raw emotion the kids shared about their topic of choice and the fact that I learned so much about NYC culture through the eyes of the local youths. I keep coming back here every so often, hoping a new episode will get posted...really wish that the Radio Rookies program comes back one day!
  • knotpolly
    Awesome!
    I love Radio Rookies!
  • morganfitzp
    The Next Generation
    Listening to these young people is like sticking your ears into the future. Thanks WNYC for giving teens the tools to put their voices out there.
  • EBK2012-1
    If Storycorps and TAl had children, their prodigy would be RRookies.
    What are you doing right now? Stop reading this review and listen to RR. Ladies and gents, as you read this you're missing out on one of the most heart wrenching, raucous, well though out young bloods in the radio scene. Maybe you're thinking, "Should I try out this new podcast? I mean, it's made by kids." Think about it like this; Imagine you were given the opportunity to really hone in on your teen angst, to organize and flesh out all those feelings with access to amazing instructors, celebrities and professionals, then you'd have RR. Racial tensions, feminism, language barriers, video games. Ira, Jad, Glynn and the whole scene better watch out, these kids are coming up! Give it a try, you'll be hooked.
  • Golfer982472
    great podcast!
    one of my favorites! great program!
  • XantesFire
    Good
    Interesting but sometimes the topics can get so self-indulgent, that they can't see other perspectives.
  • kevinnedmiller
    Very Worth While
    This podcast is very entertaining. I find it interesting that work like this is done by teenagers, not adults with years of experience.
  • annoying mom
    Worth listening to
    This was a touching podcast, well worth the time. I wish so many kids could hear this young girls story.
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