Express Yourself!

Freshwater science is essentially  the study of freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater. It examines the plants, animals, microorganisms, chemistry, and natural processes that make these ecosystems work. Express Yourself!™ Teen radio host, Diya, shares her experience working in a freshwater lab. She worked with sturgeons, walleyes, and yellow perch with he...

Abuse of power is more often quiet than loud. Sometimes it takes the form of work being handed down or a decision made without a team's consent. Radio host, Allison Lu interviews Kyle Bernshteyn, who explains why leaders drift into abuse of power, how to spot it early, and what to do when they outrank you.  In segment two, Allison investigates the story centered around a former Cornell student, id...

  "Even when I was little, I knew that teenagers sparkled. I knew they knew something children didn't know, and adults ended up forgetting." – Lorde   Allison hosts a special program focused on hunger and food policy. She interviews teen Louis Rotgin, who, through volunteering, journalism, and independent research, works to raise awareness of youth food insecurity and the importance of nutrition....

"There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." – Amanda Gorman   Allison Lu hosts a program about sports, specifically adaptive sports. She interviews Max Liu, who is the founder of SportsForAll, a program that bridges the gap between wheelchair basketball and able-bodied players. Their motto is Protecting Athletes, Powering Performance, where t...

Climate change is intensifying. Sea levels are rising. Droughts, extreme rainfall, heatwaves, and fires are increasing and unpredictable. Food and water insecurity cause massive human displacement. Radio host Allison Lu tackles these threats and discusses how freshwater scarcity worsens hunger and poverty, creating vulnerable refugees. In segment two, she talks about "risk multipliers" and how the...

Confidence isn't something that just happens. It must be rebuilt after being bullied, criticized, excluded, or made to feel like you're not good enough. Radio host Kirpa Gill discusses the importance of empowering girls and maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit. She talks about the platform she created to do that, LeadHer Up, focusing on female empowerment, mental health awareness, confiden...

"Sports are a great place to show that equality can happen."— Venus Williams NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), is the policy that allows collegiate athletes to make money through endorsements, sponsorships, and social media without losing their athletic eligibility. This has created a rippling effect throughout college sports. Host Julia Howe interviews teen George Fogarty about NIL in college spor...

  "Where you see wrong, inequality, or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy." – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Courts are one of the most important institutions protecting American democracy, but if our entire strategy for preserving democracy is basically, "Hopefully the Supreme Court figures it out," then we have a much bigger problem. Keerthi Erani...

"Ignore those who tell you which way to go without first understanding where you are." - James Pierce   Teens are facing numerous challenges, and in this episode of Express Yourself!™ host, Diya and reporter Allison are talking about the issues surrounding academics, friendships, family, social media, A.I., and more! In Allison's segment, The New Classroom , she shares the statistics that the U.S....

Impact of Financial Literacy   "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin    Were you taught about finances when you were a teen? The majority of schools don't teach financial literacy, which is a critical skill for life success. Host Julia Howe interviews teen, Sahishnu (Sai) Manivannan, who discusses how financial literacy, combined with early educational interventi...

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." — Malcolm X Radio host Saanvi Phaneendra welcomes Express Yourself's newest reporter, Allison Lu as they discuss what the future will look like. Saanvi talks about AI data centers in space in her segment Space Spotlight , while Allison discusses equality in educational systems in her segment, The New Classroom . Saanvi talks about the earlies...

What is the difference between arguing and negotiating? Host Keerthi, (our Be the Star You Are!® queen of debate) interviews Ryan Chang about how teens can learn to negotiate to better approach problems and collaborate for the best results. Negotiation is a commonly misunderstood idea. Most believe it is a method to win. But in reality, it is a mutually beneficial compromise made to resolve a conf...

In this episode of  Express Yourself! , host Hannah Sahota reflects on a Fourth of July trip to San Francisco that sparked a deeper conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. After witnessing the city's streets overwhelmed with traffic, she explores how autonomous vehicles are transforming transportation and what that means for society. From safety and public health to privacy, empl...

" Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." . President John F. Kennedy The 4 th of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in America. This year, the USA celebrates 250 years of this American experiment in democracy. Join host Hannah and reporters Jatin and Milan as they share historical and personal perspectives on this s emiquincent...

" There's a danger in the internet and social media. The notion that information is enough, that more and more information is enough, that you don't have to think, you just have to get more information - gets very dangerous." Edward de Bono   Imagine receiving a video message from a celebrity, politician, or even a family member. They look real. They sound real. They seem completely authentic. But...

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." - Michelle Obama   In this episode of Empowerment and Equality , host Hannah Sahota examines the state of women's reproductive rights in America and the social forces shaping the national debate. Through historical context, policy analysis, and thoughtful commentary, the program explores how access to reproductive healthcare (including cont...

"If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter" George Washington.   Imagine if every time you wanted to say something, a tiny government elf popped up on your shoulder and said, "Hmm… approved… denied… or maybe rephrase that in a way that makes me emotionally comfortable." Host, Keerthi, talks about the importance of free speech. With her natu...

"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." ·       Robert Swan   Why is conservation critical? Host Diya asks us to imagine life without clean water or wildlife. Conservation is one of our strongest defenses against climate change. Forests, oceans, and wetlands absorb enormous amounts of carbon dioxide, helping regulate Earth's temperature. The food we eat de...

On this episode of Express Yourself! , Hannah Sahota's "Empowerment and Equality" segment explores the ever-changing relationship between social media, surveillance, and human dignity in the digital age. Using historical context, personal experience, political commentary, and social critique, the show traces the growth of social media from early internet communication systems to today's hyperconne...

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." ·       Nelson Mandela   The poverty-ridden country of Malawi was devastated by AIDS. Host Julia Howe interviews the founder of  Jacaranda Foundation , Marie da Silva, a Malawian education activist with a powerful personal story. Auntie Marie was working as a nanny in the US when she heard the local school was closing i...

"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don't vote." - Christian Lange Are voter rights under attack in the United States? In her segment, Empowerment and Equality , Express Yourself!™ radio host, Hannah Sahota, leads us through the history of American democracy, showcased through voting in elections. Voting is one of the most important rights in a democratic society because it is the fund...

"Become an active citizen through your wardrobe." Livia Firth Today we're not talking about a bill, a ballot measure, or a party platform. We're talking about your closet. The fashion industry generates 92 million tons of textile waste annually. Host Julia Howe and reporter Hanna Yu tackle the tragedy of fast fashion and its environmental impact. Hanna focuses on the philosophy of this conspicuous...

Hosted by Hannah Sahota, this episode of Express Yourself! invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of how online rhetoric shapes the world we live in today. In her segment, "Empowerment and Equality," Hannah breaks down how viral posts, influencers, and algorithm-driven platforms like TikTok and Instagram are no longer just sources of entertainment, but powerful forces that influenc...

"We are an impossibility in an impossible universe." Ray Bradbury   Radio hosts Julia Howe and Saanvi Phaneendra take us to outer space via AI. Today, we are diving into one of the most exciting things happening in space exploration. Humanity is not just visiting other worlds; we are planning to live on them. And AI is right at the center of making that happen. NASA is not trying to repeat Apollo....

"We choose to go to the Moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard." — President John F. Kennedy, 1962   Apollo planted a seed. Artemis is the tree. For the first time in over 50 years, humans are flying to the Moon. Not in a textbook. Not in a movie. Right now. NASA's Artemis program was officially established in 2017, named after the twin sister of Apollo in Greek mythology. Host Saanvi...