Express Yourself!

"It's rough being a teenager in this day and age." ? Kay Panabaker Express Yourself! examines teen life and a free program for tutoring by teens. Nerd extraordinaire, Keerthi, starts the show with a humorous segment on a journey through teenhood and an accurate biography of teen lives! She announces, "Ladies, gentlemen, and the indescribable enigma that is high school lunchroom mac 'n' cheese—I st...

"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants" ? Coco Chanel What are the pressures society puts upon teenage girls? Teen hosts Julia and Keerthi have a lively discussion about their struggles and experiences with peers, parents, and social media encounters, including posts of unrealistic body images and beauty standards. They then converse with guest author, Chelsey Goodan, with her book,...

"True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice." ? Martin Luther King Jr. Julia hosts a fascinating and insightful hour about the wrongful convictions of young people. She begins by citing the incarceration of Kenneth Hovland, who faced four decades of wrongful conviction. She also highlights DNA testing. The emergence of DNA technology has not only enabled us to i...

Artificial intelligence is the brush that paints the canvas of possibility, blending innovation with imagination to craft a future limited only by our dreams. - Chat GPT Education is critical to success. Host Julia and reporter of "A.I. and Us," Kevin, talk about how A.I. can and does affect our lives and can be used in the classroom. Almost two centuries ago, what was taught was math, science, re...

"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." – Arthur C. Clark This episode of Express Yourself! could be right out of a sci-fi novel! Could outerspace become our next home? Keerthi hosts and presents a segment suggesting the idea of venturing beyond our planetary borders. She believes it is more than just finding a new place to hang ou...

"There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise." - W.E.B Dubois In this episode of Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio, teen host, Hannah Sahota, passionately discusses the Dobbs Decision's repeal of Roe v. Wade and its profound implications for women's bodily autonomy. Providing a historical backdrop, she underscores the significance of landmark cases that paved the way for reproducti...

"Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life." - Tony Robbins What a fun topic for teens on Express Yourself! What is on your mind? Keerthi hosts and starts off the program with Nerd Extraordinaire's alter-ego, British Keerthi, who works to convince everyone to become a debater. In segment two, Keerthi introduces our newest reporter, Saanvi...

Hosts Hannah and Julia with reporter, Kirpa, weigh in on peer pressure, which is defined as "a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one's age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them." When peer pressure is encouraging you to engage in a dangerous or illegal proceeding, learn to say "no". "No" is a complete sentence and it takes practice to stand up to nega...

Host Hannah offers easy, smart tips to setting goals and resolutions and accomplishing them. The first step to developing a habit is setting specific guidelines for a goal you want to achieve. Don't be vague in setting your goals, and don't lie to yourself about how much you can achieve at the start - change comes in waves, not all at once. You shouldn't shame yourself for not being able to achiev...

"The Joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing each other's loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays." - W. C. Jones Julia hosts a Christmas hour of joyful choral singing. She first talks with Milan about the history of the holiday, then she segues into the teen-led acapella group, the Waves. Their mission...

"But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war." - Herbert Hoover On February 24th, 2022, the world changed drastically for the approximately 44 million people who were living in Ukraine. Vladamir Putin invaded their country, and the war grinds on. War is disastrous for every individual but how h...

"There is no definition of a successful life that does not include service to others." - George H.W. Bush Keerthi brings humor to her Nerd Extraordinaire segment by discussing a topic dear to her heart: public speaking and its magical ability to turn even the most boring charity event into a blockbuster extravaganza. She elaborates on the power of persuasion. According to Keerthi, public speaking...

"Not all screen time is bad, but it matters how much time we're spending and what we're gaining from the time." - Ariene Pellicane Charvi and Keerthi host a fascinating program on how to manage screen time. Charvi states that in an era where our lives unfold increasingly on screens, the concept of screentime has become a ubiquitous and often debated facet of modern existence. As we navigate this d...

Children's mental health is an evolving crisis that has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts Julia and Keerthi dive into the mental crisis while interviewing teens. Kirpa talks about the factors that contribute to decreased mental stability including neglect, abuse, bullying, or trauma. In Connecticut, House Bill No. 5001 of 2022 is a crucial step in abating the issue. Teen guest, Nilan K...

The history of the universe is, in effect, a huge and ongoing quantum computation. The universe is a quantum computer." - Seth Lloyd Quantum computing is a budding field that has been receiving a lot of attention recently due its immense potential for solving complex, previously unsolvable problems at high speeds. At the quantum level, objects act differently: quantum objects can teleport, entangl...

Host Keerthi invites interstellar explorers and cosmic philosophers, to embark on a journey to the stars, a voyage that's equal parts scientific discovery and philosophical wonderment in today's program. Keerthi discusses the mind-boggling realm of exoplanets and how they inspire the deepest of philosophical questions. She then interviews teen Nairi Davidian, who has been researching exoplanets an...

We're living at a time when attention is the new currency." - Pete Cashmore, Founder of mashable.com Host Julia presents her Passion in Action to showcase how telling unique stories are the way to brand through social media. Having people associate you with a certain aesthetic, even certain words is worth any research or production effort. You can cut through the fluff on the internet, and connect...

Until we get equality in education, we won't have equality in society." - Sonia Sotomayor Host Keerthi tackles educational inequalities and the rollercoaster of school funding in today's program. She compares finding a balanced approach to cutting three cakes to ensure educational resources are allocated fairly, taking into consideration the unique circumstances and needs of each school district I...

I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source." - Doris Day Hosts Keerthi and Julia bark and howl about their love for our canine companions! Dogs, those lovable furballs of joy and chaos, teach us about life, love, and laughter. They interview Hersch Wilson with his newest book, Dog Les...

Pop Culture Pop culture is a reflection of social change, not a cause of social change. - John Podhoretz Host Keerthi spearheads this hour about pop culture. What is it and how does it affect teens? Milan starts out with the history of pop culture and how it influences politics, technology, entertainment, fashion, games, and more. Kirpa discusses how pop culture spreads through commercial media, s...

"The cancel culture is born of the inability of an opinion to withstand the scrutiny of thoughtful debate. - Craig D. Lounsbrough Does anyone understand what cancel culture means? Hosts Julia and Keerthi dive in to help us understand. Julia starts it off by talking about how technology is both perpetuating cancel culture and the solution to the issue. Social media is the ultimate gossip party wher...

Express Yourself!™ will catapult you to the stars as host Julia provides us with fabulous life lessons, both from her life and those from renowned individuals. Julia kicks off the show with 9 hilarious tips for surviving the school day. She gives her favorite back-to-school tips, from bathrooms to biology class. In segment two, Julia dives into the world of scientific research, explaining the conc...

If you want to know what teens want, tune in to Express Yourself!™ with hosts Julia and Keerthi as they navigate adolescent behavior, high school, and media portrayals. Julia kicks off the show with her Passion in Action segment giving tips on how teens make social initiatives happen. From brainstorming to building a team, Julia offers concrete suggestions on generating ideas. In segment two, Keer...

As host Ruhani starts her first year at Cal Berkeley, she asks:" Why is it important to have a refreshed, positive mindset?" A positive outlook can contribute to better mental and emotional health. It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, which are common challenges faced by many teenagers. Ruhani penned an original pen to express herself. When Vasavi Kumar talks about "saying it out loud,...

The future of cities lies in their ability to harness the power of technology to solve complex urban issues and create sustainable, livable communities." - Michael Bloomberg Join Keerthi as she takes us on an adventure through cities and technology! She introduces the show with a fascinating segment of Nerd Extraordinaire! She talks about how debate can build a community and bring people together....