We Are Podcast

Hey everyone, in this episode I talk about the history behind the Israel and Palestine war and what led up to it. Hope you learn something new! Also, quick correction- at the beginning of the episode I meant to say October 7th, 2023, but said October 23, 2023 instead. Sources:    • History of Israel-Pale...   https://www.bbc.com/ne... https://www.cfr.org/gl... Organizations to donate to: https://w...

In this episode, I discuss what happened during the Evergreen shooting, as well as ways to actively get involved in gun violence prevention efforts. Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matthew-silverstone-heal-and-recover IMatter Colorado: https://imattercolorado.org/ Sources for information: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/17/how-the-evergreen-high-school-shooting-unfolded-moment-by-momen...

Hello everyone! In this episode we give a brief introduction to what is happening with immigration in the US right now. We hope you learned from this episode and let us know any suggestions for the future! Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram:...

Hello! In this episode we talk about my experience abroad and what I noticed in terms of poverty, as well as some eye opening realizations and thoughts I had. It really changes your perspective. Enjoy! Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We...

In this episode we share our tips for getting a job and really finding a place that suits you. We talk about some of the difficulties you might encounter in the application process and how to be open and honest with your boss/manager. Hope you enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg...

Hello everyone! This week, in honor of us about to graduate, we decided to film an episode about advice and things we wish we knew before entering high school. Enjoy! Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg

Hey everyone, in this episode we had the amazing opportunity to interview my (Celine’s) dad, a professor at UCCS who has a lot of insights to offer on the topic of NIH budget cuts. We talk about indirect costs, why the proposal to cap indirect costs at 15% harms research institutions, and what the future might look like for universities. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Tw...

Hey everyone! Going along with our current theme of advocating for animal welfare, this week we decided to talk about puppy mills. Puppy mills are unethical mass breeding sites for dogs that are often sold to pet stores. The conditions dogs are forced to endure in these places are egregious, and Celine herself has seen the impacts of the mills on her dog Alfie. We hope this episode sheds light on...

In this episode we have the honor of interviewing Roland, a member of Colorado Voters for Animals. We talk about how everyone can get involved in furthering the cause of animal welfare, what legislation we have seen and would like to see, and what to do if you witness animal mistreatment. Below are resources and ways to get involved. How to get involved: Reach out to legislators in your area and f...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode! This week we tackle every seniors worst nightmare… the common app. Having just wrapped up our college application season, we have learned from our mistakes and are equipped with a few tips that can make your essays, resume, and experience so much better. Enjoy! Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitte...

In this episode we talk about our thoughts on the killing of the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson. We talk about what happened the day of the killing as well as some deep rooted issues with the United States healthcare system. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagra...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Sorry for not posting for the last few weeks. We were a taking a short break. This week we’re back with a very exciting interview with the amazing Sinclair, who is here to speak about domestic violence as a representative of Crossroads Safehouse, a domestic violence advocacy and shelter organization. In today’s episode we cover the organization, domestic violence, brea...

Hey everyone! In this episode we talk about the importance of online safety, as well as some tips we have about communication in the online world. We hope everyone learns something and stays safe. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg Website: htt...

Hello everyone, in todays episode we talk about the popular book, it ends with us, and how the issue did domestic violence were portrayed in the film and book and our takeaways/implications for our society. https://www.thehotline.org/ Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We A...

Hey guys! This week we talk about the biggest safety tips and tricks you can do to keep yourself as safe and away from bad situations as possible. Especially in a modern era, it is importing to be aware of your surroundings and do small things to prevent any issues! We hope you learned something! Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @...

In this episode we discuss how media romanticizes toxic relationships through both reality TV and fictional shows. We talk about how we can separate the media we consume from reality and develop healthier views of relationships. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to a long awaited new updates, and we truly have a lot to go over. From White House visits to the election updates, and even the Olympics,w e cover the biggest news from the past couple weeks in the most digestible way. Enjoy! 
 Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-injury-shooting-incident-pennsylvania-rally-what-we-know-rcna161745 https://apnews.com/artic...

Hey everyone! Sorry for not posting-we were taking a little bit of a break, but we’re back with a new episode discussing burnout and what it means to be happy vs. successful. Enjoy! Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg

Hey everyone! In this episode, we bring back our news updates and discuss some of the biggest news that’s taken place in the past few months. We talk about the potential Tik Tok ban, Alexei Navalny, and more. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg...

NYT Submission for Aahana Paul and Celine Bono

Hello! This week we talk about a very exciting fundraiser hosted at our high school that we wanted to bring some attention to as it is an event we are very dedicated towards! Enjoy and get involved. Help out: https://www.lls.org Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @we...

In this episode we talk about some of our best tips for starting fundraisers as well as some important lessons we have learned from hosting charity dances and gun violence prevention workshops. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg Website: https:...

Hello! Today we tackle everything Section 230. Section 230 is essentially a document on how social media companies can’t be held liable for what their users post. In today’s episode we talk about why that’s a good or bad thing. Especially in the modern world, it is something to consider. Enjoy! Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @we...

Happy New Year everyone! In this episode we discuss our proudest moments of 2023 as well as our resolutions for the new year. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg Website: https://weare-youth.org/

We are starting off 2024 with a bang! In this week’s episode we are interviewing Senator Dafna Michealson Jenet, a foremost leader in our state for mental health advocacy. In this interview, we dive into the catalyst of Senator Jenet’s journey to universal access to mental health support, which started in a place different to what some may think. After experiencing a traumatic event when her then...