http://odeo.com/channels/2102514-WNYC-s-Radio-Rookies no Real stories by New York City teenagers take listeners inside their lives and their communities. Real stories by New York City teenagers take listeners inside their lives and their communities. Real stories by New York City teenagers take listeners inside their lives and their communities. en-us 40 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0800 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0800 radio, wnyc, radiorookies, rookies Family radio wnyc rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25510362-My-Mother-s-Disease-by-Vikky-Cruz Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie Victoria (Vikky) Cruz' mother hasn't been able to walk in years, can barely speak and goes into rages, but no one ever told Vikky why. Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie Victoria (Vikky) Cruz' mother hasn't been able to walk in years, can barely speak and goes into rages, but no one ever told Vikky why. Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie Victoria (Vikky) Cruz' mother hasn't been able to walk in years, can barely speak and goes into rages, but no one ever told Vikky why. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25510362 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25460074-Incarcerated-Parents-by-Keith-Tingman Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie Keith Tingman remembers his tenth birthday better than any other birthday before or since. That was the day he watched his mom get arrested after being falsely accused of stealing someone's wallet. Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie Keith Tingman remembers his tenth birthday better than any other birthday before or since. That was the day he watched his mom get arrested after being falsely accused of stealing someone's wallet. Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie Keith Tingman remembers his tenth birthday better than any other birthday before or since. That was the day he watched his mom get arrested after being falsely accused of stealing someone's wallet. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25460074 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25443376-The-Chernobyl-Disaster-by-Irina-Sverzhanovskaya Aired October, 2009. Rookie Reporter Irina always saw herself as a Chernobyl victim, but the more she learns about the effects of the nuclear radiation, the less she sees herself as one of those victims. Aired October, 2009. Rookie Reporter Irina always saw herself as a Chernobyl victim, but the more she learns about the effects of the nuclear radiation, the less she sees herself as one of those victims. Aired October, 2009. Rookie Reporter Irina always saw herself as a Chernobyl victim, but the more she learns about the effects of the nuclear radiation, the less she sees herself as one of those victims. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25443376 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25397908-Promotion-in-Doubt-by-AJ-Frazier Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie AJ Frazier reports on how the higher standards in New York City schools impact his work ethic and explores the shady line between getting promoted or being left behind. Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie AJ Frazier reports on how the higher standards in New York City schools impact his work ethic and explores the shady line between getting promoted or being left behind. Aired October, 2009. Radio Rookie AJ Frazier reports on how the higher standards in New York City schools impact his work ethic and explores the shady line between getting promoted or being left behind. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25397908 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25284724-Money-Stress-by-Erikka-Diaz Aired October, 2009. Rookie Reporter Erikka Diaz has lived in poverty her whole life and like many of her neighbors in the South Bronx, her family knows well the anxieties of not having enough money to go around. Aired October, 2009. Rookie Reporter Erikka Diaz has lived in poverty her whole life and like many of her neighbors in the South Bronx, her family knows well the anxieties of not having enough money to go around. Aired October, 2009. Rookie Reporter Erikka Diaz has lived in poverty her whole life and like many of her neighbors in the South Bronx, her family knows well the anxieties of not having enough money to go around. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25284724 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25206163-My-School-is-Known-for-All-the-Wrong-Reasons-by-Edward-Llanos Aired June, 2006. Edward Llanos reports on his school its reputation for crime and violence. Aired June, 2006. Edward Llanos reports on his school its reputation for crime and violence. Aired June, 2006. Edward Llanos reports on his school its reputation for crime and violence. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25206163 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25129733-9-11-and-My-Family-by-Karla-Saavedra Aired March, 2002. Karla reported on the economic impact of September 11th for WNYC's special Six Months documentary. Aired March, 2002. Karla reported on the economic impact of September 11th for WNYC's special Six Months documentary. Aired March, 2002. Karla reported on the economic impact of September 11th for WNYC's special Six Months documentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25129733 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25057992-Teen-Rights-by-Alena-Kuczynski Aired December, 2002. Alena's parents let her make a lot of her own decisions, but when Alena leaves her apartment she feels discriminated against because of her age. Aired December, 2002. Alena's parents let her make a lot of her own decisions, but when Alena leaves her apartment she feels discriminated against because of her age. Aired December, 2002. Alena's parents let her make a lot of her own decisions, but when Alena leaves her apartment she feels discriminated against because of her age. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25057992 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24987251-Bushwick-by-Jose-Lopez Aired January, 2001. Jose's story is about how there are not enough free things for kids in Bushwick to do after school. Aired January, 2001. Jose's story is about how there are not enough free things for kids in Bushwick to do after school. Aired January, 2001. Jose's story is about how there are not enough free things for kids in Bushwick to do after school. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24987251 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24915785-Teasing-by-Brittany-Hill Aired December, 2002. Being called "burger" has made fourteen year old Brittany mad and sad. She talks to her classmates about teasing in their school and admits that she teases sometimes too. Aired December, 2002. Being called "burger" has made fourteen year old Brittany mad and sad. She talks to her classmates about teasing in their school and admits that she teases sometimes too. Aired December, 2002. Being called "burger" has made fourteen year old Brittany mad and sad. She talks to her classmates about teasing in their school and admits that she teases sometimes too. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24915785 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24982734-Bushwick-by-Jose-Lopez Aired January, 2001. Jose's story is about how there are not enough free things for kids in Bushwick to do after school. Aired January, 2001. Jose's story is about how there are not enough free things for kids in Bushwick to do after school. Aired January, 2001. Jose's story is about how there are not enough free things for kids in Bushwick to do after school. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24982734 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24841078-Dominican-Republic-by-Angely-Tavares Aired December, 2002. Angely's family immigrated to New York for a "better life." But she's not sure they made the right decision. Aired December, 2002. Angely's family immigrated to New York for a "better life." But she's not sure they made the right decision. Aired December, 2002. Angely's family immigrated to New York for a "better life." But she's not sure they made the right decision. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24841078 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24914357-Teasing-by-Brittany-Hill Aired December, 2002. Being called "burger" has made fourteen year old Brittany mad and sad. She talks to her classmates about teasing in their school and admits that she teases sometimes too. Aired December, 2002. Being called "burger" has made fourteen year old Brittany mad and sad. She talks to her classmates about teasing in their school and admits that she teases sometimes too. Aired December, 2002. Being called "burger" has made fourteen year old Brittany mad and sad. She talks to her classmates about teasing in their school and admits that she teases sometimes too. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24914357 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24779701-Growing-Up-Getting-By-Radio-Rookies-Hour-Long-Special The stories you'll hear in this hour-long special are about how teenagers find their way to adulthood and offers a chance to find out what happened next in the Rookies' lives, years after their stories first aired. The stories you'll hear in this hour-long special are about how teenagers find their way to adulthood and offers a chance to find out what happened next in the Rookies' lives, years after their stories first aired. The stories you'll hear in this hour-long special are about how teenagers find their way to adulthood and offers a chance to find out what happened next in the Rookies' lives, years after their stories first aired. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24779701 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24751474-Subways-by-Samr-Rocky-Tayeh Aired October, 2004. The New York City subway system was celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2004. Midwood Radio Rookie Samr "Rocky" Tayeh reported on what subways mean to teenagers in the city. Aired October, 2004. The New York City subway system was celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2004. Midwood Radio Rookie Samr "Rocky" Tayeh reported on what subways mean to teenagers in the city. Aired October, 2004. The New York City subway system was celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2004. Midwood Radio Rookie Samr "Rocky" Tayeh reported on what subways mean to teenagers in the city. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24751474 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24682765-Virginity-by-Carmen-Mojica Aired May, 2001. Carmen wants to stay a virgin until she gets married. But TV, music and peer pressure all seem to be conspiring against her. Is virginity losing its value in our culture? Aired May, 2001. Carmen wants to stay a virgin until she gets married. But TV, music and peer pressure all seem to be conspiring against her. Is virginity losing its value in our culture? Aired May, 2001. Carmen wants to stay a virgin until she gets married. But TV, music and peer pressure all seem to be conspiring against her. Is virginity losing its value in our culture? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24682765 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24611516-School-by-Rafael-Macho-Lopez Aired January, 2001. Macho dropped out of school a year and a half before joining Radio Rookies. In this story, he investigates why he decided to drop out and talks about his plans for the future. Aired January, 2001. Macho dropped out of school a year and a half before joining Radio Rookies. In this story, he investigates why he decided to drop out and talks about his plans for the future. Aired January, 2001. Macho dropped out of school a year and a half before joining Radio Rookies. In this story, he investigates why he decided to drop out and talks about his plans for the future. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24611516 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24558956-In-Your-Face-Parents-by-Heidi-Choe Aired February, 2006. Heidi Choe's parents pay attention to her -- A LOT of attention. She thinks in-your-face parenting can be overdone. Aired February, 2006. Heidi Choe's parents pay attention to her -- A LOT of attention. She thinks in-your-face parenting can be overdone. Aired February, 2006. Heidi Choe's parents pay attention to her -- A LOT of attention. She thinks in-your-face parenting can be overdone. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24558956 Wed, 13 May 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24514566-We-Have-Stories-to-Tell-by-Amina-Tariq Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24514566 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24515721-Religion-and-Family-by-Heather-Oplinger Aired February, 2006. Religion brings some families together, but Radio Rookie Heather Oplinger says it pushes others apart. She and her mother are among many who argue over where and how to worship. Aired February, 2006. Religion brings some families together, but Radio Rookie Heather Oplinger says it pushes others apart. She and her mother are among many who argue over where and how to worship. Aired February, 2006. Religion brings some families together, but Radio Rookie Heather Oplinger says it pushes others apart. She and her mother are among many who argue over where and how to worship. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24515721 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25397914-We-Have-Stories-to-Tell-by-Amina-Tariq Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,25397914 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24514565-Religion-and-Family-by-Heather-Oplinger Aired February, 2006. Religion brings some families together, but Radio Rookie Heather Oplinger says it pushes others apart. She and her mother are among many who argue over where and how to worship. Aired February, 2006. Religion brings some families together, but Radio Rookie Heather Oplinger says it pushes others apart. She and her mother are among many who argue over where and how to worship. Aired February, 2006. Religion brings some families together, but Radio Rookie Heather Oplinger says it pushes others apart. She and her mother are among many who argue over where and how to worship. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24514565 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24449816-We-Have-Stories-to-Tell-by-Amina-Tariq Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. Aired February, 2006. Radio Rookie Amina Tariq isn't proud of it but admits that she and her friends gossip all the time. Even though everyone is doing it, Amina starts to feel conflicted about the amount of time she spends talking about other people. She also comes to realize that she herself is a target. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24449816 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25397917-Growing-Up-Alone-by-Sunnie-Hwang Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Sunnie Hwang moved to the US from Korea, hoping she would find the happiness she had as a child -- when her parents were still alive. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Sunnie Hwang moved to the US from Korea, hoping she would find the happiness she had as a child -- when her parents were still alive. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Sunnie Hwang moved to the US from Korea, hoping she would find the happiness she had as a child -- when her parents were still alive. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,25397917 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24383583-Growing-Up-Alone-by-Sunnie-Hwang Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Sunnie Hwang moved to the US from Korea, hoping she would find the happiness she had as a child -- when her parents were still alive. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Sunnie Hwang moved to the US from Korea, hoping she would find the happiness she had as a child -- when her parents were still alive. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Sunnie Hwang moved to the US from Korea, hoping she would find the happiness she had as a child -- when her parents were still alive. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24383583 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25397918-Anchor-Dream-by-Linda-Lee Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Linda Lee dreams of being the next Kaity Tong, the WB11's nightly news co-anchor. But Linda worries her Korean roots will get in her way. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Linda Lee dreams of being the next Kaity Tong, the WB11's nightly news co-anchor. But Linda worries her Korean roots will get in her way. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Linda Lee dreams of being the next Kaity Tong, the WB11's nightly news co-anchor. But Linda worries her Korean roots will get in her way. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,25397918 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24318850-Anchor-Dream-by-Linda-Lee Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Linda Lee dreams of being the next Kaity Tong, the WB11's nightly news co-anchor. But Linda worries her Korean roots will get in her way. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Linda Lee dreams of being the next Kaity Tong, the WB11's nightly news co-anchor. But Linda worries her Korean roots will get in her way. Aired January, 2002. Radio Rookie Linda Lee dreams of being the next Kaity Tong, the WB11's nightly news co-anchor. But Linda worries her Korean roots will get in her way. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24318850 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24238599-Someone-to-Tuck-Me-In-by-Raymond-Henderson Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Raymond Henderson is facing a very grown-up decision: his foster mother wants to adopt him. But for Raymond, and many foster kids like him, the idea of adoption can feel more like a burden than a blessing. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Raymond Henderson is facing a very grown-up decision: his foster mother wants to adopt him. But for Raymond, and many foster kids like him, the idea of adoption can feel more like a burden than a blessing. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Raymond Henderson is facing a very grown-up decision: his foster mother wants to adopt him. But for Raymond, and many foster kids like him, the idea of adoption can feel more like a burden than a blessing. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24238599 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24129357-My-High-School-Crush-by-Keith-Harris Aired February, 2009. In honor of unrequited love, Radio Rookie Keith Harris shares a story about an all-consuming, exhilarating, and over-the-top high school crush. Aired February, 2009. In honor of unrequited love, Radio Rookie Keith Harris shares a story about an all-consuming, exhilarating, and over-the-top high school crush. Aired February, 2009. In honor of unrequited love, Radio Rookie Keith Harris shares a story about an all-consuming, exhilarating, and over-the-top high school crush. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24129357 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/24034795-My-Mother-vs-The-Streets-by-Jacuyra Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Jacuyra doesn't always realize the consequences of her actions. Her mom has to keep a close eye on her because Jacuyra's made some serious mistakes in the past. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Jacuyra doesn't always realize the consequences of her actions. Her mom has to keep a close eye on her because Jacuyra's made some serious mistakes in the past. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Jacuyra doesn't always realize the consequences of her actions. Her mom has to keep a close eye on her because Jacuyra's made some serious mistakes in the past. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24034795 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23909514-Stuck-by-Kaddeem-Wright Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Kaddeem Wright has been resolving to do better in school for years, but over and over again he keeps finding himself stuck. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Kaddeem Wright has been resolving to do better in school for years, but over and over again he keeps finding himself stuck. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Kaddeem Wright has been resolving to do better in school for years, but over and over again he keeps finding himself stuck. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-21,23909514 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23841787-Home-Alone-by-Krystle-Murray Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Krystle Murray's single mom often works long hours, sometimes coming home as late as 2 a.m. Krystle feels guilty about how hard her mom works to provide for them, while at the same time wondering if it's been worth it. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Krystle Murray's single mom often works long hours, sometimes coming home as late as 2 a.m. Krystle feels guilty about how hard her mom works to provide for them, while at the same time wondering if it's been worth it. Aired December, 2009. Radio Rookie Krystle Murray's single mom often works long hours, sometimes coming home as late as 2 a.m. Krystle feels guilty about how hard her mom works to provide for them, while at the same time wondering if it's been worth it. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-07,23841787 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23799986-I-m-Not-Emo-by-Josetta-Adams Aired December, 2008. Radio Rookie Josetta Adams found refuge in rock music when she slipped into a depression a few years ago. But her way of expressing her feelings got her called a "sell-out" in her Caribbean American family. She wants to know why she's been criticized. Aired December, 2008. Radio Rookie Josetta Adams found refuge in rock music when she slipped into a depression a few years ago. But her way of expressing her feelings got her called a "sell-out" in her Caribbean American family. She wants to know why she's been criticized. Aired December, 2008. Radio Rookie Josetta Adams found refuge in rock music when she slipped into a depression a few years ago. But her way of expressing her feelings got her called a "sell-out" in her Caribbean American family. She wants to know why she's been criticized. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-24,23799986 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23729655-Read-a-Book-by-Keith-Harris Aired December, 2008. Keith Harris had a secret when he started school in the U.S. for the first time: he didn't know how to read and write. Now a successful and literate high school senior, Keith's story takes us into his journey to literacy. Aired December, 2008. Keith Harris had a secret when he started school in the U.S. for the first time: he didn't know how to read and write. Now a successful and literate high school senior, Keith's story takes us into his journey to literacy. Aired December, 2008. Keith Harris had a secret when he started school in the U.S. for the first time: he didn't know how to read and write. Now a successful and literate high school senior, Keith's story takes us into his journey to literacy. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-10,23729655 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23672548-The-Internet-Bug-by-Yesica-Balderrama Aired February, 2006. Like a lot of teenagers, Yesica has spent hours and hours online, mostly chatting to her friends, some of whom lived only blocks away. Sometimes she found she couldn't stop herself from logging on. Yesica decided to take a closer look at what was driving this exhausting need. Aired February, 2006. Like a lot of teenagers, Yesica has spent hours and hours online, mostly chatting to her friends, some of whom lived only blocks away. Sometimes she found she couldn't stop herself from logging on. Yesica decided to take a closer look at what was driving this exhausting need. Aired February, 2006. Like a lot of teenagers, Yesica has spent hours and hours online, mostly chatting to her friends, some of whom lived only blocks away. Sometimes she found she couldn't stop herself from logging on. Yesica decided to take a closer look at what was driving this exhausting need. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-26,23672548 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23610952-Tracking-by-Jaimita-Haskell Aired April, 2002. Jaimita got bumped up into a more advanced high school program, then, because of overcrowding, she got dropped back into the relative chaos of mainstream classes. As she reports on these changes, Jaimita surprises herself and her principal. Aired April, 2002. Jaimita got bumped up into a more advanced high school program, then, because of overcrowding, she got dropped back into the relative chaos of mainstream classes. As she reports on these changes, Jaimita surprises herself and her principal. Aired April, 2002. Jaimita got bumped up into a more advanced high school program, then, because of overcrowding, she got dropped back into the relative chaos of mainstream classes. As she reports on these changes, Jaimita surprises herself and her principal. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-12,23610952 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/25397927-Losing-Home-by-Wen-Ou Aired February, 2006. Wen moved to the United States from China in 2001 and hasn't returned. Five years later, she wishes she had appreciated her relatives more when she was still living with them. Aired February, 2006. Wen moved to the United States from China in 2001 and hasn't returned. Five years later, she wishes she had appreciated her relatives more when she was still living with them. Aired February, 2006. Wen moved to the United States from China in 2001 and hasn't returned. Five years later, she wishes she had appreciated her relatives more when she was still living with them. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-29,25397927 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23546488-Losing-Home-by-Wen-Ou Aired February, 2006. Wen moved to the United States from China in 2001 and hasn't returned. Five years later, she wishes she had appreciated her relatives more when she was still living with them. Aired February, 2006. Wen moved to the United States from China in 2001 and hasn't returned. Five years later, she wishes she had appreciated her relatives more when she was still living with them. Aired February, 2006. Wen moved to the United States from China in 2001 and hasn't returned. Five years later, she wishes she had appreciated her relatives more when she was still living with them. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-29,23546488 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23487263-Lucid-Dreaming-by-Neil-Ramkissoon Aired February, 2006. Have you ever had a dream that you were aware you were dreaming? Neil had a dream like that so powerful and intense that it set him on a months-long journey to perfect the art of lucid dreaming. Aired February, 2006. Have you ever had a dream that you were aware you were dreaming? Neil had a dream like that so powerful and intense that it set him on a months-long journey to perfect the art of lucid dreaming. Aired February, 2006. Have you ever had a dream that you were aware you were dreaming? Neil had a dream like that so powerful and intense that it set him on a months-long journey to perfect the art of lucid dreaming. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-15,23487263 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23423407-The-N-Word-It-Represents-Hatred-by-Veralyn-Williams Aired December, 2006. Veralyn Williams explores the complexities of a contested term by discussing the limits of the N-word. Who can use it? How has its meaning changed over time? Aired December, 2006. Veralyn Williams explores the complexities of a contested term by discussing the limits of the N-word. Who can use it? How has its meaning changed over time? Aired December, 2006. Veralyn Williams explores the complexities of a contested term by discussing the limits of the N-word. Who can use it? How has its meaning changed over time? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-01,23423407 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23361806-Timmy-by-Jonathan-Fauske Aired April, 2002. Jonathan looks at the challenges of being an older brother to someone with Down Syndrome...and just being an older brother. Aired April, 2002. Jonathan looks at the challenges of being an older brother to someone with Down Syndrome...and just being an older brother. Aired April, 2002. Jonathan looks at the challenges of being an older brother to someone with Down Syndrome...and just being an older brother. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-17,23361806 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23241538-Meeting-the-Republicans-by-Shakima-Swain Aired September, 2004. Eighteen-year-old Radio Rookie Shakima Swain, a first time voter, finds out what it means to be a Republican at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. Aired September, 2004. Eighteen-year-old Radio Rookie Shakima Swain, a first time voter, finds out what it means to be a Republican at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. Aired September, 2004. Eighteen-year-old Radio Rookie Shakima Swain, a first time voter, finds out what it means to be a Republican at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-03,23241538 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23190407-Heroin-by-Janesse-Nesse-Nieves Aired May, 2001. Janesse's father left her and her family for Heroin when she was very young. Janesse takes her microphone to her father's house to try to convince him he should leave Heroin alone. Aired May, 2001. Janesse's father left her and her family for Heroin when she was very young. Janesse takes her microphone to her father's house to try to convince him he should leave Heroin alone. Aired May, 2001. Janesse's father left her and her family for Heroin when she was very young. Janesse takes her microphone to her father's house to try to convince him he should leave Heroin alone. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-20,23190407 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23144435-Parenting-Pointers-by-Carlos-Chico-Gonzalez Aired January, 2002. Mary Fory moved to Queens from Colombia. Now she lives among immigrants from many different countries, but she's noticed that even those who speak Spanish tend not to hang out with each other. Mary's friends are all Colombians. Aired January, 2002. Mary Fory moved to Queens from Colombia. Now she lives among immigrants from many different countries, but she's noticed that even those who speak Spanish tend not to hang out with each other. Mary's friends are all Colombians. Aired January, 2002. Mary Fory moved to Queens from Colombia. Now she lives among immigrants from many different countries, but she's noticed that even those who speak Spanish tend not to hang out with each other. Mary's friends are all Colombians. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-08,23144435 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23098717-Segregation-by-Mary-Fory Aired January, 2002. Mary Fory moved to Queens from Colombia. Now she lives among immigrants from many different countries, but she's noticed that even those who speak Spanish tend not to hang out with each other. Mary's friends are all Colombians. Aired January, 2002. Mary Fory moved to Queens from Colombia. Now she lives among immigrants from many different countries, but she's noticed that even those who speak Spanish tend not to hang out with each other. Mary's friends are all Colombians. Aired January, 2002. Mary Fory moved to Queens from Colombia. Now she lives among immigrants from many different countries, but she's noticed that even those who speak Spanish tend not to hang out with each other. Mary's friends are all Colombians. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-23,23098717 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23057350-My-Family-Remembers-by-Edward-Llanos Aired February, 2006. Edward was 12-years-old when he entered the hospital and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his littlest brother, followed by months in the hospital and a year recuperating at home. Now a healthy high school senior, Edward decides to revisit this part of his past and discovers that each of his family members experienced his illness in ways he didn't (or couldn't) recognize at the time and some effects still linger. Aired February, 2006. Edward was 12-years-old when he entered the hospital and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his littlest brother, followed by months in the hospital and a year recuperating at home. Now a healthy high school senior, Edward decides to revisit this part of his past and discovers that each of his family members experienced his illness in ways he didn't (or couldn't) recognize at the time and some effects still linger. Aired February, 2006. Edward was 12-years-old when he entered the hospital and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his littlest brother, followed by months in the hospital and a year recuperating at home. Now a healthy high school senior, Edward decides to revisit this part of his past and discovers that each of his family members experienced his illness in ways he didn't (or couldn't) recognize at the time and some effects still linger. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-09,23057350 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23038946-Superstar-by-David-Sealey Aired May 2001. David is obsessed with becoming a star -- he wants a mansion, a limo, constant media attention and his own clothing line. But his mother says he should be worrying about his report card. Aired May 2001. David is obsessed with becoming a star -- he wants a mansion, a limo, constant media attention and his own clothing line. But his mother says he should be worrying about his report card. Aired May 2001. David is obsessed with becoming a star -- he wants a mansion, a limo, constant media attention and his own clothing line. But his mother says he should be worrying about his report card. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-11,23038946 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/22596761-Superstar-by-David-Sealey Aired May, 2008. David is obsessed with becoming a star -- he wants a mansion, a limo, constant media attention and his own clothing line. But his mother says he should be worrying about his report card. Aired May, 2008. David is obsessed with becoming a star -- he wants a mansion, a limo, constant media attention and his own clothing line. But his mother says he should be worrying about his report card. Aired May, 2008. David is obsessed with becoming a star -- he wants a mansion, a limo, constant media attention and his own clothing line. But his mother says he should be worrying about his report card. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-09,22596761 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:50:26 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23038945-Legal-Status-by-Veralyn-Williams Aired June, 2005. Veralyn is confused about her legal status. She's not a citizen, she doesn't have a green card and she doesn't even know what rights she has. When Veralyn starts to ask questions, some of her family members get nervous and uncomfortable. Aired June, 2005. Veralyn is confused about her legal status. She's not a citizen, she doesn't have a green card and she doesn't even know what rights she has. When Veralyn starts to ask questions, some of her family members get nervous and uncomfortable. Aired June, 2005. Veralyn is confused about her legal status. She's not a citizen, she doesn't have a green card and she doesn't even know what rights she has. When Veralyn starts to ask questions, some of her family members get nervous and uncomfortable. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-25,23038945 Sun, 25 May 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies http://odeo.com/episodes/23038947-Activism-on-Staten-Island-by-Marisa-Day Aired April, 2002. Marisa, leftist teen activist, tries to start a youth activism group on Staten Island and learns a few things about what does and doesn't sway the conservative masses. Aired April, 2002. Marisa, leftist teen activist, tries to start a youth activism group on Staten Island and learns a few things about what does and doesn't sway the conservative masses. Aired April, 2002. Marisa, leftist teen activist, tries to start a youth activism group on Staten Island and learns a few things about what does and doesn't sway the conservative masses. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-21,23038947 Wed, 21 May 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Radio Rookies radio wnyc radiorookies rookies