On Our Minds
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On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast about teen life, produced by teens for teens in collaboration with PBS News Student Reporting Labs. Season 6 is an audio road trip exploring what’s unique about teen life in every corner of the country through hyperlocal stories about cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
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- What makes a place feel like home? · 8 min · Saison 6 Épisode 11In the final episode of this season, student producer Joslyn shares her journey of moving from place to place and always finding herself drawn back to Las Vegas. From snowy…
- What a VW Bus Can Teach You About Life · 13 minRecorded as a special collaboration between Teacher Reporting Labs and On Our Minds, this episode brings educators and student hosts together for an unexpected conversation…
- Why getting around without a car in California can be surprisingly nice · 13 min · Saison 6 Épisode 10In suburban California, getting around often means getting in a car. But for Keerthi in San Ramon and Padma in Fremont, walking, running, and riding the bus opened up a different…
- How food brings cultures together in El Paso · 7 min · Saison 6 Épisode 9What does it mean to live in a city where cultures, languages, and traditions meet every day? In this episode of On Our Minds, we travel to El Paso, Texas, where student…
- How one San Juan street reflects Puerto Rico’s culture, community and change · 9 min · Saison 6 Épisode 8This On Our Minds episode heads to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where hosts Zack and Helena reflect on belonging, culture and the small details that make a place feel like home. The…
- Teenage beekeeper in New York buzzes about native species · 8 min · Saison 6 Épisode 7This week on the On Our Minds Roadtrip, hosts Zack and Helena take us to the city that never sleeps. Jess, the president of her university’s beekeeping club, walks us through…
- Finding warmth in the wicked cold Massachusetts weather · 12 min · Saison 6 Épisode 6Take a road trip to Massachusetts with hosts Zack and Helena in this episode of On Our Minds. It can be cold and confusing, but also surprisingly warm and welcoming. Shane from…
- The power of public art and Dunkin Donuts in New Jersey · 13 min · Saison 6 Épisode 5Take a road trip to New Jersey in this episode of On Our Minds. Hosts Zack and Helena discuss what in their surroundings sparks curiosity. Student producer, Abigail Kim in…
- How a small art shop built a community in the Midwest · 8 min · Saison 6 Épisode 4Take a road trip to Richmond, Indiana, in this episode of On Our Minds. Hosts Zack and Helena explore what “community” really means—from hometown sports teams and small-town…
- How drag queens are creating safe spaces in Missouri · 8 min · Saison 6 Épisode 3This episode of On Our Minds Road Trip takes us to Columbia, Missouri, where drag performers are building community, creating joy, and challenging stereotypes. Student producer…
- Inside Minneapolis’ giant pencil festival · 8 min · Saison 6 Épisode 2Why does Minneapolis celebrate a giant pencil every year? In this episode of On Our Minds: Road Trip, hosts Zack and Helena head to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” to explore one of…
- Driving through Colorado changed how I see my childhood · 8 min · Saison 6 Épisode 1On Our Minds is produced by teens with PBS News Student Reporting Labs. For our sixth season, hosts Zack from Southern California and Helena from North Carolina head out on a…
- On Our Minds: Road Trip Official Trailer · 1 min · Saison 6On Our Minds is a teen life podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs, produced by teens, for teens. Hosted by Zack from Southern California and Helena from North Carolina…
- How to overcome imposter syndrome and find a sense of belonging · 18 min · Saison 5Have you ever felt doubt and insecurity about your abilities or accomplishments? It's a normal feeling but it can be hard! Who can help? A mentor in your community who believes…
- Author Bryan Stevenson on grace, grit, and growing up · 16 min · Saison 5You are more than your grades, your struggles, or your past, says Bryan Stevenson (author of Just Mercy and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative). Stevenson shares his journey…
- Finding yourself through books with Nic Stone and Mychal Threets · 18 min · Saison 5 Épisode 6How can you figure how what kind of person you want to be? Through books, says YA writer Nic Stone and viral-librarian Mychal Threets. Nic and Mychal share their wisdom about…
- How these teachers use humor and stories to connect with their students · 19 min · Saison 5 Épisode 5What makes school fun? An inspiring teacher! Stories of gratitude for the people who devote their lives to helping students learn and grow: classroom teachers, librarians, and…
- Teacher Appreciation: More Than A Week · 9 minTo wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we present this special BONUS episode where we flipped the mic and gave space to educators who reflected on the small moments that make it…
- Voices across cultures: Viet Thanh Nguyen and the teen search for belonging · 19 min · Saison 5 Épisode 4Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen joins student reporter Khadeejah Khan for a thoughtful discussion on identity, memory, activism, and the role of art in…
- Why family matters in shaping teens’ passions and identity · 16 min · Saison 5 Épisode 3Family bonds shape who we become and what dreams we have for our lives. Teens open up to their parents and siblings about what matters most: their passions, identity, and…
