AM1700 Presents: WICKidz Radio: Recent Episodes
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From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
WICKidz Radio broadcasts the third Saturday of the month from 12PM to 1PM EST on AM1700 available at 1700 AM to the good people of Ypsilanti, Michigan and online at www.am1700radio.com for the rest of the free world.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the sixty-third episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres gives an updated take on the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in mass shootings around the country, the GA voter bill being signed into law, as well as the killing of Daunte Wright.
For the main discussion, Andres gives the ins and outs of the Derrek Chauvin trial as it heads to the jury.
Finally, Andres breaks the news with the announcement of his new radio program, "Cratedigger's Delight" debuts April 30th.
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the fifty-ninth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres touches on the significant issues of the the past month including the nominee for Secretary of the Interior and the scheduled Trump executions. He wraps up 2020 with ways in which we can move forward and gives us his eleven demands for making the future better.
Released 19 December, 2020
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the fifty-eighth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres brings us up to speed with how he's been spending that last eight months. For his main topic, he breaks down what a Biden presidency means and how a return to normal is not good enough.
Released 28 November, 2020
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the forty-fifth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres
Released 23 February, 2019
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the forty-fourth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 19 January, 2019
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the forty-third episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 15 December, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the forty-second episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 24 November, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the forty-first episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 13 October, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the fortieth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 15 September, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-ninth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 25 August, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-eighth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 21 July, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-seventh episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 23 June, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-sixth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 19 May, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-fifth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 21 April, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-fourth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the
Released 24 March, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-third episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny focus on the upcoming fight over DACA and the future of Dreamers. They also weigh in on acquittal of an NYPD sergeant in the shooting of Deborah Danner and the continuing crisis in Venezuela as the result of President Nicolas Maduro's leadership.
Released 17 February, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-second episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres and Manny
Released 27 January, 2018
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirty-first episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres
Released 16 December, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirtieth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights. WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this week’s episode, Manny and Andres touch on the end of protected status for Haitians before settling in on a long discussion about the wave of sexual assault allegations plaguing Hollywood and Congress.
Released 25 November, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-ninth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights. WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Andres discusses environmental racism with respect to Hurricane Maria and the devastation of Puerto Rico. He also gives his take on sports as he discusses the NFL anthem controversy.
Released 21 October, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-eighth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this their most powerful episode ever, Andres and Manny discuss the President's decision to end DACA. Manny testifies how the end of the program will affect him personally. The two discuss how those affected should react and what steps they should undertake to reduce the stress of such a horrific situation.
Released 16 September, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-seventh episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode,
Released 19 August, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-sixth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode, Manny and Andres are joined in the studio by Antonio Rafael. They discuss the progress of the Trump administration's travel ban, the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, and the on-going Russian collusion investigation.
Released 15 July, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-fifth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode,
Released 24 June, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-fourth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month's episode,
Released 03 June, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-third episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Andres and Manny discuss U.S. aggression in Syria and Afghanistan as well as the looming confrontation in North Korea.
Frania Mendoza, the new coordinator for the WICIR teen group, joins the conversation as the trio answer listener questions about the future of the DAPA / DACA program.
The show ends with Gianna Cordova and Karla Salazar discussing their experiences with the WICIR teen group.
Released 22 April, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-second episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Andres breaks down President Trump's second month in office.
Released 25 March, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twenty-first episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Andres recaps President Trump's first month in office.
Later in the show, Manny interviews Evelin Hernandez about what it's like to live, work, and go to school with an uncertain DAPA / DACA policy.
Released 18 February, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twentieth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Manny discusses the previous day's Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and the impact it might have on the immigrant community. Andres then phones in to the show to give an eyewitness report of what's he's seeing at the Women's March On Washington.
Released 21 January, 2017
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the nineteenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode,
Released 17 December, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the eighteenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this week's episode,
Released 26 November, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the sixteenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Andres, Manny, and special guest Cyrus catch us up on the last two Presidential debates Later in the show, Manny and Cyrus have an extended discussion about post-1996 NBA basketball.
Released 15 October, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the sixteenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Manny starts the show off with a passionate breakdown of the Colin Kaepernick national anthem controversy. Later in the show, Andres joins the discussion as he and Manny tie the Kaepernick discussion with recent police shootings in America.
Released 24 September, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the fifteenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Manny, Andres & Genesis discuss the relationship between major sporting events and poor neighborhoods. They also touch on the historic flooding in Louisiana.
Released 20 August, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the fourteenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the Manny, Andres & Genesis are joined in the studio by current Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi. The kids try to nail him down on his positions as they discuss his campaign for the 53rd District of the Michigan House of Representatives. The recent shootings in St. Paul, Baton Rouge, and Dallas.
Released 9 July, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the thirteenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the kids celebrate their one-year anniversary of being on the air. Andres and Manny are joined in the studio with Genesis. Together they interview Steven Kwasny, candidate for the 53rd District of the Michigan House of Representatives. The kids grill him on campaign finance reform, violence in America, and Immigrant Rights.
Released 18 June, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the twelfth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the Andres and Manny discuss the recent Freddie Gray verdict, In the second half of the show. Andres and Manny interview local rapper Isaac Castor.
Released 28 May, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the eleventh episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the Andres and Manny are joined again by Genesis as they discuss the Panama Papers and the fallout this information is having around the work, Manny breaks down the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers first round match up in the NBA playoffs, and Genesis talks astronomy.
Released 16 April, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the tenth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the Andres and Manny are joined by Genesis Garmendia as they talk about selective solidarity with respect to the political crises happening around the world. During the sports segment, Manny makes his predictions for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Genesis debuts a new segment about this day in history.
Released 26 March, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the ninth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the Andres and Manny talk about the ongoing crisis in the Detroit Public Schools. They also talk about the impact of Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance as well as the recent release of Albert Woodfox from prison.
Released 20 Feburary, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the eighth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the Andres and Manny discuss the Obama administration's decision to ramp up deportation raids and their impact on the community.
Released 23 January, 2016
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the seventh episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the Andres and Manny discuss political prisoners in America with a special focus on Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Released 19 December, 2015
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the sixth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalistion for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, Andres and Manny discuss the treatment of refugees in the United States.
Released 21 November, 2015
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the fifth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the kids talk about the first Democratic Presidential Debate. This topic sparks a new conversation and leads to Andres leading a discussion about the prison industrial complex in America. Later in the show Manny talks sports and the tragedy that is Lamar Odom. Finally, Daphne shares a personal story about standing up for what is right in the face of ignorance at her school.
Released 17 October, 2015
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the fourth episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the kids discuss immigrant life. Manny leads a discussion with the other members of the studio audience about their experiences in coming to the United States and the obstacles they've had to overcome.
Released 19 September, 2015
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area’s largest all-nude strip club comes the third episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this month’s episode, the kids discuss the first Republican Presidential debate as well as the attack on Planned Parenthood. The kids also discuss sports and culture including Floyd Mayweather’s place in boxing history.
Released 15 August, 2015
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the second episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this week's episode, the kids interview transgender activist Jennicet Gutiérrez about her work fighting the detainments of LGBTQ immigrant people as well as their inhumane treatment in detention centers in the US. The kids also discuss politics, sports, and upcoming events including Alice Bags' performance on July 22nd at the Cafe Ollie in Depot Town in Ypsilanti.
Released 18 July, 2015
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.
From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the debut episode of WICKidz Radio hosted by WICIR, the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Rights.
WICKidz Radio is locally run by youth for youth in the Ypsilanti area. The show focuses on local and national social justice issues. The goal is that listeners can learn and take inspiration from the perspectives of young people, and go out to make a difference.
In this week's episode, the kids discuss DAPA / DACA and interview Fredy Mencia about his upcoming deportation on June 26th and what the community can do to help prevent that from happening. The kids also discuss politics, sports, and upcoming events including Las Cafeteras' performance on June 24th at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
Released 20 June, 2015
Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.