Teen Connect: Recent Episodes
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Teen Connect sees a cast of rotating hosts explore local to global issues impacting teens and our community through connections with experts in their respective fields, as well as teens speaking with fellow teens about about the problems and perspectives they are confronting.
Yashvi Javia welcomes Professor Andrew McIntosh to talk about the long history of hip-hop, its reflection of the social issues of the time, and how the genre has evolved.
Yashvi Javia sits down with Anjali Verma, a self-proclaimed leadership nerd, to talk about her experience being on student council on both a local and national level and the importance of young leadership.
Yashvi Javia takes over hosting duties of Teen Connect by welcoming Jacquelyn Otto, a certified therapist specializing in adolescent psychology, to decode the mysteries of the teenage brain.
Siddhant Khandelwal is back welcomes Parkland High School senior Vishruth Hanumaihgari for an important conversation about making college decisions as a graduating high school student.
Siddhant Khandelwal welcomes Danielle Joseph, Executive Vice President of the Diversity Councils at the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of promoting acceptance and equity.
Siddhant Khandelwal is back as he welcomes Dr. Dean Donaher from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Bethlehem Area School District for a conversation about providing educational, volunteer, and community service opportunities to students and young adults.
WDIY's newest Teen Connect host Marcus Brown welcomes a conversation on athletics with the Vital twins, Michael and Matt of Liberty High School, who are poised to not only be a force in local high school golf, but also on a state and potentially professional level.
Siddhant Khandewal reflects on the COVID pandemic's impact on students through conversations with with Parkland High School senior Alex Forgosh and PHS Principal James Moniz.
New Teen Connect rotating host Sophie Elijovich welcomes Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Director of Programs Katie Suppes and a fellow Lehigh Valley teen for a frank discussion about LGBTQ rights, supporting queer teens who grapple with their sexual or gender identity and the process of coming out to an uncertain world.
New Teen Connect rotating host Kyra Kelly welcomes two guests from the Lehigh Valley Zoo, Cherlyn Vatalaro and Natalie Hildebrand, to talk about conservation, the zoo, and how young people can get involved.
WDIY presents a new rotating host for the next season of Teen Connect, Siddhant Khandelwal. For his first episode, Siddhant welcomes Joan Hanscom, Executive Director of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center to talk about world class cycling in Trexlertown. Then, Siddhant chats with Jeff Moyer, CEO of the Rodale Institute in Kutztown about organic farming and the benefits to our health and environment.
Prathysha Kothare explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence on our society and the role it plays at the intersection of social justice, human rights, and technology.
Host Prathysha Kothare tackles the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and minority groups, with regards to employment and workplace equality in the Lehigh Valley with Danielle Joseph, Executive Vice President of Business and Diversity Councils at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Tim Kelsey, Co-Director for the Center of Community and Economic Development at Penn State University.
Teen Connect showcases teenagers exploring issues impacting them. This episode focuses on the unprecedented dynamic of remote education and collaboration students have been experiencing during the pandemic including a conversation with Pennsylvania Department of Education acting Secretary Noe Ortega.
John Pearce welcomes WDIY Classics host Karen El-Chaar to the interview chair and introduces us to WDIY's newest on-air hosts bringing a youth focus to the airwaves.
Host Prathysha Kothare speaks with John Cirucci, an adjunct research professor at Arizona State University and retired chemical engineer with Air Products. They discuss climate change, sustainability, and the impact of COVID-19 on energy usage and carbon footprints.