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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	The Way We Dress: How Dress Codes Can Be Connected to Systematic Racism and Sexism	16 Oct 2024	00:05:21
Listen to IndyKids reporter Grace Stevens read her recent article, "The Way We Dress: How Dress Codes Can Be Connected to Systematic Racism and Sexism." You can find the text version of this article and many more by visiting IndyKids.org.
	Teens for Food Justice: Ending Food Insecurity One School at a Time	10 Jul 2024	00:21:16
Have you ever experienced a farm and a school put together? IndyKids reporters interviewed Jessenia Preciado, the Far Rockaway regional coordinator at Teens for Food Justice. Teens for Food Justice fights food insecurity by growing leafy greens including lettuce, cilantro, basil, parsley, Swiss chard and bok choy in hydroponic farms located inside public schools. This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity for print. To learn more about Teens for Food Justice, visit their website: https://teensforfoodjustice.org/ To learn more about IndyKids, including information about how to donate or get involved in our programming, visit indykids.org.
	Climate Crisis Episode 2: Fighting Fracked Gas in Brooklyn With Activists Pati & Gia Luna	20 Jun 2022	00:17:59
IndyKids reporters Zahra, Lily, and Gibran interview Pati Rodriguez, a community organizer with Mi Casa Resiste and Frack Outta Brooklyn, and her daughter Gia Luna about their fight against National Grid’s fracked gas pipeline in Brooklyn. Key terms to listen for: Pipeline Fracked gas Toxic Discussion Questions: What does Pati say about the National Grid-owned North Brooklyn Pipeline? Why did Pati chain herself to the pipeline? Describe what Pati says about how her mother influenced her life. How does Pati explain the connection between the climate crisis and immigration? What is Gia’s favorite thing about her activism with her mother? Why is fracking gas illegal in New York State? What does Pati mean when she says she wants to plant seeds? What gives Pati and Gia hope? Credits: IndyKids Reporters – Lily Dribin, Gibran Freilla Williams, and Zahra Latheef Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas Edited by Emily Löwinger Audio Mentor – Abē Levine Additional Script Editing – Zahra Latheef Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo Additional Music by Emily Löwinger Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez Special thanks to Emma Gaffney We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.
	Climate Crisis Episode 1: What’s an Ecosystem and What Are Fossil Fuels?	20 Jun 2022	00:20:30
In episode 1 of the IndyKids Climate Crisis series, IndyKids reporters Mila and Melina interview Lucy Andrews, a scientist and PhD student in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California Berkeley. Lucy talks about why she loves being a scientist, her favorite part of the job, what ecosystems and fossil fuels are, and what they have to do with the climate crisis! This episode is perfect for students who are being introduced to climate change and climate crisis concepts, including how wars impact the environment. Listen at home as a family or use the episodes and discussion guides (in the episode descriptions) as an educational resource. Key terms to listen for: Ecosystem Climate Climate conditions Fossil fuels Greenhouse gasses Solar power Wind power Hydro power Nuclear power Resilient Discussion Questions: Why do Mila and Melina want to learn more about the climate crisis? What is an ecosystem? What do ecosystems have to do with climate change? What are fossil fuels? Why do we rely on them so much? How does burning fossil fuels contribute to the climate crisis? How does war affect the environment? What does Lucy want people to know about her work? Credits: IndyKids Reporters – Melina Ferreyra and Mila Lemoine Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas Edited by Emily Löwinger Audio Mentor – Zoe Grueskin Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez Special thanks to Emma Gaffney We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.
	Someday You Could Be...Lara Bergen, the Founder of Press Pass NYC!	23 Jun 2024	00:17:24
Lara Bergen is the founder and director of Press Pass NYC, which is an organization that helps New York City public schools create and maintain their school newspapers. In the past 2 ½ years, Press Pass NYC has helped create 19 school newspapers in middle and high schools. More about Press Pass NYC: Press Pass NYC’s free programs are all in service of helping New York City public schools start and sustain a successful school newspaper program in a comprehensive way. Unlike outside-school opportunities for individual students, Press Pass NYC’s focus is on creating journalistic value and opportunities for the entire school community, enabling schools to create a culture of appreciation for journalism and student voice through a school newspaper; training teachers to lead a credit-bearing course as well as advise a school newspaper program; and engaging students in authentic, project-based, community-centered learning that they would otherwise never experience.
	The Power of Art	01 Jun 2024	00:25:05
4th graders from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of art. They reflect on their own ideas about art and interview Carlos Mateu, a painter, mural artist, poet, dancer, and teacher. Support IndyKids by visiting us at IndyKids.org. Special thanks to Ms. Perry, Mrs. Maraj, Carlos Mateu, Claudine DeSola, and Groundswell! Produced and edited by Em Löwinger. Music by Adrian Moring. About Carlos Mateu: Carlos Mateu was born in 1970 in Havana, Cuba, and has resided in the United States since 1997. He defines his style as Pop Geometric. His paintings fuse elements of cubism with realism, using straight lines and perspective to create a geometric and three-dimensional effect, while subtly deforming the images. His subject matter incorporates surrealism, symbolism and mysticism to reflect memories, dreams, his life in the United States and his own creative perspective on the world around him. Currently Carlos keeps painting, writing poetry (décimas), exhibiting his art, performing, and teaching art and popular Cuban dances for various organizations in New York City like Groundswell Community Mural and City Lore. About Groundswell: In 1996, a group of New York City artists, educators, and activists founded Groundswell with the belief that collaborative art-making combines personal expression with the strength of community activism—and produces unique and powerful outcomes. Twenty years later, 500 murals have been completed by Groundswell, working with youth and teaching artists in collaboration with hundreds of community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, and government agencies throughout New York City. The collaborative process behind these compelling artworks demonstrate our enduring belief that art creates community and community creates change. Our five hundred murals in all five boroughs are only the final product of comprehensive youth, community and artistic development initiatives. We strive to infuse these initiatives with elements of social justice and activism to amplify the individuals we interact with daily.
	Someday You Could Be...An Actor and Humanitarian Like Shakira Barrera!	28 Apr 2024	00:11:57
IndyKids reporter CJ interviewed Shakira Barrera, a Nicaraguan-American actress and humanitarian. You can catch her playing a role in the upcoming Marvel series, Ironheart. They discussed her career, the challenges of being an actor, representation in Hollywood, Shakira's humanitarian efforts, and advice she has for young people who want to be actors. Produced and edited by Em Löwinger; Theme music by Adrian Moring. Visit IndyKids.org to find out how you can participate and support!
	Space Interview Podcast	14 Dec 2023	00:24:05
Which planets are hot? Does a planet made of diamonds exist? Why hasn't there been an astronaut on the moon for 50 years? Has a spaceship ever flown near a black hole? Are humans treating space as badly as we're treating our oceans? Students at the Gillen Brewer School interview Dr. Erika Nesvold and ask her all of these questions and more! Visit IndyKids.org to learn more about our newspaper, educational programs and how you can get involved! About Dr. Erika Nesvold: Dr. Erika Nesvold is an astrophysicist who has performed astronomy research at NASA and the Carnegie Institution for Science. She is now a developer for the astronomy video game Universe Sandbox. Erika is the author of Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space, and co-founder of the space ethics nonprofit the JustSpace Alliance. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram with the easy-to-find handles @erikanesvold. JustSpace can be found on Twitter @justspaceorg and on Instagram @justspacealliance. This podcast was produced and edited by Em Löwinger. Audio recordings by Áine Pennello, and IndyKids' executive director is Isis Phillips.
	The Power of Kindness	10 May 2023	00:18:09
IndyKids reporters from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of kindness. They interview Malachi Coleman, a 4-star football player from Lincoln, Nebraska who will play for the Nebraska Huskers next year. Because of his own experiences in foster care, Malachi founded Fly Like Chi, a foundation that brings sports and arts to children in foster care. Listen as IndyKids fourth graders go through the process of preparing for and conducting their interview, and reflect on what kindness means to them. IndyKids is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that creates a newspaper and podcasts for kids, by kids. Visit IndyKids.org to get a newspaper subscription, or donate, or to find out how you can volunteer or participate in a workshop! Visit Flylikechi.com to support Malachi Coleman's foundation.
	Climate Crisis Episode 5: Fossil Fuels & Climate Disasters With Journalist Antonia Juhasz	20 Jun 2022	00:22:15
IndyKids reporters Charlotte and Lucas interview award-winning writer and environmental journalist, Antonia Juhasz, about her path in climate reporting, how she centers activists and impacted people in her coverage, and what gives her hope. Key terms to listen for: Solutions journalism Inequities Fenceline communities Climate disaster Food and fisheries Climate Expert/expertise Discussion Questions: How did Antonia start covering the climate crisis? What is solutions journalism? Why does Antonia prioritize women⁠— – and women of color specifically⁠— – in her reporting? What kinds of expertise does Antonia look to highlight in her reporting? What are some of the challenges Antonia has faced in her journalism career? Credits: IndyKids Reporters – Charlotte Osoria and Lucas Muñoz Jetmore Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips, and Julia Thomas Edited + Music by Emily Löwinger Audio Mentor – Jo Corona Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo Additional Music by Emily Löwinger Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez Special thanks to Emma Gaffney and Jo Corona We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.
	Climate Crisis Episode 4: Pipeline Resistance and Divesting With Organizer Jackie Fielder	20 Jun 2022	00:25:54
IndyKids reporters Cayzlen and Maliyah interview activist Jackie Fielder about her experiences organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline and her role in the divestment movement happening in San Francisco. Key terms to listen for: Ancestral territories Reservation Treaty Tribal citizen Renewable energy Divestment / disinvestment Discussion Questions: What led Jackie to become a climate organizer? Why does Jackie want the city of San Francisco to stop doing business with big banks? Why are pipelines so dangerous? What specific kinds of renewable energy does Jackie want to replace fossil fuel power? What does divestment have to do with civil rights? Why does Jackie say we need a cultural shift in order to fight climate change? Credits: IndyKids Reporters – Maliyah Ledesma and Cayzlen Rodriguez Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas Edited by Emily Löwinger Audio Mentor – Julia Thomas Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez Special thanks to Emma Gaffney We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.
	Climate Crisis Episode 3: Climate Miseducation With Katie Worth	20 Jun 2022	00:20:38
IndyKids reporter Luca interviews author and journalist Katie Worth about her book, Miseducation: How Climate Change is Taught in America. They discuss the connection between climate change and critical race theory, and how Katie views humans’ ability to shift their perspectives and make change. Key terms to listen for: Climate denialism Discussion Questions: What inspired Katie Worth to look into climate change education in American schools? How do Luca and Katie describe the connection between climate change and critical race theory? What does Katie Worth say about humans’ capacity to make change? Credits: IndyKids Reporter – Luca Cantagallo Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips, and Julia Thomas Edited by Emily Löwinger Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez Special thanks to Emma Gaffney We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.

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