Episodes
Dec. 24, 2023
Christmas Caroling
“The Joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing each other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” - W. C. Jones Julia hosts a Ch...
Dec. 10, 2023
Teens and the War in Ukraine
“But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war.” - Herbert Hoover On February 24th, 2022, the world changed drastically fo...
Dec. 3, 2023
Empower Charities
“There is no definition of a successful life that does not include service to others.” - George H.W. Bush Keerthi brings humor to her Nerd Extraordinaire segment by discussing a topic dear to her heart: public speaking and it...
Nov. 26, 2023
Managing Screen Time
“Not all screen time is bad, but it matters how much time we’re spending and what we’re gaining from the time.” - Ariene Pellicane Charvi and Keerthi host a fascinating program on how to manage screen time. Charvi states that...
Nov. 5, 2023
Tackling Teen Mental Health
Children’s mental health is an evolving crisis that has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts Julia and Keerthi dive into the mental crisis while interviewing teens. Kirpa talks about the factors that contribute to de...
Oct. 29, 2023
Quantum Computing
The history of the universe is, in effect, a huge and ongoing quantum computation. The universe is a quantum computer.” - Seth Lloyd Quantum computing is a budding field that has been receiving a lot of attention recently due...
Oct. 15, 2023
Exoplanets and Astronomy
Host Keerthi invites interstellar explorers and cosmic philosophers, to embark on a journey to the stars, a voyage that's equal parts scientific discovery and philosophical wonderment in today’s program. Keerthi discusses the...
Oct. 8, 2023
Branding Through Social Media
We’re living at a time when attention is the new currency.” - Pete Cashmore, Founder of mashable.com Host Julia presents her Passion in Action to showcase how telling unique stories are the way to brand through social media. ...
Oct. 1, 2023
Educational Inequities and School Funding
Until we get equality in education, we won’t have equality in society.” - Sonia Sotomayor Host Keerthi tackles educational inequalities and the rollercoaster of school funding in today’s program. She compares finding a balanc...
Sept. 24, 2023
Lessons from Dogs
I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” - Doris Day Hosts Keerthi and Julia bark and howl about their lov...
Sept. 17, 2023
Pop Culture
Pop Culture Pop culture is a reflection of social change, not a cause of social change. - John Podhoretz Host Keerthi spearheads this hour about pop culture. What is it and how does it affect teens? Milan starts out with the ...
Sept. 10, 2023
Cancel Culture
“The cancel culture is born of the inability of an opinion to withstand the scrutiny of thoughtful debate. - Craig D. Lounsbrough Does anyone understand what cancel culture means? Hosts Julia and Keerthi dive in to help us un...
Aug. 27, 2023
Life Lessons with Julia
Express Yourself!™ will catapult you to the stars as host Julia provides us with fabulous life lessons, both from her life and those from renowned individuals. Julia kicks off the show with 9 hilarious tips for surviving the ...
Aug. 20, 2023
What Teens Want!
If you want to know what teens want, tune in to Express Yourself!™ with hosts Julia and Keerthi as they navigate adolescent behavior, high school, and media portrayals. Julia kicks off the show with her Passion in Action segm...
Aug. 13, 2023
How to Talk to Yourself with Positivity
As host Ruhani starts her first year at Cal Berkeley, she asks:“ Why is it important to have a refreshed, positive mindset?” A positive outlook can contribute to better mental and emotional health. It helps reduce stress, anx...
Aug. 6, 2023
Cities and the Interstate System
The future of cities lies in their ability to harness the power of technology to solve complex urban issues and create sustainable, livable communities.” - Michael Bloomberg Join Keerthi as she takes us on an adventure throug...
July 30, 2023
The Effects of Social Media on Teens
Join our nerd extraordinaire, Keerthi, as she hosts this fascinating show about social media and teens! In this digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives, connecting us with people, ideas, and culture...
July 23, 2023
Disabilities and Assistive Devices
Hosts Keerthi and Julia spotlight disabilities and assistive devices in this very informational hour of Express Yourself!.. In Julia’s segment, Passion In Action, she shares innovative assistive devices to help you learn and ...
July 9, 2023
Heritage Languages
What is a heritage language and how can we save them from extinction? Host Keerthi tells us that the first language in the world is considered to be Sumerian and the most spoken languages in the world are: English(over 1.4 bi...
July 2, 2023
4th of July-Independence Day Celebrations
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America - Bill Clinton On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress, comprised of representatives from the thirteen American colonies, adopted the ...
June 25, 2023
Gun Violence in America
The violence involving deadly weapons such as firearms has become a more significant issue by the day in our world, and we continuously live in a world of fear that it can happen to us at any time. Hosts Sharanya and Hannah a...
June 18, 2023
Father's Day
Radio host Sharanya, honors her dad and all great fathers in this Father’s Day special. She reads an original poem, offers book suggestions, and tells inspirational stories of dads and their kids. Reporters Kirpa and Milan jo...
June 11, 2023
The Drug Epidemic in America
Addiction begins with the hope that something ‘out there’ can instantly fill up the emptiness inside.” -Jean Kilbourne Keerthi and Sharanya discuss the drug epidemic in America and how it affects teens. Keerthi provides an hi...
June 4, 2023
Teen Suicide and Prevention
When you feel like giving up, just remember the reason why you held on for so long.” -Hayley Williams Ruhani hosts a very important hour that focuses on teen suicide and suicide prevention. She interviews Elliot H Kallen, Pre...