Episodes

Empower Charities
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...
Managing Screen Time
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...
Tackling Teen Mental Health
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...
Quantum Computing
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...
Exoplanets and Astronomy
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...
Branding Through Social Media
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. ...
Educational Inequities and School Funding
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...
Lessons from Dogs
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...
Pop Culture
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 ...
Cancel Culture
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...
Life Lessons with Julia
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 ...
What Teens Want!
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...
How to Talk to Yourself with Positivity
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...
Cities and the Interstate System
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...
The Effects of Social Media on Teens
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...
Disabilities and Assistive Devices
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 ...
Heritage Languages
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...
4th of July-Independence Day Celebrations
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 ...
Gun Violence in America
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...
Father's Day
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...
The Drug Epidemic in America
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...
Teen Suicide and Prevention
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...
Bullying and No Barnyard Bullies
May 28, 2023

Bullying and No Barnyard Bullies

Bullies are not born, they are made. Producer of Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio, Cynthia Brian, hosts this program about bullying. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or pe...
Philosophy and Logic
May 21, 2023

Philosophy and Logic

The only thing I know is that I know nothing.” -Socrates British Keerthi and Keerthi host this hour of thoughts on philosophy and logic. British Keerthi takes us on a wild ride through logic and argumentation viewed through t...