Episodes
Jan. 1, 2023
NFTS and the NEW YEAR!
As we begin a New Year, host British Keerthi provides a breakdown on the different types of debate styles. She then turns into American Keerthi to interview Ally and Emma Chen about NFTS. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, prove t...
Dec. 25, 2022
Christmas
“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart” — Washington Irving Merry, merry Christmas! Hosts Keerthi and Hannah celebrate large with an entire hour of h...
Dec. 18, 2022
Climate Change
What is climate change and how is it affecting our world? Host Sharanya dives into the topic with reporters Kirpa, Kevin, and Milan. First, Sharanya discusses how teens are making a difference in the global conversation and h...
Dec. 11, 2022
The Power of Positive Thinking
Social media posts have made it “cool” to be negative and self-deprecating. But there is power in thinking and being positive. Teen hosts, Ruhani and Keethi interview author, publisher, producer, and literary agent, William G...
Dec. 4, 2022
Intellectual Disabilities and Women's Health Empowerment
Host Keerthi launches the program with a description of intellectual disabilities. “According to the American Psychiatric Association, intellectual disabilities affect intellectual and adaptive functioning, which means that i...
Nov. 20, 2022
Thanksgiving Gratitude
No matter what the situation is...close your eyes and think of all the things in your life you could be grateful for right now. — Deepak Chopra Is there any holiday better than Thanksgiving? Not only is it a time to eat all o...
Nov. 13, 2022
Farming and Food
My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer. - Brenda Schoepp As humans we need to eat. What we eat can susta...
Nov. 6, 2022
Misogyny Online and Debate
“We are volcanoes. When we women offer our experience as truth, as human truth, all the maps change. There are new mountains.” — Ursula K. LeGuin The increase in technology and social media, has led to the rise of misogyny on...
Oct. 30, 2022
Halloween and Great l.A. Restaurants
It’s that time of year where children everywhere dress up in costumes and go door-to-door trick or treating in search of candy. Host Sharanya talks about her Halloween plans and shares one of her original poems. She then offe...
Oct. 23, 2022
VOTE…VOTE…VOTE
The midterm elections are approaching and our Express Yourself!™ teens, hosts Ruhani and Keerthi and reporter Kevin have important thoughts to be considered. Keerthi starts the segment in her usual humorous monologue talks ab...
Oct. 16, 2022
College Apps: What Admissions Officers Seek in Applications
If you are working on college admissions or are interested in knowing what admissions officers at universities are seeking in a prospective student, this episode of Express Yourself!™ is a must listen. Ruhani, a high school s...
Oct. 9, 2022
Encouraging the Arts with Illustrator, Jensen Russell
Maggie hosts an hour of celebrating the arts with special guest artist and illustrator, Jensen Russell. Jensen illustrated the new children’s picture book authored by Cynthia Brian, No Barnyard Bullies and will be illustratin...
Oct. 2, 2022
Femicide and Publishing
In today’s episode of Express Yourself!, hosts Hannah and Ruhani delve into serious topics such as feminism and misogyny. Hannah explains the rise of femicide and how sexist media has contributed to these rates. In the next s...
Sept. 25, 2022
Corporate Exploitation and Gentrification
Why are the policies and ethics of business so important? What exactly goes into the products we are buying? Hannah Sahota, the 17-year-old founder of the charitable organization Hannah’s Project, passionate tutor and activis...
Sept. 18, 2022
World of Drought: The Importance of Water
Why is water so important? About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. Water also exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps an...
Sept. 11, 2022
Terrorist Attacks, The Horror of 9/11, and Finding Peace
Sharanya sits in the host chair to discuss the shock and sadness of terrorist attacks, especially that of 9/11/01. She wasn’t even born when it happened, but the aftereffects of that horrific day linger in the hearts and mind...
Sept. 4, 2022
Biotechnology/Genetic Modification and Ethics
Another scientific episode from our very intellectual teens at Express Yourself! In segment one, Keerthi humorously describes biotechnology. She looks at the advantages of biotech. Biotech can help produce healthier foods, si...
Aug. 28, 2022
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology refers to the branch of science and engineering devoted to designing, producing, and using structures, devices, and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at the size of 100 nanometres (which is 100 millio...
Aug. 21, 2022
Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” ? Maya Angelou Hannah, Ruhani, Keerthi, and Sharanya stand up for all women. Keerthi offers an insightf...
Aug. 14, 2022
The Culture of Food
“Food is everything we are. It's an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. Its inseparable from those from the get-go” – Anthony Bourdain...
Aug. 7, 2022
Back to School!
Can summer vacation be over already? Yes, for most students, classes begin this week. No more sleeping late and going to bed whenever. It’s time to hit the books and make sure you make the bell. Producer, Cynthia Brian introd...
July 31, 2022
Journalism
Ruhani, Sharanya, and Keerthi showcase a program about different types of journalistic endeavors. What is journalism? According to Britannica, journalism is “the collection, preparation, and distribution of news and related c...
July 24, 2022
LGBTQIA+
“There’s nothing wrong with you. There’s a lot wrong with the world you live in.” –Chris Colfer According to the CDCR, “LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, ...
July 17, 2022
The Metaverse
What is the metaverse? There are two types of metaverses. The one with a capital M is the Metaverse being created by Facebook, aka Meta. The metaverse without a capital “m” is a general term used to define a virtual reality s...