Episodes

The Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States
June 12, 2026

The Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” - Michelle Obama In this episode of Empowerment and Equality , host Hannah Sahota examines the state of women's reproductive rights in America and the social forces sh...
The Importance of Free Speech
June 5, 2026

The Importance of Free Speech

“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter” George Washington. Imagine if every time you wanted to say something, a tiny government elf popped up on your shoulder and ...
Survival Conservation
May 29, 2026

Survival Conservation

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” · Robert Swan Why is conservation critical? Host Diya asks us to imagine life without clean water or wildlife. Conservation is one of our stron...
The Impact of Social Media
May 22, 2026

The Impact of Social Media

On this episode of Express Yourself! , Hannah Sahota’s “Empowerment and Equality” segment explores the ever-changing relationship between social media, surveillance, and human dignity in the digital age. Using historical cont...
EMPOWERING MALAWI
May 15, 2026

EMPOWERING MALAWI

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” · Nelson Mandela The poverty-ridden country of Malawi was devastated by AIDS. Host Julia Howe interviews the founder of Jacaranda Foundation , Mar...
Voter Rights and Voter Suppression
May 8, 2026

Voter Rights and Voter Suppression

“Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don’t vote.” - Christian Lange Are voter rights under attack in the United States? In her segment, Empowerment and Equality , Express Yourself!™ radio host, Hannah Sahota, leads...
Fashion and the Effects on Accelerated Garbage
May 1, 2026

Fashion and the Effects on Accelerated Garbage

“Become an active citizen through your wardrobe.” Livia Firth Today we're not talking about a bill, a ballot measure, or a party platform. We're talking about your closet. The fashion industry generates 92 million tons of tex...
Social Media Phenomena and Rhetoric
April 24, 2026

Social Media Phenomena and Rhetoric

Hosted by Hannah Sahota, this episode of Express Yourself! invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of how online rhetoric shapes the world we live in today. In her segment, “Empowerment and Equality,” Hannah br...
AI on the Moon and Mars?
April 17, 2026

AI on the Moon and Mars?

“We are an impossibility in an impossible universe.” Ray Bradbury Radio hosts Julia Howe and Saanvi Phaneendra take us to outer space via AI. Today, we are diving into one of the most exciting things happening in space explor...
The Artemis Space Mission
April 10, 2026

The Artemis Space Mission

"We choose to go to the Moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard." — President John F. Kennedy, 1962 Apollo planted a seed. Artemis is the tree. For the first time in over 50 years, humans are flying to the Moon. N...
Cancer Awareness
April 3, 2026

Cancer Awareness

In this episode of Express Yourself! , host Hannah Sahota leads her segment “Empowerment and Equality” with a powerful and accessible conversation on cancer awareness, breaking down what cancer is, how it develops, and why ea...
When AI Takes Over Earth, Humanity Reaches for the Stars
March 27, 2026

When AI Takes Over Earth, Humanity Reaches for the Stars

In this episode, “When AI Takes Over Earth, Humanity Reaches for the Stars,” Saanvi Phaneendra explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and space exploration, and what it means for the future. As AI continues to t...
Stress Relief
March 20, 2026

Stress Relief

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." — William James What is stress, why do we experience it, and what can we do to relieve anxiety? Host Hannah Sahota and reporter Kirpa Gil...
Self-Care and Empathy
March 12, 2026

Self-Care and Empathy

"You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself." — John Steinbeck According to the Stanford Medical Health Center, by including teens as full participants in self-care, they’re more likely to choose healthy beha...
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health
March 5, 2026

Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

Mental health is a part of being human. We are not only our eyes, ears, voice, and body parts, but we are also our emotions. These emotions affect how we feel, react, and portray ourselves to the world. Kirpa hosts a program ...
Cancer Awareness
Feb. 26, 2026

Cancer Awareness

“Cancer is just a chapter in our lives and not the whole story.”— Host Keerthi begins the show with a bold and true statement: “Teenagers are some of the most powerful people on the planet.” She believes that teens need to be involved in...
Confidence Versus Comparison
Feb. 20, 2026

Confidence Versus Comparison

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt Are you confident in your abilities? Do you compare yourselves to others? Host Julia dives into the importance of confidence and reframes how to think about comparison. S...
Leading with Kindness
Feb. 6, 2026

Leading with Kindness

· "Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness." – Maya Angelou What is kindness? How can we lead with kindness? Host Sharanya along with reporters Milan and Jatin offer their insig...
What it Means to be an American
Jan. 30, 2026

What it Means to be an American

it Means to be an American “ My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy Host Sharanya discusses how being a naturalized citizen has affected her and ...
KBG Syndrome and Using AI to Write Songs
Jan. 22, 2026

KBG Syndrome and Using AI to Write Songs

“I think every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” - Neil Armstrong Some people use their heartbeats to make noise. Others use them to make meaning. In today’s broadcast, host Julia ...
How Curiosity Leads to Success
Jan. 16, 2026

How Curiosity Leads to Success

“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Albert Einstein Brothers, Jatin and Milan, reporters on Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio, talk about how being curious leads to success in all things. Jatin discusses ...
Goals for the New Year!
Jan. 9, 2026

Goals for the New Year!

“Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves.”~ Mahatma Gandhi It’s a brand-new year, and Express Yourself!™ teen reporters, Milan and Jatin, share their suggestions for creating goals a...