"Someone to Tuck Me In" December 16, 2008
Radio Rookie Raymond Henderson is facing a very grown-up decision: his foster mother wants to adopt him. But for Raymond, and many foster kids like him, the idea of adoption can feel more like a burden than a blessing. listen
"Stuck" December 15, 2008
Radio Rookie Kaddeem Wright has been resolving to do better in school for years, but over and over again he keeps finding himself stuck. listen
"My Mother vs. The Streets" December 9, 2008
Radio Rookie Jacuyra doesn't always realize the consequences of her actions. Her mom has to keep a close eye on her because Jacuyra's made some serious mistakes in the past. listen
"Home Alone" December 8, 2008
Radio Rookie Krystle Murray's single mom often works long hours, sometimes coming home as late as 2 a.m. Krystle feels guilty about how hard her mom works to provide for them, while at the same time wondering if it's been worth it. listen
"I'm Not Emo" December 2, 2008
Radio Rookie Josetta Adams found refuge in rock music when she slipped into a depression a few years ago. But her way of expressing her feelings got her called a "sell-out" in her Caribbean American family. She's no longer depressed but she wants to know why she's been criticized. listen
"Read a Book" December 1, 2008
Radio Rookie Keith Harris had a secret when he started school in the U.S.: he didn’t know how to read and write. Then he decided to ask for help and began on his path to literacy. listen
Airing December 2008 during Morning Edition
The current broadcast of Radio Rookies airs in December 2008 during Morning Edition on WNYC and is available for downloading here. The broadcast Radio Rookies Brooklyn workshop is being held in partnership with the High School for Global Citizenship (HSGC) in Crown Heights. The newest Rookies stories explores why parents work so much, child abuse, literacy, not reaching one's potential, and being different. Listen here.
more
Brooklyn Rookies: Behind the Scenes Audio Slideshow
SHORT WAVE WORKSHOP 2008 Presidential Election
Hear stories from a group of students in the South Bronx about the presidential election. During a month-long workshop, the students produced a series of stories about new voters, disengaged citizens, the Iraq war, and Obama as a role model for young minorities. Check out what's on their minds this presidential election season here.
AIRED FEBRUARY 2008 Manhattan Broadcast Workshop
Monday, Feb. 25 - Friday, Feb 29 during Morning Edition
The latest broadcast Radio Rookies series “Out On My Own: Stories of Living Away from One’s Parents” aired Feb. 25-Feb 29th during Morning Edition on WNYC and will be available for downloading here. Their courageous stories explore foster care, making it as legally emancipated minor, and life in a group home. The stories are also available via podcast. more
If you want to be notified of other Radio Rookies' airdates, contact us.
Press Contact: Please e-mail publicity@wnyc.org
Radio Rookies is an award-winning WNYC program that trains young people to use words and sounds to tell true stories about themselves, their communities and the world. Through a series of workshops, each held in a different neighborhood, Radio Rookies gives teenagers the tools to become radio journalists. What is Radio Rookies?
Click on the map of New York City to hear Radio Rookies stories from different neighborhoods.
Funding
Radio Rookies is supported by A.L. Mailman Foundation, Bay and Paul Foundations, Con Edison, Fred L. Emerson Foundation, Helena Rubinstein Foundation, Margaret Neubart Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York Times Company Foundation, Time Warner and W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation.
