ASM Youth Radio Fall 2020

Series produced by Ariel Mejia

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Over the course of 11 weeks teens pitched, conducted interviews, and produced a story of their choosing. The majority of these stories are personal audio essays and interrogations into the teens' identity, community, and families. This youth radio program exists as part of Chicago-based non-profit After School Matters.

Over the course of 11 weeks teens pitched, conducted interviews, and produced a story of their choosing. The majority of these stories are personal audio essays and interrogations into the teens' identity, community, and families. This youth radio program exists as part of Chicago-based non-profit After School Matters.


10 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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This is the story of loving someone who doesn’t exactly feel the same way.

  • Added: Feb 18, 2021
  • Length: 04:06
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My name is Mya Torres. I am 16 years old and I have made an audio piece about what happens in my head during a conversation.

  • Added: Feb 18, 2021
  • Length: 05:07
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I decided to talk about things in my life currently, so that when time flies i can look back and see what has changed.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 07:10
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My name is Shawn Hughes. I wrote this piece consciously, recapping one of my most important moments of the year. In the midst of two pandemics, eve...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 06:54
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A story about a boy getting rejected and giving a girl a Valentine, then it being unappreciated by going with another man.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 04:01
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This story shows the process and the drastic change from an alcoholic and addict to a wife , a mother , a grandmother, 12 year recovering addict an...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 07:29
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Hi I’m Makayla and my piece is about my adventures being a fifth grade reject.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 13:40
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I wanted to spread information about eating disorders.

  • Added: Feb 16, 2021
  • Length: 06:40
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I’ve made this piece based off of how it feels to be a wrestler.

  • Added: Feb 18, 2021
  • Length: 05:53
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Follow me through the day where I found out that I was mentally and emotionally exhausted. I would like to see how many can relate.

  • Added: Feb 18, 2021
  • Length: 08:40