Tonight the subject of our show was teen homelessness. We are joined with both staff and youth writers from the Preble Street Teen Center in Portland. Before the break: Lauren Taylor, the currently the head of the weekly writing program at Preble Street Teen Center, and some of her students, join us in the studio … Continue reading
Our first round of engineering training is coming right up! There is a limited amount of spaces– and it’s first come first serve, so please RSVP quickly to meaghan.lasala@gmail.com. It is a three day training, and you must attend all three dates– Tuesday, June 18th, Thursday June 20th and Monday June 24th. OR Tuesday June 25, Thursday June … Continue reading
Independent films are beginning to become as popular as the million dollar movies that everybody knows of when they think of Hollywood and celebrities. Film festivals and movie theaters highlight the accomplishments of freelance directors and cinematographers. This week, Blunt Youth Radio dives into the world of Indie Film. Join hosts Trenton Johnson and Jane … Continue reading
Some may think that with the Internet, young people in the world are so connected, but usually young and old alike just use the Internet to connect with people they already know. But on Monday, June 10, 2013, some youth from the Dada School in ZhongLi, Taiwan are getting the chance to connect with a … Continue reading
In response to Professor Mark Lapping’s estimate that 10-14% of the average Mainer’s diet is local food, guest Dawud Ummah says “that means there’s at least an 85% growth rate there.” This week we are looking at Maine’s potential with local agriculture. Before the Break: Dawud Ummah the President of Center for African Heritage, … Continue reading
Tonight on Blunt we talked about youth in the economy. We listened to a few selected features from the Blunt Youth Radio Archives, a Vox Pop about Money from Blunt producer Robert at Long Creek Youth Development Center, and a piece called “Fired” by Jesse Chanin. We also played a segment from a Vox Pop … Continue reading
This week on Blunt, teens incarcerated at the Long Creek Youth Development Center and Blunt members discuss life on the inside. Featured on the show as guests will be Judge Keith A. Powers, Assistant District Attorney Christine Thibeault, and Defense Attorney Ned Chester. Features include pieces on tattoo removal, life after Long Creek, and going … Continue reading
Listen to the show: Blunt_CultureOfHumor5-13-13 Blunt Youth Radio will be tackling “the Culture of Humor” this Monday, May 13th from 7:30-8:30! Tune in as Hosts Trenton Johnson and Gaby Ferrell have many laughs and tell really bad jokes! Even if you might not be too impressed with our stale sense of humor, listen as we … Continue reading
Blunt member Jowles Phanord reports from the Boys and Girls Club for the show “Portland Behind the Scenes” (aired May 6th). Jowles Boys and Girls Club feature
Award-winning Blunt Youth Radio Project is recruiting new members! Openhouse Flier-Spring2013 Program seeks high school-aged teens to receive FREE training in radio journalism and broadcasting. Nationally award-winning Blunt Youth Radio is holding an Open House to recruit new high school aged volunteers. The event takes place on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at … Continue reading
