Respect, empathy, and nonviolent communication: A look into Montessori teaching Elly McCarthy is a teacher at Pacific Crest School, a Montessori school in Ballard. RadioActive’s McKenna Kilayko talked with Elly about practicing empathy-based communication and interaction in the classroom. McKenna Kilayko Play AudioListen 3 mins
'It was like a typhoon striking': How Hong Kong's attitude toward protests has changed In 2019, the streets of Hong Kong were filled with tear gas and umbrellas. But how did they get to that point, and what’s happening now? RadioActive’s Lucas Deng wanted to learn more about how protests have changed in Hong Kong over time. So he spoke with a family friend, Mr. Woo, who has lived in Hong Kong for most of his life. Lucas Deng Play AudioListen 5 mins
'Music is medicine': How my dad’s relationship with music evolved with him Music has always been important to Sam Jansons. When he was 16, he heard the drums in the Led Zeppelin song "Kashmir" and decided he wanted to play. Since then, he’s expanded to playing guitar, writing songs, and even messing around with his daughter's piano a bit. RadioActive’s Josie Jansons has this story about her dad, her family, and the role music plays in their lives. Josie Jansons Play AudioListen 3 mins
Putting herself FIRST: One teen's experience on an all-gender robotics team STEM career fields — science, technology, engineering and math — are traditionally male-dominated. But in FIRST robotics, Interlake High School senior Aparna Srinivasan finds community and belonging, despite the underrepresentation of women of color in robotics. RadioActive's Evelyn Jiang interviewed Aparna about her experience. Evelyn Jiang Play AudioListen 2 mins
How my dad finds motivation, from Samoa to the States When RadioActive's Terina Papatu pictures her dad, Failelei Papatu, she sees the motivated father of three young girls, a hard worker, and a proud Samoan. And she says his dedication to his family has only gotten stronger since moving to the United States. Terina has this story about her family. Terina Papatu Play AudioListen 2 mins
‘I can take on the persona of someone else’: What four years of high school musical theater taught my best friend Alika Khun recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, where she performed in the school’s musical theater program all four years. Looking back, she says her senior year experience was a lot different than her freshman year. RadioActive’s Kea Lani Diamond talked to Alika, and has more. Kea Lani Diamond Play AudioListen 3 mins
These Seattle teens organized to change 'inhumane' living conditions at their housing complex Some residents of Jackson Park Village, a low-income housing community near Shoreline, say that it has 'inhumane' living conditions for the people — mostly families of color — who live there. Recently, young residents came together to organize for better living conditions by starting the Jackson Park Youth Coalition. RadioActive’s Sadeen Al Ziyad talked to her friend and neighbor Yerusalam Kamara who helped found the Coalition. Sadeen Al Ziyad Play AudioListen 4 mins
A RadioActive youth storytelling showcase What can interviews with the people we care about tell us about humanity as a whole? Radioactive Youth Media invites you to listen to a one-hour storytelling showcase, originally broadcast on KUOW 94.9. Join Gideon Hall and Ada Walther on a voyage through time. RadioActive Youth Media
How my grandparents braved tragedy after immigrating to America, and what it means for me Each person who chooses to immigrate to the United States brings their own unique story and set of circumstances. For Tae-Hyang and Nam-Sook Yu, that was taking a chance and moving from South Korea to the United States. The settled in Seattle, where they faced discrimination and prejudice for the sake of their daughters’ education. RadioActive’s Hayden Andersen has this story about his grandparents and his family history. Hayden Andersen Play AudioListen 3 mins
'Cool way to meet the love of your life': One woman's arranged marriage journey Arranged marriage is common throughout India. Most married couples are set up by family, friends, or a matchmaker. But the practice isn't as common in the United States, where some people stereotype arranged marriages as unconventional or unloving. RadioActive’s Anjali Einstein talked to her family friend Dhana Viswanathan about her own experience with arranged marriage, and the beautiful love story that came out of the custom. Anjali Einstein Play AudioListen 3 mins
