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Radio Uprising is The Art Effect's exciting radio production program that gives youth producers the opportunity to express themselves creatively via the airwaves! Radio Uprising gives youth the opportunity to engage in politics, social action, and become more involved in their community via independent and grassroots media production. Youth explore the media as a public platform for community dialogue, giving them the chance to make their voices heard using the power of the media. Radio Upri ...
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This dynamic duo talk about the recent election season, how it effects us and what might happen. You'll want to tune in to see this!由The Art Effect
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From video games to crystalized objects, there are many different art forms that are underrated. The RU crew share those and more in this new episode!由The Art Effect
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Today, the RU team talks about the communities and how they play a role in the lives in many people. What communities are they a part of? Tune in to find out!由The Art Effect
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The Youth of The Art Effect discuss whether or not things will be different for everyone in the country from now on. Now that quarantining is coming to an end, and some changes are happening due to the BLM movement, the students discuss if the way people think about pandemics and race relations will be permanent or temporary, and what good can come…
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The youth of The Art Effect discuss the current climate of Protest, Police Brutality, and why Black Lives Matter. Through each question, the guest hosts express their opinion and viewpoint on this difficult time.
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In this week's edition of Radio Uprising, youth DJs Nazir and Lamar ponder the meaning of "change" in these unprecedented times. Among the topics discussed are how the quarantine has altered people's impressions of seasons changing, how climate change has become more noticeable with everyone staying at home, how the quarantine has made spring and s…
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In today's episode of Radio Uprising, youth DJs Matthew, Nazir, Lamar, and Tariq discuss with host David Wong how everything has become more extreme during this quarantine. First, everyone discusses how they have been "extra" or how aspects of themselves have become exaggerated during quarantine. Next, everyone discussed the pressure to be producti…
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How is culture changing, or how has it changed since the COVID-19 epidemic set in? In this week's Radio Uprising, youth DJs Gypsy, Nazir, Lamar, and Matthew discuss the ways in which the Cornoavirus is revealing people's true colors, as well as debate reasons why people are protesting quarantine and the long-term effects this pandemic will have on …
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In the first remotely-produced episode of Radio Uprising, host David Wong talks with youth DJs Gypsy and Nazir about what it's like to be a teenager during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include what it's like to attend school virtually, what they miss most about their regular school year, what they're learning about their family being at …
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Building out of games we play, the youth producers get into discussing lies we tell with Mary Ellen this week. DJs Viv-and-let-Viv, Matt, Jada, and YungFxy define lies as things that aren't true and then shift their definition as they talk about the fact that books and movies are fiction, but aren't always lies. The conversation goes from encounter…
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After what seemed for some like an interminable wait, we reach the topic, as requested, of Cringe on this weeks radio podcast. Our youth producers talk about what cringe means to them and what makes them cringe. From Schadenfreude to videos of us as kids that our parents insist on publishing online, we tow the line between cringe and embarrassment …
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Featuring Viv-and-let-Viv, Jada, YungFxy, and Gypsy, this episode is all about the games people play. Mary Ellen gets the youth producers views and opinions on everything from Monopoly to Love Triangles. Tune in to find out who the most competitive youth producers are when it comes to board games and what kind of games social media is being used to…
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The show features the opinions and views of Gypsy, Matt, and Viv-and-Let-Viv and a familiar friend debuting his chosen DJ Name: (DJ) YungFxy, spelling TBD, as they talk with Mary Ellen about the concept of celebrity. The show kicks off with a discussion of the highest tier of celebrities and names thrown into the ring included Beyonce, Nicholas Cag…
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In anticipation of the upcoming 5th Annual Reel Expressions International Teen Film Festival on Friday, our Youth Producers talk about their experiences going to the movies. They tackle why it seems like people are going to movie theaters less often these days and whether the rating system works. Things get heated when it comes to what the code of …
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In a world full of trolls, echo chambers, and angry comments sections, what does it mean to "protest" something? Youth DJs Vivianna and Matthew take a long, hard look at protests in their personal lives as well as in American history and contemporary politics. Learn all about what happens when Pokemon players rally together to make certain cards wo…
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On this episode of Radio Uprising, the Youth Producers talk about the nature of lies and liars. What does it mean to lie? Have you ever lied? Are there every any circumstances in which it is ok to lie? Should we always be held accountable? Bringing it to the bigger picture, they also discuss the controversial nature of lies in the news media as wel…
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The youth producers talk about all different kinds of help in this week's episode! First they ask each other, "what is help?" and wonder about who really needs to be helped in the first place. They discuss the difference between long-term help and short-term help, and even help that might seem like hurt at first! For example, even though having to …
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In this super fun episode, the youth media producers talk about what they did over the summer! Their answers range from visiting a chocolate factory, to canoeing, being a science camp counselor, to catching Pokemon! They tried new things (like Sauerbraten), did some of their old favorite things (writing music), and all in all had a fun, summery tim…
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After a short chat about--of all things--time travel, the youth producers launch into a lively discussion about the controversial 2016 Rio Olympics! The conversation starts with a few questions: what purpose do the olympics serve? What motivates the athletes? Nationalism? Glory? Vanity? Then the Radio Uprising team listens to a podcast about all th…
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Inspired by a sexist comment about teen girls and shopping, the youth producers try to deconstruct what we mean when we talk about...THE MALL! Everyone shares their first reaction to the phrase itself, and then digs deeper, examining the idea that women are mall-obsessed. The team--all of whom are female and decidedly mall-indifferent--debunk that …
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On this episode of Radio Uprising the youth producers talk about preparing for the new school year! They discuss the positive changes they hope to make, and the worries they have about new teachers, new people, new schedules, and in some cases, entirely new schools! Then the focus shifts to study techniques, and wondering whether beginning school i…
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During this special pledge week show, the youth producers start by talking about the value of independent radio! After the intro, the youth producers discuss whether or not they conform to "social norms" and the meaning of the phrase itself. The conversation then moves onto the pressures put on different people by different social norms, and how ch…
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Spark Youth Producers perform the iconic radio play "War of the Worlds" on this episode of Radio Uprising. Later we discuss the evolution of news and media broadcasting, focusing on the impact news programming has on public perception. Finally we discuss the possibility of recreating a scenario of mass hysteria, akin to the hysteria experienced by …
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On this episode of Radio Uprising we discuss the nuances of power and control. Where does power come from? Can we be controlled by others? We talk about the difference between inner power and public power; we discuss how authority stems directly from one's own understanding that they have the power to be an authority. Later on we talk about the pow…
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On this episode of Radio Uprising we discuss the words "Yes" and "No" and how their meanings are dependent on the context and tone in which they are used. Later on we talk about how these words are crucial for navigating personal boundaries and questions of consent.
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This episode of Radio Uprising focuses on the ever-fun subject of music videos. Listeners get insight into current music trends, as youth producers share their favorite artists and videos of the moment. They consider what makes a good music video, what makes a bad video, and moments when videos become problematic. Youth also unpack how the presence…
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Taking a queue from last week’s discussion of mental health, this weeks episode of Radio Uprising explores the differences between “crazy” and “normal”. Youth consider our usages of “crazy” and “normal” verses their literal meanings, revealing just how multi-dimensional these terms have become. The labels of crazy and normal are discussed from pers…
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In this episode of Radio Uprising, our bright youth producers discuss our ideas, associations, and misconceptions surrounding mental health. They kick-off the episode by discussing what the term “mental health” brings to mind, and then move into more abstract topics including “Why do we separate mental and physical health?” and “How would you want …
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Sex and Sexiness is the second installment of Radio Uprising’s investigation of sex. In this episode, youth producers consider questions such as, “Did you learn the definition of sex or sexy first?” and “Can sexiness come from within or do others determine whether or not an individual is sexy?” Youth grapple with these questions by identifying what…
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In the third installment of the Radio Uprising discussion of rebellion, youth producers focus on global rebellions. They begin by considering both real contemporary examples of political rebellions and generalized fictional ones to explore how they might react in situations such as living under an oppressive regime. The dialogue then moves to more …
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In this episode of Radio Uprising, youth producers discuss their thoughts and feelings surrounding rebellion. While teens may be a notoriously rebellious group, youth producers prove to have keen insight into the many facets of rebellion in this episode. Using examples from their personal life, history, and popular culture, youth grapple with quest…
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Does age REALLY matter when it comes to friendships? Can age and maturity differ? Are the age limits society imposes on us really meaningful or useful? This week, Youth Producers answer these questions as they discuss age and aging. First, we talk about what age means to us, as well as having older and younger friends in elementary school, middle s…
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Student loans: two of the most ominous words a soon-to-be college student can hear. In this week's podcast, Youth Producers will discuss what student debt means to them, and how they can relate it to their own experiences. First, we discuss what the word "debt" means to us. Next, we express our feelings on borrowing and lending, whether it's sharin…
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The students investigate that insidious, anxiety-inducing antagonist, intimidation. Students debate various topics surrounding intimidation including: Politics, Bullying, Intimidation and Society. The students also share their own experiences dealing with intimidation, and debate the question: should schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance in diffe…
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Society has always had large-scale problems, but how do we make sense of them on a local level? On this edition of Radio Uprising, youth producers Jake, Jeremy, Vivianna, and Garrett discuss epidemics from a variety of viewpoints. First, we discuss media representation of epidemics and how repeat visual images paint a certain picture in our minds, …
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In today's edition of Radio Uprising, youth producers Jake, Vivianna, Rachael, Jeremy and Khadija discuss immigration from multiple points of view. First, we all discuss our own ancestry and how our families came to be here in America. Next, we talk about the ways in which we feel most "American," and the answer may surprise you! Finally, we take a…
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We are all unique individuals, and differences exist between us, which is a beautiful thing. But society is also structured in ways that categorize us according to our differences, which can have really harmful effects. Join Radio Uprising this week as youth producers Jake, Vivianna, Rachael and Jeremy take on the topic of society's organization in…
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This week’s radio crew takes a headfirst dive into the art of comical relief! Have you laughed today? Was it a commercial on tv? Do you make yourself laugh? Because let’s be honest, secretly we are all hilarious and 100% deserve our own late night television talk show. In this week’s episode the crew explores concepts such as Schadenfreude, where e…
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Today, on Radio Uprising, youth producers Jake, Vivianna, Rachael, and Jeremy talk about INTERNET CULTURE! First, we discuss our favorite websites and what sorts of online communities we belong to, as well as elaborate on how being part of those communities helpes us to be better people. We talk about how we behave online as opposed to real life as…
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In this edition of Radio Uprising, we talk about health and what it means to be happy. Well, it's as they say, Radio Uprising is the best medicine! We talk about the differences between early birds and night owls, and the stereotype that it's healthier to be one or the other (what's up with the hate towards night owls? After all, without them, who …
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On today's edition of Radio Uprising, hear Remy, Rachael, and Vivianna discuss language and why it matters. First, we teach each other how to say Hello and Goodbye in Italian, Japanese, German, Spanish, and Greek. We also talk about the relationship between language, media, and communication, including Remy telling us about a new instantaneous Goog…
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On this edition of Radio Uprising, youth producers Jake, Jeremy, Rachael, and Vivianna discuss religion from a variety of angles. First, they tackle the difference between religion and spirituality. Next, they consider their own religious upbringings, and how growing up has changed the way they've thought about religion over the years. Finally, the…
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This week on Radio Uprising the team of youth prodcers talk about food, the traditions we have with food, and how we relate to food around the holidays. Can food really bring people together, and separate others? What does food mean to modern day civiization? Should our food be regulated and the government decide what we should and shouldn't eat? H…
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Movies have the unique ability to inspire and unite generations of people. We are instantly transported into a different world the minute the lights dim and our popcorns are half full. Are bad movies always guilty pleasures? Are the books always better than the movies? What messages are being portrayed through cultural phenomena such as "Frozen", "…
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It's the first Radio Uprising of 2015! New Year's is traditionally a time for resolutions. Our Youth Producers talk about their New Year's traditions, New Year's resolutions in general, how and why people make big changes in their lives, and what does it mean to be an "ideal" person. Also there's sleep deprivation and eggnog. Lots and lots of eggno…
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