IndyKids Voices Wed, 20 May 2026 20:19:15 -0400 http://www.indykids.org en-us © 2026 IndyKids Voices no 2f22d6c3-2863-51a6-bb8e-c500d62a69dc IndyKids episodic false IndyKids Voices is a podcast by IndyKids, a social justice news source for kids, by kids. Our podcast includes our Climate Crisis series, audio storytelling projects, kid reporter interviews, and more from student reporters ages 9-15. Visit IndyKids.org to find out how you can participate and support!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) climate change, climate crisis, social justice, news for kids, kids podcast, environmental science, climate journalism IndyKids https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rvo0pb9uni8w5e93hskht3quf2u9?.jpg IndyKids Voices http://www.indykids.org Someday You Could Be...Keisha Gilles! Someday You Could Be...Keisha Gilles! Keisha Gilles is a Haitian American singer, actor, teaching artist, and cabaret performer in New York, N.Y who is currently featured in Aladdin on Broadway. She is also a cast member on the hit children’s series, Ms. Rachel, and has produced many of her own plays and theater projects. IndyKids has the pleasure of interviewing Keisha in October 2025. She talked about her journey to becoming a Broadway performer, what it's like to be a professional actor, challenges she's faced, and more!


For more from IndyKids, visit our website! IndyKids.org

]]> Keisha Gilles is a Haitian American singer, actor, teaching artist, and cabaret performer in New York, N.Y who is currently featured in Aladdin on Broadway. She is also a cast member on the hit children’s series, Ms. Rachel, and has produced many of her own plays and theater projects. IndyKids has the pleasure of interviewing Keisha in October 2025. She talked about her journey to becoming a Broadway performer, what it's like to be a professional actor, challenges she's faced, and more!


For more from IndyKids, visit our website! IndyKids.org

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-19213828 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400 702 full false Someday You Could Be...A Science Communicator Like Dr. Moiya McTier! Someday You Could Be...A Science Communicator Like Dr. Moiya McTier! Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist, folklorist, author, and science communicator. She has her own podcast, Pale Blue Pod, and is the author of the forthcoming book, Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses.

Hear all about how she ended up pursuing scientific research and folklore—first at Harvard and then at Columbia—and wound up forging her own career path that blends science and creativity. Dr. McTier also works as a senior advisor to the Human Artistry Campaign, helping to educate policymakers and the public about the risks of generative AI. 

Want to know more about IndyKids?

Visit us at indykids.org to learn more about how to get our newspaper, our writing workshops, and how you can help!


Credits:

Edited by Sarah Clapp and Laura Weiss

Music by Adrian Moring

]]> Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist, folklorist, author, and science communicator. She has her own podcast, Pale Blue Pod, and is the author of the forthcoming book, Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses.

Hear all about how she ended up pursuing scientific research and folklore—first at Harvard and then at Columbia—and wound up forging her own career path that blends science and creativity. Dr. McTier also works as a senior advisor to the Human Artistry Campaign, helping to educate policymakers and the public about the risks of generative AI. 

Want to know more about IndyKids?

Visit us at indykids.org to learn more about how to get our newspaper, our writing workshops, and how you can help!


Credits:

Edited by Sarah Clapp and Laura Weiss

Music by Adrian Moring

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-18886578 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1030 full false The Power of Dance The Power of Dance 4th graders from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of dance. They interview Kai Martinez, a professional choreographer, animation consultant and dancer, originally from Queens, NY. In the interview, students learn about Kai's journey to becoming a professional dancer and choreographer and learn what it was like to work on movies like Encanto and Spellbound!

 

Support IndyKids by visiting us at IndyKids.org.


Produced by Em Löwinger

Edited by Sarah Clapp

Music: Dressed To Party from GMP Music


]]> 4th graders from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of dance. They interview Kai Martinez, a professional choreographer, animation consultant and dancer, originally from Queens, NY. In the interview, students learn about Kai's journey to becoming a professional dancer and choreographer and learn what it was like to work on movies like Encanto and Spellbound!

 

Support IndyKids by visiting us at IndyKids.org.


Produced by Em Löwinger

Edited by Sarah Clapp

Music: Dressed To Party from GMP Music


]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-17240572 Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1279 full false Meeting a Zooarchaeologist with The Gillen Brewer Interviewers! Meeting a Zooarchaeologist with The Gillen Brewer Interviewers! The Gillen Brewer Interviewers are back and ready to learn about animals and their relationships with humans across time!

In this episode, students from the Gillen Brewer School sit down with zooarchaeologist Evin Grody to uncover ancient animal facts—like whether people had pets 2,000 years ago or if anyone ever rode a zebra!

Tune in for this paws-itively fun and fascinating journey through history!



About Evin Grody:
Evin is an absolute nerd about all things ANIMAL and exploring the ways our lives are so very intertwined! Growing up, she spent most of her time outdoors in the Colorado mountains with the various animals her family had (dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, lizard). This left her with an early and deep understanding of how much animals both shape our lives and are shaped by them. 

Evin has conducted fieldwork and museum collections work in the USA, South Africa, Zambia, and Madagascar. Her writing, presentations, and archaeological conversations have covered everything from peer-reviewed journal articles and professional conferences to public library chats, YouTube videos, and podcast chats.


Visit IndyKids.org to learn more about our newspaper and our educational programs!

This episode was edited by Sarah Clapp. 
IndyKids' executive director is Isis Phillips.

This episode features the song "Cat Walk" by Roie Shpigler, accessed via Artlist.io.


]]> The Gillen Brewer Interviewers are back and ready to learn about animals and their relationships with humans across time!

In this episode, students from the Gillen Brewer School sit down with zooarchaeologist Evin Grody to uncover ancient animal facts—like whether people had pets 2,000 years ago or if anyone ever rode a zebra!

Tune in for this paws-itively fun and fascinating journey through history!



About Evin Grody:
Evin is an absolute nerd about all things ANIMAL and exploring the ways our lives are so very intertwined! Growing up, she spent most of her time outdoors in the Colorado mountains with the various animals her family had (dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, lizard). This left her with an early and deep understanding of how much animals both shape our lives and are shaped by them. 

Evin has conducted fieldwork and museum collections work in the USA, South Africa, Zambia, and Madagascar. Her writing, presentations, and archaeological conversations have covered everything from peer-reviewed journal articles and professional conferences to public library chats, YouTube videos, and podcast chats.


Visit IndyKids.org to learn more about our newspaper and our educational programs!

This episode was edited by Sarah Clapp. 
IndyKids' executive director is Isis Phillips.

This episode features the song "Cat Walk" by Roie Shpigler, accessed via Artlist.io.


]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-16957745 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1072 full false Phones in Schools with Amy Zimmer from Chalkbeat New York! Phones in Schools with Amy Zimmer from Chalkbeat New York! IndyKids reporters interview Amy Zimmer, the Bureau Chief of Chalkbeat New York, about phone policies in schools. This discussion dives into different policies, and how the treatment of phone use in schools impacts educators, students, and parents.


Read "All About Phones" in our latest issue of the newspaper here:

https://indykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IndyKids-Issue-89-Winter-2025.pdf

IndyKids is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Get involved or find out how you can support IndyKids here:

IndyKids.org

Stay informed about what's going on in the education sphere in New York and beyond by visiting Chalkbeat's website:

https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/


]]> IndyKids reporters interview Amy Zimmer, the Bureau Chief of Chalkbeat New York, about phone policies in schools. This discussion dives into different policies, and how the treatment of phone use in schools impacts educators, students, and parents.


Read "All About Phones" in our latest issue of the newspaper here:

https://indykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IndyKids-Issue-89-Winter-2025.pdf

IndyKids is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Get involved or find out how you can support IndyKids here:

IndyKids.org

Stay informed about what's going on in the education sphere in New York and beyond by visiting Chalkbeat's website:

https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/


]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-16796717 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2385 full false Sea & Soil: A Worker-Owned Sandwich Shop Sea & Soil: A Worker-Owned Sandwich Shop What’s it like to work at a sandwich shop? What is so magical about working with food? And how can you have a more equitable business for the community and the people who work there?


IndyKids reporters interview the workers at Sea & Soil, a worker-owned sandwich shop!


Noah and Hannah talk about how the idea of a worker-owned sandwich shop came about, how it benefits the community, and how a "sliding scale" pricing model works!


For more about Sea & Soil:

https://www.seaandsoilcoop.com


For more about IndyKids:

https://www.indykids.org


This episode was edited by Sarah Clapp, with music by Adrian Moring. Isis Phillips is our executive director.

]]> What’s it like to work at a sandwich shop? What is so magical about working with food? And how can you have a more equitable business for the community and the people who work there?


IndyKids reporters interview the workers at Sea & Soil, a worker-owned sandwich shop!


Noah and Hannah talk about how the idea of a worker-owned sandwich shop came about, how it benefits the community, and how a "sliding scale" pricing model works!


For more about Sea & Soil:

https://www.seaandsoilcoop.com


For more about IndyKids:

https://www.indykids.org


This episode was edited by Sarah Clapp, with music by Adrian Moring. Isis Phillips is our executive director.

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-16568614 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 1160 full false Someday You Could Be...Amy Andrieux, MoCADA's Executive Director and Chief Curator! Someday You Could Be...Amy Andrieux, MoCADA's Executive Director and Chief Curator! What’s it like to work at a museum? What obstacles does someone with a big job face? Why is it important to make monuments of real people who are alive right now? What is some advice for kids who love to draw and want to be an artist someday?


IndyKids reporter Noel interviews Amy Andrieux, the chief curator and executive director of MoCADA, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts. 


Amy talks about the many jobs she’s had in her life, and about MoCADA and its role within the community. She takes us on a mini tour of Kholisile Mazithulela Mufari Dhliwayo’s Brooklyn Bronzes, which can be found in the MoCADA Ubuntu Garden in Brooklyn, NY, and gives advice to young artists.


BONUS: Listen to the end to find out what Noel and Amy’s favorite anime is!


DISCLAIMER: This interview took place outdoors in Brooklyn in October 2024…please excuse the NYC street noise!


For more information about MoCADA, visit: https://mocada.org/

For more information about IndyKids, visit:
indykids.org

]]> What’s it like to work at a museum? What obstacles does someone with a big job face? Why is it important to make monuments of real people who are alive right now? What is some advice for kids who love to draw and want to be an artist someday?


IndyKids reporter Noel interviews Amy Andrieux, the chief curator and executive director of MoCADA, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts. 


Amy talks about the many jobs she’s had in her life, and about MoCADA and its role within the community. She takes us on a mini tour of Kholisile Mazithulela Mufari Dhliwayo’s Brooklyn Bronzes, which can be found in the MoCADA Ubuntu Garden in Brooklyn, NY, and gives advice to young artists.


BONUS: Listen to the end to find out what Noel and Amy’s favorite anime is!


DISCLAIMER: This interview took place outdoors in Brooklyn in October 2024…please excuse the NYC street noise!


For more information about MoCADA, visit: https://mocada.org/

For more information about IndyKids, visit:
indykids.org

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-16492586 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0500 966 full false The Way We Dress: How Dress Codes Can Be Connected to Systematic Racism and Sexism The Way We Dress: How Dress Codes Can Be Connected to Systematic Racism and Sexism Listen to IndyKids reporter Grace Stevens read her recent article, "The Way We Dress: How Dress Codes Can Be Connected to Systematic Racism and Sexism."

You can find the text version of this article and many more by visiting IndyKids.org.

]]> Listen to IndyKids reporter Grace Stevens read her recent article, "The Way We Dress: How Dress Codes Can Be Connected to Systematic Racism and Sexism."

You can find the text version of this article and many more by visiting IndyKids.org.

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-15934681 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:00:00 -0400 321 full false Teens for Food Justice: Ending Food Insecurity One School at a Time Teens for Food Justice: Ending Food Insecurity One School at a Time Have you ever experienced a farm and a school put together? IndyKids reporters interviewed Jessenia Preciado, the Far Rockaway regional coordinator at Teens for Food Justice. Teens for Food Justice fights food insecurity by growing leafy greens including lettuce, cilantro, basil, parsley, Swiss chard and bok choy in hydroponic farms located inside public schools. This interview has been edited for clarity and
brevity for print. 

To learn more about Teens for Food Justice, visit their website:
https://teensforfoodjustice.org/

To learn more about IndyKids, including information about how to donate or get involved in our programming, visit indykids.org.

]]> Have you ever experienced a farm and a school put together? IndyKids reporters interviewed Jessenia Preciado, the Far Rockaway regional coordinator at Teens for Food Justice. Teens for Food Justice fights food insecurity by growing leafy greens including lettuce, cilantro, basil, parsley, Swiss chard and bok choy in hydroponic farms located inside public schools. This interview has been edited for clarity and
brevity for print. 

To learn more about Teens for Food Justice, visit their website:
https://teensforfoodjustice.org/

To learn more about IndyKids, including information about how to donate or get involved in our programming, visit indykids.org.

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-15291077 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1276 full false Someday You Could Be...Lara Bergen, the Founder of Press Pass NYC! Someday You Could Be...Lara Bergen, the Founder of Press Pass NYC! Lara Bergen is the founder and director of Press Pass NYC, which is an organization that helps New York City public schools create and maintain their school newspapers. In the past 2 ½ years, Press Pass NYC has helped create 19 school newspapers in middle and high schools.

More about Press Pass NYC:
Press Pass NYC’s free programs are all in service of helping New York City public schools start and sustain a successful school newspaper program in a comprehensive way. Unlike outside-school opportunities for individual students, Press Pass NYC’s focus is on creating journalistic value and opportunities for the entire school community, enabling schools to create a culture of appreciation for journalism and student voice through a school newspaper; training teachers to lead a credit-bearing course as well as advise a school newspaper program; and engaging students in authentic, project-based, community-centered learning that they would otherwise never experience.

]]> Lara Bergen is the founder and director of Press Pass NYC, which is an organization that helps New York City public schools create and maintain their school newspapers. In the past 2 ½ years, Press Pass NYC has helped create 19 school newspapers in middle and high schools.

More about Press Pass NYC:
Press Pass NYC’s free programs are all in service of helping New York City public schools start and sustain a successful school newspaper program in a comprehensive way. Unlike outside-school opportunities for individual students, Press Pass NYC’s focus is on creating journalistic value and opportunities for the entire school community, enabling schools to create a culture of appreciation for journalism and student voice through a school newspaper; training teachers to lead a credit-bearing course as well as advise a school newspaper program; and engaging students in authentic, project-based, community-centered learning that they would otherwise never experience.

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-15287055 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1044 full false The Power of Art The Power of Art 4th graders from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of art. They reflect on their own ideas about art and interview Carlos Mateu, a painter, mural artist, poet, dancer, and teacher.   

Support IndyKids by visiting us at IndyKids.org.

Special thanks to Ms. Perry, Mrs. Maraj, Carlos Mateu, Claudine DeSola, and Groundswell!

Music by Adrian Moring.


About Carlos Mateu:
Carlos Mateu was born in 1970 in Havana, Cuba, and has resided in the United States since 1997.

He defines his style as Pop Geometric.  His paintings fuse elements of cubism with realism, using straight lines and perspective to create a geometric and three-dimensional effect, while subtly deforming the images. 

His subject matter incorporates surrealism, symbolism and mysticism to reflect memories, dreams, his life in the United States and his own creative perspective on the world around him. 

Currently Carlos keeps painting, writing poetry (décimas), exhibiting his art, performing, and teaching art and popular Cuban dances for various organizations in New York City like Groundswell Community Mural and City Lore.


About Groundswell:
In 1996, a group of New York City artists, educators, and activists founded Groundswell with the belief that collaborative art-making combines personal expression with the strength of community activism—and produces unique and powerful outcomes.

Twenty years later, 500 murals have been completed by Groundswell, working with youth and teaching artists in collaboration with hundreds of community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, and government agencies throughout New York City. The collaborative process behind these compelling artworks demonstrate our enduring belief that art creates community and community creates change.

Our five hundred murals in all five boroughs are only the final product of comprehensive youth, community and artistic development initiatives. We strive to infuse these initiatives with elements of social justice and activism to amplify the individuals we interact with daily.

]]> 4th graders from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of art. They reflect on their own ideas about art and interview Carlos Mateu, a painter, mural artist, poet, dancer, and teacher.   

Support IndyKids by visiting us at IndyKids.org.

Special thanks to Ms. Perry, Mrs. Maraj, Carlos Mateu, Claudine DeSola, and Groundswell!

Music by Adrian Moring.


About Carlos Mateu:
Carlos Mateu was born in 1970 in Havana, Cuba, and has resided in the United States since 1997.

He defines his style as Pop Geometric.  His paintings fuse elements of cubism with realism, using straight lines and perspective to create a geometric and three-dimensional effect, while subtly deforming the images. 

His subject matter incorporates surrealism, symbolism and mysticism to reflect memories, dreams, his life in the United States and his own creative perspective on the world around him. 

Currently Carlos keeps painting, writing poetry (décimas), exhibiting his art, performing, and teaching art and popular Cuban dances for various organizations in New York City like Groundswell Community Mural and City Lore.


About Groundswell:
In 1996, a group of New York City artists, educators, and activists founded Groundswell with the belief that collaborative art-making combines personal expression with the strength of community activism—and produces unique and powerful outcomes.

Twenty years later, 500 murals have been completed by Groundswell, working with youth and teaching artists in collaboration with hundreds of community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, and government agencies throughout New York City. The collaborative process behind these compelling artworks demonstrate our enduring belief that art creates community and community creates change.

Our five hundred murals in all five boroughs are only the final product of comprehensive youth, community and artistic development initiatives. We strive to infuse these initiatives with elements of social justice and activism to amplify the individuals we interact with daily.

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-15175100 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1505 full false Someday You Could Be...An Actor and Humanitarian Like Shakira Barrera! Someday You Could Be...An Actor and Humanitarian Like Shakira Barrera! IndyKids reporter CJ interviewed Shakira Barrera, a Nicaraguan-American actress and humanitarian. You can catch her playing a role in the upcoming Marvel series, Ironheart.

They discussed her career, the challenges of being an actor, representation in Hollywood, Shakira's humanitarian efforts, and advice she has for young people who want to be actors.

Theme music by Adrian Moring.

Visit IndyKids.org to find out how you can participate and support!

]]> IndyKids reporter CJ interviewed Shakira Barrera, a Nicaraguan-American actress and humanitarian. You can catch her playing a role in the upcoming Marvel series, Ironheart.

They discussed her career, the challenges of being an actor, representation in Hollywood, Shakira's humanitarian efforts, and advice she has for young people who want to be actors.

Theme music by Adrian Moring.

Visit IndyKids.org to find out how you can participate and support!

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-14969126 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 717 full false Space Interview Podcast ft. The Gillen Brewer Interviewers! Space Interview Podcast ft. The Gillen Brewer Interviewers! Which planets are hot? Does a planet made of diamonds exist? Why hasn't there been an astronaut on the moon for 50 years? Has a spaceship ever flown near a black hole? Are humans treating space as badly as we're treating our oceans? Students at the Gillen Brewer School interview Dr. Erika Nesvold and ask her all of these questions and more! 

Visit IndyKids.org to learn more about our newspaper and educational programs!

About Dr. Erika Nesvold:
Dr. Erika Nesvold is an astrophysicist who has performed astronomy research at NASA and the Carnegie Institution for Science. She is now a developer for the astronomy video game Universe Sandbox. Erika is the author of Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space, and co-founder of the space ethics nonprofit the JustSpace Alliance.

She can be found on Twitter and Instagram with the easy-to-find handles @erikanesvold. JustSpace can be found on Twitter @justspaceorg and on Instagram @justspacealliance.

Audio recordings by Áine Pennello, and IndyKids' executive director is Isis Phillips.




]]> Which planets are hot? Does a planet made of diamonds exist? Why hasn't there been an astronaut on the moon for 50 years? Has a spaceship ever flown near a black hole? Are humans treating space as badly as we're treating our oceans? Students at the Gillen Brewer School interview Dr. Erika Nesvold and ask her all of these questions and more! 

Visit IndyKids.org to learn more about our newspaper and educational programs!

About Dr. Erika Nesvold:
Dr. Erika Nesvold is an astrophysicist who has performed astronomy research at NASA and the Carnegie Institution for Science. She is now a developer for the astronomy video game Universe Sandbox. Erika is the author of Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space, and co-founder of the space ethics nonprofit the JustSpace Alliance.

She can be found on Twitter and Instagram with the easy-to-find handles @erikanesvold. JustSpace can be found on Twitter @justspaceorg and on Instagram @justspacealliance.

Audio recordings by Áine Pennello, and IndyKids' executive director is Isis Phillips.




]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-14149254 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1445 full false The Power of Kindness The Power of Kindness IndyKids reporters from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of kindness. They interview Malachi Coleman, a 4-star football player from Lincoln, Nebraska who will play for the Nebraska Huskers next year. Because of his own experiences in foster care, Malachi founded Fly Like Chi, a foundation that brings sports and arts to children in foster care. Listen as IndyKids fourth graders go through the process of preparing for and conducting their interview, and reflect on what kindness means to them.

IndyKids is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that creates a newspaper and podcasts for kids, by kids. 

Visit IndyKids.org to get a newspaper subscription, or donate, or to find out how you can volunteer or participate in a workshop!

Visit Flylikechi.com to support Malachi Coleman's foundation.

]]> IndyKids reporters from P.S. 117Q in NYC explore the power of kindness. They interview Malachi Coleman, a 4-star football player from Lincoln, Nebraska who will play for the Nebraska Huskers next year. Because of his own experiences in foster care, Malachi founded Fly Like Chi, a foundation that brings sports and arts to children in foster care. Listen as IndyKids fourth graders go through the process of preparing for and conducting their interview, and reflect on what kindness means to them.

IndyKids is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that creates a newspaper and podcasts for kids, by kids. 

Visit IndyKids.org to get a newspaper subscription, or donate, or to find out how you can volunteer or participate in a workshop!

Visit Flylikechi.com to support Malachi Coleman's foundation.

]]> IndyKids Buzzsprout-12819199 Tue, 09 May 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1089 full false Climate Crisis Episode 5: Fossil Fuels & Climate Disasters With Journalist Antonia Juhasz Climate Crisis Episode 5: Fossil Fuels & Climate Disasters With Journalist Antonia Juhasz IndyKids reporters Charlotte and Lucas interview award-winning writer and environmental journalist, Antonia Juhasz, about her path in climate reporting, how she centers activists and impacted people in her coverage, and what gives her hope.


Key terms to listen for:

Solutions journalism
Inequities
Fenceline communities
Climate disaster
Food and fisheries
Climate
Expert/expertise


Discussion Questions:

  1. How did Antonia start covering the climate crisis?
  2. What is solutions journalism?
  3. Why does Antonia prioritize women⁠— – and women of color specifically⁠— – in her reporting?
  4. What kinds of expertise does Antonia look to highlight in her reporting?
  5. What are some of the challenges Antonia has faced in her journalism career?


Credits:

IndyKids Reporters – Charlotte Osoria and Lucas Muñoz Jetmore

Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips, and Julia Thomas

Edited + Music by Emily Löwinger

Audio Mentor – Jo Corona

Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo

Additional Music by Emily Löwinger

Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez

Special thanks to Emma Gaffney and Jo Corona


We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.


]]> IndyKids reporters Charlotte and Lucas interview award-winning writer and environmental journalist, Antonia Juhasz, about her path in climate reporting, how she centers activists and impacted people in her coverage, and what gives her hope.


Key terms to listen for:

Solutions journalism
Inequities
Fenceline communities
Climate disaster
Food and fisheries
Climate
Expert/expertise


Discussion Questions:

  1. How did Antonia start covering the climate crisis?
  2. What is solutions journalism?
  3. Why does Antonia prioritize women⁠— – and women of color specifically⁠— – in her reporting?
  4. What kinds of expertise does Antonia look to highlight in her reporting?
  5. What are some of the challenges Antonia has faced in her journalism career?


Credits:

IndyKids Reporters – Charlotte Osoria and Lucas Muñoz Jetmore

Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips, and Julia Thomas

Edited + Music by Emily Löwinger

Audio Mentor – Jo Corona

Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo

Additional Music by Emily Löwinger

Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez

Special thanks to Emma Gaffney and Jo Corona


We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.


]]> Indykids Buzzsprout-10809973 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1335 1 5 full false Climate Crisis Episode 4: Pipeline Resistance and Divesting With Organizer Jackie Fielder Climate Crisis Episode 4: Pipeline Resistance and Divesting With Organizer Jackie Fielder IndyKids reporters Cayzlen and Maliyah interview activist Jackie Fielder about her experiences organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline and her role in the divestment movement happening in San Francisco.


Key terms to listen for:

Ancestral territories
Reservation
Treaty
Tribal citizen
Renewable energy
Divestment / disinvestment


Discussion Questions:

  1. What led Jackie to become a climate organizer?
  2. Why does Jackie want the city of San Francisco to stop doing business with big banks?
  3. Why are pipelines so dangerous?
  4. What specific kinds of renewable energy does Jackie want to replace fossil fuel power?
  5. What does divestment have to do with civil rights?
  6. Why does Jackie say we need a cultural shift in order to fight climate change?


Credits:

IndyKids Reporters – Maliyah Ledesma and Cayzlen Rodriguez

Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas

Edited by Emily Löwinger

Audio Mentor – Julia Thomas

Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo

Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez

Special thanks to Emma Gaffney


We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.


]]> IndyKids reporters Cayzlen and Maliyah interview activist Jackie Fielder about her experiences organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline and her role in the divestment movement happening in San Francisco.


Key terms to listen for:

Ancestral territories
Reservation
Treaty
Tribal citizen
Renewable energy
Divestment / disinvestment


Discussion Questions:

  1. What led Jackie to become a climate organizer?
  2. Why does Jackie want the city of San Francisco to stop doing business with big banks?
  3. Why are pipelines so dangerous?
  4. What specific kinds of renewable energy does Jackie want to replace fossil fuel power?
  5. What does divestment have to do with civil rights?
  6. Why does Jackie say we need a cultural shift in order to fight climate change?


Credits:

IndyKids Reporters – Maliyah Ledesma and Cayzlen Rodriguez

Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas

Edited by Emily Löwinger

Audio Mentor – Julia Thomas

Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo

Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez

Special thanks to Emma Gaffney


We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.


]]> Indykids Buzzsprout-10809944 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1554 1 4 full false Climate Crisis Episode 3: Climate Miseducation With Katie Worth Climate Crisis Episode 3: Climate Miseducation With Katie Worth IndyKids reporter Luca interviews author and journalist Katie Worth about her book, Miseducation: How Climate Change is Taught in America. They discuss the connection between climate change and critical race theory, and how Katie views humans’ ability to shift their perspectives and make change.


Key terms to listen for:

Climate denialism


Discussion Questions:

  1. What inspired Katie Worth to look into climate change education in American schools?
  2. How do Luca and Katie describe the connection between climate change and critical race theory?
  3. What does Katie Worth say about humans’ capacity to make change?


Credits:

IndyKids Reporter – Luca Cantagallo

Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips, and Julia Thomas

Edited by Emily Löwinger

Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo

Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez

Special thanks to Emma Gaffney



We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.


]]> IndyKids reporter Luca interviews author and journalist Katie Worth about her book, Miseducation: How Climate Change is Taught in America. They discuss the connection between climate change and critical race theory, and how Katie views humans’ ability to shift their perspectives and make change.


Key terms to listen for:

Climate denialism


Discussion Questions:

  1. What inspired Katie Worth to look into climate change education in American schools?
  2. How do Luca and Katie describe the connection between climate change and critical race theory?
  3. What does Katie Worth say about humans’ capacity to make change?


Credits:

IndyKids Reporter – Luca Cantagallo

Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips, and Julia Thomas

Edited by Emily Löwinger

Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo

Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez

Special thanks to Emma Gaffney



We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.


]]> Indykids Buzzsprout-10805120 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1238 1 3 full false Climate Crisis Episode 2: Fighting Fracked Gas in Brooklyn With Activists Pati & Gia Luna Climate Crisis Episode 2: Fighting Fracked Gas in Brooklyn With Activists Pati & Gia Luna IndyKids reporters Zahra, Lily, and Gibran interview Pati Rodriguez, a community organizer with Mi Casa Resiste and Frack Outta Brooklyn, and her daughter Gia Luna about their fight against National Grid’s fracked gas pipeline in Brooklyn.

Key terms to listen for:
Pipeline
Fracked gas
Toxic

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does Pati say about the National Grid-owned North Brooklyn Pipeline?
  2. Why did Pati chain herself to the pipeline?
  3. Describe what Pati says about how her mother influenced her life.
  4. How does Pati explain the connection between the climate crisis and immigration?
  5. What is Gia’s favorite thing about her activism with her mother?
  6. Why is fracking gas illegal in New York State?
  7. What does Pati mean when she says she wants to plant seeds?
  8. What gives Pati and Gia hope?


Credits:
IndyKids Reporters – Lily Dribin, Gibran Freilla Williams, and  Zahra Latheef
Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas
Edited by Emily Löwinger
Audio Mentor – Abē Levine
Additional Script Editing – Zahra Latheef
Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo
Additional Music by Emily Löwinger
Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez
Special thanks to Emma Gaffney

We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.

]]> IndyKids reporters Zahra, Lily, and Gibran interview Pati Rodriguez, a community organizer with Mi Casa Resiste and Frack Outta Brooklyn, and her daughter Gia Luna about their fight against National Grid’s fracked gas pipeline in Brooklyn.

Key terms to listen for:
Pipeline
Fracked gas
Toxic

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does Pati say about the National Grid-owned North Brooklyn Pipeline?
  2. Why did Pati chain herself to the pipeline?
  3. Describe what Pati says about how her mother influenced her life.
  4. How does Pati explain the connection between the climate crisis and immigration?
  5. What is Gia’s favorite thing about her activism with her mother?
  6. Why is fracking gas illegal in New York State?
  7. What does Pati mean when she says she wants to plant seeds?
  8. What gives Pati and Gia hope?


Credits:
IndyKids Reporters – Lily Dribin, Gibran Freilla Williams, and  Zahra Latheef
Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas
Edited by Emily Löwinger
Audio Mentor – Abē Levine
Additional Script Editing – Zahra Latheef
Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo
Additional Music by Emily Löwinger
Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez
Special thanks to Emma Gaffney

We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.

]]> Indykids Buzzsprout-10793440 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1079 1 2 full false Climate Crisis Episode 1: What’s an Ecosystem and What Are Fossil Fuels? Climate Crisis Episode 1: What’s an Ecosystem and What Are Fossil Fuels? In episode 1 of the IndyKids Climate Crisis series, IndyKids reporters Mila and Melina interview Lucy Andrews, a scientist and PhD student in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California Berkeley.

Lucy talks about why she loves being a scientist, her favorite part of the job, what ecosystems and fossil fuels are, and what they have to do with the climate crisis!   

This episode is perfect for students who are being introduced to climate change and climate crisis concepts, including how wars impact the environment.

Listen at home as a family or use the episodes and discussion guides (in the episode descriptions) as an educational resource.

Key terms to listen for:
Ecosystem
Climate
Climate conditions
Fossil fuels
Greenhouse gasses
Solar power
Wind power
Hydro power
Nuclear power
Resilient


Discussion Questions:

  1. Why do Mila and Melina want to learn more about the climate crisis?
  2. What is an ecosystem?
  3. What do ecosystems have to do with climate change?
  4. What are fossil fuels? Why do we rely on them so much? How does burning fossil fuels contribute to the climate crisis?
  5. How does war affect the environment?
  6. What does Lucy want people to know about her work?


Credits:
IndyKids Reporters – Melina Ferreyra and Mila Lemoine
Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas
Edited by Emily Löwinger
Audio Mentor – Zoe Grueskin
Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo
Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez
Special thanks to Emma Gaffney


We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.

]]> In episode 1 of the IndyKids Climate Crisis series, IndyKids reporters Mila and Melina interview Lucy Andrews, a scientist and PhD student in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California Berkeley.

Lucy talks about why she loves being a scientist, her favorite part of the job, what ecosystems and fossil fuels are, and what they have to do with the climate crisis!   

This episode is perfect for students who are being introduced to climate change and climate crisis concepts, including how wars impact the environment.

Listen at home as a family or use the episodes and discussion guides (in the episode descriptions) as an educational resource.

Key terms to listen for:
Ecosystem
Climate
Climate conditions
Fossil fuels
Greenhouse gasses
Solar power
Wind power
Hydro power
Nuclear power
Resilient


Discussion Questions:

  1. Why do Mila and Melina want to learn more about the climate crisis?
  2. What is an ecosystem?
  3. What do ecosystems have to do with climate change?
  4. What are fossil fuels? Why do we rely on them so much? How does burning fossil fuels contribute to the climate crisis?
  5. How does war affect the environment?
  6. What does Lucy want people to know about her work?


Credits:
IndyKids Reporters – Melina Ferreyra and Mila Lemoine
Produced by Emily Löwinger, Isis Phillips and Julia Thomas
Edited by Emily Löwinger
Audio Mentor – Zoe Grueskin
Show Intro Music by Luca Cantagallo
Original Artwork by Cayzlen Rodriguez
Special thanks to Emma Gaffney


We’d like to thank The New York Community Trust and Wolf Family for their support.

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