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Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMarch 26, 2025 | STEM, Sleep Health & Child AdvocacyDive into this week’s episode of 'Growing Up in America: The Way it Is' as Dr. Bob Sanborn and Bri Derry delve deep into the transformative power of education and advocacy for Texas' children. Discover the groundbreaking work of Kara Branch with 'Black Girls Do Engineer' in STEM education, learn about the critical importance of sleep health from Dr. Christine Spadola, and explore early childhood education advocacy with Kim Kofron. Tune in to hear the essential conversations about what it's like to Grow Up in America, and enjoy special bonus segments like 'Hip Speak' an...2025-03-3156 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsFebruary 26, 2025 | Cities, SNAP & Self-CareHow do the places we live shape the lives of children? In this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, Dr. Bob Sanborn and Bri Derry explore how the built environment, food security, and mental health impact kids and families. Dr. Zoabe Hafeez breaks down why fewer children walk or bike to school—and what cities can do about it. Dr. Craig Gundersen discusses how SNAP reduces food insecurity and health disparities. Becky Quintanilla shares insights from her trip to Lima, Peru, and Diana Castillo of The Self Love Clinic highlights the importance of mental health an...2025-03-0356 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsFebruary 12, 2025 | Education, Advocacy & ImmigrationFrom school closures to child care costs, immigration challenges, and community advocacy—this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way It Is covers it all! Join Dr. Bob Sanborn, Becky Quintanilla, and Susannah Young as they dive into the latest education news with Brooke Kashawa of Houston Landing, discuss early learning quality with Jenn Meier, explore advocacy with Miranda Johnson, and tackle immigration policy with Linda Corchado. Plus, Dr. Christopher Kulesza breaks down our Data of the Day—20% of Texas parents report going into debt for child care. Tune in for expert insights, lively discussion, and a few fun...2025-02-2657 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJanuary 15: Welcome to Growing Up in America!This week on Growing Up in America: The Way it Is, we’re diving into the issues shaping the lives of our children, featuring insights on education equity, creative learning, youth development, and human trafficking awareness.Join Dr. Bob Sanborn, co-host Bri Derry, and an incredible lineup of guests:Raj Salhotra, Momentum EducationRoderick "Bass" Tillman, Workshop HoustonBrandi Brown, HYPE Freedom SchoolCaroline Roberts, CHILDREN AT RISKStarting next week, we’re moving to a new time slot: 9-10 AM CT on 90.1 FM KPFT and wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss this engaging and impactful discus...2025-01-2256 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJanuary 15: Welcome, Welcome to Growing Up in America!This week on Growing Up in America: The Way it Is, we’re diving into the issues shaping the lives of our children, featuring insights on education equity, creative learning, youth development, and human trafficking awareness.Join Dr. Bob Sanborn, co-host Bri Derry, and an incredible lineup of guests:Raj Salhotra, Momentum EducationRoderick "Bass" Tillman, Workshop HoustonBrandi Brown, HYPE Freedom SchoolCaroline Roberts, CHILDREN AT RISKStarting next week, we’re moving to a new time slot: 9-10 AM CT on 90.1 FM KPFT and wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss this engaging and impactful discus...2025-01-2256 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, November 13, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way it IsJoin co-hosts Bri Derry and Susannah Young for a dynamic conversation with Marta Palaez, President & CEO, Family Violence Prevention Services, Linda Corchado, Senior Director of Immigration, CHILDREN AT RISK, and Megan Menchaca, Education Reporter, Houston Chronicle.2024-11-201h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, November 6, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way it IsJoin Growing Up in America cohosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Dr. Christopher Kulesza for a special post-election conversation with Jason Sabo of Frontera Strategies and Mandi Kimball of CHILDREN AT RISK.2024-11-2059 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, October 30, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way it isStar co-hosts Kevin Hattery (Boys & Girls Club of Greater America) and Dr. Christopher Kulesza (Rice University) discuss book bans (Marti Bier, Texas Freedom Network), naturalized voter engagement (Nancy Flores, Deputy Director, Partnership for New Americans, AND Angie Dupree, Citizenship Coordinator for the Naturalize Now, Houston! Initiative, Partnership for New Americans), parental leave policies (Dr. David Kulesza, Rice University), new hunger data (Mia Medina, Senior Program Manager, No Kid Hungry), and the voting power of young latines (Marla López, Texas Communications Director, Mi Familia Vota).2024-10-311h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, October 23, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way it isThis week, Dr. Bob Sanborn and Briauna Derry speak with Gen-Z Correspondent Raegan Roylance and well as Cesar Espinosa, Executive Director, FIEL Houston, Melanie McGuire, Senior Director of Programs, Houston Food Bank, Shirvonti Keller, Program Manager, Cherish our Children, and Ryan Fountain, Board Secretary and Director of Fundraising, Out for Education.2024-10-291h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, October 16, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way It IsCohosts Briauna Derry and Susannah Young speak with Dr. Kevin Lanza (UT Health), Mary Garr (Family Service San Antonio), Sarah Crockett (Texas CASA), and Megan Menchaca (Houston Chronicle).2024-10-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, October 17, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way It IsOn this week's episode, cohosts Briauna Derry and Susannah Young speak with Dr. Kevin Lanza (UTHealth), Mary Garr (Family Service San Antonio), Sarah Crockett (Texas CASA), and Megan Menchaca (Houston Chronicle).2024-10-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, October 9 | Growing Up in America: The Way it IsTune into this special BakerRipley takeover of Growing Up in America! Co-hosts Claudia Aguirre and Ernest Lewis speak with leading advocates in various fields of expertise.2024-10-1023 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsSeptember 25 | Growing Up in America: The Way it IsThis week, co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball spoke with Dr. Cathy Horn, Beth, Beth Harp, Kaelly Pandley, and Kimberly Brathwaite.2024-10-021h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsWednesday, September 25, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way It IsThis week on Growing Up in America, Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball discuss the issues most impacting American children with Dr. Cathy Horn (University of Houston), Beth Harp (KidsMeals'), Kaelly Pandley (3Strands), and Kimberly Brathwaite (Houston Public Library).2024-10-021h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsSeptember 18, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way it IsThis week, co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball spoke with Kim Kofron (CHILDREN AT RISK), Megan Menchaca (Houston Chronicle), Kendra Richardson (Funky Town Fridge), and Diana Del Pilar (CHILDREN AT RISK).2024-09-201h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsSeptember 11th, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way It IsFor this weeks episode, Co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Briauna Derry engaged in a lively discussion with Linda Corchado (CHILDREN AT RISK), Asher Lehrer-Small (Houston Landing), Dr. Tihalia Brown (FamiliesEmpowered), and Dr. Michael Chang (UT Health).2024-09-121h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsSeptember 4th, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way It IsThis week on Growing Up in America, Dr. Bob Sanborn and Bri Derry had an engaging conversation with Andrea Thurston (EdTrust), Dr. Marlon Gray (EmpowerU), Evelyn Prado (BridgeYear), and Dr. Claire Bocchini (local pediatrician).2024-09-051h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 28, 2024 | Growing Up in America: The Way It IsA lively discussion on pressing children's issues, timely news topics affecting our youth, and the policies and programs that influence the healthy development of our children.In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Briauna Derry speak with guests Megan Menchaca (Houston Chronicle), Dr. Michael Change (UT Health) and Dr. Ruth López Turley (Rice University).2024-08-291h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 21, 2024 | Growing Up In America: The Way It IsA lively discussion on pressing children's issues, timely news topics affecting our youth, and the policies and programs that influence the healthy development of our children.In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Briauna Derry spoke with Lyn Lucas (CHILDREN AT RISK), Coach Johnathane Gaffney (Coach Mental Health), Annamaria Milazzo (University of Houston), and Haroon Waseem (TRS Health).2024-08-231h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 21, 2024 | Growing Up In America: The Way It IsA lively discussion on pressing children's issues, timely news topics affecting our youth, and the policies and programs that influence the healthy development of our children.In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Briauna Derry speak with Lyn Lucas, Associate Director, Early Childhood Education, CHILDREN AT RISK, Coach Johnathane Gaffney, (aka Coach Mental Health) Tier 1/Universal Mental Health Supports Coach, Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner, Family/Community Strengths Finder & Practitioner, Annamaria Milazzo, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality, University of Houston, Haroon Waseem, Administrative Director, TRS Health2024-08-221h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 14, 2024 | Growing Up In America: The Way It IsA lively discussion on pressing children's issues, timely news topics affecting our youth, and the policies and programs that influence the healthy development of our children.In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Briauna Derry speak with Kara Branch (Black Girls Do Engineer), Keiara Jones (Communities in Schools Houston), Natalie A. Sánchez-Lopez (Latino Texas Policy Center), and Rebecca Cox (Girls Inc. of Greater Houston). 2024-08-161h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsGrowing Up In America: The Way It Is. August 7th, 2024.Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-08-0856 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsGrowing Up In America: The Way It Is. July 31st, 2024.Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-08-0157 minGrowing Up In America: The Way It IsSpecial Episode - Amplify Houston CEO Roundtablex2024-08-0127 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsGrowing Up In America: The Way It Is. July 24th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-07-3058 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsGrowing Up In America: The Way It Is. July 17th, 2024.Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-07-1757 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJuly 3rd, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-07-1758 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJuly 3rd, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.Today’s guests and topics are:Chloe Van Noy, Intern, CHILDREN AT RISK· Intern SpotlightLinda Corchado, Senior Director of Immigration, C@R· Immigration and Family PolicyAst...2024-07-031h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJune 26th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-2757 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 29th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-1757 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJune 12th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-1758 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 22nd, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-1757 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 8th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-1757 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 15th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-1757 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 1st, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-1758 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsApril 24th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.2024-06-1756 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJune 5th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Today’s guests.2024-06-0755 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJuly 5, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Today’s guests and topics are: Hip Speak w/ BQ Linda Corchado – Borderlands update Jason Sabo – HB 567, HB 2313, SB 1527 Kevin Hattery – CEO, Boys and Girls Club Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJune 28, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Today’s guests and topics are: Ana Tiscareno, Intern, CHILDREN AT RISK Phillip W. Schnarrs, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Population Health and Director, Texas PRIDE in Health Collaborative Dr. Sarah Baray, CEO Origin of Pre-K for San Antonio Steven H. Kelder MPH, PhD, Professor, Dept of Epidemiology, UTHealth, School of Public Health, Austin Campus Every week we aim to fill these...2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJune 21, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Today’s guests and topics are: Kim Kofron, Senior Director of Education – CHILDREN AT RISK for an Education Check In Mandi Sheridan Kimball, VP; Director of Public Policy + Government Affairs – CHILDREN AT RISK, 88th Session Outcomes Trevor Toteve, Intern -CHILDREN AT RISK, Intern Conversations: Education Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-1759 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJune 14, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Today’s guests and topics are: Linda Corchado, Director, Children’s Immigration Network, C@R Dr. Ricky Flores, Clinical Director, Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers, The Woodlands Neomi Fletcher, Associate Director, ECE, C@R Dr. Angelo Giadino, MD, PHD, Chair, Dept of Pediatrics, University of Utah Spence Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Chief Medical Officer Every week we aim to fill these sa...2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is12/28/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is12/21/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is12/14/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is12/7/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is11/30/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is11/16/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJune 7, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Today’s guests and topics are: Lien Le, Pediatrician Jamese (Juh-mees) Stancill (stan-seal), Assistant Director of Early Head Start Childcare Partnerships, HCDE Samuel Kor, Medicaid Marketing Manager, Amerigroup Dr. Angelo Giadino, MD, PHD, Chair, Dept of Pediatrics, University of Utah Spence Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Chief Medical Officer Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the ch...2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 31, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas.John McCarty, District Manager, Mattress Firm, The importance of sleep Jamie Freeney, DrPH, MPH Director, Center for School Behavioral Health, Mental health in teens Susannah Young, Literacy Coach, Texas A+ Challenge Rachna Khare, Executive Director, Daya: Empowering South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence 2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is5/24/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is5/17/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is5/10/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is5/3/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsApril 26, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Today’s guests and topics are: Eleanor Prado, Doula and Premier Doulas of Houston Doulas 101 & Maternal Mortality Dr. Armando Orduna, Executive Director, Latinos for Education – Texas Current recruitment for Latino parents Tiffany Cuellar Needham, Executive Director, Teach for America Houston Educational Equity Linda Corchado Dia Del Ninos...2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsApril 19, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Today’s guests and topics are: Lindsey Wilkerson, Motherhood Summit Gulshan Rahman, Harris Country Department of Education, General concerns/protocols around health and safety of HS/EHS. Cathy McHorse, United Way For Greater Austin, Success by 6 Shruba Endly, Mental Health CIS 2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJanuary 10, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Since today is our first show of the year, we like to take a lighter topic of 2024 predictions! We have some amazing cohosts today, Claudia Aguirre, CEO, Baker Ripley Jason Sabo, Lobbyist, Frontera Strategies Caroline Roberts, Staff Attorney, CHILDREN AT RISK 2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is1/3/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is12/27/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is12/20/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsDecember 13, 2o24Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Today’s guests and topics are: Kim Kofron, Senior Director, Education, C@R Kids coming home for the holiday season Host vs Host, Holiday Game. Finish the lyric. Ginny Sanborn Sanborn Family Traditions. Host vs Host, Holiday Game, Holiday Trivia Blitz. 2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsDecember 6, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Today’s guests and topics are: Travis Evans, Southern Regional Director, Young Invincibles Their mission is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process and expand economic opportunity for our generation. Dr. Katherine Byers, Government Relations Officer, Houston Food Bank Solving food insecurity isn't...2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is11/29/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasOf course, we have a regular segment, Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 8-10,000. Today’s guests and topics are: Alicia Lee, MHA, Director, MCH Collective Impact, March of Dimes Linda Corchado, Director, Children's Immigration Network, CHILDREN AT RISK Dr. Shreela Sharma...2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is11/22/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is4/12/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Adrienne Lloyd, Health Policy Manager, Children's Defense Fund-TexasLeilaAnthony Betori, Director of Curriculum and Innovation, Healthy Futures of Texas Dr. Merritt Drewery, Assistant Professor of Animal Science at Texas State University 2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is4/5/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Denise Mears, Texas State Director, 3 Strands Global FoundationJohn Robinson, Director Education & Youth Development, Houston Area Urban LeagueLeilaDr. Christopher Kulesza, Mental Health In Schools Krista Kesseler, Community Outreach Specialist, Catholic Charities2024-01-171h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is3/29/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMarch 22, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas 8 MIN Call-in Guest #1 1:08-1:16: [one by one] Topic: Under the Dome/ ECE Rally Day Recap Jason Sabo 8 MIN For Children #2 1:16-1:24: [karma] Topic: Gen Z Talk Becky will ask Dr. Bob what these words mean – Claire will p...2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is3/15/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Shreela V. Sharman, PhD, professor and food insecurity researcher ay UTHealth Christine ThomasTom Monaghan Stephen Ives, President & CEO YMCA Greater HoustonSereka Barlow, YWCA El Paso 2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMarch 8, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas 8 MIN Call-in Guest #1 1:08-1:16: [one by one] Topic: IWD, statistics over women’s issues and how they relate (maybe some bills too) Lindsey 8 MIN For Children #2 1:16-1:24: [karma] Topic: Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy Dr. Tabi...2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is3/1/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is2/22/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Katie StoneSara Llansa, DirectorLeilaChef Brandi Key, Daily GatherSusannah, Texas A+ Performance CoachBrian Green2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is2/15/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Shubhra Endley, LCSWGeorge Vander Veer, CEO LeilaErica Milson, A+ Literacy Performance CoachJason Sabo Kathryn McCartney, CEO, Head Start of Greater Dallas2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsFebruary 8th, 2024Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas 8 MIN Call-in Guest #1 1:08-1:16: [one by one] Topic: Youth Suicide Prevention Dr. Jamie Freeney, Director, Center of School Behavior Health 8 MIN For Children #2 1:16-1:24: [karma] Topic: Eat, Drink, HTX! Katie Stone 6 MIN...2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is2/1/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Woody Rodgers, Research Manager at Housing Work AustinJason Sabo, Lobbyist, Frontera StrategiesLeilaSosina Morgan Eva Thibaudeau, CEONick Mitchell Bennett, CDCB Executive Director2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is1/25/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Dr. Bob SanbornChristine Hunter RyanJoe Herbert, Attorney at Law and Founder of DEFEND Trina McReynolds Bailey2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is1/18/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Caroline Roberts, Staff Attorney, CHILDREN AT RISKSharon Watkins JonesLinda, C@R2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is1/11/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasWe have some amazing cohosts today,Sandra Ostad, Interim Chief Development Officer, CitySquareLauren, Asst. Director of Programs, C@RSylvia Acosta, Senior VP and Chief Officer, National Minority Supplier Development CouncilLeah King, President & CEO, United Way TarrantAmanda McAfee, Vice President of Community Impact, United Way Lubb2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is1/4/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2024-01-101h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsSeptember 27, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Today’s guests and topics are:Today’s guests and topics are: Linda Corchado, Director of the Childrens Immigration Network, C@R. Statement on recent DACA ruling. Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar, CEO, Boys & Girls Club McAllen State of Latine Children. Celeste Barretto Milligan, Founder and CEO of Tessi...2023-12-061h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsSeptember 20, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas Today’s guests and topics are:Today’s guests and topics are: Dr. Melanie Johnson, President & CEO, Collaborative for Children – Accolades Nominee. Accolades nomination, Outstanding Child Advocate - Houston, Gulf Coast and East Texas. Collaborative for Children mission and work. Claire Dutreix, Sr. Associate Director o...2023-12-061h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is9/13/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of TexasToday’s guests and topics are: Sandra Rodriguez, Advocacy Director, Latinos for Education. Their work is to improve the experience of Latino students, teachers, and parents within Houston ISD. Becky “BQ” Quintanilla, Project Coordinator, C@R Hip Speak Kendra Richardson, Founder and CEO of Funky Town...2023-12-061h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is9/6/2023Welcome to Growing Up in America. This is a discussion on children, public policy. How do we as a community do when it comes to taking care of all of our kids? We are a production of Children at Risk, The Voice for the Children of Texas.Today’s guests and topics are: Shani Bacy, Chief Program Officer, The Landing Human Trafficking rehabilitation, Drop-In Centers, Outreach programs, Youth Advocacy initiatives. Liz Selig, Executive Director, KNOW-Autism. Accolades Nominee, Children with Disabilities Advocate of the Year. Autism awareness and resources. Lizzy Cashiola, Associate Director of Regional Research at the Ho...2023-11-291h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 30, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk, The Voice of Texas Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law, and collaborative action on behalf of Texas youth.Today’s guests and topics are: Dr. Nicole Townsend, Professor, Higher Education Maternal Mortality in women of color Celeste Barretto, Founder and CEO of Tesssilys Group LLC, a consulting/coaching firm for schools/nonprofits. Pressures on teachers and leaders from HISD takeover, maintaining safe campuses, resurgence of covid, political context (supporting queer and transgender students), and the sheer workload we place atop of te...2023-11-291h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 23, 2023Growing up in America is a production of Children at Risk, The Voice of Texas Children, a non -profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas youth.Today’s guests and topics are: Dr. Christopher Kulesza, Scholar in Child Health Policy, Rice University – Social determinants of health in K-12 education. Ben Wermund, Washington Correspondent for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News – Texas Troopers told to push children into Rio Grande article. Linda Corchado, Children’s Immigration Network, C@R Steven Wu, Organizing and Policy Director, Woori Juntos – Language Barriers i...2023-11-291h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 9, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Thumbs Up Thumbs Down, Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 37%. Today’s guests and topics are:Dr. Daphne Hernandez, Associate Professor, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Housto...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsAugust 2, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Thumbs Up Thumbs Down, Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 28%. Today’s guests and topics are: Katherine Gallardo, C@R CSME Intern Jen Mascheck, Academic Performance Coach (Math), Texas A+ Challe...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJuly 26, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Thumbs Up Thumbs Down, Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 49th. Today’s guests and topics are: Paul Chavez, Senior Supervising Attorney, Southern Poverty Law Center & SPLC Action Fund in Florid...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJuly 19, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 10 billion. Today’s guests and topics are: Derrick Broze, Mayoral Candidate for Houston, investigative journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur, public speaker, and activist based in Hou...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsJuly 12, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 41%. Today’s guests and topics are: Dr. Steve Kelder, Professor at UTHealth, School of Public Health, Austin Campus Ava Janczak, C@R Intern Susannah Young...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is7/05/23Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 3 million. Today’s guests and topics are: Hip Speak w/ BQ Linda Corchado – Borderlands update Jason Sabo – HB 567, HB 2313, SB 1527 Kevin Hattery – CEO, Boys and Girls Cl...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is6/28/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 0. Today’s guests and topics are: Ana Tiscareno, Intern, CHILDREN AT RISK Phillip W. Schnarrs, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Population Health and Direct...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is6/21/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 114,055. Today’s guests and topics are: Kim Kofron, Senior Director of Education – CHILDREN AT RISK for an Education Check In Mandi Sheridan Kimball, VP; Director...2023-11-1559 min
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is6/14/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 41%. Today’s guests and topics are: Linda Corchado, Director, Children’s Immigration Network, C@R Dr. Ricky Flores, Clinical Director, Texas Children's Cancer and Hematolo...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is6/7/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Thumbs Up Thumbs Down, Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 30%. Today’s guests and topics are: Lien Le, Pediatrician Jamese (Juh-mees) Stancill (stan-seal), Assistant Director of Early Head Start Childcare Partne...2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is5/31/2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk,The Voice of Texas Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law, and collaborative action on behalf of Texas youth. Each week, we aim to fill these same 16 minutes minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas2023-11-151h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 24, 2023Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Every week we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children. Of course, we have regular segments like Data of the Day, which our teaser number is 45%. We have a special guest for the Data of the Day, Nadia Valliani, Director of Community Philanthropy, Greater Houston Community Foundation. Today’s guests and...2023-10-251h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 17, 2023On this episode we talk to these amazing guests about these topics:Linda Corchado, Children's Immigration Network, C@R - Title 42.Megan Green, Director of Prevention and Early Intervention Services, DePelchin Children’s Center - Safe Sleep.Dr. Daphne Hernandez, Associate Professor, Department of Research with Cizik School of Nursing at UT Health Houston - Economic Tradeoffs.Data of the Day w/ Christine Thomas, Sr. Associate Director, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation (CSME), C@R - Teaser # 30.Raul Zavaleta, Health Services Coordinator, Harris County Department of Education. - Preparing Families for long term engagement in education.Dr. Ri...2023-08-021h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It IsMay 10, 2023On this episode we talk to these amazing guests about these topics:C@R's 2023 Annual Kroger Food Rankings.Thumbs Up Thumbs Down topic - Gap Year (high school to college).Dr. Daphne Hernandez, Associate Professor, Department of Research with Cizik School of Nursing at UT Health Houston. - Food Insecurity and Housing Instabilities.Kiro Calderon, Mental Health Specialist, Harris County Dept. of Education. - The importance of social emotional learning in the early years.Data of the Day w/ special guest Nadia Valliani, Director of Community Philanthropy, Greater Houston Community Foundation - Teaser # 60%.Rekha Lakshmanan, Immunize USA...2023-08-021h 00
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is"I do have a real job" May 3, 2023On this episode we talk to these amazing guests about these topics: Thumbs Up Thumbs Down topic - Standardized Tests Becky Quintanilla, Project Coordinator, CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R) - Gen Z Slang Andrew Hairston, Education Justice Project Director, Texas Appleseed - Pressing Issues in Public Education Data of the Day w/ Christine Thomas, Sr. Associate Director, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation (CSME), C@R - Teaser # 2,100:1. Gulshan Rahman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Family Services - Covid’s effects on ECE workforce Megan Green, Director of Prevention and Early Intervention Services, DePelchin Children’s Center - Fatherhood InvolvementOur host...2023-06-081h 00
The Rational MiddleUsing Data to Help Immigrant Children with Dr. Robert SanbornChildren are the future of our country and our world. How we welcome immigrant children and children of immigrant parents will define the course our nation takes. Dr. Robert Sanborn, President and CEO of Children at Risk, a research and advocacy organization, talks about their data-driven approach to changing policy in Texas.2020-09-0924 min