Shows
VoiceWaves Youth PodcastsHow the COVID-19 pandemic has changed one Long Beach local's employmentIn this podcast, CSULB enterprise reporter Matt James interviews Long Beach local Sharon Rodas about how her employment status has changed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodas shares how the pandemic led to her departure from businesses large and small, and how, in an ironic twist, it led her to a job she enjoys.
A full transcript of this podcast can be found here: https://voicewaves.org/2021/03/podcast-pandemic-employment/
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2021-03-3006 min
VoiceWaves Youth PodcastsLocal advocates cautiously optimistic amidst Biden’s immigration reform plansIn this podcast, Karina Espinoza interviews Gaby Hernandez, executive director of the Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition, about recent immigration law reforms, what the administration of President Joe Biden needs to do to protect the immigrant community, and how residents can get involved in creating change.
Podcast and graphic by Karina Espinoza of CSULB's JOUR 495: Enterprise reporting in diverse communities. Find a transcript of this podcast here: https://voicewaves.org/2021/03/podcast-bidens-immigration-reform/
Find more stories from the JOUR 495 class and Long Beach youth at voicewaves.org and follow us @VoiceWavesLB on all social media to get updates from us.
2021-03-1807 min
VoiceWaves Youth Podcasts"My Black Boyfriend" by Tiffany MankariosIn this podcast, CSULB student Tiffany Mankarios tells the story of how her relationship with a Black student led to backlash from her family and impacted both her and her boyfriend.
2021-01-2909 min
VoiceWaves Youth Podcasts"Explaining UBI, with Alfredo Carlos," by Madalyn AmatoIn this podcast, CSULB enterprise reporter Madalyn Amato interviews Alfredo Carlos about universal basic income, its potential, and what it could mean for Long Beach. Alfredo Carlos is a CSULB professor of political science and the director of the Foundation for Economic Democracy.
2021-01-2905 min
VoiceWaves Youth PodcastsFor 40+ years, Leanna Noble has been organizing her fellow renters & workers in Long BeachWhether it’s for workers’ rights, renters, or fighting the KKK, Leanna Noble has been a veteran of all things organizing, in Long Beach and beyond. She’s also a speaker for this year’s People’s State of the City.
In this audio profile, she tells stories from her eventful life, about her work and local history.
The People’s State of the City is a community take on major issues facing the city of Long Beach. It takes place Wednesday, February 12th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Long Beach, United Church of Christ. 241...
2020-02-1200 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsKeeping Long Beach Youth Out of the Prison System (Wavegang Podcast - My Brother's Keeper)Our youth team is joined by community experts and Black Lives Matter for a personal and smart chat about preventing youth from getting stuck in the criminal justice pipeline. Hosted, produced and some edits by M. Smith with editing by Michael Lozano.
For more information about our My Brother's Keeper project, go here: https://yli.org/program/my-brothers-keeper/
Take our MBK youth survey on violence prevention here: http://tinyurl.com/mbklb2019
Music: Unwritten Stories, "One Day" via Soundcloud.
2019-04-2600 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsLong Beach's Biggest Activist Space of the Year! (Wavegang Podcast Special Preview!)It happens every year and every damn year it seems to get bigger. What is it about the annual People's State of the City event that keeps attracting hundreds of Long Beach activists -- youth, elders, everyone? Listen for a preview for this year's event!
2019-04-0900 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsARTIST CONVERSATIONS PODCAST EP. 2: Different Song, Same StruggleIf you ever struggled with mental health, you probably remember that one song, artist, or album that made it all better, if just for a bit. In this podcast, host Odin Smith joins other youth to explore this and their mental health stories in detail. You will find both similarities and differences in how we cope.
2019-03-1600 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsAudio Diary: How This Long Beach Woman Survived the Khmer RougeLean Taing is unsure about her exact birthdate. She is one of the many Khmer Rouge refugees living in Long Beach, many lost ties with their history and past en route to safety.
Besides their history, she had to endure family loss and violence to make her way out, even if it meant crossing mountains and avoiding bombs to escape the bloodshed.
Today, Taing finds comfort in the local Khmer dance classes at Long Beach's Homeland Cultural Center.
“Now, I’m so happy,” Taing she says.
In this audio diary, Taing shares her incredible journey of survival and finding happiness in Cam...
2019-01-1500 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsARTIST CONVERSATIONS PODCAST EP. 1: Mental Wellness, Acceptance, & IdentityPodcast host Odin Smith unravels the personal journey of young artists first venturing into the music world, covering themes of mental wellness, confidence, acceptance, and more. Special guest Long Beach music producer and filmmaker Tempest joins her.
Tracklist:
soundcloud.com/odiespice/hiatus
soundcloud.com/odiespice/db-devils
soundcloud.com/odiespice/cosmos
Tempest's Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tempestohchild
2018-12-1900 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsWavegang talks college transfers with a transfer counselorTransferring from a 2 year college can be exciting as well as stressful. Wavegang spoke with LBCC transfer counselor, Ruben Page to ask questions about
-GPA requirements for transfer students
-Debunking myths and questioning the bad reputations of community college
-Guarantees to get admitted into a CSU
and much more..
Thank you for your support. Please listen and share
Podcast host/manager: M.Smith
Production by M.Smith
Program Manager: Michael Lozano
Guest Speaker - Ruben Page
Wavegang Youth Podcasters on this episode:
M.Smith ( Instagram @mxrceloxarcxngel)
Amber Michelle
Alvin Engo
2018-09-1500 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsResistance in sports and mediaWe're discussing protest in sports, and social justice in mainstream music.
Topics: Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer, Colin Kneeling, Childish Gambino Symbolism, a brief mention of the black leaders who came before them.
Posted and edited by M.Smith
2018-06-0200 minVoiceWaves Youth PodcastsYouth perspective on our communitiesYouth give a communities they grew up in and their experiences
2018-04-2900 min
VoiceWaves Youth PodcastsHalloween Spooktacular 2017 Podcast (Youth Led)This is our first youth-led podcast on topics like Simpson's Treehouse of Horrors, Halloween Traditions, Our narrative on Dia de los Muertos, and our spooky tales. Enjoy!
Team:
Ben Novotny
Jannai Simmons
M. Smith
Image Design : Ben Novotny
2017-11-0125 min