The radio star is still at large

By Kallie Hansen

You may be cynic superstitious teen in a gang, a 12 year old with a serious gambling problem or a teenage homicidal maniac with an obsession with comic books. Don’t worry; if these options aren’t fantastical enough, there are plenty more outlandish stories to suit anyone’s fancy.
Young characters of the world unite though the infamous internet to share personal stories that may come with side effects (please ask your doctor before reading further). Nation Public Radio can’t seem to get enough of teenage angst, youthfulness and ingeniousness. The future journalists of the world, along with NPR have created a radio show prepared to dazzle, and quite possibly provoke thoughts, in order to promote intellectual growth.
Founded in 1990, the recognized radio show, Youth Radio, is quickly becoming the talk to the town and streaming live though the stereo of every soccer mom’s mini-van. Through this radio show, young writers share stories that could grace the cover of Newsweek, and possibly even The Onion.
Though the stories are part of their everyday lives, their accomplishments certainly are not. It has won various awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Peabody Award in 2001. Youth Radio is a non-profit show that hosts young people who in turn draw in the whopping 15 million listeners a year. With a station now available on iTunes, radio, especially for the youth, has come a long way since Edison's ideas came to life.
Youth Radio’s sole purpose isn’t just for entertainment, but to provide professional training and growth for teenagers with a potential career in commutations and fine arts. Very fine arts indeed, Youth Radio has even helped youngsters win awards, receive quality internships and even be featured in the pages of major publications with passionate stories and quirky anecdotes. With the youth in a harness, Youth Radio enables freedom to generate and animate with voice and personal expression.
So the only remaining question is did video really kill the radio star or did the 80’s just need another pop song?