Episodes
Dec. 12, 2025
Exploring the Existence of God
“If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him.” Voltaire Does asking whether God exists help teens think about bigger questions like what gives life meaning? What makes something right or wrong? Who or what do I ...
Nov. 19, 2025
Thanksgiving and Gratitude
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”— Maya Angelou A family-friendly Thanksgiving program with host Kirpa and her cousins Milan and Jatin as they celebrate gratitude, food, music, travel, and ...
Nov. 14, 2025
How Teens Preserve Their Culture
“If we are to preserve culture, we must continue to create it.” by Johan Huizinga Culture is not only about connecting the past to the present, but it is also a way we form our identity; it is a part of the puzzle in our live...
Nov. 7, 2025
Preparing for College Applications
“ The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X Although college applications can be stressful, there are small steps to take to make the process feel less overwhelming! Host Diya walks you through action...
Oct. 31, 2025
Teens and Gun Control
On August 5 th , 2012, when Express Yourself!™ teen, was a toddler, he, his brother, and his mother stopped for three minutes at a gas station on their way to their Sikh temple. Those three minutes saved their lives as a gunm...
Oct. 16, 2025
How Teens Have Grit
“I’ve learned you are never too small to make a difference.” Greta Thunberg With college deadlines looming and pressure mounting, this week’s broadcast turns inward, toward the grit it takes to be a teenager in a world obsess...
Oct. 10, 2025
Human Rights for Women and Girls
“I know nothing of man’s rights, or woman’s rights; human rights are all that I recognize.” Sarah Moore Grimke With global conflict rising, human rights violations demand attention, especially abuses against women and girls. ...
Oct. 3, 2025
Ultra-Processed Foods
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Host Julia and reporter Hanna tackle the topic that we chew on every day: ultra-processed foods. Hanna asks if it is ethical to sell fo...
Sept. 26, 2025
Are Teens Affected by Climate Change?
"Climate change is the most severe problem that we are facing today, more serious even than the threat of terrorism." - Anonymous The answer is YES! Host Keerthi starts off the show with this message: “We are concerned . You ...
Sept. 12, 2025
What Concerns Teen Most
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”— Mother Teresa In today’s episode, host Julia with new reporter Hanna talk about what concerns teens the most…mental health, the climate crisis, waste, eco-anxiety, an...
Sept. 5, 2025
Galactic Getaway
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Norman Vincent Peale Host Saanvi Phaneendra take you on a journey into the world of rockets, space, and the story of her nonprofit, Galactic Getaway. Her Ea...
Aug. 22, 2025
How Teens Can Stay Healthy
“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brown Host, Julia, is an athlete and a healthy teen. In today’s program, she talks about how teenagers can stay healthy. She highlights student rese...
Aug. 8, 2025
Is Democracy Dying?
“Democracies may die at the hands not of generals but of elected leaders—presidents or prime ministers who subvert the very process that brought them to power. “ - Steven Levitsky Host Keerthi brings substance and humor to a ...
Aug. 1, 2025
Helping to Educate Schools in Other Countries
"To every child – I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace, and be happy" - Malala Yousafzai Host Sharanya Roy doesn’t believe brilliance is limited by borders. She recently returned from Afri...
July 25, 2025
Staying Fit for Summer
“The body achieves what the mind conceives!” Napoleon Hill Julia and Kirpa host a program about how to stay fit during the summer and beyond. Reporter Milan talks about ways to exercise, participating in sports, enjoying heal...
July 16, 2025
Sun Protection
Ah, summer. The season of beach days, barbecues, road trips, and popsicles that melt faster than you can eat them. But while you're out there living your best summer life, the sun is doing its thing too, shining bright and se...
July 11, 2025
Traveling
“ We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” — Anonymous Travel is more than just moving from one place to another—it's a doorway to discovery, growth, and wonder. Every journey, no matter how short or far-...
July 4, 2025
The Big Hop and Aeronautics
“In 1919, when the world was grounded by war and pandemic, a few brave souls looked up—and dared to fly into history." – inspired by The Big Hop by David Rooney In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators raced to be the...
June 27, 2025
Our Earth, Our Responsibility
“ The environment is no one’s property to destroy; it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect.” - Mohith Agadi · In most cultures around the globe, the planet Earth is portrayed as a powerful female god, a nurturer, and a crea...
June 13, 2025
Summer!
Summer “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” ― F. Scott Fitzgera...
June 6, 2025
From First Job to Career and Big Data
In segment two, host Saanvi is honored to interview Steven Zhou, PhD, with his book, From First Job to Career, which blends real-life first-job stories with expert insights from vocational psychology. This engaging guide help...
May 30, 2025
Creating a Five-Year Plan
On today’s Express Yourself!™, teen host Julia provides a guide to making a five-year plan that doesn’t require spreadsheets, stress, or having your entire life figured out. Whether you're dreaming big or just trying to survi...
May 23, 2025
The Truth about Teen Driving
Host Julia is on the road to talk about something that’s both super exciting and slightly terrifying: teen driving. She talks about peer pressure and the importance of having rules for safety. Julia also advocates for being f...
May 16, 2025
The Positive and Negatives of Social Media
There has always been a large debate on if social media is positive or negative because there are so many opinions about this topic. On one hand, your friends might be telling you to download these apps and post some pictures...