Vermont Public
But Why Podcast
Started: 2016
- Currently active
- Created by our station
Station type: Joint license
But Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world.
This project reaches tweens and teens via...
- Directly engaging t(w)eens via activities, events, or programs
- Indirectly reaching t(w)eens via educators, PD, curriculum
What topics does this project focus on?
Civic engagement
Culture, society
Education
Identity, relationships
Life skills, career skills
Music, art
Science, technology
Wellness, mental health
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Is this project considered part of the station's journalism work?
Yes
Departments involved:
Education
Production (TV/Radio)
Engagement
Partner organizations involved:
PRX
Directly engaging tweens and teens in local programming
In this project...
We host programming directly for t(w)eens
We partner with *local organizations* to host programming
Other
*We are trying to create more direct connection to tweens (10-13) through schools, teachers and curriculum directors.
Contact time between youth participants and station staff:
1-2 hours
Contact time between youth participants and partner orgs:
1-2 hours
Indirectly engaging youth via educators, professional development, or curriculum
This project indirectly engages youth by partnering with...
Schools Community-based organizations or nonprofits Curriculum or content distributors (e.g., PBS Learning Media)
Does this project train educators or run a professional development program?
Yes
Does this project create curricula or educational resources for educators to use?
Yes