KALW
tbh
Started: 2019
- Currently active
- Created by our station
Station type: Radio
tbh is a podcast that looks at the world through the eyes of high schoolers. They say: “We’re trying to find our place in the world, and we’re here to talk about the issues that matter to us.” They discuss how they may shape the world they want to live in using activism, commerce, and culture. This podcast is made by, about, and for high schoolers. And anybody else who wants to hear what’s on their minds. The training in media literacy, criticism, and production takes place as part of KALW’s Summer High School Podcasting Institute.
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
- Media and/or educational content that is made by, with, or for t(w)eens
What topics does this project focus on?
Other
*tbh subject matter varies from season to season. They range broadly, from systemic racism in education, to the social implications of video gaming, to the increasing fluidity of gender identification. The common thread is that the subject matter is germane to teenagers right now.
Is this project considered part of the station's journalism work?
Yes
Departments involved:
Newsroom
Artwork by Ajuan Mance
Artwork by Ajuan Mance
Media and/or educational content
Who is the primary audience of the content?
General audience adults
Who creates the media content?
Other
*General audience adults*
Who decides the topic areas of the content?
Other
*Teenagers choose topic areas of content for tbh.
Where is the content shared?
Broadcast radio
Website
Podcast
Facebook
Twitter
Directly engaging tweens and teens in local programming
In this project...
T(w)eens are involved in station decision-making (e.g., youth advisory)
We partner with *local organizations* to host programming
We partner with our *local school district(s)* to host programming
Contact time between youth participants and station staff:
11+ hours
Indirectly engaging youth via educators, professional development, or curriculum
This project indirectly engages youth by partnering with...
Schools
Does this project train educators or run a professional development program?
No
Does this project create curricula or educational resources for educators to use?
Yes