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Teen Connect sees a cast of rotating hosts explore local to global issues impacting teens and our community through connections with experts in their respective fields, as well as teens speaking with fellow teens about about the problems and perspectives they are confronting.

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Stretching the Limits of What You're Given with James Gill | Teen Connect

Yashvi Javia sits down with James Gill, who carried his passion for computers and coding into a job with a well-known tech company as a high schooler.

Stretching the Limits of What You're Given with James Gill | Teen Connect

Listen · 26:44

"It's Not Me, It's About Us" with Sen. Nikil Saval | Teen Connect

Yashvi Javia talks with State Senator Nikil Saval about his journey to politics, how growing up with immigrant parents shaped his policies, and his recent work.

"With Hip-Hop, We Move Ourselves Forward" with Andrew McIntosh | Teen Connect

Yashvi Javia welcomes Professor Andrew McIntosh to talk about the long history of hip-hop, its reflection of the social issues of the time, and how the genre has evolved.

"With Hip-Hop, We Move Ourselves Forward" with Andrew McIntosh | Teen Connect

Listen · 28:49

"We Are the Future and the Right Now" with Anjali Verma | Teen Connect

Yashvi Javia sits down with Anjali Verma, a self-proclaimed leadership nerd, to talk about her experience being on student council on both a local and national level and the importance of young leadership.

The Mysteries of the Teenage Brain with Jacquelyn Otto | Teen Connect

Yashvi Javia takes over hosting duties of Teen Connect by welcoming Jacquelyn Otto, a certified therapist specializing in adolescent psychology, to decode the mysteries of the teenage brain.

Let Yourself Shine Through: Vishruth Hanumaihgari and the College Selection Process | Teen Connect

Siddhant Khandelwal is back welcomes Parkland High School senior Vishruth Hanumaihgari for an important conversation about making college decisions as a graduating high school student.

Let Yourself Shine Through: Vishruth Hanumaihgari and the College Selection Process | Teen Connect

Listen · 30:27

The Importance of Promoting Acceptance, Diversity and Inclusion with GLVCC's Danielle Jose...

Siddhant Khandelwal welcomes Danielle Joseph, Executive Vice President of the Diversity Councils at the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of promoting acceptance and equity.

The Importance of Promoting Acceptance, Diversity and Inclusion with GLVCC's Danielle Jose...

Listen · 28:35

The Origin and Start of Everything: Education and the Youth With Dr. Dean Donaher | Teen Connect

Siddhant Khandelwal is back as he welcomes Dr. Dean Donaher from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Bethlehem Area School District for a conversation about providing educational, volunteer, and community service opportunities to students and young adults.

The Origin and Start of Everything: Education and the Youth With Dr. Dean Donaher | Teen Connect

Listen · 30:25

Striking the School-Sport Balance with Michael and Matt Vital | Teen Connect

WDIY's newest Teen Connect host Marcus Brown welcomes a conversation on athletics with the Vital twins, Michael and Matt of Liberty High School, who are poised to not only be a force in local high school golf, but also on a state and potentially professional level.

Striking the School-Sport Balance with Michael and Matt Vital | Teen Connect

Listen · 24:13

Schooling During COVID-19: Conversations with Alex Forgosh and James Moniz | Teen Connect

Siddhant Khandewal reflects on the COVID pandemic's impact on students through conversations with with Parkland High School senior Alex Forgosh and PHS Principal James Moniz.

Schooling During COVID-19: Conversations with Alex Forgosh and James Moniz | Teen Connect

Listen · 30:50
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