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Thursday

Why One Startup Is Offering Meals Made By Home Cooks And Middle-Schoolers

Willard Middle School students chop carrots for a meal they will sell through Josephine. Teresa Chin/Youth Radio hide caption

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Why One Startup Is Offering Meals Made By Home Cooks And Middle-Schoolers

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Young people are looking for new takes on fast food. Enter Josephine, a company that connects home chefs in the San Francisco area with folks in their neighborhood who are hungry for a good meal.

Why One Startup Is Offering Meals Made By Home Cooks And Middle-Schoolers

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Tuesday

Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?

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Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?

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Fast food chains may succeed in entertaining teenagers on platforms like Twitter or Snapchat, but just because a brand makes teens laugh doesn't mean this elusive demographic will buy its products.

Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Oakland And The Warriors: NBA Team's Success Mirrors Rise Of Home City

They're called the Golden State Warriors and are claimed by the entire Bay Area. But really, the Warriors belong to Oakland, Calif. The rise of the team from irrelevance to NBA champions mirrors the rise of the city itself.

Oakland And The Warriors: NBA Team's Success Mirrors Rise Of Home City

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Friday

Here's What Young People Care About. Listen And Learn

Three Youth Radio journalists share issues of concern to young people — education, college affordability, and how they think politicians could better interact with their generation.

Here's What Young People Care About. Listen And Learn

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Thursday

Finding The Right Balance And Overcoming Fear

This week we're listening to voices from young journalists at Youth Radio. Today, a young man who switched roles with his father after his dad became ill. And, a young man who conquered stage fright.

Finding The Right Balance And Overcoming Fear

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Teen Girls Flip The Negative Script On Social Media

The Benicia Compliments page sprang up on Instagram as a platform for girls attending Benicia High School to tag each other in positive social media posts. Shawn Wen/Youth Radio hide caption

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Teen Girls Flip The Negative Script On Social Media

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Teen girls experience a lot of hate online. While parents and teachers try to address these problems from outside girl culture, teens have been coming up with their own social media solutions.

Teen Girls Flip The Negative Script On Social Media

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Wednesday

When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help

A Bay Area teenager struggling with depression shares her experience, while a social worker and young multimedia producer discuss their work helping teens cope with the illness.

When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help

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Tuesday

For Many Young Latino Voters, Issues Trump Political Party

Youth Radio's Nila Venkat examines what could be a key voting bloc in this year's presidential election: young Latinos. Venkat and Amber Ly explain why some young voters identify more with issues.

For Many Young Latino Voters, Issues Trump Political Party

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Monday

In San Francisco, An Affordable Housing Solution That Helps Millennials

Mercy, a San Francisco-­based nonprofit, provides subsidized affordable housing for low-income residents, including 25 apartments reserved for 18- to 24-­year-­olds. Shawn Wen/Youth Radio hide caption

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In San Francisco, An Affordable Housing Solution That Helps Millennials

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Eighteen- to 24-year-olds are one of the fastest-growing homeless populations in the U.S. For many, public housing is out of reach. Enter a nonprofit that offers subsidized apartments to young adults.

In San Francisco, An Affordable Housing Solution That Helps Millennials

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Monday

For Juvenile Offenders, Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door To Parole

A new Supreme Court ruling means thousands of juvenile offenders who were given life without parole could now have a shot at release. Youth Radio's Sayre Quevedo has the story.

For Juvenile Offenders, Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door To Parole

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Thursday

Quitting The Gridiron When Football Runs Through The Family

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Quitting The Gridiron When Football Runs Through The Family

Garrison Pennington's father, uncle and brother all played high school football. So did Garrison — until last year. He dreaded telling his parents. But turns out, his worries had been theirs, too.

Quitting The Gridiron When Football Runs Through The Family

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Friday

We Sampled The Gastronomic Frontier Of Virtual Reality

Project Nourished's virtual eating gizmos. From left: An atomizer that releases the scents of a food; a virtual reality headset; a a device that mimics the chewing sounds transmitted from a diner's mouth to their ear drums; a cocktail glass with built-in sensors; a utensil that picks up on the diner's movements and integrates them into the virtual reality experience; and a 3-D printed food cube. Courtesy of Project Nourished hide caption

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We Sampled The Gastronomic Frontier Of Virtual Reality

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Project Nourished uses a variety of tricks to fool the mind into thinking it's eating. The goal: to let us consume our favorite tastes without unwanted extras — like food allergens or just calories.

We Sampled The Gastronomic Frontier Of Virtual Reality

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Tuesday

Miami Teen Reflects On Marijuana Use Among His Peers

More and more states are liberalizing marijuana laws, either for medical or recreational use. Reporter Deandre Benjamin reflects on the marijuana use he sees in his neighborhood and among his friends.

Miami Teen Reflects On Marijuana Use Among His Peers

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Thursday

The Students' Perspective On Gun Violence In Schools

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This year alone, there have been more than 60 gun incidents on campuses across the U.S. Youth Radio's Nila Venkat reports on what it's like to be a bystander to these violent events.

The Students' Perspective On Gun Violence In Schools

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