Name: Those Who Weren't Welcomed by Justin Q. - NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022 by Kathleen Mendez
Duration: 7 min 50 s
Description: In this podcast, Justin will educate listeners about the historical and modern difficulties and challenges of living as a Chinese immigrant in the United States. After interviewing his father about immigrating to America in 1998, Justin also explored the issues of identity, racism, and assimilation in a personal and historical context.

In this podcast, Justin will educate listeners about the historical and modern difficulties and challenges of living as a Chinese immigrant in the United States. After interviewing his father about immigrating to America in 1998, Justin also explored the issues of identity, racism, and assimilation in a personal and historical context.

Those Who Weren't Welcomed by Justin Q. -  NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

After building his own saltwater tank, Connor expanded his interest in protecting coral reefs. In this podcast, Connor hopes to raise awareness of the impact of sunscreen on coral and wants to educate listeners on how small changes can help conserve vital marine life.

Reef-Safe Sunscreens by Connor D. - NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

"Is Recycling Really Helping The Environment?" The 'three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle may have started in the 1970s, but current research questions how effective recycling really is. Throughout his podcast, Lorenzo explores the research into the alternatives to recycling that may be easier for everyone and overall help the environment more.

"Is Recycling Really Helping The Environment?" by Lorenzo P. -  NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

Noah Barrett first started swimming when he was three years old, but it wasn't until he was in middle school that he realized the staggering number of Americans that don't know how to swim. In his podcast, Noah will take you through the history of swimming and teach you about ways to prevent drowning.

Drowning Prevention by Noah B. - NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

In his podcast, Mike Lombardi dives into video game addiction in teenagers and uncovers the strategies and solutions to create healthy online habits.

Video Game Addiction by Mike L.  NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

Have you ever suffered from the winter blues? Do you feel better on a sunny day? It's not just in your head! Sebastian shines a light on the impact of sunlight on circadian rhythms, hormone and vitamin D production, mental health, and even blood pressure.

Sunlight And Students by Sebastian L. -  NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

One of the cornerstones of America is our democracy. So why do we keep in place an undemocratic system like the electoral college? In this podcast, Maxwell explains the issues with the electoral college and how to fix them.

The Electoral College by Max J. - NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

In the wake of widespread criticism of police in America today, Justin interviews a New York City policeman about his experience in the field and how he risks his life to protect everyone without exception or discrimination.

The Badge Is Not the Person by Justin O. - NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

Hugo grew up hearing stories about the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the war in the Dobass region of Ukraine. With the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Hugo turned to his Ukrainian father to better understand his perspective.

My Ukrainian Father's Reflections on the Crisis by Hugo L. NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

My Ukrainian Father Reflects on the Unfolding Crisis by Hugo L. NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

In this candid and poignant podcast, Kait shares the personal impact of grief and loss during the pandemic. Her story sheds light on her experiences and draws on adolescence psychology to better understand what teens may many be experiencing.

Those Who Weren't Welcomed by Justin Q. - NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

Kathleen Mendez

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