Wattz Up! Season 27 (Fall Season 2024)

Join the Wattz Up! crew with the 10th edition of Your Horror Your Way, where we dive into the themes of "Occupation" and "Invasion". 

Listen to original harrowing tales and soundscapes from scary night walks, evil phone apps, alien invasions, wars and much more that will keep you awake all night long. 👽👻🙀

Wattz up! - Your Horror Your Way X

Who is brat?!
As Election Day nears, the Wattz Up! crew covers everything you need to know about this election. From covering the basics about the ballot, to seeing the nationwide impact, we are jouned by first-time voters sharing their experiences and views on the election. 
In this episode, we go over the statistis in voter turnout by age and what issues the presidential candidates address. Join us as we uncover how social media in the new generation of young voters are changing elections, for better or for worse. 

Wattz Up! - A Very Demure, Very Mindful Guide About the Election

Sana, sana! On this Episode of Wattz Up! we will be exploring holistic healing, social issues, as well as some captivating interviews and content from the crew! We'll be talking about "curanderos" and other different kinds of practicers. Botánicas, as well as other practices in healing the body as well as the mind. Food is also part of the journey, so we will explore food apartheid in Chicago as well as gentrification of healing herbs and indigenous forms of healing. Is palo santo endangered? We get to the nitty gritty of the metaphysical, medically beneficial, as well as a safe way to navigate these hemispheres. 🌎🕊️❤️‍🩹✨💖📡📻

Wattz Up! - Love the Earth, Not the World: Exploring the Roots of Wellness

Tweens are out! Sephora kids are in! On this episode of Wattz Up! we explore changes that come with the younger generations growing up and what this means for our future. 
Join us as we illuminate the history behind the start of the internet to how Chile once developed a communication system similar to the internet, we didscuss with individuals and their experience with technology in the pre-y2K era. 
The internet is more than just a useful asset, whether is be scrolling on TikTok or playing online games, it's something we encounter every day. Join us as we go over the internet's impact on education and the tween era there once was.

Wattz Up! - InterNOT: Our Journey Through the World Wide Web

Evert wonder what's under the City of Chicago? While we may not be able to answer that question in terms of geography and architecture, we can tell you all abut the punk rock/ underground entertainment industry of the Windy City!
Lights, cameras, let's rock! On this episode of Wattz Up! we're taking our flashlights and exploring the underground scene. Whether that in the form of songs, outfits, or much more; we're exploring the deep and rich history of Chicago's underground industry. Join the team as we hear different music recommendations. traverse the Latin American scene, and a loud riff of interviews including musical artists The Tracies and Lavender Point! Turn it up!

Wattz Up! Humanz Under the Scene

The final episode of the season! Are you an artist or an aspiring entrepreneur? Have you ever thought about starting your own brand or creative business? Then you won't want to miss this episode!
Tune into Wattz Up! as we dive into the creative economy, exploring its impact on Chicago communities and its growing presence in emerging industries. 
We'll hear from young creative entrepreneurs launching their businesses, gain insights into creative education and career paths, and learn from experts about the expanding opportunities in the psychedelics and cannabis sectors. Plus, we'll share practical advice on hoe to navigate this economy and launch your own creative venture!
Get your notepads ready for some valuable advice!

Wattz Up! - Creating Your Own Lane

Yollocalli Arts Reach is the award-winning youth initiative of the National Museum of Mexican Art, we offer FREE arts and culture programming to teens and young adults. 
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, we serve as an open community center with studio spaces, computer lab, radio production studio, a large art library, and a creative, supportive staff and teaching artists who are always around to help, encourage, and inspire. We aim to strengthen the students’ creative and cultural capital by engaging them with their own cultural discourses through art making.

Thank you to the Robert R. McCormick Foundation for their continued support.