Fresh Perspectives

Host(s): 
Wendy Low
Taryn Highsmith
Eduardo Alonso
Jay Long
Length: 
30 minutes
Type of Show: 
Talk

Fresh Perspectives is a teen powered show; hosted by teens to feature and celebrate teens doing remarkable things in the greater Rochester area. We aim to promote conversation across the broad community, foster teen leadership and interview skills, air issues important to teens, and last but not least, to bring our listeners Fresh Perspectives! The world needs fresh perspectives, and Rochester needs fresh perspectives on our teens.

Past Episodes

  • Fresh Perspectives - July 28 - Aviella Aired: Thursday, July 28, 2016

    We discuss everything from her music, to how she started a Do The Right Thing award program in California, to school dress codes with teen musician Aviella Winder.

  • Fresh Perspectives - July 14 - Maeve and Branwyn Aired: Thursday, July 14, 2016

    Host Maeve discusses her experiences at the Lama Center. Then, listeners and crew are introduced to new co producer Branwyn.

  • Fresh Perspectives - July 7 - Jordan, Jillian & Rob Aired: Thursday, July 7, 2016

    This episode features the original slam poetry of guests Jordan and Jillian, who also share their experiences with the art. Third guest, Rob, wows with his recitations of Shakespeare, and talks about why acting is important to him.

  • Fresh Perspectives - June 30 - Karina Aired: Thursday, June 30, 2016

    On this episode of Fresh Perspectives, we hear from Karina, a teen artist local to Rochester. She talks to us about her work on murals throughout the community. Later, hosts Hannah and Maeve have a conversation about creative writing, and we touch on other forms of art and expression.

  • Fresh Perspectives - June 23 - Iris & Jamison Aired: Thursday, June 23, 2016

    Interview guest Iris discusses the LGBTQ+ organization at The Harley School and issues still facing teen members of the LGBTQ+ community. Second interview guest, Jamison, talks about their environmental activism, life story, and gives advice to young aspiring activists.