Episodes

  • Exploring Ethiopian Identity - Perspectives and Challenges

    Exploring Ethiopian Identity - Perspectives and Challenges
    Nov 22 2024

    Join Hiwi, Solo, and Bethy in this thought-provoking episode about Ethiopia's unique history and its ongoing internal struggles. They dive into the pride of being from one of the only African nations never colonized and discuss the ethnic-based civil wars in Tigray, Oromia, and Amhara. Together, they explore what these conflicts mean for Ethiopian identity today. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about pride, unity, and the challenges of internal conflicts.
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    32 mins
  • Death In Depth

    Death In Depth
    Jul 18 2024
    Teens coming together to talk about a topic usually kept lowkey. In this episode Solo, Hiwi, and Siyam deep dive into the profound and mysterious subject of death. Exploring various perspectives, including cultural beliefs and personal experiences. Aiming to shed light on the often taboo topic and providing a space for reflection and understanding. Come along on this journey with many curiosities, stories, and debates of lifes inevitable end.
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    33 mins
  • Food Justice for All!

    Food Justice for All!
    May 13 2024
    In this episode, Rena chats with Astrid, a wonderful Urban Roots staff member and the biggest beet lover. They talk all about food justice, youth work, and cooking! Tune in to hear about our food stories! (This is one of Renas favorite episodes ever, thanks to Astrid)
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    43 mins
  • The Weight of Religion With Robert Two Bulls

    The Weight of Religion With Robert Two Bulls
    Feb 8 2024
    In this episode, Luka interviews Robert Two Bulls, a Missioner for the Department of Indian Work at the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. They talk about religion, death and why Robert chooses to be a Christian. Please enjoy!
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    27 mins
  • Summer '23 YouthForum with YEA! MN

    Summer '23 YouthForum with YEA! MN
    Feb 2 2024
    This episode is a YouthForum that was hosted/filmed in August of 2023 during the Summer Media Intensive. Rena and Gloria of the Youth Media Collective sat down with members of the Youth Environmental Activists of Minnesota (YEA! MN) from Climate Gen. Featuring Aniela Kunkel Iinares, Anna Bennet, and Toby Kyle Stickles of YEA! MN.
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    53 mins
  • Emerson, Hamsa Food Endeavors Pt. 1 and 2

    Emerson, Hamsa Food Endeavors Pt. 1 and 2
    Oct 20 2023
    In this episode, Emerson and Hamsa are here to take you on the journey of food, exploring the vast cultures of your favorite snacks and food and various delicacies and culinary experiences across the world. Keep listening to hear more about peanut butter cupcakes, ph?, and Big Chicken
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    29 mins
  • Family, Friends, and Frybread / Exploring Oromo Culture

    Family, Friends, and Frybread / Exploring Oromo Culture
    Oct 6 2023
    In this episode of Youth Soup, join Siyam as she takes a deep dive into Oromo culture, discovering its various values, traditions, and culinary arts through talking with Illily and Abdurahman. All about Culture, Family. and Love. Then, Diamond, a passionate youth producer, talks to her former Ojibwe teacher and mentor Mathew Lafave and her amazing mother Deidre Raymond about the cultural significance of frybread."
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    29 mins
  • Backstage: The Music Scene/ Behind Social Media

    Backstage: The Music Scene/ Behind Social Media
    Sep 21 2023
    Is going viral all that? In this episode Luka Cook interviews Yves, a member of the local music scene in Minnesota, to talk about their music journey and what it means to be a part of the scene. Luka also sits down with VIALs KT Branscom to talk about how VIAL started and the effects capitalism has on the music industry. Ben interviews Gloria, a fellow youth producer at Listen Up to share their social media experiences, capture the thoughts on mental health within social media, and ways to improve your social media usage.
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    31 mins