Topic: Youth Programs

3 chapters across the catalog

Fossil Fools
Episode 1197 40:55 - 43:33

1197: Fossil Fools

United Science, Youth Programming Critique

A Swedish teenager interviewed on Democracy Now! introduces the term "United Science," urging world leaders like Donald Trump to educate themselves on climate data. The hosts argue that these youth activists are being "programmed" with specific talking points to shame older generations into political compliance.

Going Vertical
Episode 1032 2:32:10 - 2:33:52

1032: Going Vertical

Mormon Church and Boy Scouts, Ending Century-Long Partnership

The Mormon Church (LDS) announced it will end its 100-year relationship with the Boy Scouts of America by the end of 2019. The split follows the BSA's policy changes regarding inclusive membership. The church plans to launch its own global youth development program to replace the scouting curriculum.

Going Purple
Episode 454 2:04:34 - 2:06:46

454: Going Purple

FEMA Corps, Homeland Youth Graduation

FEMA has graduated its first class of "FEMA Corps," a group of 231 youth aged 18 to 24 recruited from the AmeriCorps program. This "Civilian Corps" is designed to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts under the Department of Homeland Security. The program has drawn comparisons to historical youth organizations used by centralized governments to foster state loyalty.