BUILD Radio
Too many young kids are losing their lives to gun violence–and that needs to stop. With guests ranging from US Sen Dick Durbin and Chicago Bears legend Charles Tillman, to ex gang members and prisoners-turned-community organizers, BUILD Radio is a megaphone for BUILD Chicago, a nonprofit trailblazer in gang intervention, violence prevention and youth development. From meaningful interviews and inspiring stories, to youth written songs, poems, and spoken word pieces, BUILD Radio is a podcast for listeners looking to support a life-line in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods.
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- Update frequency
- every 45 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2021
Austin Has The Mic! – Ep. 17
This month we join the youth of Austin Has The Mic, a youth media partnership between Westside Health Authority and BUILD, as they cover an Austin community event. Hear them discuss the experience an…
Women’s History Month: Honoring the Women In Our Lives – Ep. 16
For Women’s History Month, we hear from BUILD staff and youth on what they #ChooseToChallenge, as well as thoughts from our young people as they interview some special women in their lives. Plus, a p…
Black Leadership of Today and Tomorrow – Ep. 15
In celebration of Black History Month, hear conversations with Black leaders of two different generations. BUILD youth leaders talk about their own goals and motivations, plus, interviews with Black …
BUILD Youth Look Back on 2020 – Ep. 14
On this episode, we will be hearing from BUILD youth, many from our Austin Has The Mic podcast program who produced their own segments, as they take a look back on the unforgettable year that was 202…
“Claiming Your Power” (with Sylvia Puente) – Ep. 13
Sylvia Puente knows a thing or two about adversity—she also knows a thing or two about policy. In this youth-led interview, the distinguished President & CEO of the Latino Policy Forum discusses maki…
La Mesa Latina 2020 – Ep. 12
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD is proud to present La Mesa Latina, a unique event that brings together many of Chicago’s most accomplished Latin leaders to share their stories with …
Exploring Leadership and Legacy (feat. Wood Harris and more) – Ep. 11
In our 11th edition, hear actor Wood Harris discuss growing up on the West Side; Michele Clark High School principal Charles Anderson sheds light on his school’s achievements; guest speakers from our…
Redefining The West Side (feat. Sgt. Jermaine Harris) – Ep. 10
Sgt. Jermaine Harris grew up on the west side. Unlike many that move away when they find success, Harris never left. Hear two of BUILD’s charismatic youth hosts interview Harris about his mentors, be…
An Attitude of Gratitude – Ep. 9
In this holiday-themed episode, hear what BUILD youth are thankful for, two stellar spoken word pieces, a youth-led talk show, an improvised BUILD song, a young man honoring his late friend, and an i…
The Sounds of Summer! – Ep. 8
BUILD knows how to make the most of summer. In this episode we follow young people from our media program, and listen to some of the fantastic original content they created this summer. Including: Co…
“People Can Change”: Latee’s Story – Ep. 7
BUILDing Voices: 50 Years and Counting – Ep. 6
Our Youth Are Our Future! – Ep. 5
“Death Is Contagious”: The Max Cerda Story [Explicit Content Warning] – Ep. 4
Power, Poetry, and Politics (US Sen Dick Durbin, artist/scholar Eve Ewing) – Ep. 3
Chicago Bears BUILD (Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman, Sam Acho) & Youth “Hip-Hopera” – Ep. 2