Kids Behind the Mic: The 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge

 
Podcast kidsStudents work on their podcast during a KRCB workshop.

 
Now in it’s 8th year, the NPR Student Podcast Challenge gets thousands of entries annually. In this episode, you’ll hear from two NPR editors about the program and a special theme students can explore. We’ll also dive into the vibrant world of youth podcasting in Sonoma County. Meet a Santa Rosa High School student who became a top ten finalist in 2024’s NPR Student Podcast Challenge and a young creator who produced a heartwarming podcast about her school cat—all with the help of KRCB’s youth podcast workshops at the local library.
 
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Guests in this episode:
Steve Drummond, Senior Editor/Executive Producer, Education at NPR
Janet Woojeung Lee, Producer, Education Team at NPR
Hollis Fennen, English Teacher, Santa Rosa High School
Max Allen, Associate Radio Producer at NorCal Public Media
Jessica Hoover, Branch Manager, Sonoma County Library, Central Library
 

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