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The mission of the Alaska Teen Media Institute is to provide teens with the tools and training needed to produce stories and with the opportunity for their stories - told in their own voices - to be shared through a variety of media. ATMI believes the teen perspective is valuable and under-represented. The Alaska Teen Media Institute is a program under the umbrella of Spirit of Youth, 501 (c)(3).
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
When the Pfizer vaccine was approved for children ages 5 and older, Laura Norton-Cruz was relieved to be able to get her two young kids vaccinated.
And she knew the perfect place to take them; her mother’s birthing center where they were holding vaccine clinics. To make the experience even more comfortable for the kids, Laura’s father, a retired pediatric radiologist, administered the shots.
ATMI producers Ada Bjorkman and Madison Knutson spoke to all five family members to hear their different perspectives on the experience.
They also discuss communicating with other parents about getting the vaccine for their children, how misinformation disrupts the community, and what the kids are most looking forward to once they are fully vaccinated.
Hosted by Karl Cranston-Simmons.
Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including, United Way of Anchorage for the Healthy Communities Funding Program.
The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Way of Anchorage or the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Health Department.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19
Wellness resources!
- Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start
COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!
These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
For this episode, we will be talking about the new science fiction film, Dune. It is an adaptation of a novel by Frank Herbert that was originally published in 1965.
The book has a rocky history in adaptations. There is a film version from 1985 and a miniseries from 2000, both widely regarded by fans as failures in accurately bringing the story to the screen. In this new version, director Denis Villenueve decided to split the novel into two feature films, the second one is due in 2022.
Our youth film critics got together on Zoom to share their reactions to the movie. They also talk about white savior narratives in media, the complex politics of the movie, all while trying to avoid spoilers from the second half of the book.
Roundtable led by producer Zinn Rogers.
Hosted and music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Rosey Robards and James McCoy.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
On October 28th, 2021 Anchorage Daily News reporter Morgan Krakow learned that an article she was credited as writing was circulating Twitter. Except she didn’t actually write it. It wasn’t a real story.
The tweet, which had thousands of likes and retweets, used an image that looked convincingly like the ADN website and had Krakow’s byline.
The headline read “Virginia man arrested for having Minecraft worlds that were the exact replicas of classified US military bases.”
ATMI senior producer Quinn White spoke to Krakow about getting caught up in this fake news story, how seemingly innocuous misinformation can contribute to more harmful spreading of lies, and how the pandemic has altered her career as a journalist.
Hosted by Yule Zhang.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to the supporters of this podcast, including the Alaska Humanities Forum, United Way and the University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Journalism and Public Communications.
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
For this episode we’re talking about the new Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The story follows a master of weaponry-based Kung-Fu who must confront his past when he’s drawn into an organization called the Ten Rings.
It is the first Marvel movie to feature an Asian superhero and a largely all-Asian cast. Since it was released in September it has earned over four hundred million dollars in box office worldwide.
Our youth film critics got together on Zoom to share their reactions to the movie. They also talk about representation in film, how the movie deals with Asian stereotypes, and its racist comic book origins.
Roundtable led by producer Ada Bjorkman. Edited by Ormund Alaois.
Hosted by Tyler Felson.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Rosey Robards and James McCoy.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Julia Longoria is the host and managing editor of the podcast The Experiment, a collaboration between the Atlantic Magazine and New York Public Radio. Before starting The Experiment, Longoria was a producer on The Daily from the New York Times, and for Radiolab from WNYC.
In this episode, three of our senior producers chat with Longoria about her career in podcasting. She talks about her experiences working on those different podcasts, how she got into her field, and how podcasting has changed over the years.
Hosted by Ada Bjorkman.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including Rosey Robards and Della Cutchins. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
This fall, Alaska became the state with the highest coronavirus case rates per capita, and has been experiencing record hospitalizations. Twenty health care facilities across the state have been operating under crisis standards of care due to the surge and staffing issues.
For this episode, we hear from Dr. Andy Elsberg, an emergency physician in Anchorage. He talks with ATMI producer Zinn Rogers about how the increase of Covid patients affects the rest of the hospital, the mental toll on health care professionals, and how he’s observed the community reacting to the pandemic.
Hosted by Madison Knutson.
Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and individual donors James McCoy and Rosey Robards. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19
Wellness resources!
- Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start
COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!
These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
For this episode we talk about two documentaries that deal with similar topics: "Framing Britney Spears" and "This Is Paris."
"Framing Britney Spears" follows the Free Britney movement, which is dedicated to releasing the pop star from a conservatorship where her father controls all of her finances and medical decisions.
"This Is Paris" focuses on another millennial celebrity: Paris Hilton. The documentary delves into her childhood experiences at boarding schools where she alleges that she was physically and emotionally abused.
Our youth film critics got together on Zoom to talk about the movies, including how celebrity culture has changed since the early 2000’s, and the ways that society addresses mental health issues among youth in America.
Moderated by Sam Bernitz.
Hosted by Grady Cutchins.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including Rosey Robards and Della Cutchins. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
In this special episode, we take a look at how the pandemic has affected youth experiencing homelessness and programs working to provide them with an opportunity for a better life.
Hosted by Yule Zhang.
Music by Devin Shreckengost and Tyler Felson.
Interviews conducted by Quinn White, Daisy Carter, Danielle DuClos, and Cornilius Nelson.
The show was written by Chloe Chaobal, Sam Bernitz, Danielle DuClos, Yule Zhang, and Daisy Carter.
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or living in an unstable housing situation, you can contact Covenant House Alaska at (907) 272-1255. More information can be found at covenanthouseak.org.
If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community seeking more specialized resources, you can contact Choosing Our Roots at (907) 764-6233 or info@choosingourroots.org. More information can be found at choosingourroots.org.
Regardless of your housing situation, if you are struggling with your mental health and need someone to speak to, you can call the Alaska Careline at (877) 266-4357. It's toll free and you can call anytime. You can also text 4help to 839863 (3pm - 11pm, Tuesday - Saturday). More information at carelinealaska.com
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including Rosey Robards and Nat Herz. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19
Wellness resources!
- Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start
COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!
These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Mark Sixbey is a wood carver from Metlekatla, Alaska. He works as a traditional art specialist for the Sitka tribe of Alaska where he does cultural art activities and program development for all ages in the community.
ATMI producer Karl Cranston-Simmons first met Sixbey when he took an art class from him at Pacific High School in Sitka. Karl sat down with Sixbey to talk about Northwestern art, training under master carver Jack Hudson, and how his service in the U.S. Marines impacted his life.
Hosted by Madison Knutson.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including Rosey Robards and Della Cutchins. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Despite nearly half of the state’s population being fully vaccinated, Alaska is experiencing some of its highest case counts and hospitalizations. So as we head into another autumn with Covid, we check in with Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's Chief Medical Officer.
ATMI senior producer Quinn White spoke with Dr. Zink just days after the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer vaccine. She also talks about the delta variant, booster shots, and how divergent messages from community leaders impact how we can get through this pandemic.
Hosted by Ada Bjorkman.
Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including Della Cutchins, Spirit of Youth, and United Way of Anchorage. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19
Wellness resources!
- Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start
COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!
These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.