Blunt Youth Radio

WMPG

WMPG’s Blunt Youth Radio Project brings together Maine teenagers to produce audio stories and interviews on topics that matter to them. Finished work is aired on WMPG or made available in podcast format. The young people handle all aspects of audio production: story development, contacting interview subjects, reporting, recording, editing, on-air hosting, broadcast engineering, podcast production, and sharing and promoting finished audio pieces. Whether youth are participating in Blunt-hosted workshops or long-term audio correspondents, there is room for everyone to be part of our audio team. Interested in joining Blunt Youth Radio? Email youthprograms@wmpg.org

  1. 4d ago

    Carnival Workers

    What's life really like behind the midway lights? Blunt Youth Radio hosts, Myla and Nico, investigate the realities of carnival work, and how carnival culture has changed over the years. This episode Includes interviews from Myla's visit the Fryeburg Fair plus a conversation with author and journalist Keith Roysdon. He shares stories from his own carnival interviews dating back to the 1980s and discusses his current book project centered on a traveling circus. Step beyond the rides and games for a closer look at the people, stories, and culture behind the carnival.

  2. Nov 2

    Women's Health Rights

    In this episode of Blunt Youth Radio, hosts Royal, Izzy, and new member Ezra tackle an important question: Why is women's health so often dismissed and controversial? Joined by Lindsay Plante, a midwife, women's health rights researcher, and activist, they explore disparities in women's healthcare, the challenges surrounding reproductive health rights, and why these issues deserve greater attention. Plus, Blunt members Ivy and Izzy investigate the gender gap in consumer products with a feature comparing the prices of men's and women's products at a local drugstore. Engineered by Myla. Originally broadcast on 10/15/26 on WMPG 90.9FM Radio from the University of Southern Maine

  3. Nov 2

    Food Safety & Recalls

    In this episode of Blunt Youth Radio, hosts Beulah and Gus explore the recent increase in food recalls and what it means for consumers. They speak with Sandra Eskin, CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness and former Deputy Under Secretary of Food Safety at the USDA, about food safety, preventing foodborne illness, and what can be done to make our food supply safer. Plus, Blunt members Elena and Myla take to the community to hear what people think about food safety and recent recalls. Engineered by Nikos Originally broadcast on 10/08/26 on WMPG 90.9FM Radio from the University of Southern Maine

  4. Oct 30

    Halloween Spooktacular

    Join Blunt Youth Radio for a Halloween Spooktacular that explores the fascinating ways Southern Maine celebrates the season. Through live interviews, hosts Alex and Beulah learn about the Heck House at Mayo Street Arts with Molly Picone and explore local folklore and witchcraft with Amy Raina, a local pagan witch. Field reporter, Judah, gives us a glimpse of the eerie side of history with Libby Bishoff at the Osher Map Library's pop-up exhibit, Creepy Collections. Izzy and Eliza hit the streets and to talk with local elementary and high school students about their costumes, traditions, and Halloween celebrations. From haunted happenings and creepy collections to trick-or-treating and teenage traditions, it's a Halloween Spooktacular packed with plenty of spooky surprises, including live interludes with DJ Parabend!

  5. Oct 13

    Masculinity

    Hosts, Wyatt and Nick, investigate masculine values in modern teens. In a conversation with representatives from Boys To Men, Bruce King (director) and Ian Wiley (member) we discuss and question traditional values, what it means to be a man, the manosphere and its impact on teens. The piece includes interviews with teens from local schools and a special conversation with Wyatt's father, Jonathan Clegg. The show was engineered by Myla. Links to resources: https://maineboystomen.org

  6. Oct 12

    SolaRISE Students for Clean Energy Solutions

    Hosts Beulah and Thea lead a conversation about SolaRISE Portland, a youth-led student organization in Portland, Maine, originally formed by students from Portland High School, Casco Bay High School, and Deering High School. The coalition advocates for clean energy solutions and district-wide climate-friendly plans for local public schools. This episode features SolaRISE guests Lucia Daranyi (founder) and Kaya Teret (member), plus nterviews with speakers from th Portland Media Center's SolaRISE event on September 15th, 2026.

  7. Aug 25

    Summer Horror

    Why are so many horror films set during summertime? What makes summer horror movies so appealing? Izzy and Royal interview Allen Baldwin, founder of Damnationland (The annual festival featuring original horror short films made by Maine filmmakers) and an Emerson film student, Jin Defilippis. Plus, you’ve got to hear Elena‘s spooky breakdown on horror, movies, and how they use audio and visuals to freak us out. Finally, Izzy's interview with Scarborough lifeguard, Greg Wilfert, who recently avoided an attack from a juvenile great white shark. Originally aired August 20, 2026.

  8. Aug 16

    Youth Incarceration at Long Creek

    Blunt Youth Radio hosts, Nikos and Myla, ask the question, "How do we use community and legal power to create systematic change at the Longcreek Youth Development Center?" They investigate the history of the youth correctional facility in South Portland, ME, the conditions faced by incarcerated youth and the options that exist for reforming the system. The episode features interviews with Tom Hallet (lawyer), Andrew Smith (formerly incarcerated facilitator) and Kate Miller (conflict resolution and dispute resolution professional). This episode was engineered by Lena and aired on August 13, 2026.

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WMPG’s Blunt Youth Radio Project brings together Maine teenagers to produce audio stories and interviews on topics that matter to them. Finished work is aired on WMPG or made available in podcast format. The young people handle all aspects of audio production: story development, contacting interview subjects, reporting, recording, editing, on-air hosting, broadcast engineering, podcast production, and sharing and promoting finished audio pieces. Whether youth are participating in Blunt-hosted workshops or long-term audio correspondents, there is room for everyone to be part of our audio team. Interested in joining Blunt Youth Radio? Email youthprograms@wmpg.org

Information

  • Creator
    WMPG
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright WMPG
  • Show Website
    Blunt Youth Radio