Austin Has The Mic

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Austin Has the Mic is a youth led media partnership between Westside Health Authority and BUILD. Our goal is to bridge the gap between residents’ experiences, and how they are reflected by larger media outlets. We aim to cultivate strong relationships and use digital platforms to empower Austin youth and community residents to reclaim the narrative of the west side.

  1. Ep. 25 Farewell For Now

    08/13/2021

    Ep. 25 Farewell For Now

    For today, we are at the end of our roads. We have spent 13 weeks together on this podcast and it’s time to say goodbye for the summer. But before we go, we want to share some memories and imagine the potential future of the podcast.

    34 min
  2. Ep. 24 Return To School

    08/09/2021

    Ep. 24 Return To School

    For today, we are getting ready to get back into school. Are you prepared to re-enter this year? Looking back, are you happy with how you spent this summer? Let’s get into all that and more.

    32 min
  3. Ep. 23 Entertainment

    08/06/2021

    Ep. 23 Entertainment

    For today, we wanted to lighten the mood with some entertainment. We all have shows, art, and literature that shaped us and for lack of better words, show our personalities. What movies have a special place in our hearts? What is our favorite genre and why is it not country?

    33 min
  4. Ep. 22 Vaccines and Concerns

    08/02/2021

    Ep. 22 Vaccines and Concerns

    For today, once again covid-19 is stealing the spotlight. Unfortunately the United States and the world are seeing a rise in cases with the delta variant, which is considered a strain of concern. With that said, our crew wants to have a little discussion about vaccines, potential lockdowns, and more. Stay around for some exciting news stories, including the premiere of the ACT documentary made by Digife. Hope you enjoy!

    31 min
  5. Ep. 21 Violence in Austin Pt. 2 W/ Special Guest

    07/30/2021

    Ep. 21 Violence in Austin Pt. 2 W/ Special Guest

    For today, we’re continuing our discourse on violence in the Austin community. Specifically, how we the residents interact with our resources, our concerns, and how it affects us. Stay tuned for a special interview with TB’s mom who has been a life-long resident of Austin.

    34 min
  6. Ep. 20 Violence In Austin Pt. 1

    07/26/2021

    Ep. 20 Violence In Austin Pt. 1

    In this episode, we have a bit of a sobering/more negative topic about the recent aggression happening within our own streets and the fighting and homicidal tendencies that plague our lives becoming more apparent. We hope that things get better for those who've lost loved ones to the previously stated events.

    34 min
  7. Ep. 19 Book Smarts Vs. Street Smarts

    07/23/2021

    Ep. 19 Book Smarts Vs. Street Smarts

    For today, we have a big debate that has existed since the dawn of modern civilization; streetsmart vs booksmart. Can one survive on natural instinct and obtained  knowledge? Which one are you? Which one is more important to you? Hope you enjoy!

    35 min
  8. Ep. 18 Shady Antics

    07/19/2021

    Ep. 18 Shady Antics

    For today we’re gonna talk about the drama happening on Shade Room. For those who dont know, the Shade room is a social platform on instagram that is infamous for promoting the exposés and hottest news on celebrities. Let’s sit back, relax, and watch TB and Tamia stir the pot. Hope you enjoy!

    34 min
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Austin Has the Mic is a youth led media partnership between Westside Health Authority and BUILD. Our goal is to bridge the gap between residents’ experiences, and how they are reflected by larger media outlets. We aim to cultivate strong relationships and use digital platforms to empower Austin youth and community residents to reclaim the narrative of the west side.

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