The Buzz: The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast

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The Buzz: The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast

Produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast features exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on local issues from the perspective of high school students.

  1. FEB 22

    The Buzz: The Downtown Berkeley Commercial Carrousel

    Noticing the constant turnover of stores in Downtown Berkeley, we investigated the issues that affect our downtown, and what is being done about them. We also looked into a cafe that just opened, where Peet's used to be-- Penelope's, and what the public's reaction has been like. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and reported by Elsa Dietz and Julia Brimmer.

    12 min

  2. FEB 7

    The Buzz: In Conversation with Mr. Pritchard

    Black Economics is a unique course, founded alongside the AFAM studies department. Teacher Mr. Pritchard shared how the class empowers students to make important financial decisions, and to examine the ways in which the economy affects Black communities. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and edited by Manushi Shah. Taylor Reynaud and Dylan Dasgupta reported.

    6 min

  3. JAN 24

    The Buzz: Religious Communities at Berkeley High

    Berkeley High is home to a handful of religious clubs, and for this week's episode, we wanted to understand the role religious communities play in student's lives. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and edited by Manushi Shah. Interviews were conducted by Julia Brimmer and Elsa Dietz.

    9 min

  4. 12/13/2024

    The Buzz: Dancing Through the Decades

    For this week's episode, we're diving into the BHS dance production show. We interviewed the Dance Production teacher, Linda Carr and junior Rose Levon about their experiences this semester. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and edited by Manushi Shah. Julia Brimmer and Dylan Gasgupta reported.

    5 min

  5. 11/22/2024

    The Buzz: In Conversation with Anaís Azul

    We sat down with Peruvian-American musician and Berkeley High alum, Anaís Azul, and spoke about their creative process and the release of their new album, Simp'ashani: Canciones Trenzadas. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and edited by Manushi Shah. Taylor Reynaud and Elsa Dietz reported. Listen to Anaís Azul’s album wherever you get your music.

    6 min

  6. 11/08/2024

    The Buzz: From Farm to Table, BUSD's Food Education Intitatives

    From Alice Water's founding the Edible Schoolyard, to students working in gardens with their peers, Berkeley offers many opportunities to be involved with farm-to-table experiences. For this episode of The Buzz, we look into these initiatives and opportunities and how they work to keep students involved in the community. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and edited by Manushi Shah. Dylan Dasgupta and Julia Brimmer reported.

    5 min

  7. 10/25/2024

    The Buzz: Knocking on Doors, Students Participating in Local Campaigns

    Now that 16-17 year-olds can vote in school board elections following a decision from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, some Berkeley High students have taken it upon themselves to get involved in the local election and encourage their peers to do the same. This week, we spoke to students interning for school board candidate Jen Corn and the founder of Berkeley High's Civic Leaders Club. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg, and was edited by Manushi Shah. Taylor Reynaud and Elsa Dietz conducted interviews.

    5 min

  8. 10/11/2024

    The Buzz: Puente, the Bridge to College

    Puente, a California program, helps students in educationally underrepresented communities apply to college. We spoke to members of Puente at Berkeley High to learn more about the program. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene, and edited by Manushi Shah. Interviews and research conducted by Dylan Dashgupta and Julia Brimmer.

    6 min
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    Produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast features exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on local issues from the perspective of high school students.

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