BUILD Radio Podcast
1) BUILD Youth Look Back on 2020 – Ep. 14
On this episode, we will be hearing from BUILD youth, many from our Austin Has The Mic podcast program who produced their own segments, as they take a look back on the unforgettable year that was 2020...Show More
2) “Claiming Your Power” (with Sylvia Puente) – Ep. 13
Sylvia Puente knows a thing or two about adversity—she also knows a thing or two about policy. In this youth-led interview, the distinguished President & CEO of the Latino Policy Forum discusses makin...Show More
3) La Mesa Latina 2020 – Ep. 12
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD is proud to present La Mesa Latina, a unique event that brings together many of Chicago’s most accomplished Latin leaders to share their stories with p...Show More
4) Exploring Leadership and Legacy (feat. Wood Harris and more) – Ep. 11
In our 11th edition, hear actor Wood Harris discuss growing up on the West Side; Michele Clark High School principal Charles Anderson sheds light on his school’s achievements; guest speakers from our ...Show More
5) Redefining The West Side (feat. Sgt. Jermaine Harris) – Ep. 10
Sgt. Jermaine Harris grew up on the west side. Unlike many that move away when they find success, Harris never left. Hear two of BUILD’s charismatic youth hosts interview Harris about his mentors, bei...Show More
6) An Attitude of Gratitude – Ep. 9
In this holiday-themed episode, hear what BUILD youth are thankful for, two stellar spoken word pieces, a youth-led talk show, an improvised BUILD song, a young man honoring his late friend, and an in...Show More
7) The Sounds of Summer! – Ep. 8
BUILD knows how to make the most of summer. In this episode we follow young people from our media program, and listen to some of the fantastic original content they created this summer. Including: Com...Show More
8) “People Can Change”: Latee’s Story – Ep. 7
Police Cmdr. Ernest Cato remembers the night Latee was shot. He next saw the ‘troubled young man’ 3 years later at BUILD’s 50th Gala, as Latee told a packed ballroom about leaving the streets behind a...Show More
9) BUILDing Voices: 50 Years and Counting – Ep. 6
Our 6th installment features 5 youth public speaking pieces, youth interviews with African-American leaders, an interview with a local youth hip-hop artist, plus, spoken word from a BUILD alumnus, and...Show More
10) Our Youth Are Our Future! – Ep. 5
BUILD has been empowering Chicago youth with opportunity for 50 years. Listen to tomorrow’s leaders; hear and understand their stories. This episode we’ve got BUILD’s youth council, youth comedy, a yo...Show More