Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.
Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.
In this special Dr. Data takeover episode of Growing Up in America, Dr. Chris Kulesza is joined by co-host Dr. Katie Harris for an insightful hour focused on youth substance use and public policy. 🎙️ Featured guests include: Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of Harris County, discussing law enforcement’s role in prevention and response. Tracey Burnett-Greenup, Chief Impact Officer at the Council on Recovery, sharing local trends and community-based solutions. Drew Dutton, CEO of Phoenix House, highlighting treatment strategies and policy needs in Texas. 📊 Plus, Data of the Day with Katarina Reyes reveals a striking statistic: 28.9% of HISD students have tried marijuana—a number with real implications for families and schools alike. Tune in for this data-driven conversation on how Texas can better support young people through prevention, treatment, and smart policy. Produced by CHILDREN AT RISK in partnership with KPFT 90.1 FM, Pacifica Radio.
This week: child abuse prevention with TexProtects, parenting insights from a data expert, Texas legislative updates, and a 14% fertility shift you need to know. Plus: Gen Z slang and childhood favorites in the speed round. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Dive into this week’s episode of 'Growing Up in America: The Way it Is' as Dr. Bob Sanborn and Bri Derry delve deep into the transformative power of education and advocacy for Texas' children. Discover the groundbreaking work of Kara Branch with 'Black Girls Do Engineer' in STEM education, learn about the critical importance of sleep health from Dr. Christine Spadola, and explore early childhood education advocacy with Kim Kofron. Tune in to hear the essential conversations about what it's like to Grow Up in America, and enjoy special bonus segments like 'Hip Speak' and 'Data of the Day.' Available now on your favorite podcast platforms and aired originally on KPFT 90.1 FM Pacifica Radio
Join us this week on 'Growing Up in America' as Megan Menchaca, Sylvia Mintz, and Angelica Perez discuss the latest on education trends and immigration. Get expert insights into how local policies are supporting immigrant students. Tune in live every Wednesday at 9 AM or catch the podcast every Monday at noon!
"🎧 If you missed this week’s live broadcast of 'Growing Up in America: The Way it Is,' it’s not too late to catch up! Dive into our discussions on the Texas measles outbreak, empowering Houston’s high school girls, and the latest updates from the Early Learning Quality Network. Listen now on 90.1 FM KPFT or wherever you get your podcasts! 🌟