Gen Impact: Aptos Community Youth Program

by Aptos Community Youth Program

A podcast made for youth by youth, in which a group of high school students explore important topics related to youth in today’s society.  

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • S02 E02 - Youth in Dialogue: The Environment

    S02 E02 - Youth in Dialogue: The Environment

    In this episode, members of the Gen Impact Team discuss the environment and how it impacts our lives as youth. We offer ways to care for our environment and what we wish for a healthy future. The episode was recorded at our Fall 2...

    20:52
  • S02 E01 - Youth in Dialogue: Social Media

    S02 E01 - Youth in Dialogue: Social Media

    In this episode, members of the Gen Impact team discuss social media and how it impacts our lives as youth

    29:02
  • Season 1

  • S01 E04 - Insight with Congressman Jimmy Panetta

    S01 E04 - Insight with Congressman Jimmy Panetta

    For our Season 1 finale episode of Gen. Impact we speak to Congressman Jimmy Panetta who represents our Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In this episode, Congressman Panetta tells us about his experienc...

    41:01
  • S01 E03 - Our Influence in the Community

    S01 E03 - Our Influence in the Community

    In today's episode, we talk with Zach Friend who serves as the Second District Supervisor for Santa Cruz County. We discuss how youth can implement changes in the community. Mr. Friend shares stories and advice on impacting your l...

    40:06
  • S01 E02 - Fighting Climate Change

    S01 E02 - Fighting Climate Change

    In this episode, we talk to Natalie Olivas, a community organizer with Regeneration Pájaro Valley, about her experience working with the community for collective climate action and how youth can help stop the climate crisis.

    28:05