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.

Season 2
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
S01 E01 - The Reality of Distance Learning
S01 E01 - The Reality of Distance Learning
Black screens, awkward silence, no more faces? We sit down with Karen Elerick, a long time Santa Cruz County teacher, and reflect on this long year of distance learning. Listen and learn about the struggles she and her students ha...
32:08