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Youth Radio at RNC '04
Young Reporter in the City
Youth Radio's DeSean Robinson-Walker spent the week in New York City at the Republican National Convention. He sent this audio postcard of his experience as a young reporter and fellow Republican. (September 3 on NPR's Tavis Smiley Show)
Crash-Course in Politics
Eighteen year-old Elena Alvarez Huerta was born in Los Angeles, but has lived in Tijuana all her life. This week, she took her first ever airplane ride to New York to cover the Republican National Convention for Youth Radio. She shares these reflections about her crash-course in U.S. electoral politics. (September 3 on Latino USA)
Inside the Convention
Youth Radio's DeSean Robinson-Walker spoke to KCBS's Larry Chiaroni about his experience inside the Convention Hall, as California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bush twins, Jenna and Barbara, gave their speeches Tuesday night. (September 2 on KCBS)
The Reporters: The Experiences
Youth Radio's Enrique Rivera and Elena Alvarez Huerta spoke to KCRW's "To the Point" host, Warren Olney, about their experiences covering the Republican National Convention in New York, their thoughts on U.S. politics and their expectations for Election 2004. (September 2 on KCRW)
California Delegate: Nick Romero
21 year-old Nick Romero is an alternate delegate at the Republican Convention. The Californian has spent his week attending speeches and hobnobbing with party heavyweights. Youth Radio has been following along and collecting Nick’s impressions. (September 2 on NPR's All Things Considered)
Street Performers
Youth Radio's Enrique Rivera and Elena Alvarez Huerta encountered an interesting pair of political street performers today in New York City. They sent this video postcard of the twosome singing and dancing around while the rest of New York ignored their performance. (Watch this video with QuickTime Player)
Conservative Punks for Bush
When you think of a Bush supporter, who comes to mind? The old man with lots of money or a young punk with many tattoos and earrings? Youth Radio’s Enrique Rivera recently found out at the RNC that Bush supporters come in all shapes, sizes and styles, especially one group known as “Conservative Punk". (September 2 on NPR's Morning Edition)
Blogs from RNC '04
"I was in the midst of a protest, with a bunch of posers in fake diamonds and furs. I stood in the middle of Central Station, utterly flabbergasted. I was shocked. How could these mere mortals deceive an intelligent man like me?"
By DeSean Robinson-Walker
Billionaires for Bush
Youth Radio's DeSean Robinson-Walker interviewed Morly Bankrupt and Mr. Money Bags, two members of a group called “Billionaires for Bush.” Contrary to their group name, these two characters are actually anti-Republican protest performers.
Tactical Tensions
As the RNC gets underway, we’ll see how the widely hyped protests in NYC will play out, and who they will benefit – liberals or conservatives. Youth Radio’s Chelsea Vargas spoke with various Bush opponents before the convention to find out about the different ways they were planning to make their voices heard.
Young Delegate: Nick Romero
Twenty-one year old Nick Romero is a recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an alternate delegate from California. He talks about his experiences with politics at school and his love for President Bush. (August 30 on NPR's All Things Considered)
Iraqi War Veteran
Youth Radio's DeSean Robinson-Walker spoke to an Iraqi war veteran who was recently discharged from the Army after serving six months as a military police officer at Abu Ghraib Prison in Baghdad. She is in New York this week protesting the war, fighting for democracy and voicing her opinions against the Bush Administration.
Radical Cheerleaders Against War
Many protesters have gathered in New York City this week for the Republican National Convention. Youth Radio's DeSean Robinson-Walker met a radical cheerleading group that offered their chant against the war.
Star Search Politics
This fall, some of the nation’s hottest bands will launch a swing-state concert tour, hoping to use their music and popularity to support candidates. Youth Radio’s Sophie Simon-Ortiz recently attended a hip political party, and her thinking changed about the way celebrity culture is transforming national politics. (August 29 on KQED)
Young Republican Delegate
24-year-old Diana Bautista is a California delegate to the Republican National Convention. Youth Radio’s Jacob Schneider interviews Diana on her reasons for becoming a delegate, her concerns with security and her expectations for the convention. (August 29 on KQED)
Republican National Convention
Youth Radio's Jacob Schneider spoke to Youth Radio's Enrique Rivera and Sanovia Jackson about their expectations for the convention as young reporters and producers, and what they think politicians can do to attract young voters. (August 29 on KQED)
Why New York?
This election, the Republican National Convention is set in New York City from August 30-September 2. Youth Radio's Mike Oseroff asks the trivial question, "Why New York?" He says, "I, as well as tens of thousands of others, feel it is just an obvious attempt for Bush to highlight his 'heroic' War on Terrorism."
Youth Radio's RNC Reporters
Youth Radio's Elena Alvarez Huerta, DeSean Robinson-Walker and Enrique Rivera are in New York this week, covering the Republican National Convention. Read on to find out more about our talented Youth Radio reporters.
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