The following was originally broadcast on 11/12/11, WABE-FM Atlanta

By: Aaron Choi

I immigrated to the United States from South Korea when I was twelve years old. My first fast food experience was a few days after I arrived. I strolled into a local Burger King to try out their famous burgers. After a short glance at the menu, I ordered what looked to be the most American meal the store had to offer: the number six combo. A rich steakhouse burger with fries and a large coke.

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Why is there a scarcity of male nudity in media imagery, but an abundance of unclothed females? There is a strong stigma against aginast male nakedness, nobody wants to see it, so it doesn’t appear very much. Thus, shots that in include full frontal male nudity can often be timed on a stop watch, but scenes that feature women naked require a sun dial. Read more...

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By M. Drexler
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Youth Radio’s Nico Savidge examines the trend of “slacktivism” – how internet awareness campaigns and “social” ventures offer political involvement, without offering real pathways to action. 

What is the New What? I say slacktivism is the new apathy.
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By Asha Richardson

It seems like it's getting harder for a productive, black, young lady to find her counter part.

I'm Asha Richardson with a commentary for Youth Radio.

I want a boyfriend, but I can't seem to find a black guy who's as interested in his future as I am in mine. I consider myself to be driven, creative, and open-minded, and I'd like to find the same in a boyfriend. My friends say my standards are too high, but I don't think I'm asking for too much.
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By Ankitha Bharadwaj- Youth Radio

I have an uncontrollable TV addiction.

I blame the internet. With major networks streaming TV shows on their websites, the problem isn't how to find my favorite shows, it's deciding which one to watch first. 

There are even non-network affiliated, slightly illegal, websites that allow fellow fiends to download entire seasons of their favorite shows absolutely free!
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By Evelyn Martinez, Youth Radio Los Angeles

Evelyn:  What's the new what?  Check this out, I say that Thai is the new Latin Flavor.

Suriyanee: We're gonna have some Thai food today.  Siete Mares sea food soup and we have arroz frito con camaron.

Evelyn: Yep. You heard right. Camarone is a Spanish word for shrimp.
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By Olivia Cueva- Youth Radio

I have always been concerned about environmental issues and the unemployment of youth of color. But recently I've had a reason to be hopeful about a solution to both of these problems.

I'm Olivia Cueva with a commentary from Youth Radio
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By Alana Germany- Youth Radio

A few months ago, Lupe Fiasco, a black hip hop artist played a concert at my school. I left feeling disillusioned.

I'm Alana Germany with a commentary from Youth Radio.

He shouted the song's hook and the crowd yelled back, "The coolest nigga WHAT?"  I looked to my left and saw a goofy looking white boy in a polo shirt saying "nigga".  I was angry to see a black artist giving non-blacks the license to use a word that is derogatory and harmful. 
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By King Anyi Howell

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What's the new what?  I say, gasoline is the new curfew. 

At 24 years old, I'm glad to say I don't have anyone setting a curfew for me.  That someone has been replaced by a certain something.  To be more specific…it's my gas tank. 

Since gas prices shot past four dollars a gallon, my tank is the restricting factor whenever I want to kick it, and bust out of the house.   

Music:  Bustin' Out …
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