On Our Minds

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On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast about teen life, produced by teens for teens in collaboration with PBS News Student Reporting Labs. Season 6 is an audio road trip exploring what’s unique about teen life in every corner of the country through hyperlocal stories about cities, towns, and neighborhoods.

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Recent episodes

  • What makes a place feel like home?Jun 24, 2026 · 8 min
  • What a VW Bus Can Teach You About LifeJun 19, 2026 · 13 min
  • Why getting around without a car in California can be surprisingly niceJun 17, 2026 · 13 min
  • How food brings cultures together in El PasoJun 10, 2026 · 7 min
  • How one San Juan street reflects Puerto Rico’s culture, community and changeJun 3, 2026 · 9 min
  • Teenage beekeeper in New York buzzes about native speciesMay 27, 2026 · 8 min
  • Finding warmth in the wicked cold Massachusetts weatherMay 20, 2026 · 12 min
  • The power of public art and Dunkin Donuts in New JerseyMay 13, 2026 · 13 min
  • How a small art shop built a community in the MidwestMay 6, 2026 · 8 min
  • How drag queens are creating safe spaces in MissouriApr 29, 2026 · 8 min

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