Basim Blunt

Nov 27, 2023 | wyso.org | Basim Blunt

This week on Dayton Youth Radio we'll listen to an interview with Dayton Literary Peace Prize Fiction category Winner Brad Kessler and students from Tippecanoe High School. Basim Blunt: Brad Kessler, the author of the novel North stopped by Tippecanoe High School in October and was interviewed by Dayton Youth Radio. Students Briana Smith, Madeline Gold, JQ Lee, and Lauren Anderson. Here are some excerpts from that interview:Brianna Smith: I'm Briana Smith, a junior at Tippecanoe High School.

Nov 1, 2023 | wyso.org | Basim Blunt

The WYSO Race Project invites two everyday people from the Miami Valley to talk about their life experiences through the prism of skin color. These conversations can be difficult and controversial. But they also can build understanding and healing. For this season's premiere, we have a conversation with Charles Averett and Adriane Miller. Transcript (edited lightly for length and clarity)Charles Averett: I call myself a hip-hop conservative baby boomer.

Oct 19, 2023 | wyso.org | Basim Blunt

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found that two-thirds of Americans said the United States should publicly support Israel in the Israel-Hamas war. WYSO’s Basim Blunt and Chris Welter went to courthouse square in downtown Dayton, Ohio during the lunch rush last Friday, October 13 to see what people in the Miami Valley think about the conflict.

Oct 5, 2023 | wyso.org | Basim Blunt

In this season premiere of Dayton Youth Radio, we have a story from Centerville High School. Patrick (Patty) Patton loves hockey, and every Saturday morning his mom drives him to practice. On one of those morning drives, something happened that would change Patty's life in a big way. Please note that this story has a description of severe physical trauma. Patty Patton: My name is Patrick Patton and I'm a senior at Centerville High School. I live with my mom, Jennifer, and my dad, Kern.

Jul 6, 2023 | wyso.org | Basim Blunt