Janet Lee

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Introducing finalists of NPR's College Podcast Challenge 2024 : NPR

1 month ago | npr.org | Steve Drummond |Janet Lee

It's March Madness here at the NPR Education Desk. We've listened to hundreds of entries from the best college podcasters around the country, and narrowed the list down to our top 10. They move on to compete in the finals of our fourth annual College Podcast Challenge. Our judges will choose this year's national champion, and the winner will take home a $5,000 cash prize.
An army of community volunteers springs into action as LA fires rage

Jan 11, 2025 | npr.org | Elise Hu |Janet Lee

An army of community volunteers springs into action as LA fires rage Audio will be available later today. Cedric Meadows (left), director of outreach, and Anthony Conley, director of support services, at the nonprofit shelter Covenant House California. Elise Hu/NPR hide caption toggle caption Elise Hu/NPR As swiftly as fire evacuation orders went into effect across Los Angeles County, so did the community disaster recovery effort.
'You're not alone:' A teen podcaster sends message to kids with incarcerated parents

Oct 14, 2024 | npr.org | Cory Turner |Janet Lee

'You're not alone:' A teen podcaster sends message to kids with incarcerated parentsEden Alonso-Rivera told herself, I have nothing to lose. The 16-year-old junior at Grandville High School in Grandville, Mich., opened her bedside drawer and pulled out something precious: A bundle of letters and sketches her father had sent from jail. The two are no longer in touch. For Eden, these letters aren't just from her father; they are her father.
Going back to school with schizoaffective disorder : Code Switch

Sep 4, 2024 | npr.org | Janet Lee

Michael Vargas Arango was having a fairly typical day - hanging out at his home in Medellín, playing Xbox with one of his friends. Only, when he spoke to his mom during the day, he realized that she had no idea what "friend" he was talking about - she hadn't seen or heard anyone besides her son in the house all day. That was the first inkling either of them had that Michael was dealing with something unusual.
After the pandemic students are starting to come back to college, report shows

May 23, 2024 | npr.org | Janet Lee

After the pandemic students are starting to come back to college, report shows After the pandemic students are starting to come back to college, report shows
Does 'The Sympathizer' worthily adapt its acclaimed book? : Pop Culture Happy Hour

May 23, 2024 | npr.org | Linda Holmes |Janet Lee |Laura Sirikul |Hafsa Fathima |Mike Katzif |Jessica Reedy

Does 'The Sympathizer' worthily adapt its acclaimed book? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1197964774/1252929143" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Hoa Xuande in The Sympathizer. HBO Max hide caption toggle caption HBO Max Hoa Xuande in The Sympathizer. HBO Max It's rare to find a series with such an impeccable pedigree as HBO's The Sympathizer.
College student explores rare mental health condition in award-winning podcast

May 2, 2024 | npr.org | Elissa Nadworny |Janet Lee

Professor Emily Sendin of Miami Dade College (L) presents Michael Vargas Arango (R) with the winner certificate from the NPR Podcast Challenge. Eva Marie Uzcategui for NPR hide caption toggle caption Eva Marie Uzcategui for NPR Professor Emily Sendin of Miami Dade College (L) presents Michael Vargas Arango (R) with the winner certificate from the NPR Podcast Challenge.
How to make friends after a move

Apr 27, 2024 | npr.org | Janet Lee

How to make friends after a moveAudio will be available later today. Moving can be very stressful. NPR's Life Kit talks with experts about ways to overcome some of that stress by making friends in a new place.
Columbia University's president will testify about antisemitism on campus : NPR

Apr 17, 2024 | npr.org | Elissa Nadworny |Janet Lee

Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus Audio will be available later today.
Having a roommate can be great, but it takes some work to make it work : Life Kit

Mar 28, 2024 | npr.org | Janet Lee

MARIELLE SEGARRA, HOST: Hey, everybody. It's Marielle. OK, so what I'm about to admit - I'm not saying I'm proud of it. But I'm not not proud of it. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)SEGARRA: When I was a bit younger, in one of my early roommate situations, I had a roommate who would constantly forget to pay me back for shared expenses. And I tried telling her, but things never changed. So I started using her shampoo. I told myself I was going to recoup my losses one hair wash at a time.