Teen Connect

Yashvi Javia welcomes Professor Andrew McIntosh to talk about the long history of hip-hop, its reflection of the social issues of the time, and how the genre has evolved.

Yashvi Javia sits down with Anjali Verma, a self-proclaimed leadership nerd, to talk about her experience being on student council on both a local and national level and the importance of young leadership.

Yashvi Javia takes over hosting duties of Teen Connect by welcoming Jacquelyn Otto, a certified therapist specializing in adolescent psychology, to decode the mysteries of the teenage brain.

Siddhant Khandelwal is back welcomes Parkland High School senior Vishruth Hanumaihgari for an important conversation about making college decisions as a graduating high school student.

Siddhant Khandelwal welcomes Danielle Joseph, Executive Vice President of the Diversity Councils at the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of promoting acceptance and equity.

Siddhant Khandelwal is back as he welcomes Dr. Dean Donaher from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Bethlehem Area School District for a conversation about providing educational, volunteer, and community service opportunities to students and young adults.

WDIY's newest Teen Connect host Marcus Brown welcomes a conversation on athletics with the Vital twins, Michael and Matt of Liberty High School, who are poised to not only be a force in local high school golf, but also on a state and potentially professional level.

Siddhant Khandewal reflects on the COVID pandemic's impact on students through conversations with with Parkland High School senior Alex Forgosh and PHS Principal James Moniz.

New Teen Connect rotating host Sophie Elijovich welcomes Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Director of Programs Katie Suppes and a fellow Lehigh Valley teen for a frank discussion about LGBTQ rights, supporting queer teens who grapple with their sexual or gender identity and the process of coming out to an uncertain world.

New Teen Connect rotating host Kyra Kelly welcomes two guests from the Lehigh Valley Zoo, Cherlyn Vatalaro and Natalie Hildebrand, to talk about conservation, the zoo, and how young people can get involved.