Description
NPR's annual Student Podcast Challenge is kind of a big deal. In 2023 alone, they received over 3,300 entries. This week on the Broadside, we highlight the work of one of the finalists who uncovered the history of her neighborhood -- Oberlin Village in Raleigh, NC -- and fought to bring it into the light and preserve it for future generations. Featuring:
Leeya Chaudhuri - Journalist (and student) at Enloe High School in Raleigh, NC
Brian Hedgepeth - Teacher at Enloe High School
Links:
Listen to The Down 'Loe, Enloe High School's student podcast.
This year's NPR College Podcast Challenge is open for entries and will close on Jan. 5, 2024.
You can find a transcript of the episode here.
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