Austin Has The Mic
Austin Has The Mic
Austin Has The Mic
Austin Has the Mic is a youth led media partnership between Westside Health Authority and BUILD. Our goal is to bridge the gap between residents’ experiences, and how they are reflected by larger media outlets. We aim to cultivate strong relationships and use digital platforms to empower Austin youth and community residents to reclaim the narrative of the west side.
Ep. 25 Farewell For Now
For today, we are at the end of our roads. We have spent 13 weeks together on this podcast and it’s time to say goodbye for the summer. But before we go, we want to share some memories and imagine the potential future of the podcast.
Aug 13, 2021
33 min
Ep. 24 Return To School
For today, we are getting ready to get back into school. Are you prepared to re-enter this year? Looking back, are you happy with how you spent this summer? Let’s get into all that and more.
Aug 9, 2021
32 min
Ep. 23 Entertainment
For today, we wanted to lighten the mood with some entertainment. We all have shows, art, and literature that shaped us and for lack of better words, show our personalities. What movies have a special place in our hearts? What is our favorite genre and why is it not country?
Aug 6, 2021
33 min
Ep. 22 Vaccines and Concerns
For today, once again covid-19 is stealing the spotlight. Unfortunately the United States and the world are seeing a rise in cases with the delta variant, which is considered a strain of concern. With that said, our crew wants to have a little discussion about vaccines, potential lockdowns, and more. Stay around for some exciting news stories, including the premiere of the ACT documentary made by Digife. Hope you enjoy!
Aug 2, 2021
30 min
Ep. 21 Violence in Austin Pt. 2 W/ Special Guest
For today, we’re continuing our discourse on violence in the Austin community. Specifically, how we the residents interact with our resources, our concerns, and how it affects us. Stay tuned for a special interview with TB’s mom who has been a life-long resident of Austin.
Jul 30, 2021
33 min
Ep. 20 Violence In Austin Pt. 1
In this episode, we have a bit of a sobering/more negative topic about the recent aggression happening within our own streets and the fighting and homicidal tendencies that plague our lives becoming more apparent. We hope that things get better for those who've lost loved ones to the previously stated events. 
Jul 26, 2021
34 min
Ep. 19 Book Smarts Vs. Street Smarts
For today, we have a big debate that has existed since the dawn of modern civilization; streetsmart vs booksmart. Can one survive on natural instinct and obtained  knowledge? Which one are you? Which one is more important to you? Hope you enjoy!
Jul 23, 2021
35 min
Ep. 18 Shady Antics
For today we’re gonna talk about the drama happening on Shade Room. For those who dont know, the Shade room is a social platform on instagram that is infamous for promoting the exposés and hottest news on celebrities. Let’s sit back, relax, and watch TB and Tamia stir the pot. Hope you enjoy!
Jul 19, 2021
34 min
Ep. 17 CTA Be Like
For today, we want to talk about public transportation experiences. CTA is one of our greatest assets and greatest pains in life. Stick around for a special interview with my grandmother who was a bus driver for over a decade. Hope you enjoy!
Jul 16, 2021
34 min
Ep. 16 Meet The Crew
For today, we have a full studio with the Austin Has The Mic crew. It’s time to meet the dream team that keeps us afloat. We’ll be getting into our first impressions of one another, hopefully no one gets murdered, and if we don’t stick around for some re-vamped debates.
Jul 12, 2021
35 min
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