Kids Count Radio Show

Our weekly Kids Count Radio Show is a 30 minute public affairs program
that brings a fresh, compelling look at issues affecting Hoosier kids and parents. 

Hosted by IYI President and CEO Bill Stanczykiewicz, the show discusses key parent issues and provides applicable tips and resources. Guests include youth development experts, national authors on child, youth and parenting issues, educational and government leaders and Indiana youth workers with timely comments that will inform, educate and inspire!

Listen now to the latest Kids Count Radio Show and check back regularly for new recordings. Past Kids Count Radio Show CDs can be checked out through the Virginia Beall Ball Library.   Parents: click here for more resources.

 

Radio shows are in mp3 format.            

 

TOPIC: Teen Depression News
Dr. Jim Gangwisch, assistant professor of clinical psychiatric social work at Columbia University Media Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
Ryan Wisecarver, TeenScreen Program Coordinator in Indiana
Air Date: July 5, 2009

Sponsor: Vectren Corporation

TOPIC: Arby’s and Mentoring
Greg Hawkins— Senior Vice President, Community Partnerships and the Arby's Foundation
Craig Truelock—Vice President of Operations of Huse Incorporated, a management corporation that currently operates 38 Arby’s restaurants in the Midwest.
Air Date: June 28, 2009

Sponsor: Vectren Corporation

TOPIC: Why Don't Students Like School?
Daniel Willingham—Author, "Why Don't Students Like School?"
Air Date: June 21, 2009

Sponsor: Crowe Horwath LLP and O'Brien Toyota

TOPIC: Eliminating Poverty
Scott Miller—Author, "Until It's Gone"
Todd Lare—Director: South Central Community Action Program
Air Date: June 14, 2009

Sponsor: Crowe Horwath LLP

TOPIC: Pushing Kids in Sports

Mark Hyman, Author of Until It Hurts

Air Date: June 7, 2009

Sponsor: Crowe Horwath LLP

TOPIC: Financial Literacy—New Endeavors

Rep. Greg Porter, (D) Indianapolis, Author of HB 1581 requiring mandatory financial responsibility education in grades 6-12. Governor Daniels signed it into law May 12.
Kristina Uland—Director of Development for the Networks Financial Institute at Indiana State University
Air Date: May 31, 2009

Sponsor:  Crowe Horwath LLP

TOPIC: Communities in Schools
Vivian Ashmawi—Communities in School Richmond
Brian Jenkins—Mentor
Jerry Moore—Student and mentee of Brian Jenkins
Air Date: May 24, 2009

Sponsor: NIPSCO

TOPIC: Youth Issues with Walt Mueller
Walt Mueller—Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
Air Date: May 17, 2009

Sponsor: NIPSCO

TOPIC: Young Author’s Advice Books
Alec Greven, Author, How to Talk to Moms and How to Talk to Dads
Air Date: May 10, 2009

Sponsor: Dekko Foundation

TOPIC: Parenting Teens
Dr. Mike Bradley, Author, When Things Get Crazy with Your Teen
Air Date: May 3, 2009

Sponsor: Dekko Foundation

TOPIC: Video Game Addiction/Alternative Games
Asst. Professor Doug Gentile, Video Game Researcher www.DrDouglas.org
Scott Strother, the author of The Adventurous Book of Outdoor Games
Air Date: April 26, 2009

Sponsor: Dekko Foundation

TOPIC: Community College Advantages and Disadvantages
Natalia Kolesnikova—Researcher with the Federal Reserve of St. Louis
Tom Snyder—President, Ivy Tech Community College
Air Date: April 19, 2009

Sponsor: Dekko Foundation
TOPIC: Growing Middle Class Coalition
Sen. Dennis Kruse, (R) Auburn
Rep. Clyde Kersey, (D) Terre Haute
Air Date: April 12, 2009

Sponsor: Riley Hospital for Children

TOPIC: Sexting
Sgt. Mike Hornbrook—Indianapolis Metropolitan County Police Department, cyber crimes unit
Chris Wagner—Research Assistant for the Center for Parent Youth Understanding
Air Date: April 5, 2009

Sponsor: Riley Hospital for Children

More on this topic:
IYI Issue Alert: "When Push Turns to Shove: How to Help Bullies and Their Targets."
IYI Library Bibliography: Bullying and Bullying Prevention
IYI Radio Show: "Sexting"

TOPIC: Teen Birth Rate Rises
Shanna Coon—Former teen mom and student at Teen Parents Succeeding
Melissa—High School student and a current TPS client
Miranda—High School student and a current TPS client
Keri McCall—Director, Teen Parents Succeeding
Air Date: March 29, 2009

Sponsor: Riley Hospital for Children

TOPIC: Kids' Stress and the Economy
Dr. Amy Rexroth—Licensed Clinical Psychologist—Woodview Group
Air Date: March 22, 2009

Sponsor: Riley Hospital for Children

TOPIC: Sofa Boy/Minor Tobacco Sales
Aaron Jones—Operations Coordinator for the Tobacco Retailer Inspection Program (TRIP) at the Indiana Prevention Resource Center
Air Date: March 15, 2009

Sponsor: Key Bank

TOPIC: Teen Driving Bills
Sen. Travis Holman, R--Markle, Author Senate Bill 16
Missy Lundberg—State Farm Insurance Spokesperson
Air Date: March 8, 2009

Sponsor: Key Bank and O'Brien Toyota

TOPIC: College Finances in a Recession
Dave Murray, Murray and Associates
Sherrie Nicholson, parent of college students
Jodi Golden, Executive Director Indiana Education Savings Authority
Air Date: March 1, 2009

Sponsor: Vectren Corporation

TOPIC: Summer Learning Loss
Ron Fairchild—Center for Summer Learning—Johns Hopkins University School
of Education
Herb Higgin—Safe Harbor After-School Program, Michigan City School Corporation
Air Date: February 22, 2009

Sponsor: Vectren Corporation

TOPIC: Ivy Tech
Tom Snyder—President, Ivy Tech Community College
Air Date: February 14, 2009

Sponsor: hhgregg

TOPIC: Disproportionality in Indiana
Mike Patchner—Dean Indiana University School of Social Work
Angela Green— Deputy Director of Practice Support Department of Child Services
Air Date: February 8, 2009

Sponsor: hhgregg

More on this topic:
IYI Issue Alert        In Spanish

IYI Monthly Column
WFYI Radio Interview
TOPIC: Pacers' Community Outreach
Quinn Buckner—VP Communications, Indiana Pacers
Air Date: February 1, 2009

Sponsor: hhgregg
TOPIC: College Goal Sunday
Deb Sizemore—Director of Student Financial Services at St. Joseph College
Dr. Tony Bennett—Indiana Superintendent of Public Education
Air Date: January 24, 2009

Sponsor: hhgregg

TOPIC: 2008 Youth Investment Award WinnerBridges Outreach
Travis Taflinger, Casey Cline, from Bridges Outreach
Ron Harper, President- Community Foundation of Howard County
Air Date: January 18, 2009

Sponsor: Annie E. Casey Foundation

More on this topic:
IYI Press Release
Youth Investment Awards

TOPIC: Ethics of American Youth
Michael Josephson, President and Founder of the Josephson Institute
Dr. Mike Thomson
Air Date: January 11, 2009

Sponsor: Annie E. Casey Foundation

 

TOPIC: Coach Carter, Coach, Author and Inspiration for the Movie, Coach Carter
Coach Ken Carter is an advocate for Richmond's youth and is active in his community. He is diligent in providing them with opportunities to build meaningful relationships with their peers and caring adults, and recognizes the advantages inherent in a sound sports program. 
Air Date: January 4, 2009

Sponsor: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute

More on this topic
Kids Count in Indiana Conference 2008

 


Kids Count is produced in association with Emmis Communications.
The following eight radio stations broadcast the show at various times. Call the station in your community 
for the exact schedule. And if your favorite radio station does not carry the show yet, please call the 
station manager and request it!

 

WCSI 1010 AM Columbus
WOCC 1550 AM Corydon
WTRE 1330 AM Greensburg
WIBC 93.1 FM Indianapolis
WBRO 89.9 FM Marengo
WEEM 91.7 FM Pendleton

 

Archived Radio Shows - 2008