Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program
Sundays 2:00-4:00pm, Wednesdays 2:00-4:30pm, & Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm
AZYEP empowers youth from diverse backgrounds to express themselves, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills through community broadcasting. AZYEP offers an inclusive, safe space for students to discover and use their voice. We facilitate learning opportunities through four programs on KDNK: live music broadcast, public affairs, youth news team and classroom collaborations.
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Students from Riverview School in Glenwood Springs worked with the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program to write and record informative projects. Hear Zella, Mia, and Ariel talk about Typhoid Mary. To hear more pieces about pollution, epidemics, and the Harlem renaissance, click on the link below https://azyep.org/en/project/riverview-podcasts/ -
Austin, Texas based band, The Deer, stopped by KDNK during the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment to drop off their new album, The Beautiful Undead, and play a few songs before their live performance at Steve's Guitars. Take a listen to youth DJ of AZYEP, Esmerelda, talking with The Deer before their show. -
Third grade students at Crystal River Elementary School wrote and recorded public service announcements in support of water conservation. Take a listen to all the PSAs here: https://azyep.org/en/project/water-conservation-psas/ -
Third grade students at Sopris Elementary School wrote and recorded public service announcements informing listeners about the importance of conserving water. You can listen to all the students here: https://azyep.org/en/project/we-must-conserve-water/ -
Fourth grade students in Mrs. Hamilton's Reading class at Crystal River Elementary School wrote and recorded "This I Believe" essays to share with the community. Click below to listen to all the essays. https://azyep.org/en/project/this-i-believe-2/ -
Roaring Fork High School student, Manuel Rodelas, presents a senior capstone project on the impacts of vaping live on KDNK Community Access Radio. -
Fifth grade students at BMS studied nutrition and healthy sleep and exercise patterns. Students wrote public service announcements to share their knowledge. Take listen to why they want you to stay healthy. Follow this link to listen to all the PSAs: https://azyep.org/en/project/bms-health-tips-3/ -
For a Senior Capstone Project, Roaring Fork High School, Manuel Rodelas Salvidrz, interviews RFSD Principal, Megan Baiardo, and high school students about the impacts of vaping. -
AZYEP DJ, Blake Petersen, talks with Rachel Forsyth, a public health nurse from Garfield County. They discuss immunizations and the COVID-19 vaccine for youth in our community. -
Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program intern, Kenza Carolan, talks with Beth Gusick, Program Director of Windwalkers Therapeutic Riding Center. They discuss the mission of the organization, the programs they offer, and the benefits of riding horses.
