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It’s Youth Takeover week, when Bay Area teens have their say on KQED’s airwaves!

Tune in live all week to KQED 88.5 FM on radio and KQED 9 and KQED Plus on television, or online at kqed.org or using the KQED App to hear their stories. And scroll down to the Youth Takeover showcase to see all the pieces from this year’s student contributors.

Each spring, Bay Area youth take over KQED’s TV, radio and digital channels and have their say about the issues affecting their lives. Now in its 8th season, this year’s cohort of Youth Takeover participants includes more than 300 students, from 14 high school classrooms in 7 Bay Area counties, who will work with KQED Youth Media staff in their classrooms and on field trips to the recording studios at KQED headquarters. Also during Youth Takeover, the KQED Youth Advisory Board will work with staff Mentors from shows like Forum, Political Breakdown and KQED Arts and Culture as well as the KQED Mobile App product team.

Scroll down to the showcase to see stories from all years of Youth Takeover.

Get Involved
Bay Area: Applications for the 2025-26 school year Youth Takeover classroom program and KQED Youth Advisory Board will open in early June 2025. Subscribe to the KQED Education Newsletter to be notified.
Nationwide teachers: Incorporate the Youth Takeover into your classroom through the KQED Youth Media Challenge.