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Teenage beekeeper in New York buzzes about native species

May 27, 2026

This week on the On Our Minds Roadtrip, hosts Zack and Helena take us to the city that never sleeps. Jess, the president of her university’s beekeeping club, walks us through what it means to be a young beekeeper in New York City.She shares that New York City’s diversity doesn't stop at just people and culture. The city is home to over 200 species of bees. Special thanks to K.U.T., Jake Perlman, and W.E.T.A. as well as Bee U NYC and Pratt Beekeeping Club.Theme song composed and performed by E...

Finding warmth in the wicked cold Massachusetts weather

May 20, 2026

Take a road trip to Massachusetts with hosts Zack and Helena in this episode of On Our Minds.It can be cold and confusing, but also surprisingly warm and welcoming.Shane from Attleboro takes us inside his apartment building, filled with colorful neighbors who’ll dig your car out of the snow and give you some great advice along the way.Then, middle schoolers who hail from all over the world explain how they felt about ending up at a school together in western Massachusetts  — learning English,...

The power of public art and Dunkin Donuts in New Jersey

May 13, 2026

Take a road trip to New Jersey in this episode of On Our Minds. Hosts Zack and Helena discuss what in their surroundings sparks curiosity. Student producer, Abigail Kim in Leonia, New Jersey takes you to a scuplture garden at the heart of her town. While, Libby Peckman in Highland Park, New Jersey talks about the small ways she finds community and wonder in the mundane.Special thanks to KUT, Jake Perlman, and WETA. Theme song composed and performed by Emilson Orellana Juarez and Jerick Romero...