On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast about teen life, produced by teens for teens in collaboration with PBS News Student Reporting Labs. Season 6 will be an audio road trip exploring what’s unique about teen life in every corner of the country through hyperlocal stories about cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Coming spring 2026.

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Featured Episodes

It’s OK not to be OK
May 28, 2021 — Season 1
On Our Minds hosts Noah and Zion explore the stigma around mental health and share personal stories about social anxiety and combating panic attacks from teens in Michigan and Texas. This episode includes actress Asia Jackson describing how she copes with anxiety and depression and features tips from adolescent health…

How do you define success?
Jan 10, 2024 — Season 4
What does it mean to succeed at something? What even is “success”? Teens discuss what success means to them, how their definitions differ from their parents, and how the term (while subjective) matters. Click here for this episode’s transcript.

How LeBron James handles stress
Jan 17, 2023 — Season 3
Students at I Promise School in Akron, Ohio interview one of the greatest basketball stars of all time: LeBron James! Watch a longer video of their conversation with LeBron James here.

Finding yourself through books with Nic Stone and Mychal Threets
May 21, 2025 — Season 5
How can you figure how what kind of person you want to be? Through books, says YA writer Nic Stone and viral-librarian Mychal Threets. Nic and Mychal share their wisdom about finding yourself and finding joy through reading.

What does America mean to you?
Aug 21, 2024 — Election 2024
What does America mean? Is the American Dream achievable? How have teens' thoughts and feelings about the country changed since they were in elementary school?

Real Talk on Friend Groups with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls
Apr 23, 2025 — Season 5
Therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford discusses her book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community. Dr. Joy (host of the podcast, Therapy for Black Girls) talks with Bree Campbell (On Our Minds, Season 4 co-host) about sisterhoods, how to create a friend circle, and why boys and young men need supportive friend groups as well.

How to overcome imposter syndrome and find a sense of belonging
Jun 4, 2025 — Season 5
Have you ever felt doubt and insecurity about your abilities or accomplishments? It’s a normal feeling but it can be hard! Who can help? A mentor in your community who believes in you and helps you find a sense of belonging. Click here for this episode’s transcript.   Segments were…
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