Sabrina is joined by two student leaders to share a special announcement about a new citywide initiative called Journalism for All. The initiative will provide curriculum, training, funding, and other forms of support to 30 NYC public high schools that want to start journalism programs. The initiative is led by the NYC Youth Journalism Coalition, w…

Week four of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the fourth movie in the Fast and Furious universe, Fast5. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and Furious movie. This week: Rick has other friends, Ryan cares about the innocent civilians and Bill does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem A…

Week three of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the third movie in the Fast and Furious universe, Fast & Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Ryan gets hopped up on NOS, Bill has a furry companion and Rick does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem A…

Week three of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the third movie in the Fast and Furious universe, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Rick wants drink Bill's milkshake, Ryan gets sunburned, and Bill has some challen…

Week two of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the second movie in the Fast and Furious universe, 2Fast 2Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Rick wants to talk about other movies, Ryan gets overruled, and Bill does trivia Episode Art By: Abby Cle…

After a short spring break, the boys are back and ready to start the Summer of Furiousness! This week brings us the first movie in the Fast and Furious universe the titular The Fast and The Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Bill makes a spritzer, Ryan teaches Rick…

Episode Summary: In this episode, Coach Jessica dives deep into the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition known as runner's knee. She debunks common myths, explains why knee pain is rarely about the knee itself, and shares insights on addressing the root causes of the pain. This episode is a must-listen for anyone told that knee pain is ch…

While protests over the Israel-Hamas war have gripped New York City college campuses, we look at how high schoolers have reacted — and the student freedom of speech issues being raised. P.S. Weekly reporter Dorothy Ha speaks to Orlena Fella, whose high school was uniquely impacted by recent protests at City College. Then, Dorothy heads over to the …

What happens when a teen wants therapy but their parents are unsure? Is NYC’s bold initiative to offer free virtual therapy to teens working? Tune in to find out. News Bulletin — Chalkbeat's Amy Zimmer breaks down top education stories from the past week. (2 min) Segment A — Salma Baksh interviews a mother-daughter duo as they discuss conflicting v…

In P.S. Weekly’s food episode, fourth graders visit NYC schools’ test kitchen, high schoolers rate grilled cheese sandwiches, and students dish on having microwave access. News Bulletin — Chalkbeat reporter Julian Shen-Berro breaks down top education stories from the past week. (2 min) Segment A — Student reporter Ava Stryker-Robbins and Chalkbeat …

In preparation for a Miseducation of Sheltered Bill field trip, Rick has made a playlist of some Rolling Stones songs spanning their lengthy career to revisit the very first music Clemometer ranking from episode 001! will the passing of 4.5 years improve their ranking? Also, this week we have bonus trivia from Bill. Spotify Playlist from Rick: http…

The movie for the week this week is Bloodsport. Will this action-packed deathmatch movie punch above its weight or is it due for a Clemometer TKO? This week Bill eats crunchy food, Rick shows up late, and Ryan does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #moviecritic #movie #movies …

In this special episode, student reporters Shoaa Khan and Jose Santana speak to Chancellor David Banks about a range of important issues that affect students. Hear what the leader of the NYC public school system had to say about a new "Hidden Voices" history curriculum, school start times, the persistence of school segregation, cell phone policies,…

The music podcast is back this week with an absolute staple of the Seattle grunge scene in the late 80's Pearl Jam's Ten. Will the local legends from the boy's hometown have a Clemometer hit? YouTube video from Rick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLd22ha_-VU Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (w…

In the first segment, student producer Christian Rojas Linares explores a new apprenticeship program through the eyes of Heidy Torres, a high school junior who works 16 hours a week for Bloomberg, the finance giant and media company. The second segment, produced by Marcellino Melika and Tanvir Kaur, focuses on a student who has devoted enormous ene…

Today the Boys continue on their run of Oscar movies. This week brings us the Martin Scorsese directed Killers of the Flower Moon, and surprise surprise, there is an argument. Will this period piece with real star power get a high ranking on the Clemometer? This week Rick leaves for a while, Ryan has had a better morning and Bill does trivia. Episo…

More than 200,000 New York City students have a disability classification that entitles them to specific learning accommodations — but do they always get them? Students share their experiences. RSVP for "Inside P.S. Weekly" Zoom event on April 17: https://ckbe.at/psweekly Want to get in touch? Email us at PSweekly@chalkbeat.org. To stay up to date …

This time on the movie podcast the boys tackle the Oscar winning Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer. Will the historical fiction and cast of A-list stars blow up the Clemometer? This week, Rick questions reality, Ryan talks about another podcast and Bill does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wrec…

The national wave of book bans has been coming ashore in surprising ways in New York City. News Bulletin – Chalkbeat reporter Alex Zimmerman breaks down top education stories from the past week. (1 min) Segment A – Student reporter Salma Baksh interviews her former librarian Lindsay Klemas, who received online backlash for promoting an LGBTQ+ book …

On this episode of the music podcast, Bill has been assigned the album Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan. Will the folksy blues-inspired storytelling of the voice of a generation ring true for Bill or is it destined for the lowly bottom of the Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.c…

Officials estimate that more than 36,000 migrant students have enrolled in New York City public schools over the past two years. What challenges are these new students facing? And what are schools doing to support them? This student-reported episode explores these questions through conversations with students, educators, and a journalist who's been…

Oscar's month is here, and the boys are watching a selection of best picture nominees. This week we start with The Holdovers. Will this campy long shot get a good rating on the Clemometer? This week, Bill drinks a free beer, Ryan does some fact-checking, and Rick does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney &…

Discover the truth behind building bone density and why weightlifting alone isn't the answer. Join us as we delve into functional fitness and debunk common myths on the #RunPainFree Podcast. 🔹 In This Episode: Debunking the misconception that weightlifting is the sole solution for bone density. Understanding Dana and Latricia's unique health journe…

Welcome to the the sound of the New York City school system. P.S. Weekly explores pressing issues facing students and teachers in the Big Apple. The Bell's team of high school student producers work alongside Chalkbeat's seasoned education reporters to bring you stories, perspectives, and commentary you won't get anywhere else. Episodes air Wednesd…

The boys finally get back to watching some movies with this week's assignment, the 1998 "Rom-Con" Out of Sight. Will the star power of Clooney and J-Lo push this take on an Elmore Leonard novel to the top of the Clemometer? This week, Rick is late, Bill tries mixology and Ryan does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by:…

This week on the music podcast, Rick offers up Smashing Pumpkin's Siamese Dream for Bill to review. Will Billy Corgan and company find themselves high atop the Clemometer rankings? This time, Bill asks questions about Elvis' house, Rick has marital advice and Ryan correctly identifies the best rock album of the '90's. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All …

This week on the music podcast Bill is introduced to Paul Simon's Graceland. Will the African rhythms and Paul's expert songwriting push this album to the top of The Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #music #musiccritic #rock #moviecritic #movie #movies #podcast #podcastin…

The boys are back! Now that Bill has recovered from near death, the podcast is back on track this week with Bill being assigned Green Street Hooligans. Will this under the radar look at the soccer hooligan culture excite Bill and shoot this up to the top of the Clemometer? This week Ryan has a tough time, Bill had a birthday, and Rick does trivia. …

Welcome to #RunPainFree Podcast, where we delve into the essential aspects of injury prevention and optimal performance for runners. In this milestone 100th episode, host Jessica Marie Rose Leggio explores the critical role of heart training in ensuring longevity and enjoyment in your running journey. 🔹 In This Episode: Unveiling the importance of …

Another week, another album! This time Rick assigns She's So Unusual, by Cyndi Lauper. Will Cyndi's energetic vocals and surprisingly stout song writing make this an instant classic that's headed straight to the top of the Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #music #musiccri…