Episodes

  • Beyond Borders
    May 16 2025

    Members of the New Roads community reflect on a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.

    Featuring Guadalupe, Ruru, Rio, Beatrice, Owen, Hayden, Sam, Jasper, and Carmen.

    Music: Lili Downs

    Production by Dan Kearney

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    18 mins
  • In Which Luna Talks About Being An International Student
    Apr 5 2025

    Luna Z, a junior at New Roads, discusses the challenges and rewards of being an international student.

    Production by Dan Kearney

    Music by Pyrosion and Keys of Moon

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    15 mins
  • Kinders and Seniors
    Feb 16 2025

    New Roads kindergarteners and seniors gather around a microphone. Hilarity ensues.

    Production: Dan Kearney
    Music: Isaiah Brody

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    17 mins
  • The Boutique
    Jan 19 2025

    Member of the New Roads community respond to the LA fires.

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    13 mins
  • Feministas
    Dec 13 2024

    Members of the New Roads community reflect on student organizing and feminism.

    Featuring Rebecca Horowitz, Harper Purcell, Sofia Rose, and Sophie Gourneau.

    Production by Dan Kearney.

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    9 mins
  • I'm Ready For My Close Up
    Oct 31 2024

    Members of the New Roads community reflect on performing.

    Featuring Moxie Ewen, Ayden Rivera, Astraya Mineo-Kitchen, Sage Starkovich, Antonia Carnevale, Isla Huisking, Benj Graff-Weisner, and Zion Mahmud.

    Music by Isaiah Brody and Ruben Ramos.

    Production by Dan Kearney.

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    17 mins
  • Personal Journeys
    Sep 20 2024

    Members of the New Roads community talk about the journey.

    Featuring Grey Salo, Ian LaPorta, Rozz Nash, and Scott Roewe. Music by The Wild Colonials. Production by Dan Kearney

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    24 mins
  • Looking Forward
    Aug 24 2024

    Faculty and staff at New Roads talk about what's got them excited about the new school year.

    Music by Ruben Ramos and TiHKAL Moon Dweller. Production by Dan Kearney.

    Photo: Dawn Fairchild

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

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    10 mins