Celebrating Young Voices: NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2026 Honorable Mentions
In a testament to the creativity and enthusiasm of young voices across the nation, NPR has announced the honorable mentions for its 2026 Student Podcast Challenge. The competition, which sees entries from both middle and high school students, showcases outstanding podcasts that highlight the diverse interests and talents of these young creators. Listen to the finalists here.
We extend our gratitude to all students, teachers, and educators who took part in this annual event. Your contributions make this celebration of young voices possible. Share your thoughts and experiences with us by reaching out at studentpodcastchcallenge@npr.org. Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter.
Congratulations to all the talented podcasters! We look forward to hearing from you next year!
Middle School Honorable Mentions
Students: Alfred Cash Anderson, Amber Jan, Anna de Koning, and others
Teacher/Sponsor: Andrew Luria, Thrive School, Encinitas, Calif.
Students: Oscar Zheng and Karter Wu
Teacher/Sponsor: James De Lange, Mesa Robles Middle School, Hacienda Heights, Calif.
Students: Nicole Piasecki, Sloane Rogers, and Meghan Wang
Teacher/Sponsor: Kristie Guevremont, The Foote School, New Haven, Conn.
Student: Luke DQ
Teacher/Sponsor: Kristie Guevremont, The Foote School, New Haven, Conn.
Students: Amelia R Ramcharan and Sharini Somalinga
Teacher/Sponsor: Elizabeth Kennedy, Riverwatch Middle School, Suwanee, Ga.
High School Honorable Mentions
Student: Wyatt Duke
Teacher/Sponsor: Stephanie Brush, Texas High School, Texarkana, Texas
Student: Dounia Peters-Abbadi
Teacher/Sponsor: Jennifer Billings, Marblehead High School, Marblehead, Mass.
Student: Lukas Boulom
Teacher/Sponsor: Su Hudson, Public Academy for Performing Arts, Albuquerque, N.M.
Big Brother is Always Watching: Exploring the Influence of the Internet on Politics
Student: Ayushi Wadhwa
Teacher/Sponsor: Allison Stitham, Kent Place School, Summit, N.J.
Student: Percy Gray
Teacher/Sponsor: Kyle Wannen, Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Md.
Student: Mai Smith
Teacher/Sponsor: Joanna Farley, Be Loud Studios, New Orleans, La.
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