Youth Talks was developed to empower young people and give them a platform to voice their concerns by addressing a variety of issues that impact them, their communities, and the world at large. Not only is podcasting fun to do, it also supports important 21st century skills for communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Youth love podcasting as a medium to tell their story and share their ideas. Youth identify issues they feel are prevalent and compelling and work with Youth Infusion, teachers and community members to help promote awareness and solutions.