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Growing Up In America: The Way It Is

Dr. Robert Sanborn

Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | January 21, 2026

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2026/01/21

Childhood obesity, social media literacy and education policy. This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, our guest hosts Bri Derry, Director of Media Activism (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Owala Maima, Producer on Growing Up in America, explore the policies and systems shaping children’s health and learning in Texas. Featuring Dr. Jaimie Davis (Acting Director of the School of Human Ecology at UT Austin) on nutrition and obesity, Jane Kim (Educator and Founder of KindEd) on social media literacy

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | January 14, 2026

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2026/01/14

Mid-terms elections, AI in education, the Superbowl and bold predictions for the new year! This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, host Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) is joined by Dr. Chris Kulesza (Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University) for a special look ahead at 2026. Together with a panel of national and Texas-based experts, this episode explores pediatric health and vaccination trends, AI integration, major cultural moments in sports and entertainment, and what

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | January 7, 2026

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2026/01/07

Immigration policy, public education, and childcare stability take center stage this week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is. Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Holly Durham (Texas A+ Challenge, CHILDREN AT RISK) start off the new year with a conversation on how Texas laws, education systems, and early childhood infrastructure are shaping the lives of children and families across the state.This episode features Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Legal Council,

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | December 25, 2025

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2026/01/05

Co-hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Brian Greene are joined on this special holiday episode by some of our favorite 'friends of the pod'! Tune in for holiday jingles, memories, and surprise guests.

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | December 17, 2025

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2025/12/18

On this episode of Growing Up in America, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Brian Greene, President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, explore Texas immigration policy and loneliness as a public health crisis. Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Legal Council, breaks down major immigration law developments and how ICE activities are impacting children and families. Stephen Ives, President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston, discusses loneliness, how social service workers and

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | December 10, 2025

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2025/12/10

On this episode of Growing Up in America, Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK and Owala discuss mental health, education, and child welfare in Texas. Guests include Naomi Madrid, Executive Director of Crisis Intervention Houston, Caroline Roberts, General Counsel and Senior Director of Public Policy, CHILDREN AT RISK, Dr. Valerie Jackson, Founder and CEO, Monarch Family Services and Policy to People, and Megan Menchaca, Senior Education Reporter, the Houston Chronicle. Tune in for

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | December 3, 2025

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2025/12/03

Flu season, the future of U.S. healthcare, and rising food insecurity. This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, our hosts unpack the most pressing issues facing children and families. Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Brian Greene (Houston Food Bank) speak with experts from Houston and New York City about how policy shifts, public health trends, and community challenges are shaping childhood in America.Featured guests include Dr. Michael L. Chang, pediatric infectious disease

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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | November 19, 2025

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2025/11/20

This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, our hosts explore the latest issues affecting children and families across Texas. Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Brian Greene (Houston Food Bank) dive into education, mental health, early childhood, and community well-being with experts from Houston, Dallas, and statewide child-serving systems.Featured guests include Megan Menchaca of the Houston Chronicle on Houston school updates, Dr. Valerie D. Jackson of Monarch Family Services on

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Growing Up in America: The Way It Is | November 12, 2025

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2025/11/12

This week on Growing Up in America, hosts Dr. Chris Kulesza and Dr. Heidi Russell take a deep dive into the state of pediatrics in Texas — from child health policy and advocacy to firearm injury prevention and the pediatric workforce. Guests include Dr. Lauren Gambill of the Texas Pediatric Society, Dr. Sandra McKay and Dr. Veronica Gonzalez of UTHealth Houston, and Dr. Russell herself from Rice University’s Baker Institute. Plus, Briauna Derry’s Hip Speak and Data of the Day reveal that 75% of

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Growing Up in America: The Way It Is | November 5, 2025

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2025/11/05

This week on Growing Up in America, hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Erica Gonzalez Hattery explore kids’ screen time, the power of a positive mindset, and how Houston students are preparing for life after high school with guests from CHILDREN AT RISK, UTHealth Houston, and the Kinder Institute.

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Growing Up in America: The Way It Is | October 29, 2025

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2025/10/29

This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Luis Negreros explore how Texas communities can better support children. Kicking off the show, Lyn Lucas discusses early childhood education and what families need most right now. Dr. Leon Battle addresses child hunger and trafficking, Jenny Jones talks child welfare, and Elizabeth Colvin shares ways to build financial security. Plus, Hip Speak with Bri Derry and our Data of the Day on Halloween candy trends. Tune in for

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Growing Up in America: The Way It Is | October 22, 2025

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2025/10/22

This week on Growing Up in America, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Brian Greene dive into the issues shaping life for children and families across Texas — from the classroom to the kitchen table.Megan Steckly, CEO of Compudopt, joins to discuss digital equity and how closing the technology gap changes children’s educational futures. Nadia Salibi, Chief Impact Officer at CHILDREN AT RISK, breaks down the federal government shutdown and what it means for families depending on SNAP, Medicaid, and CHIP.

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Growing Up in America: The Way It Is | October 16, 2025

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2025/10/15

Welcome, to Growing Up in America: The Way It Is.

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Growing Up in America | The Way It Is | October 8, 2025

Growing Up In America: The Way It Is ·

2025/10/08

On today’s episode of Growing Up in America, hosts Dr. Christopher Kulesza, better known as Dr. Data and Reagan Schneckenburg, Media Coordinator at CHILDREN AT RISK, led a dynamic discussion centered around youth, health, and community well-being. The show kicked off with our opening segment, Growing Pains, where Reagan shared thoughtful tips for college students spending the holidays away from home, offering advice on how to make the season feel special even when you’re celebrating solo.Our first

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Growing Up in America | The Way It Is | Wednesday,...

Growing Up In America: The Way It Is ·

2025/10/01

On today’s episode of Growing Up in America, hosts Reagan Schneckenburg, Media Coordinator at CHILDREN AT RISK, and Briauna Derry, Director of Media Activism at CHILDREN AT RISK, delivered another full program of insights, data, and advocacy for children and families. We kicked off the show with our opening segment, "Growing Pains," where Reagan shared tips for finding a job after graduation. Reagan offers practical advice for young adults navigating this significant life transition. From there,

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Growing Up in America | The Way It Is | September 17,...

Growing Up In America: The Way It Is ·

2025/09/17

On this week’s episode of Growing Up in America, hosts Briauna Derry and Reagan Schneckenburg brought listeners a rich conversation on civic engagement, children’s health, education, and the power of positive parenting.We kicked things off with Michael Mireles, Director of Civic Engagement at La Unión del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), who spoke about social change and civic engagement. Michael highlights how communities can come together to create a stronger voice for children and families in this

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Growing Up In America | The Way It Is | September 3,...

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2025/09/03

On today’s episode of Growing Up in America, hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Brian Greene from the Houston Food Bank brought listeners an important conversation on poverty, health, equity, and the future of child welfare across Texas. We began with Tre Maxie, Executive Director of Friends of the Children – Houston, who spoke on the realities of generational poverty and the long-term investments needed to break cycles and create brighter futures for kids. Robin Mansur, CEO and President of the Houston

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Growing Up in America | The Way It Is | August 27, 2025

Growing Up In America: The Way It Is ·

2025/08/27

On today’s episode of Growing Up in America, hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Reagan Schneckenburg led a thought-provoking conversation on community leadership, civic engagement, racial healing, and the power of early education.We began with Katie Doyle, President of the Junior League of Houston, and Susan Barnes, board member of DePelchin, who shared how volunteer leadership and community partnerships are driving real change for children and families across Houston. Then came our Data of the Day with Dr

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Growing Up In America | The Way It Is | August 20, 2025

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2025/08/25

Welcome to today’s episode of Growing Up in America, hosted by Dr. Bob Sanborn and Dr. Chris Kulesza—the voice behind our much-anticipated Dr. Data segment. Today’s show took listeners on a powerful journey across safety, justice, healing, and wellness—all with children and families at the center. We kicked things off with our opening segment, Growing Pains, led by Reagan Schneckenburg, Media Coordinator at CHILDREN AT RISK, who shared thoughtful, practical tips for young adults navigating life’s

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Growing Up In America | The Way It Is | August 13, 2025

Growing Up In America: The Way It Is ·

2025/08/18

Here’s your polished radio-style summary for today’s episode: Welcome to another engaging episode of Growing Up in America, hosted by the ever-insightful Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball, diving deep into the policies, programs, and stories shaping the future of our children.Today’s show featured something extra special, introducing our brand-new segment, Growing Pains with Reagan Schneckenburg, offering young adults practical and relatable tips for navigating life’s challenges.Kicking off the

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