Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program

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Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program AZYEP empowers youth to build self-confidence and develop leadership skills through community radio.

Over the past 22 years, our program has continued to provide transformational experiences for over 3,000 local youth, providing them with access to media education, broadcast journalism, technical training and production activities. While public schools struggle to provide education in the creative arts, technology, and communication, AZYEP develops communication skills, technical skills, creativity and professionalism. Most importantly, AZYEP develops self-confidence by engaging our youth, ages 8 to 18, in local and global issues, weekly live broadcasts, community interview projects, and relevant journalism. AZYEP positively impacts young peoples’ sense of self importance, voice, and their vital role in civic society. AZYEP helps young people cultivate the confidence, strength, and voice needed to engage successfully through adolescence and beyond. Since 2000, AZYEP has provided quality media education and youth broadcasting. Our program strengthens life skills, motivates high school graduation, supports higher education goals and prepares participants for careers in the 21st century.

Kindergartens from Ross Montessori School visited KDNK this week to learn about how radio stations operate and record a ...
10/31/2026

Kindergartens from Ross Montessori School visited KDNK this week to learn about how radio stations operate and record a fall poem for the community!

We love hosting school groups. If you are interested in bringing students to the station, send Adele an email at [email protected].

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the week... CARE Adoptable Pets! AZYEP loves helping furry friends find their forever h...
10/30/2026

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the week... CARE Adoptable Pets! AZYEP loves helping furry friends find their forever homes. Brought to you by Colorado Animal Rescue and R.J. Paddywacks Pet Outfitter

C.A.R.E. currently has 18 dogs, 26 kittens, and 4 birds up for adoption!

Are you looking for a cuddle buddy this winter? Meet Mishka! She is a beautiful, long haired, tuxedo cat - a bitty one year old who loves making biscuits and a good snuggle in bed. No one is sure about her history previous to shelter life, but she makes it easy to get to know her. She warms up easily, has a silly side, and loooooooves a good back scratch. When she’s happy you’ll know by the way she rolls around purring. She can’t wait to have a lifetime of love and playtime with you, so fill out an adoption survey with C.A.R.E today!

This month on Around the World with Dylan Forbes, students from Riverview School joined our host to talk about Dia de lo...
10/29/2026

This month on Around the World with Dylan Forbes, students from Riverview School joined our host to talk about Dia de los Mu***os. They discussed the holiday’s significance, history, and their upcoming school celebration.

Head on over to kdnk.org and search “Around the World” to listen.

Tune in all week to be amused and delighted by AZYEP DJs! Check us out on kdnk.org, azyep.org, or on KDNK’s new app!
10/28/2026

Tune in all week to be amused and delighted by AZYEP DJs! Check us out on kdnk.org, azyep.org, or on KDNK’s new app!

A few scenes from our wonderful radio world this week! Interested? Learn more at azyep.org.
10/26/2026

A few scenes from our wonderful radio world this week! Interested? Learn more at azyep.org.

We still have a few spots in our Storytelling for Radio middle school class starting this coming Tuesday. Do you have a ...
10/25/2026

We still have a few spots in our Storytelling for Radio middle school class starting this coming Tuesday.

Do you have a story to tell? Creative writing and broadcasting collide in the world of immersive radio theater. In this seven week course, aspiring young storytellers will weave vocal performance, sound effects, and music to bring their fictional world to life. Together we will build skills in script writing, audio editing, and voice acting to create unique tales to thrill KDNK listeners!

Register here: https://forms.gle/kqDLRwY4uM5hsW7SA

10/24/2026

Our interns are hyped about this one!

This intricate, hand-carved marble sculpture of a mama bighorn sheep and her baby was created by Marble artist and resident Vickie Branson, and it's up for auction through the end of October. Copy the link below to place your bid and support AZYEP youth radio!

https://bit.ly/4yXo5ex

It’s your favorite time of the week! The CARE Adoptable Pet of the Week! Each week on AZYEP youth radio, our DJs share t...
10/23/2026

It’s your favorite time of the week! The CARE Adoptable Pet of the Week! Each week on AZYEP youth radio, our DJs share the pet report and help furry friends find their forever homes. Brought to you by our friends rescue & !

C.A.R.E. currently has 11 dogs, 28 cats & kittens, and 4 birds up for adoption!

C.A.R.E’s Pet of the Week is Zella! She is a mature brindle lady with very few cares in the world and a LOT of love to give! She was found as a stray, so her history is a mystery. At her age of 8 years, she prefers to have her own space and be a spoiled only pet. Her ideal day would include a few nice walks (she’s great on leash!), followed by some snuggles and nap time on the couch. If finding the sweetest dog in the shelter is important to you, Zella may be your new bestest girl!

10/23/2026

We've got a couple of incredible original pieces from local artists up for auction through the end of October! Including this amazing, highly textured, technicolor mixed-media piece from Carbondale artist , titled "Fight or Flight."

Make your bid today by copying the link below into your browser, and support AZYEP youth radio and local art all at once!

https://bit.ly/4yXo5ex

Please join us in welcoming returning AZYEP intern, Caden Smith. Caden is one of ten high schoolers in our intern cohort...
10/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming returning AZYEP intern, Caden Smith. Caden is one of ten high schoolers in our intern cohort this year. Each week, we will introduce one of them and highlight their current projects. Learn more at https://azyep.org/internship-program/

Caden Smith is a junior at Glenwood Springs High School and is an AZYEP intern. In his free time, he enjoys listening to, playing, and seeing live music, hanging out with friends, and exercising. At AZYEP, Caden edits and produces audio for the airwaves, notably for his podcast, The Ripple Effect. He also helps at community events, engineers youth radio shows, and facilitates community roundtables.

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76 South 2nd St (PO Box 1388)
Carbondale, CO
81623

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