Kudos to Bristol Palin for telling the world in her recent interviews that teen parenting is not glamorous.  Also further kudos for expressing love for her newborn, but the reality that she wished she had waited about another ten years to take on such a responsibility.

But let's not forget about marriage; abstinence until.

I often get asked what it takes to be a Radio Talk Show Host.  

So here it goes... 

There is much involved, but the long and short of it is this, it's a lifestyle -- a passion for understanding worlds, people, cultures, planets, ideas, foods, music, and everything around you with your 5 senses.  I often say, to be a radio talk show host, I read, study, observe, listen, travel, question, and then bring that information back to listeners .  By the way did I mention read, study, observe, listen, travel, and question.   

"How many hours does it take a day?" or "What is a typical day like for you?" are questions that I also frequently get asked.  Again, it's a lifestyle.  That means for every Author that I interview and every book that I cover on my show, every featured album or Recording Artist that you hear, every cause that I report about, and for every Guest on the program you can be sure that I have read every word of their books, listened to every song on the Artists albums, researched each organization and the issues they represent, and have researched and studied the topics of interest that my Guests present, not to mention going into the streets and getting public opinion on topics-of-the-day.

In a typical week, I generally conduct 3 full length feature interviews, usually by telephone, and on the weekends, I hit the streets to get the opinions from all of you -- the voices of young America.

I should say, this is only a brief glimpse into the professional world of being a radio talk show host.  There really is a lot more that I'm involved with, including, topic selection, pre-production, on-air delivery, editing, post-production, and promotion, just to name a few.

If you're interested in becoming a radio talk show host, or have any questions, email me at JRadioKids@Yahoo.com.

Until next time. 

 

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it. And our nation, certainly has a lot to be glad and rejoice about.

Around the world, and across the United States, young and old, rich and poor, handicapped and non-handicapped,  and people of all races and nationalities are rejoicing because of the election of Senator Barack Obama to the position of President of the United States of America.

The message of unity, change, and transformation is being echoed from sea to shining sea, and continent to continent.

So many of us, from so many different backgrounds and age groups, became passionately involved in this 21 month long campaign.  There was volunteering, fundraising, making phone calls, attending rallies, text messaging, knocking on doors, presenting the facts about your candidate to friends, family, and anyone else who would listen.

And then, when the polls opened-up, those who were registered to vote, turned-out in record numbers to exercise their constitutional right, and participate in the democratic process.

As you know, Jonzun Radio Kids, is known around the world as The Voice of Young America. My plight is to encourage and inspire listeners to recognize and utilize their talents, because I know, that we kids, tweens, and teens can make a difference, and we can make a change, and a positive one at that!

Throughout this election time, I reached out to each of you through my "Devote To Vote" campaign, and begged each of you to urge anyone you knew ages 18 and up to get to the polls and vote, because your future, my future, your family's future, and the future of our nation was at stake.

Well, CONGRATULATIONS, to everyone who participated, because even just one person can make a difference.  In fact, it's estimated that between 21.6 million - 23.9 million young Americans, ages 18-29 voted in the Nov. 4, 2008 Presidential election.  An increase of 2.2 million from 2004.

And today, we have the 44th President of the United States of America, President Elect, Mr. Barack Obama.

When Senator Barack Obama won I thought of Lady Liberty, and her book of recipes -- a melting pot filled with people from lands near and far, all searching and striving for opportunity, freedom, and the American dream.

Much before, then Senator, Mr. Barack Obama's announcement to enter into the race for President I would look at the pictures of our nation's presidents.  And I'd always think, from President George Washington to President George W. Bush, there's something lacking in the representation of our nation -- diversity; which is the centerpiece of our nation.

Here's a simple analogy. Think about one of your favorite foods, say for example, pizza. Can you imagine just having the dough, but no sauce or cheese? Well, it wouldn't be pizza.  And that's how it felt to me, before Senator Barack Obama won the 2008 Presidential election. diversity was missing; the key ingredient that makes-up America.

President Elect, Mr. Barack Obama, Sir, I certainly congratulate and thank-you for your commitment to the hopes and ideals of our great nation.

Whether you were rooting for Senator McCain or Senator Barack Obama, I believe this election can serve as a reminder and inspiration to all off us that we should always follow our dreams regardless if the odds seem like they're stacked against you.

 

As we all know, Election Day, November 4, 2008 is drawing near. 

At this critical time in our nation's history, I'm encouraging all kids, tweens, and teens under the age of 18, with their parent's permission of course, to encourage everyone they know ages 18 and over to get to the polls and vote, because your future, my future, and our country's future is at stake.

You might think, what could I do to make a difference?  But the answer is a lot.  Do you realize, in  America, there are 75 million young people under the age of 18? That's 25% of the United States population.

Can you imagine the impact that our generation can have upon the outcome of the next election if we just begged 3 people we know, that are voting age,  to get to the polls.  Just do the math, and think of the possibilities.

Remember, November 4, 2008, Election Day. Tell everyone you know,  "Be there ! Get ready!"

Also, don't forget to check out my special "Devote To Vote" broadcast, on-demand, 24/7, which is located on the "Select On-Demand Interviews" page of this website.

With teen pregnancy on the rise again, I think it's necessary to write this blog.  And I hope that you will share your thoughts and experiences with our listeners, because your voice could be an inspiration to another to achieve, and not to fall into peer pressure and Hollywood's image of what's "in".

I think it's unfortunate that teen pregnancy is glamorized by Hollywood.  When you turn on the TV, Hollywood doesn't show the realities of teen pregnancy.  They show people like Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin having babies without struggles.

While I have nothing personally against either, or any teen mother for that matter, the realities of the situation need to be shown.  The reality for everyday kids is that most teens don't have six figure incomes, or come from families that are rich and can afford to pay for all of the expenses, including hired help if need be.

Most teens have minimum wage jobs like working at the mall, local supermarket, or a fast food chain. How many diapers can that actually buy? Not to mention the unreality of the reality show, The Baby Borrowers. A one parent minimum wage income family, wouldn't pay for the house, mini-van, and food that they were in reality given by the television network and advertisers.

TV shows make teen pregnancy seem glamorous.  Many entertainment shows publicized Jamie Lynn Spear's expensive baby shower gifts and placed her among Hollywood's A-List adult pregnant celebrities and completely ignored the fact that she's a "teen", not to mention she received front cover magazine coverage.

Headlines like these send the message that you can somehow have fame by having premarital sex and becoming pregnant. Certainly, the wrong message.

So, is it any wonder when we get a case like the Gloucester, MA situation?

Pregnancy means responsibility, and human life. Not a new gadget, trend, toy, or a means to gain popularity.

I say abstinence until marriage.