17 million households were facing food insecurity at some point in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s more than 12 percent of people having trouble getting a proper diet, including young folks. Meanwhile, community organizers, public health professionals, and food industry workers are fighting to provide nutritious and affordable food to their communities.  Adult ISH host Nyge Turner is joined by YR Media star Christian Romo and co-host Dominique French to hear how Black and brown people are filling a need for quality food. Bing Turner of Heritage Farmers Market ..read more

How do your thoughts and emotions change going into adulthood? We know growing up is hard, but what about it is so challenging? Host Nyge Turner explores the emotional tax of growing older and shares tips on transitioning from “young” to “young adult.” Joining us in this conversation is Stephanie Santos LCSW, who specializes in providing individual therapy to teenagers and young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. Nyge also brings in Adult ISH production assistant Jalen Black to ask some personal questions about trying to adjust to college life with AJ Delony LCSW, a staff therapi ..read more

In March, the American Library Association (ALA) announced 4,240 unique book titles were requested to be banned from schools and libraries last year. The latest number of attempted book bans sets a new record, by a 65-percent increase over 2022’s previous highpoint (since the ALA has been tracking book censorship statistics). Nearly half of the books targeted are written by or about people of color and/or on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French kick off season 11 by speaking to Traci Thomas, host of “The Stacks” podcast, and Scott Stuart, author of “My Sh ..read more

Season 11 of Adult ISH delves into the complexities and nuances of young people “Standing Up.” Standing up for their rights as budding adults, their futures, the world they are inheriting, and even their innocence. Signal Award-winning co-hosts Oakland-based Nyge Turner and Atlanta-based Dominique “Dom” French return this season. Both BIPOC creators in their 20s, French and Turner, don’t sugarcoat hard truths because growing up ain’t always sweet. If you’re looking to get your sh** together as a young adult, Adult ISH was made with you in mind. Adult ISH is a production of YR Media and is dist ..read more

Adult ISH co-hosts Dominique “Dom” French and Nyge Turner reveal untold BTS stories, while highlighting some of the podcast’s best moments with Aubrey Gordon, Dom’s mom, and former co-host Merk Nguyen. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU ..read more

Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French have a heart-to-heart with “Inherited” host shaylyn martos about losing your cool in public. Plus, they answer questions from young listeners about handling embarrassing moments. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU ..read more

On this episode of Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French  sit down with “Hang Up” podcast host Zakiya Gibbons to figure out ways to create conversations that have that spark! Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU ..read more

Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner & Dominique French reconnect with two of the people who helped mix the first batch of Adult ISH secret sauce. Creating Sr. Producer Davey Kim and original co-host Merk Nguyen to catch up and dish about the show’s earlier days ..read more

Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French ask queer & trans certified sex therapist Dr. Damon Constantinides what we can all learn from queer identity and sexuality. Together they explore how queer pleasure suffers from sex-phobia and what it means to queer your own sex life. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU ..read more

Adult ISH hosts Dominique “Dom” French and Nyge Turner connect with Lacee Mouser of the Native Alliance Against Violence to discuss programs and resources aimed to prevent more Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Trans people (MMIWG2ST). Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU ..read more