Rush Hour is a local jazz band made up of high schoolers Caleb Rapanut, Ethan Zawodny, Thomas Myers, Miko Hare, Mark von Luhrte, and Avery Caldwell. Before the pandemic they were practicing together after school, playing battle of the band shows, and even served as the backing band for ATMI’s live on stage radio show in 2019.

But since the pandemic hit, they’ve had to find creative ways to keep the band alive. Their music video for the song “Time’s Up” is on YouTube.

ATMI producer Cornilius Nelson spoke with the group remotely on February 19th, 2021.

Hosted by Ormund Alaois.

Theme music by Devin Shreckengost.

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Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.

Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including John O’Hara and James McCoy. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

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RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE

From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!

• How to get your home ready
• What to do if you are sick
• Cleaning and disinfecting recommendations
• How to cope with stress
• Frequently Asked Questions

Other wellness resources!

• What foster kids need to know during COVID-19
• Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
• Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start

These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.