The New York Times Learning Network invites students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. Teenagers are invited to submit original podcasts on any topic in any format — interview, conversation, investigation, fiction, or anything else. Favorite podcasts are featured on The Learning Network. The contest runs approximately April–May each year. The 2026 edition is titled "Audio Stories: Our Podcast Contest" and runs April 8–May 13, 2026.
The New York Times Learning Network
Our Student Podcast Contest
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About the Program
Eligibility
The Learning Network provides fresh opportunities daily for teenagers to both learn more about what’s happening in the news and raise their voices in response to it. All resources use content from The New York Times — articles, essays, images, videos, graphics and podcasts — as teaching tools across subject areas. Intended audience is middle and high school teachers and students (age 13 and up). Intended audience is middle and high school teachers and students. Content is also used in elementary schools and colleges.
Eligible Countries
Worldwide🌎
How to Apply
Application process varies by contest/challenge. Generally, students submit their work online.