Here they are: The best student podcasts in America

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In addition to our 11 middle school and 10 high school finalists, our team recognized 69 standout podcasts for Honorable Mention awards. Below are the middle and high school finalists of the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge, listed in alphabetical order. But after doctor’s appointment after doctor’s appointment, the high schooler learns that “finding the one” is harder than she could’ve ever imagined. NPR Member station: WAMUIn Queer Scouts, two friends in Maryland explore the intersection between scouting and the LGBTQ community. In The Things We Buried, the high schooler discusses the sense of loss that comes with losing a version of home.