Thinking Aloud

Contributor Jenn Velez returns to talk about the Mexican-American roots of what we know to be classic rock and roll. For more information on the musical, Eastside Heartbeats, visit http://www.casa0101.org/shows/eastside-heartbeats

Thinking Aloud host, Audrey Ngo, and freelance journalist, Jennifer Velez, search their family history in an effort to define their "American culture."

In 2009, Denisse Montalvan began using single earrings to help orphans in Latin America with her nonprofit www.theorphanedearring.com. Now she's encouraging others to find ways to help.

Olympic hopeful, Karla Herrera, talks about women's boxing and how winning is about more than personal gain.

In honor of Thinking Aloud's first anniversary, here are some clips of listeners' favorite episodes.