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Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Possibilities
Sam Chapman: Measure 109 is the first ever statewide legal psilocybin therapy program where anyone over the age of 21 can have access to licensed and regulated psilocybin therapy that will take place at a supervised service center under the supervision of a facilitator. Sueann Ramella: Why? Sam: So even prior to the pandemic, you know, Oregon had been facing it a very acute mental health crisis, and I think one in four people who were experiencing some level of depression or anxiety.
Using Her Bassoon To Elevate Indigenous Voices
The Personality Of A Bassoon: Hannah: What got you into bassoon? Jacqueline: Well, I was a band kid. I came from a low income family, didn’t have private lessons or anything like that, at the time I played the oboe. My band director at the time was Phil Simpson at Southridge High. He is still teaching in Kennewick School District but he’s at an elementary school, I believe. Yeah, going into my junior year my band director auditioned for the upperclassmen bands and a freshman beat me out.
Tales Of A Weed Worker
Conservation – What’s In It For Us? Sueann Ramella: I know this is a silly question, but why should we care about endangered species of plants? Rich Old: Well, the usual argument is, well, they might be medicinal. They might help save humanity at some time. There is a wonderful quote that says, “The ultimate in ignorance is to ask, ‘What’s it good for?'” Sueann: Yes. Because it’s so ego-centric, centered on the human. Rich: Exactly. Things don’t exist for our benefit. Sueann: Ugh.
Would You Sacrifice Humanity For A Chance At Divinity? 'Traverse Talks' Episode 37
The World We Live In Is A Part Of Who We Are Sueann: The character is essentially a part of the machine, right? Because she gets her body augmented to run the machine. For the mechs, the deities. So she is essentially a part of this thing? Zoe: Yeah. I wanted the concept to be like, it’s only black and white because you’re born on the side of black or white, like Godolia or the Gearbreakers.
Navigating Rough Waters and Tough Conversations 'Traverse Talks' Episode 36
Moving Past Binaries Into The Unknown: Sueann Ramella: So you, in this space, you do a lot of writing about the outdoors and bringing attention to issues. And now I wanna talk about you and your exploration of yourself as your identity, specifically your sexual or gender identity, are you queer are you non-binary? Emerald LaFortune: So, I identify as a woman. It’s felt really grounding and right to me, with a lot of love towards all my non-binary royalty out there.
"I think that public broadcasting provides a very needed balance to the whole broadcasting field in general."
CA Hurst Kennewick, WA This is CA Hurst from Kennewick, Washington . I think that public broadcasting provides a very needed balance to the whole broadcasting field in general. I feel like public broadcasting brings a different flavor. There’s more honesty in the reporting, more honesty in how you approach the news, you have more freedom to speak your mind. Happy Centennial Northwest Public Broadcasting.
"I want to thank you so much for saving our station and for providing beautiful, wonderful classical music to the Pacific Northwest."
Ann Chikin Bellingham, WA This is Ann Chikin. I live in Bellingham, Washington and I was one of the volunteer hosts on KZAZ in Bellingham before it became part of NWPB. It was a little station just here and now it’s a part of a big network of classical stations. I want to thank you so much for saving our station and for providing beautiful, wonderful classical music to the Pacific Northwest. Thank you and congratulations on your 100th anniversary.
"If I switch it on, there's a familiar voice or familiar story."
Madison Evangelista Kennewick, WA This is Madison from Kennewick, Washington. I think public broadcasting is super important and being able to hear yourself in the stories that you hear. I work in storytelling so that’s essentially what I’m about but- I’ve had Parosmia since end of march of last year, which is a side effect of COVID and so it makes it so that my smell is distorted. So, when I experience food it’s different, like chicken tastes like dirt.
Seeing People As They Are, Not How They Look 'Traverse Talks' Episode 35
Seeing The Value In Others Is Empowering – Pitying Them Is Not: Sueann: How can other parents empower their children who may have a disability? Sara: I think one is trying first not to listen what society’s expectation or lack thereof of disability to enter the home because that in itself is the biggest barrier. And it’s hard, sometimes hard for parents to remove that, right? And trying to create an environment at home that’s not based on pity.
"I love the fact that I can rely on the news, it's accurate and it's not biased."
Kathleen Kiesel-Nield Desert Aire, WA Hi, this is Kathleen from Desert Aire, Washington. I’m a retired music teacher and I started listening to National Public Radio back in the early 80s, possibly late 70s. I’ve listened ever since then. I pledged for the first time $5 when I was a college senior and I barely had $5 and I’ve been supporting public radio and TV since that time. I love public radio. I love the music.
"To have a source of information that you can rely upon is as important as having the right to vote."
Aaron Randall Brooklyn, NY So my name is Aaron Randall. I’m originally from Brooklyn, but I’ve made my home now for forty plus years in the Pacific Northwest. I truly appreciate the coverage that you give and I try to catch snippets almost on a daily basis. I particularly like your respect and reference to history.
"You build community and you connect us."
This is Debby Parker from Bellingham. I want to tell you that public radio is my medium of choice for news, music, science and the arts but mainly for perspective and encouragement. The way you share important work and thoughtful voices, you build community and you connect us. NWPB is my home, my birds agree.
Is Your Brain Like A Computer? 'Traverse Talks' Episode 34
It’s Not All In Your Head – “Mental Illness Is A Physical Illness” Sueann: …What are some things that you think need to change in the way society views, let’s just say depression? Sarah: Right, I think that society needs to understand that mental illness is actually, it’s a physical illness. There are physical things happening in the brain, the brain is an organ, and it’s not a choice, it’s not a personality quirk.
"Those shows are a part of my identity."
Mercedes Phillips WA & OR This is Mercedes from Washington and Oregon state. I actually started listening to public broadcasting from as early as I can remember. I spent a lot of time with my grandma, if I wasn’t with my mom, I spent a lot of time in front of the tv. Tv was kind of babysitter. But I also- like, those shows are a part of my identity. You know, ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’ watching that growing up, being half black half white, you know?
"I think we'd be less rich as a society if we didn't have public broadcasting."
Ginny Butler Dayton, WA “This is Ginny Butler from Dayton. I think we’d be less rich as a society if we didn’t have public broadcasting, for sure. I enjoy the music the most. That’s how I started listening but I think in the last twenty years it’s been for the news because it’s real reporting. And there isn’t a lot of opinion news on public broadcasting. It is news news, it’s the facts. And so, that’s what I enjoy the most now although I still listen to a lot of music.”
"Daily, I am deeply nourished by NWPB classical."
Ariel Riter Bellingham, WA This is Ariel Riter in Bellingham, Washington. I must confess, I’m a picky eater but I’m an even pickier listener so I greatly appreciate NWPB’s fill and fair. Daily, I am deeply nourished by NWPB classical. Every selection being satisfying, enjoyable, sustaining food for the soul. If music be the food of love and life, play on NWPB play on.
Nancy Mack - Northwest Public Broadcasting
[Anjuli] Nancy, just to start us off, tell us a little bit about your history with the station. How did you get involved? How long were you here? What was your role? [Nancy] I have been interested in broadcasting from an early age due to a friend in Seattle who worked at KOMO TV and had a woman’s television show. And I admired her ability to communicate clearly and use the medium to foster education.
Bill Morelock - Northwest Public Broadcasting
[Thom] You and Bob created this show that became a national show. [Bill] Right. [Thom] What were you doing that was part of the zeitgeist that created this? [Bill] It actually wasn’t so much a zeitgeist as one individual that NPR who thought this had some potential.
Dale Harrison - Northwest Public Broadcasting
[Ash] I’m just curious if, growing up with Burt Harrison being your dad, if you ever felt pressure to go into radio, or if you wanted to do it? “The Chucklers” performed weekly on KWSC. Left to right: Jim Calvert, Dick Neil, Glen Horn, Chuck Snyder, Burt Harrison, Carol Bloyd. [Dale] Neither. I don’t think it ever occurred to him that I’d work in radio. My appreciation of my old man was as a piano player, not so much a radio guy.
"What could be more important than a reliable source of... information?"
Welcome to the new digital home of Northwest Public Radio and Northwest Public Television. The new year brings an internal change to our organization, joining TV and radio. Together, we’re NWPB. Thank you for your continued support of public broadcasting in our region. Your support matters.
"In my youth, they used to call me radio girl..."
Emine Ralston Tri-Cities, WA Hello everybody. I’m Emine Ralston. I’m from Tri Cities. I brought lots of love from Turkey. And I’ve been listening to Northwest Public Broadcasting ever since I moved here. In my youth, they used to call me radio girl because that’s how I learned my English. I was just so fascinated by the radio, I cannot live without it. I challenge everybody to support, please give generously. Happy Centennial!
"It helps me realize there's more than myself in the world."
I’m Nancy Mack and I live in Pullman, Washington. I am passionate about NWPB and have been for many years. It helps get me out of bed every morning. I look forward to the in-depth news and the stories. It helps me realize there’s more than myself in the world.
"We love all the great local reporting."
This is Rebecca Pitney currently stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. When we were stationed at Fort Lewis the northwest became our home. We love listening to NWPB to keep up to date on what’s going on in the pacific northwest. We love all the great local reporting.
"For over forty years I have played NPR in the background of my glass studio..."
Lin McJunkin Conway, WA This is Lin from Conway, Washington. For over forty years I have played NPR in the background of my glass studio and this has inspired me to fulfill my own as well as your mission to engage, enlighten and entertain my private and public art audiences.
"It soothes my soul, it really does."
James Dee Dayton, WA This is James Dee and I live in Dayton, Washington. I have a daughter and going to work one day at Boeing, they were – I can’t remember what they were playing but it brought tears to my eyes, I had to pull over. It soothes my soul, it really does. I love this station, being in a small town like Dayton, having access to the news and the classical music makes living here worthwhile.
Public Broadcasting Enriching Society
Welcome to the new digital home of Northwest Public Radio and Northwest Public Television. The new year brings an internal change to our organization, joining TV and radio. Together, we’re NWPB. Thank you for your continued support of public broadcasting in our region. Your support matters.
Talking About Classical Music Like Two Friends Talking About Baseball - With Bill Morelock
For those who’ve listened to classical music on NWPB for a long time, you probably know the name Bill Morelock. To celebrate our Centennial, we are looking back at the beloved staff members who have contributed to the vibrant 100 year history of this station.
Ashley Beard, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting
Photo of Kwabi Amoah-Forson recording Traverse Talks in the KTVI Tacoma studios on December 4, 2021. Peace campaigner and humanitarian, Kwabi Amoah-Forson, journeyed across America asking people what “peace” means to them. From Tacoma, Washington to Washington, D.C. Kwabi traveled in a baby blue Mitsubishi van known as The Peace Bus delivering humanitarian aid and… Read More
John Neubauer Listening to Northwest Public Broadcasting
Welcome to the new digital home of Northwest Public Radio and Northwest Public Television. The new year brings an internal change to our organization, joining TV and radio. Together, we’re NWPB. Thank you for your continued support of public broadcasting in our region. Your support matters.
What Does Peace Mean to You? 'Traverse Talks' Episode 25
What “Peace” Means To The Peace Campaigner: Sueann: Now I have to ask you, I mean, I have a general term of what peace means to me, but I really honestly, for wanting it don’t really know much deeper about it. So tell me what peace is to you. Kwabi: This is an overall consensus of what I’ve learned through asking the question with hundreds of people. So there’s two things I wanna expound on, one being what a peaceful world could look like more so.
What Does Peace Mean to You? 'Traverse Talks' Episode 26
What “Peace” Means To The Peace Campaigner: Sueann: Now I have to ask you, I mean, I have a general term of what peace means to me, but I really honestly, for wanting it don’t really know much deeper about it. So tell me what peace is to you. Kwabi: This is an overall consensus of what I’ve learned through asking the question with hundreds of people. So there’s two things I wanna expound on, one being what a peaceful world could look like more so.
EXTENSION NEWS: Start to be S.M.A.R.T
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences recognizes the month of March as “Living Well Month”. What does that mean? Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well — that’s the theme of a national Living Well Campaign that is being promoted by the Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, both at the national level and here in North Carolina.
Navigating Court and USPTO Practices During the COVID-19 Crisis: Tips for Practitioners and Litigants
“Many courts across the country are encouraging hearings and arguments through video or teleconference. As the situation is dynamic and subject to change at any time, parties should be prepared to argue their cases remotely, no matter which court their case is before.” In the past week, the COVID-19 pandemic has led courts across the country to close buildings, postpone hearings, adjust filing rules, and revamp their typical approach to pending cases.
The Healthier You
Hannah Lepsch and Ashley Beard - Once the New Year hits, it seems like everyone is racing to the finish line on who can be the healthiest. The goal is to stay in the maintenance stage of the behavior change model. This means that you have continued with the change for more than six months and intend to continue. The time it takes to achieve maintenance varies for all individuals. And that’s just it, everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for another.
IG Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting
Photo of Nikkita Oliver during the recording of Traverse Talks inside Washington Hall in Seattle on December 6, 2021. Nikkita Oliver is a Black, queer, Seattle-based creative, community organizer, abolitionist, educator and attorney. They are currently the executive director of Creative Justice, an arts-based program aimed to help youth and work against harmful systems. Read More
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