19 AUG 2019 · We were watching TV the other day when we heard very alarming statistics... Safehome.org had just released a study in which they claimed that hate crime was rising in 30 American cities. And Seattle had one of the steepest increases in hate crimes, according to this study. We realize we need help understanding what's going on in our backyard, in the Puget Sound, so we invited Miri Cypers, Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League Pacific Northwest, and Elayne Wylie, Co-Executive Director for the Gender Justice League, so that we could learn more about hate crimes in this day and age. Listen to our talk here...

12 AUG 2019 · Motivated by the 9/11 attacks, Aaron Boyle joined the Army after high school following the legacy of his father and brothers who have all served. On Sept. 21, 2010, SGT Boyle was on patrol in the Arghandab River Valley in Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). The blast resulted in the loss of his right arm, right leg, and severe damage to his left leg. To anyone else, this would mean never wanting to get out of bed ever again, but not to SGT Boyle. SGT Boyle is part of a team that, on August 17th, will be flying to Hawaii to compete in the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Regatta in Oahu. Naturally, we wanted to hear about this, so we invited him to the show. We also invited Brittney Hamilton, Executive Director for Operation Ward 57, the organization that is sending Aaron Boyle and 5 other wounded warriors to the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Regatta in Oahu! Listen to our talk right here...

5 AUG 2019 · Recently, a group of iHeart Media employees got up early on a Saturday and drove to Tacoma to join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity in a build. They had no idea what kind of work they would have to do, but they knew they were gonna have to work hard. How did they know? Because they have done this before. This was Luciana's 3rd build, and Pedro’s 2nd. To talk about the builds, and other cool ways you can help Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, they invited Sherrana Kildun, Chief Development Officer for Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. Listen to this fun talk right here...

29 JUL 2019 · The Salvation Army is taking hundreds of deserving kids Back to School Shopping! Each child will go shopping with a generous volunteer and select clothes and shoes for the new school year. For some of these children, this will be their first experience shopping for their own clothes, and YOU could be there to help them! To talk about the Salvation Army's Back to School Shopping, we recently invited Captain Anthony Barnes, one of the leaders of their White Center location. Listen to our talk here...

22 JUL 2019 · Washington Outdoor Women, affectionately known as WOW, offers hands-on workshops dedicated to teaching women and girls traditional outdoor wilderness skills in relevant settings. Their instructors teach 20 different skills that have outdoor applications, from flyfishing to archery to map reading and so much more. To talk about Washington Outdoor Women and their upcoming Fall Weekend Workshop, we recently invited Jen Syrowitz, Executive Director of Washington Outdoor Women. Listen to our conversation here...

15 JUL 2019 · July is the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance's National Conference. TESARO, an oncology-focused business, recently partnered with The Moth, an organization that promotes the art and craft of storytelling, to host a special storytelling event. This event was the fifth in a series of "Our Way Forward" storytelling events (and the first in Seattle). The idea of these events is to enable us to better understand the realities of those living with ovarian cancer through the sharing of common experiences. At the event three people shared their powerful stories about ovarian cancer and two of those people visited our show. Janet Fogg is an ovarian cancer survivor and advocate, participating in multiple initiatives including the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRA) Survivors Teaching Students program. And Amanda Kabbabe; she is also an ovarian cancer survivor and video producer who hopes to use her platforms and storytelling skills to encourage patients to be their own advocates. Listen to their powerful stories right here...

24 JUN 2019 · As a black youth in the Seattle public school district over 15 years ago, Theresa Hardy was provided with a standardized curriculum that lacked the opportunity for her to explore her own strengths and creativity. She didn't feel embraced to believe that she could do more, be more, and ended up perpetuating racial biases, becoming another high school dropout. Through hard work and grit, she found her own path to success. She graduated from college and started a fulfilling career helping others who experience similar struggles. This interview is not about her, it's about her mission: To help individuals and groups find a path to their own success. That's how she decided to start Inspirational Workshops, with the goal of empowering local students to pursue higher education, gain meaningful employment, and create jobs within their communities. We were recently joined by the Theresa Hardy herself, Allani Seals, Coordinator to the Trailblazers program at Inspiration Workshops, and two of their students, Kimilo Jahn, a 7th grade student, and Sharae Miller, an 8th grade student. Listen to our talk right here...

17 JUN 2019 · Over 25 million Americans aged 60+ are economically insecure in the US. These older adults struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, and job loss. And unfortunately, we are living in a world where children are an investment, but seniors are looked upon as a burden. Paul Hogan is the President and Treasurer of the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation, which provides financial support to non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of aging adults and those who care for them. And Paul co-authored a USA Today Bestseller, “Stages of Senior Care,” a helpful guide for families choosing among home care-giving and other assisted-living options for aging or ailing parents. Listen to our conversation here...

10 JUN 2019 · June is Pride month and iHeart Media Seattle will be celebrating at the Gay Pride Parade on June 30th. Now, while we celebrate Pride month on iHeart Media, discrimination against LGBT people is on the rise, and in 31 states it’s still legal to fire, evict, or deny services to LGBT people. While most Americans support equal treatment, they’re unware LGBT people lack these protections. To talk about Pride month and LGBTQ+ issues, we recently invited Katie Carter, Pride Foundation CEO, and Monserrat Padilla, Western WA Coordinator for the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network. listen to our conversation right here...

3 JUN 2019 · The refugee crisis is the worst it's been since World War II, and it's not getting any better. And of course, with such a big issue worldwide, Washington State is no exception. There's an organization here that works with refugees arriving in Washington State. They are Refugees Northwest and we recently talked about their work. We invited Karen Danz, the Director of the Refugees Northwest Foster Care program, and Janette Garcia, their lead social worker. Listen to our talk right here...