Sueann Ramella interviews Sam Chapman virtually on April 19, 2022. What do you really know about psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms? Research on the substance has lagged behind in […]Read More
Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama Can an instrument suit your personality? Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama would say so. She believes her personality fits best with a large, low sounding, […]Read More
Photo of Richard Old recording this episode of Traverse Talks across from Sueann Ramella. When you cross paths with a wild animal, oftentimes you notice it and recognize it by […]Read More
Rich Old recording this episode of Traverse Talks on March 3rd, 2022. Grieving the loss of a loved one is already hard enough. To make matters worse, many people have […]Read More
Zoe Hana Mikuta recording Traverse Talks in the KTVI Tacoma studios on December 4, 2021. Zoe Hana Mikuta is the young author of the YA science-fiction novel, “Gearbreakers” and its […]Read More
Emerald LaFortune recording Traverse Talks at the NWPB studios on March 8th, 2022. Emerald LaFortune grew up being lured into the wilderness by her parents, who placed little pieces of […]Read More
“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 […]Read More
“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. […]Read More
“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 […]Read More
Photo of Sara Minkara. Sara Minkara lost her sight at the age of seven but gained a greater awareness of herself and the world around her. Because she can’t interact […]Read More
“You build community and you connect us.” Debby Parker Bellingham, WA This is Debby Parker from Bellingham. I want to tell you that public radio is my medium of choice […]Read More
“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. […]Read More
“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. […]Read More
Sarah Zabel is focused during the interview with Sueann Ramella. This interview of Traverse Talks was recorded on March 15, 2022 at the Spokane Public Radio station. Sarah Zabel is […]Read More
“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 […]Read More
“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 […]Read More
“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 […]Read More
Nancy Mack Nancy Mack, (née Stack) as a student reporter at KWSU-AM KWSU Radio & TV Alumna Nancy Mack, (née Stack) was one of only three women specializing in radio […]Read More
Bill Morelock Bill Morelock as a KWSU Classical Music Host Former On -Air Personality Starting as an English major at WSU, Bill Morelock slowly but surely made his way to […]Read More
Dale Harrison Dale Harrison during his time as Morning Edition Producer. Former Producer & News Director Dale Harrison spent his career dedicated to public broadcasting, working at NWPB in Pullman, […]Read More
“What could be more important than a reliable source of local, national and international information?” Stephen Barbuto Moscow, ID This is Stephen Barbuto of Moscow, Idaho. In these interesting times, […]Read More
“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. […]Read More
“It helps me realize there’s more than myself in the world.” Nancy Mack Pullman, WA I’m Nancy Mack and I live in Pullman, Washington. I am passionate about NWPB and […]Read More
“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 […]Read More
“We love all the great local reporting.” Rebecca Pitney Fort Leonard Wood, MO This is Rebecca Pitney currently stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. When we were stationed at Fort […]Read More
“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 […]Read More
Thom Kokenge Interviews Bill Morelock About His Start with Northwest Public Broadcasting For those who’ve listened to classical music on NWPB for a long time, you probably know the name […]Read More
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 […]Read More
