KEXP DJ, Kevin Sur, hosts a closing capstone where attendees can mix, mingle, debrief and decompress from a day that will surely leave us all with a lot to talk about. Enjoy libations and gyrations (if you're so inclined).
Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Princeton University and author of New York Times bestselling Begin Again and Democracy in Black. America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries The New York Times bestselling author of Begin Again confronts
Laverne Cox is an Emmy-winning actress, producer, LGBTQ+ advocate, and author, best known for her role as Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black, which made her the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. Born in Mobile, Alabama, she studied at the Alabama School of
Nancy Pelosi served as the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. She made history again in January 2019 when she regained her position second-in-line to the presidency – the first person
Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.
Ibram X. Kendi is the Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History at Howard University, and the director of HU’s Institute for Advanced Study. He is the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America and the international bestseller, How
Join The New Yorker for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing issues of our time. Senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep via far-reaching interviews, offering an encompassing understanding of this moment in American politics and culture.
Monica Lewinsky is an activist, writer, producer, and public speaker focused on public shaming, cyberbullying, and resilience. She hosts Reclaiming, named one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 New Podcasts of 2025” and among The Guardian’s best of 2025. Her producing credits include Impeachment: American Crime Story, 15 Minutes
The national conversation right now can be chaotic, reckless, and stuck. Radio Atlantic aims to bring some order to our thinking—and encourage listeners to be purposeful about how they unstick their mind.
A native of Kent, WA, Kenny Mayne’s first television work was for KLVX, the PBS affiliate in Las Vegas, where Mayne graduated from UNLV. He signed a free agent contract with the Seahawks but failed the physical (see his foundation runfreely.org). Mayne joined KSTW-TV (Seattle-Tacoma) and when he
Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. An episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world.
Tonya Mosley is an award-winning journalist and co-host of NPR’s Fresh Air, where she brings curiosity and depth to conversations that illuminate the human experience. She previously co-hosted NPR’s Here & Now, guiding listeners through some of the most consequential events of our time - from special NPR
Knute “Mossback” Berger is an editor-at-large at Cascade PBS and host of "Mossback’s Northwest" television series and podcast.
Steve Phillips is a national political leader, bestselling author, and columnist. He is the author of The New York Times bestseller Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority; national bestseller How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending
Native people have been written out of the American story—without us, you don’t know what happened. As the U.S. marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, First America reveals how the nation came to be—and how today’s politics were shaped.
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, after two decades of service in the House of Representatives. He serves on the Agriculture, Judiciary, Small Business and Environment and Public Works Committees, and is a member of the Senate National Security Working Group.
Nick Zentner is is best known for covering the geology of the Northwestern United States and his series Nick on the Rocks. He is an American academic who works as a geology professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington.
Patricia Murphy is the host of Seattle Now, a daily news podcast on KUOW. Her interviews focus on experts and newsmakers. Previously, you could find Patricia on the beat reporting on military and veteran affairs, justice, and health.
Trying to keep up with local news can feel like a chore – especially if you’re short for time or overwhelmed by the national news cycle. Every weekday morning, host Patricia Murphy cuts through the noise to bring you a quick look at the stories shaping our city.
Hanna Rosin is a journalist and podcast host, currently of Radio Atlantic — the flagship podcast of The Atlantic. Recently, she co-hosted We Live Here Now, a narrative audio series from The Atlantic. Previously, she was the editorial director of audio at New York magazine. She began her audio career at
Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky is all about unexpected, wide-ranging conversations on what it means to reclaim what’s been lost. Through honest chats with notable guests and everyday people, it explores the messy ways we find our way back—with humor and a few tangents along the way.
Tyler Foggatt is a senior editor at The New Yorker and a host of the magazine’s flagship politics podcast, The Political Scene. She joined the staff in 2017 and previously served as an editor of the Talk of the Town section. She has written on a range of subjects,
Open to Debate is the nation’s leading nonpartisan, nonprofit media platform dedicated to bringing together people of multiple viewpoints for civil discourse. The Open to Debate podcast features debates that cover a variety of pressing topics—from politics to culture, and everything in between.
Kevin Sur is the founder of Artist Home who are the creators of Timber! Outdoor Music Festival, Doe Bay Fest, CHOMP! and producers of events in the Puget Sound. He is also a DJ at KEXP, producing its Indigenous centered program, Sounds of Survivance. Sounds of Survivance is a radio
From the need-to-know to the want-to-know, news highlights, interviews and more about the Pacific Northwest from the Cascade PBS newsroom.
Paris Jackson is the host of The Newsfeed. She’s an Emmy Award-winning journalist who's spent more than 15 years in commercial television and public media.
David Rind is a reporter and producer for CNN Podcasts based in New York City. He hosts CNN's "One Thing," where he highlights the best of CNN reporting each week through intimate conversations with fellow CNN correspondents and reporters. He was also nominated for two 2024
Girmay Zahilay is the seventh elected King County Executive. He oversees one of the largest local governments in the country, leading more than 18,000 employees who provide services to 2.3 million residents. As the first immigrant, first refugee, and first millennial to hold the role of King County
You’ve seen the headlines – but what really matters? One Thing dives deeper, with David Rind talking to experts, reporters, and people impacted by the news to uncover what’s important, what’s real, and why it affects you.
Rebecca Nagle is an award winning journalist and citizen of Cherokee Nation. Nagle’s debut book, By The Fire We Carry: the Generations-long Fight for Justice on Native Land, was an instant national bestseller, a New Yorker Book of the Year and won the J. Anthony Lukas Prize and was
Daisy Hernández is the author of Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth, which Booklist in a starred review calls “an essential book for these contentious times.” She is also the author of The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a
Molly Webster is the senior correspondent at Radiolab. After completing a degree in biology, Molly pursued science journalism, writing for outlets such as Scientific American and National Geographic Adventure. Her ability to comprehend and totally immerse herself in complicated issues has helped Radiolab investigate international surrogacy, the price of a
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is an associate professor of physics and astronomy and core faculty in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire. She conducts award-winning theoretical physics research on dark matter, the early universe, and neutron stars, while also researching Black feminist science studies. Her first book,
New Yorkers serving a term of probation take up cameras to help undo mass incarceration.
Examine Bob Hope and his troupe of performers' impact on World War II.
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In this clip from City of Songs, Steph reflects on her evolving hometown of Austin, Texas.
Kathleen Rolland is a scientific illustrator.
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Greg McKee explains why plants provide valuable information about people.
Adrien Hannus describes Folsom people's hunting strategy and the innovation of the Atlatl.
Time Team America puts on field schools for middle and high school students.
Dr. Blinman explains how archaeomagnetic dating can help archaeologists date their site.
Archaeologist Lauren O’Shea demonstrates how ancient bone can be broken down into DNA.
Joe brings over 40 years of experience to the Time Team as lead archaeologist.
Bryan Haley loves the high-tech methods used in geophysical archaeology.
We asked each member of Time Team America three important questions about archaeology.
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Duncan McKinnon left the high-tech industry for history and high-tech archaeology.
Learn how ancient technology called an Atlatl gave Paleoindians a better shot at survival.
When it comes to soil analysis, Dr. John Wah loves getting his hands dirty.
Colin talks about his unique role as artist on Time Team America.
Join the field school in New Philadelphia where students learn hands-on how to excavate.
Meg explains how Ground Penetrating Radar is used, and why it works best in the desert.
Julie explains how archaeologists read the evidence in the layers of soil.
Meg explains the basic principals of Resistivity and how it helps identify features.
Watch Colin do a field sketch of one of the reenactors at Fort James.
The trowel is the archaeologist's signature tool - but why does it inspire raging debate?
Children from the local Hutterite community help out at the Fort James dig.
Female middle school students in Woodward, OK relive Folsom life of Badger Hole.
Jeff Brown is well known for his powerful hands, which suite him well during excavation.
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The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is a full-day event featuring live podcast recordings and studio television tapings by The Atlantic, NPR, The New Yorker, CNN, PBS, Wondery, Pushkin, and more. Watch live as journalists, newsmakers, and thought leaders from around the world discuss the biggest issues of our time– plus, community meetups, speaker meet-and-greets, micro-sessions, food trucks, DJs, and artists. Join us on June 6th at Fremont Studios, The Picklr and Hidden Hall in the heart of Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.
The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival offers a program that provides a spectrum of viewpoints, experiences and affiliations, and welcomes members of many communities. As a public media organization, we are responsible to act as a neutral mediator. We believe that the best way to bridge our divides is to hear from people with whom we might disagree, and to ask each other hard questions.
