Emerald City Echoes Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/emerald-city-echoes For Seattle's historical soundscapes, tune in to Mercer Island High School's Chloe Yang for consumable stories about the region's movers, shakers, and grassroots veterans. Listen live on Sundays at 12pm (PST) on KMIH 88.9 FM. © 2025 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang cd1a19ad-2afc-5e8f-954b-b9931800ae6e no en Wed, 14 May 2025 10:20:51 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:23:19 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/K5sCo6LUmN7CUKLPYTESIweQAEwdx7zgy2kvNm-aX6k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4Njc4LzE3MDUz/NDY4NjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Emerald City Echoes episodic KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang For Seattle's historical soundscapes, tune in to Mercer Island High School's Chloe Yang for consumable stories about the region's movers, shakers, and grassroots veterans. Listen live on Sundays at 12pm (PST) on KMIH 88.9 FM. For Seattle's historical soundscapes, tune in to Mercer Island High School's Chloe Yang for consumable stories about the region's movers, shakers, and grassroots veterans. KMIH No No The Pioneer of Behavioral Medicine 16 16 The Pioneer of Behavioral Medicine full 89c069f7-22d9-4350-b977-e75518e80ff3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6340acbd Joined by Dr. Mandelkorn from the Mercer Island Historical Society, this episode of Emerald City Echoes takes us through his career specialized in adolescent behavioral medicine. A veteran of Mercer Island Pediatrics who later pioneered opening his own clinic, Dr. Mandelkorn has bettered the lives of many adolescents in the greater Seattle area.

]]> Joined by Dr. Mandelkorn from the Mercer Island Historical Society, this episode of Emerald City Echoes takes us through his career specialized in adolescent behavioral medicine. A veteran of Mercer Island Pediatrics who later pioneered opening his own clinic, Dr. Mandelkorn has bettered the lives of many adolescents in the greater Seattle area.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 10:20:47 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 2050 Joined by Dr. Mandelkorn from the Mercer Island Historical Society, this episode of Emerald City Echoes takes us through his career specialized in adolescent behavioral medicine. A veteran of Mercer Island Pediatrics who later pioneered opening his own clinic, Dr. Mandelkorn has bettered the lives of many adolescents in the greater Seattle area.

]]> No Community Health Conversations with University of Washington's Dean of Public Health 15 15 Community Health Conversations with University of Washington's Dean of Public Health full 715cff26-5266-4026-8244-5a1255b207e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/669708b2 Joined by the University of Washington's Dean of Public Health, Hilary Godwin walks the walk in the public health field. In this podcast, she discusses the many challenges facing healthcare today, including the more prevalent public health concerns locally in Seattle. 

]]> Joined by the University of Washington's Dean of Public Health, Hilary Godwin walks the walk in the public health field. In this podcast, she discusses the many challenges facing healthcare today, including the more prevalent public health concerns locally in Seattle. 

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:30:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1878 Joined by the University of Washington's Dean of Public Health, Hilary Godwin walks the walk in the public health field. In this podcast, she discusses the many challenges facing healthcare today, including the more prevalent public health concerns locally in Seattle. 

]]> No Addressing Asian Health Disparities with Michael Byun of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) 14 14 Addressing Asian Health Disparities with Michael Byun of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) full 29336b2d-fb95-48d7-a443-b40b72cece2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/76d23a1e Michael Byun, executive director of ACRS, joins Emerald City Echoes to discuss the implications of cultural mores and biases in healthcare practice, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and elderly Asians, and policy changes enacted by the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to provide more accurate and inclusive legislation in the United States. 

Asian Counseling and Referral Service is home of Washington state's only food bank catering to AAPI diets, and is a leading social justice organization working to provide accessible, supportive healthcare and civic engagement programs in Seattle's King County. 

]]> Michael Byun, executive director of ACRS, joins Emerald City Echoes to discuss the implications of cultural mores and biases in healthcare practice, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and elderly Asians, and policy changes enacted by the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to provide more accurate and inclusive legislation in the United States. 

Asian Counseling and Referral Service is home of Washington state's only food bank catering to AAPI diets, and is a leading social justice organization working to provide accessible, supportive healthcare and civic engagement programs in Seattle's King County. 

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:14:10 -0800 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1837 Michael Byun, executive director of ACRS, joins Emerald City Echoes to discuss the implications of cultural mores and biases in healthcare practice, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and elderly Asians, and policy changes enacted by the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to provide more accurate and inclusive legislation in the United States. 

Asian Counseling and Referral Service is home of Washington state's only food bank catering to AAPI diets, and is a leading social justice organization working to provide accessible, supportive healthcare and civic engagement programs in Seattle's King County. 

]]> No Mercer Island School District's New "MI Phone-Free Schools" 13 13 Mercer Island School District's New "MI Phone-Free Schools" full af662dbb-d997-4a98-8369-192289af412b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec166936 Engaged intellectually. Connected socially. Distracted minimally. 
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Mercer Island School District's high school and middle school will implement a new policy on cell phone usage during the school day. Superintendent Rundle joins the podcast to talk through the process and reasoning of going phone-free, an effort known as MI-Phone Free Schools. Rooting the decision in data from the Healthy Youth Survey, this decision aims to promote healthy social and emotional development with the assistance of Yondr phone pouches. 

]]> Engaged intellectually. Connected socially. Distracted minimally. 
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Mercer Island School District's high school and middle school will implement a new policy on cell phone usage during the school day. Superintendent Rundle joins the podcast to talk through the process and reasoning of going phone-free, an effort known as MI-Phone Free Schools. Rooting the decision in data from the Healthy Youth Survey, this decision aims to promote healthy social and emotional development with the assistance of Yondr phone pouches. 

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:55:02 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1137 Engaged intellectually. Connected socially. Distracted minimally. 
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Mercer Island School District's high school and middle school will implement a new policy on cell phone usage during the school day. Superintendent Rundle joins the podcast to talk through the process and reasoning of going phone-free, an effort known as MI-Phone Free Schools. Rooting the decision in data from the Healthy Youth Survey, this decision aims to promote healthy social and emotional development with the assistance of Yondr phone pouches. 

]]> No The City of Mercer Island's Healthy Youth Initiative 12 12 The City of Mercer Island's Healthy Youth Initiative full 82231a01-b70f-4b2d-adf0-03604dd9968f https://share.transistor.fm/s/70771712 Michelle Ritter, Prevention Programs Coordinator of the City of Mercer Island's Youth and Family Services, joins Emerald City Echoes to discuss the recent events, programs, and campaigns promoting healthy living on the island. With the main focus on students, the Healthy Youth Initiative provides numerous programs tailored by district-specific student survey data to support youth physical and mental well-being. 

]]> Michelle Ritter, Prevention Programs Coordinator of the City of Mercer Island's Youth and Family Services, joins Emerald City Echoes to discuss the recent events, programs, and campaigns promoting healthy living on the island. With the main focus on students, the Healthy Youth Initiative provides numerous programs tailored by district-specific student survey data to support youth physical and mental well-being. 

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:28:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1378 Michelle Ritter, Prevention Programs Coordinator of the City of Mercer Island's Youth and Family Services, joins Emerald City Echoes to discuss the recent events, programs, and campaigns promoting healthy living on the island. With the main focus on students, the Healthy Youth Initiative provides numerous programs tailored by district-specific student survey data to support youth physical and mental well-being. 

]]> No I-90 and Mercer Island's Roads 11 11 I-90 and Mercer Island's Roads full 14fd2434-6868-48a3-a821-88a8613fa93a https://share.transistor.fm/s/90ef78a7 Einer Handleland worked as a design civil engineer at Tudor Engineering Company, a firm that was involved in many major

transportation projects in the Seattle area. Specializing in project and traffic design, he was involved with many roads, bridges, and hospitals throughout the region. On Mercer Island, he assisted in the conceptual designs of I-90 dating back to 1970, and collaborated on design of Island Crest Way from SE 40th to 68th Ave, 40th to West Mercer Way, and Gallagher Hill Road from I-90 to SE 40th. 


]]> Einer Handleland worked as a design civil engineer at Tudor Engineering Company, a firm that was involved in many major

transportation projects in the Seattle area. Specializing in project and traffic design, he was involved with many roads, bridges, and hospitals throughout the region. On Mercer Island, he assisted in the conceptual designs of I-90 dating back to 1970, and collaborated on design of Island Crest Way from SE 40th to 68th Ave, 40th to West Mercer Way, and Gallagher Hill Road from I-90 to SE 40th. 


]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:05:30 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1472 Einer Handleland worked as a design civil engineer at Tudor Engineering Company, a firm that was involved in many major

transportation projects in the Seattle area. Specializing in project and traffic design, he was involved with many roads, bridges, and hospitals throughout the region. On Mercer Island, he assisted in the conceptual designs of I-90 dating back to 1970, and collaborated on design of Island Crest Way from SE 40th to 68th Ave, 40th to West Mercer Way, and Gallagher Hill Road from I-90 to SE 40th. 


]]> No Bill Radke of KUOW's "Week in Review" 10 10 Bill Radke of KUOW's "Week in Review" full 3174c402-82a6-4bfa-b2b9-de82c09b3123 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3044575d Divided. With many divisions prevalent in society today--war, politics, healthcare, and more--Bill Radke from KUOW joins Emerald City Echoes' Chloe Yang to discuss the direction society is quickly heading towards. Radke's original play, "Live from Liberty," discusses exactly that: can society get along despite global conflict, or would it be more convenient to disengage and distance from those with differing opinions? 

]]> Divided. With many divisions prevalent in society today--war, politics, healthcare, and more--Bill Radke from KUOW joins Emerald City Echoes' Chloe Yang to discuss the direction society is quickly heading towards. Radke's original play, "Live from Liberty," discusses exactly that: can society get along despite global conflict, or would it be more convenient to disengage and distance from those with differing opinions? 

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:45:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 2621 Divided. With many divisions prevalent in society today--war, politics, healthcare, and more--Bill Radke from KUOW joins Emerald City Echoes' Chloe Yang to discuss the direction society is quickly heading towards. Radke's original play, "Live from Liberty," discusses exactly that: can society get along despite global conflict, or would it be more convenient to disengage and distance from those with differing opinions? 

]]> No World's Toughest Row: A Race Across the Pacific 9 9 World's Toughest Row: A Race Across the Pacific full 831f2d30-4b2d-4850-a025-946a34fb41ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb3881a0 4 women rowing the Pacific Ocean, completely unassisted, will be taking on the World’s Toughest Row, navigating 2800 miles from Monterey, California to Kauai, Hawaii. Hannah Byrd, one of the rowers, and her teammates will take off this summer on June 12th and expect to reach their destination in Hawaii in mid July. Fierce competition, dangerous situations, and a harsh sleep schedule lie ahead for Byrd as she and her team hope to defeat the current world record. 

You can learn more about the challenge by following this link: https://www.rowingoceans4women.com/ 

]]> 4 women rowing the Pacific Ocean, completely unassisted, will be taking on the World’s Toughest Row, navigating 2800 miles from Monterey, California to Kauai, Hawaii. Hannah Byrd, one of the rowers, and her teammates will take off this summer on June 12th and expect to reach their destination in Hawaii in mid July. Fierce competition, dangerous situations, and a harsh sleep schedule lie ahead for Byrd as she and her team hope to defeat the current world record. 

You can learn more about the challenge by following this link: https://www.rowingoceans4women.com/ 

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:47 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1012 4 women rowing the Pacific Ocean, completely unassisted, will be taking on the World’s Toughest Row, navigating 2800 miles from Monterey, California to Kauai, Hawaii. Hannah Byrd, one of the rowers, and her teammates will take off this summer on June 12th and expect to reach their destination in Hawaii in mid July. Fierce competition, dangerous situations, and a harsh sleep schedule lie ahead for Byrd as she and her team hope to defeat the current world record. 

You can learn more about the challenge by following this link: https://www.rowingoceans4women.com/ 

]]> No Gardening with Ciscoe Morris 8 8 Gardening with Ciscoe Morris full 666f80a3-9642-4568-8cbf-066b719df7bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/249fead6 Oh, la la! Ciscoe Morris, host of King5's segment Gardening with Ciscoe, is a well known Master Gardener in the Pacific Northwest. He gives gardening tips on how to best maintain outdoor plants, and travels the globe to give gardening presentations. Tune in to this episode of Emerald City Echoes to hear Ciscoe talk about bees, trees, and apple disease.

]]> Oh, la la! Ciscoe Morris, host of King5's segment Gardening with Ciscoe, is a well known Master Gardener in the Pacific Northwest. He gives gardening tips on how to best maintain outdoor plants, and travels the globe to give gardening presentations. Tune in to this episode of Emerald City Echoes to hear Ciscoe talk about bees, trees, and apple disease.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:44:23 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 3137 Oh, la la! Ciscoe Morris, host of King5's segment Gardening with Ciscoe, is a well known Master Gardener in the Pacific Northwest. He gives gardening tips on how to best maintain outdoor plants, and travels the globe to give gardening presentations. Tune in to this episode of Emerald City Echoes to hear Ciscoe talk about bees, trees, and apple disease.

]]> No Pete Nelson of Treehouse Masters 7 7 Pete Nelson of Treehouse Masters full 7bb0ad09-0ff7-492a-801e-8e3467cc373b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a14c7775 Treehouse enthusiast Pete Nelson was host of the Animal Planet hit show Treehouse Masters for 11 seasons. Pete's love for treehouses came about as a child building backyard tree forts with his father in New Jersey, and in 2006, he opened Treehouse Point in Fall City, WA: an overnight oasis consisting of 7 treehouses. Nelson Treehouse and Supply has built 350+ treehouses across the globe, allowing nature lovers like himself to experience life up in the trees. 

]]> Treehouse enthusiast Pete Nelson was host of the Animal Planet hit show Treehouse Masters for 11 seasons. Pete's love for treehouses came about as a child building backyard tree forts with his father in New Jersey, and in 2006, he opened Treehouse Point in Fall City, WA: an overnight oasis consisting of 7 treehouses. Nelson Treehouse and Supply has built 350+ treehouses across the globe, allowing nature lovers like himself to experience life up in the trees. 

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:07:33 -0800 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1614 Treehouse enthusiast Pete Nelson was host of the Animal Planet hit show Treehouse Masters for 11 seasons. Pete's love for treehouses came about as a child building backyard tree forts with his father in New Jersey, and in 2006, he opened Treehouse Point in Fall City, WA: an overnight oasis consisting of 7 treehouses. Nelson Treehouse and Supply has built 350+ treehouses across the globe, allowing nature lovers like himself to experience life up in the trees. 

]]> No The Seattle Chinese School 6 6 The Seattle Chinese School full e8b20738-2704-4fb6-b5e0-a79116aceb27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fa6e8bc From 889 The Bridge, this is a story about Mercer Island’s Betty Tonglao who served as principal of the Seattle Chinese School from 1981-1985 when it was located on the island. The school's new direction under Betty’s leadership focuses on oral language, immersing individuals through cultural activities, and engaging students to further their Chinese language skills.

]]> From 889 The Bridge, this is a story about Mercer Island’s Betty Tonglao who served as principal of the Seattle Chinese School from 1981-1985 when it was located on the island. The school's new direction under Betty’s leadership focuses on oral language, immersing individuals through cultural activities, and engaging students to further their Chinese language skills.

]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 802 From 889 The Bridge, this is a story about Mercer Island’s Betty Tonglao who served as principal of the Seattle Chinese School from 1981-1985 when it was located on the island. The school's new direction under Betty’s leadership focuses on oral language, immersing individuals through cultural activities, and engaging students to further their Chinese language skills.

]]> No East to West: How 120 Boys Revolutionized Modern Day China 5 5 East to West: How 120 Boys Revolutionized Modern Day China full f246f9c5-27b1-4240-a30f-6f425cd96c88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10dbead2 This is the untold story of how 120 young scholars were sent to the United States to help modernize the Qing Dynasty (now modern day China). One of these boys, Tang Shaoyi, was sent to New England and assimilated to daily American life to fulfill the government's educational mission, ultimately helping with the transformation from dynasty to republic. For historical context, the group of 120 boys sent to America to study, called the "Chinese Educational Mission" (CEM), was completely funded by the Qing Government and dated from 1872 to 1881. Author Dori Jones Yang was fascinated by the lives of these well-adjusted boys while living with their host families and attending school in New England, so out came the novel, "The Forbidden Temptation of Baseball." 

Names mentioned:

Zhan Tianyou (a CEM student) - went on to study civil engineering at Yale, wildly known as "the father of Chinese railroad"
Tang Shaoyi (a CEM student) - the chief negotiator for the Qing Emperor and later served as the first Prime Minister of the Republic of China 1911 

Dr. Sun Yet-Sen - led the revolution to overthrown Qing Emperor, and the founder of the Republic of China

Peter Tonglao - (related to Tang Shaoyi) was a Mercer Island resident from 1972 to 2012. After retiring as a Boeing EE engineer, he was an active volunteer and bus driver for the Senior Program at the community center, and the first recipient of Flash Family Inspirational Award in 2009.

]]> This is the untold story of how 120 young scholars were sent to the United States to help modernize the Qing Dynasty (now modern day China). One of these boys, Tang Shaoyi, was sent to New England and assimilated to daily American life to fulfill the government's educational mission, ultimately helping with the transformation from dynasty to republic. For historical context, the group of 120 boys sent to America to study, called the "Chinese Educational Mission" (CEM), was completely funded by the Qing Government and dated from 1872 to 1881. Author Dori Jones Yang was fascinated by the lives of these well-adjusted boys while living with their host families and attending school in New England, so out came the novel, "The Forbidden Temptation of Baseball." 

Names mentioned:

Zhan Tianyou (a CEM student) - went on to study civil engineering at Yale, wildly known as "the father of Chinese railroad"
Tang Shaoyi (a CEM student) - the chief negotiator for the Qing Emperor and later served as the first Prime Minister of the Republic of China 1911 

Dr. Sun Yet-Sen - led the revolution to overthrown Qing Emperor, and the founder of the Republic of China

Peter Tonglao - (related to Tang Shaoyi) was a Mercer Island resident from 1972 to 2012. After retiring as a Boeing EE engineer, he was an active volunteer and bus driver for the Senior Program at the community center, and the first recipient of Flash Family Inspirational Award in 2009.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 526 This is the untold story of how 120 young scholars were sent to the United States to help modernize the Qing Dynasty (now modern day China). One of these boys, Tang Shaoyi, was sent to New England and assimilated to daily American life to fulfill the government's educational mission, ultimately helping with the transformation from dynasty to republic. For historical context, the group of 120 boys sent to America to study, called the "Chinese Educational Mission" (CEM), was completely funded by the Qing Government and dated from 1872 to 1881. Author Dori Jones Yang was fascinated by the lives of these well-adjusted boys while living with their host families and attending school in New England, so out came the novel, "The Forbidden Temptation of Baseball." 

Names mentioned:

Zhan Tianyou (a CEM student) - went on to study civil engineering at Yale, wildly known as "the father of Chinese railroad"
Tang Shaoyi (a CEM student) - the chief negotiator for the Qing Emperor and later served as the first Prime Minister of the Republic of China 1911 

Dr. Sun Yet-Sen - led the revolution to overthrown Qing Emperor, and the founder of the Republic of China

Peter Tonglao - (related to Tang Shaoyi) was a Mercer Island resident from 1972 to 2012. After retiring as a Boeing EE engineer, he was an active volunteer and bus driver for the Senior Program at the community center, and the first recipient of Flash Family Inspirational Award in 2009.

]]> No The Legacy of Mercer Island Parks 4 4 The Legacy of Mercer Island Parks full 7f3fa7b5-1715-4c3b-bdd0-86dfae34d95f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a80e032 Joined by Mercer Island Historical Society's Lola Deane, the history and significance of the island's parks is unpacked throughout this interview. The foresight and dedication of Deane has impacted generations of Islanders, as many of the parks available today continue to provide a connection of space for the community.

]]> Joined by Mercer Island Historical Society's Lola Deane, the history and significance of the island's parks is unpacked throughout this interview. The foresight and dedication of Deane has impacted generations of Islanders, as many of the parks available today continue to provide a connection of space for the community.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 1296 Joined by Mercer Island Historical Society's Lola Deane, the history and significance of the island's parks is unpacked throughout this interview. The foresight and dedication of Deane has impacted generations of Islanders, as many of the parks available today continue to provide a connection of space for the community.

]]> No Beyond Executive Order 9066: Japanese-American Incarceration During WWII 3 3 Beyond Executive Order 9066: Japanese-American Incarceration During WWII full 946018d0-8572-4252-9080-d4b1434ec827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbb0d2c3 Seattle local, Judy Kusakabe, shares the stories of friends and family during the Japanese-American incarceration during WWII in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.

]]> Seattle local, Judy Kusakabe, shares the stories of friends and family during the Japanese-American incarceration during WWII in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 792 Seattle local, Judy Kusakabe, shares the stories of friends and family during the Japanese-American incarceration during WWII in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.

]]> No A Historical Glimpse of Mercer Island 2 2 A Historical Glimpse of Mercer Island full 309ea2a3-5d53-4ea3-81b7-00c173fefa3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5be0b644 Land acknowledgement: The city of Mercer Island resides on the ancestral territory and land of the Duwamish Tribe. We appreciate and honor the land of our community.

Ms. Susan Blake of Mercer Island High School’s graduating class of 1960 shares the true impact of community whilst growing up on Mercer Island. Her many leadership positions and involvement within the city is foundational to the philosophy she lives by today—community is more than just a group of people, it’s an extension of family.

]]> Land acknowledgement: The city of Mercer Island resides on the ancestral territory and land of the Duwamish Tribe. We appreciate and honor the land of our community.

Ms. Susan Blake of Mercer Island High School’s graduating class of 1960 shares the true impact of community whilst growing up on Mercer Island. Her many leadership positions and involvement within the city is foundational to the philosophy she lives by today—community is more than just a group of people, it’s an extension of family.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 947 Land acknowledgement: The city of Mercer Island resides on the ancestral territory and land of the Duwamish Tribe. We appreciate and honor the land of our community.

Ms. Susan Blake of Mercer Island High School’s graduating class of 1960 shares the true impact of community whilst growing up on Mercer Island. Her many leadership positions and involvement within the city is foundational to the philosophy she lives by today—community is more than just a group of people, it’s an extension of family.

]]> No Bridging the Gap: Education in the Global South through a Ghanaian Lens 1 1 Bridging the Gap: Education in the Global South through a Ghanaian Lens full fbe964d1-b7ef-484b-ba9a-67576f453011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7df5a0f4 A man's mission to create opportunities through accessible education. Adanu is an NGO that focuses on transforming the Ghanaian education system throughout underserved communities. Brick by brick, community members and volunteers collaborate to create a sustainable solution for the education disparity faced in the outskirt villages of Ghana.

New York Times Podcast Competition Honorable Mention. 

]]> A man's mission to create opportunities through accessible education. Adanu is an NGO that focuses on transforming the Ghanaian education system throughout underserved communities. Brick by brick, community members and volunteers collaborate to create a sustainable solution for the education disparity faced in the outskirt villages of Ghana.

New York Times Podcast Competition Honorable Mention. 

]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang KMIH 88.9 FM - Chloe Yang 298 A man's mission to create opportunities through accessible education. Adanu is an NGO that focuses on transforming the Ghanaian education system throughout underserved communities. Brick by brick, community members and volunteers collaborate to create a sustainable solution for the education disparity faced in the outskirt villages of Ghana.

New York Times Podcast Competition Honorable Mention. 

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