SPNN Podcast

SPNN
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SPNN focuses on issues important to Saint Paul, Ramsey County and the Twin Cities metro area. We talk with artists, leaders, activists, and others who are making a difference in the community.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    Hello! Ramsey County- Youth Justice Transformation

    Welcome to Hello! Ramsey County, a monthly podcast that aims to showcase youth programs and connect youth with opportunities in Ramsey County. In Episode 2, hosts Alyson Brinker and Yazmin Bryson talk with Youth Justice Planning Manager, Elijah Norris-Holliday and World Youth Connect CEO, De'Jiohn "Deejay" Brooks about their work within Ramsey County's youth justice community!   Hosts: Alyson Brinker and Yazmin Bryson  Guests: Elijah Norris-Holliday - Youth Justice Planning Manager and De'Jiohn "Deejay" Brooks - World Youth Connect CEO     Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed, please let us know. Make sure to tune in next month for Episode 3! For more information, visit: https://www.spnn.org/

  2. Sep 2 ·  Video

    Hello! Ramsey County

    Welcome to Hello! Ramsey County, a monthly podcast that aims to showcase youth programs and connect youth with opportunities in Ramsey County. In Episode 1, host Yazmin Bryson talks with program specialist Longkee Vang about how the Power Within Us program, how the county helps youth connect with employers, and... The Backstreet Boys? Host: Yazmin Bryson Guest: Longkee Vang, Workforce Program Specialist Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed, please let us know. Make sure to tune in next month for Episode 2!

  3. Aug 27

    Housing, Health & Homelessness A Conversation With Community Experts

    Listen to the new podcast "Housing, Health & Homelessness A Conversation With Community Experts" with host Council Member Molly Coleman. CM Coleman spoke with four folks working with unsheltered individuals in Ramsey county. Tatyana Finklea | Executive Director, Revival Care | Health & Housing Stability.  Kyle Lipinski, LADC LPCC CBIS-. Seneca Krueger, MA, LAMFT - Community Impact Manager, Community Medical Services. Kat Donnelly, FNP, RN, PHN.

  4. 09/02/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 3)

    Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight!  We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates.  The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998.  Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy.  Note: This episode was recorded in three separate parts.  Mark Hughes joined host and Americorps member Dana for the first two, and Joan was present for the final segment.   In Part Three: Mark and Joan discuss more about how Disability Viewpoints came to be.  Joan talks about her trailblazing disability advocacy work with the state of Minnesota.  Mark and Joan also talk about the limited transportation resources for people with mobility issues in the state, and how the Metro Mobility system has a long way to go to truly be a reliable option.  This segment is a little over twenty minutes.  You can find the MnDOT transportation survey mentioned in this podcast here. You can find more about the goMARTI pilot program for self-driving vehicles in Minnesota here.  Margot Imdieke Cross is the disability activist Mark and Joan mention in this segment.  You can find more about her groundbreaking work here.    This episode should interest anyone looking to know more about their fellow community members making media at SPNN, and contains some insights into the worlds of public access, television production, and disability access in the Twin Cities.  Disability Viewpoints can be seen on SPNN's Comcast cable affiliate, and on the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network's Youtube Channel.

  5. 09/02/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 2)

    Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight!  We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates.  The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998.  Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy.  Note: This episode was recorded in three separate parts.  Mark Hughes joined host and Americorps member Dana for the first two, and Joan was present for the final segment.   In Part Two: Mark talks about how being born with cerebral palsy led to a longtime association with Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago, and how the show Disability Viewpoints is an expression of gratitude for their work.  Mark also thanks the people who've helped to support him over the years, including his sister, and once again gives credit to the people who've helped to create and influence the Disability Viewpoints show.  And at the end, Mark gets a call from Joan live on-air, which makes for a great transition to the final segment of the episode, where you'll hear from Joan and Mark!  This segment is about six minutes.   This episode should interest anyone looking to know more about their fellow community members making media at SPNN, and contains some insights into the worlds of public access, television production, and disability access in the Twin Cities.  Disability Viewpoints can be seen on SPNN's Comcast cable affiliate, and on the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network's Youtube Channel.

  6. 09/02/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 1)

    Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight!  We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates.  The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998.  Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy.  Note: This episode was recorded in three separate parts.  Mark Hughes joined host and Americorps member Dana for the first two, and Joan was present for the final segment.   In Part One: You'll hear some congenial banter between Mark and Dana, before they get down to business, and Mark begins discussing how "television is a labor of love" and highlights some of the hardworking crew members behind Disability Viewpoints that help to put the show on air every month.  This segment is about six minutes.  This episode should interest anyone looking to know more about their fellow community members making media at SPNN, and contains some insights into the worlds of public access, television production, and disability access in the Twin Cities.  Disability Viewpoints can be seen on SPNN's Comcast cable affiliate, and on the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network's Youtube Channel.

  7. 06/12/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Jonathan Rogers

    The Saint Paul Neighborhood Network reboots its podcast after a long hiatus!  To mark the occassion, we took the opportunity to spotlight one of our incredible members, who used SPNN's equipment to make an incredible short film, which can now be seen on Youtube, as well as SPNN's cable affiliates!  We welcome filmmaker Jonathan Rogers into the podcast studio to discuss "The Mirror of Amun-Ra"!

  8. 05/16/2023

    Len Sanqui: behind the lense

    Len has been doing photography since they were old enough to handle their mom's camera — and now they're branching out into freelancing, documentary, and maybe even some zine-making. We talked about building communities in new places and the power of media to connect people. You can check out Len's photo documentary project here. She keeps her Instagram up to date with her current work and freelancing availability.  Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN's programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org.  This episode's music is composed by Bennie, one of our youth interns. This is also the last episode of this season of the SPNN podcast! We'll be back soon with more conversations. Thanks for tuning in for the last few months!

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SPNN focuses on issues important to Saint Paul, Ramsey County and the Twin Cities metro area. We talk with artists, leaders, activists, and others who are making a difference in the community.

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  • Creator
    SPNN
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
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    SPNN Podcast