MI Insider

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

Mercer Island community figures give their perspectives on issues pertaining to Mercer Island and the world as a whole. Hosted by Miles Avilez, MI Insider gives a voice to those whose messages, hardships, or accomplishments warrant being highlighted.

  1. 05/21/2023

    What 4 years at MIHS has taught me

    Miles reflects on his four years in high school, what he's learned, and the people that have helped him along the way. He gives his advice to the next generation of Islanders and looks forward to what comes next for him.

  2. 05/02/2023

    Life at the US Airforce Academy

    Miles invites his former co-host, Creed, on to the show to talk about his first year at the US Airforce Academy. They discuss the lengthy application process, the initial shock of arriving at basic training in the summer, and the daily life on campus. Later, Creed explains how the Airforce Academy has changed the person he is, and he gives advice to others who are considering attending a military academy. To see the podcast Creed and Miles hosted together last year, click this link!  :https://open.spotify.com/show/5uZ6v9hun86tdiI8eKqh9i?si=d55ba00439524f2c

  3. 04/25/2023

    Salmon Under the Stars: Tales from Nighttime Snorkeling

    Miles Avilez sits down with Sergio Camacho, a former snorkeler for U.S Fish and Wildlife, who was tasked with monitoring the endangered  Chinook salmon in Lake Washington as well as their deteriorating habitat. Once a week, Sergio would suit up for a frigid all-night snorkel along the coastline—often the Mercer Island coastline—to take measurements of the salmon and track their location. Sergio shares the shocking and terrifying aspects of his former job, the fond memories he holds, and what his research accomplished.

  4. 04/18/2023

    How the Media Divides Us

    Miles sits down with Henry Brechter, the head editor of the popular news site AllSides.com, to discuss how media bias influences the political landscape, fuels polarization, and sows discord. Brechter discusses AllSides.com, explaining how it was created to counter media bias by showing "all sides" of any news issue. Additionally, Brechter reveals the tactics the media uses to push you in one direction or another.

  5. 03/28/2023

    Reading my College Essay

    Miles goes solo on this episode, and talks college applications. He reads and gives his reaction to his college essay, then shares what he wished he would have known about the application process beforehand. You'll also get to hear the behind the scenes details of what Miles does at the station, and find out how he came to do this show.

  6. 03/14/2023

    The truth about declining enrollment (featuring Superintendent Fred Rundle)

    Miles interviews Superintendent Fred Rundle on the Mercer Island School District's problem with declining enrollment and why it is such a big issue. In this episode, they unpack the reasons for the low enrollment, the possibility of closing an elementary school, how low enrollment could impact teachers, and how the district is working to overcome the issue.

  7. 02/14/2023

    Combatting Home Burglaries on Mercer Island

    Miles speaks with Officer Foster Barragan of the MIPD about a recent string of home burglaries that occurred on the south end of Mercer Island. Barragan provides information on the case, breaks down the motivations and behaviors of thieves, and explains what you need to do to keep your house burglar-free

  8. 01/04/2023

    A Portrait Says a Thousand Words...

    Seattle Artist Al Doggett joins the show to discuss a portrait he created that is displayed at Mercer Island High School. The portrait depicts Dr Stanley Ann Dunham—the mother of President Barack Obama and a 1960 graduate of MIHS. Al walks us through the journey of his career including how he became an artist, what kind of work he does, and how he survived the shift from hand-drawn to digital graphic design mid-career.

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Mercer Island community figures give their perspectives on issues pertaining to Mercer Island and the world as a whole. Hosted by Miles Avilez, MI Insider gives a voice to those whose messages, hardships, or accomplishments warrant being highlighted.

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  • Creator
    KMIH 88.9 The Bridge
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge