42 episodes

Insightful conversations to connect and learn about the humanity in us by exploring culture, identity and art. Hosted by Northwest Public Broadcasting's Sueann Ramella.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

Insightful conversations to connect and learn about the humanity in us by exploring culture, identity and art. Hosted by Northwest Public Broadcasting's Sueann Ramella.

    Captive Returns Home: The Story Of Wetxuuwíitin – With Chairman Sam Penney

    Captive Returns Home: The Story Of Wetxuuwíitin – With Chairman Sam Penney

    Imagine a stranger took your family’s heirlooms and then offered you an opportunity to purchase them back before selling them at auction. In 1993, the Nez Perce tribe raised $608,100 […]

    • 23 min
    Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Possibilities – With Sam Chapman

    Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Possibilities – With Sam Chapman

    What do you really know about psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms? Research on the substance has lagged behind in the U.S. but, recent grassroots movements and a non-profit in […]

    • 34 min
    Using Her Bassoon To Elevate Indigenous Voices – With Composer Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama)

    Using Her Bassoon To Elevate Indigenous Voices – With Composer Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (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, double reed woodwind instrument: the […]

    • 23 min
    Tales Of A Weed Worker – With Botanist Rich Old

    Tales Of A Weed Worker – With Botanist Rich Old

    When you cross paths with a wild animal, oftentimes you notice it and recognize it by name. Can you do the same with plants? Rich Old can. He has a […]

    • 28 min
    You Inherited A House Full Of Stuff. What’s Next? – With Estate Services Owner Rich Old

    You Inherited A House Full Of Stuff. What’s Next? – With Estate Services Owner Rich Old

    Grieving the loss of a loved one is already hard enough. To make matters worse, many people have no idea where to begin when dealing with the material items left […]

    • 19 min
    Would You Sacrifice Humanity For A Chance At Divinity – With Author Zoe Hana Mikuta

    Would You Sacrifice Humanity For A Chance At Divinity – With Author Zoe Hana Mikuta

    Zoe Hana Mikuta is a young author of the YA science fiction novel “Gearbreakers” and its recent sequel “Godslayers”.  She started writing this series while still in high school, featuring […]

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

John's Lonely Podcast ,

Refreshing

Love the honesty and vulnerability of Sueann Ramella. She makes her guests feel so comfortable!

E to the Dub ,

Can’t wait for more!

The first episode gave me a lot to think about critically and is very important in the current political climate. I’m looking forward to more

CC WallaWalla ,

Insightful and Uplifting

Sueann asks the questions many of us have been contemplating. And then follows up with others- providing a down-to-earth perspective that helps listeners make sense of the complex issues that are impacting our daily lives.

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