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About American Podium

Seattle is a crossroads for information, and a popular stop for the authors, politicians and pundits making news nationally and internationally.  American Podium will take you to the lecture halls and conference rooms where some of today's most fascinating speakers are sharing their thoughts and insights about what's going on in the world today.

American Podium: Every School - One Citizen's Guide to Transforming Education
American Podium: Every School - One Citizen's Guide to Transforming Education
10/23/201446:31
Former Seattle School Board member Don Nielsen draws on his business career, and two decades as a school activist, to offer innovative solutions to the educational challenges facing our country.
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Civics and Democracy

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CityStream: Gen Z voter shares excitement—and pressure—of voting for first time
CityStream: Gen Z voter shares excitement—and pressure—of voting for first time
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - September 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - September 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - August 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - August 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - July 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - July 2024
Seattle honored with All-America City Award
Seattle honored with All-America City Award
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - June 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - June 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - May 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - May 2024
Mayor Harrell announces city investments in post-overdose recovery facility and addiction treatment
Mayor Harrell announces city investments in post-overdose recovery facility and addiction treatment
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - April 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - April 2024
Mayor announces 2024 One Seattle Day of Service on May 18
Mayor announces 2024 One Seattle Day of Service on May 18
3rd Annual One Seattle Day of Service
3rd Annual One Seattle Day of Service
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - March 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - March 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - February 2024
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - February 2024
Council Edition: New faces, fresh perspectives, and Position 8 debate
Council Edition: New faces, fresh perspectives, and Position 8 debate
Mayor Harrell welcomes incoming councilmembers
Mayor Harrell welcomes incoming councilmembers
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - December 2023
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - December 2023
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - November 2023
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - November 2023
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - October 2023
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - October 2023
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - September 2023
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - September 2023
Executive Constantine’s State of the County: ‘Delivering on the promise of tomorrow, for everyone’
Executive Constantine’s State of the County: ‘Delivering on the promise of tomorrow, for everyone’
Councilmember Sawant & community leaders rally for first-in-nation caste discrimination ban
Councilmember Sawant & community leaders rally for first-in-nation caste discrimination ban
Councilmember Lewis unveils amendment protecting Pike Place Market Historical Commission’s authority
Councilmember Lewis unveils amendment protecting Pike Place Market Historical Commission’s authority
Councilmember Sawant proposes legislation against caste discrimination
Councilmember Sawant proposes legislation against caste discrimination
City Inside/Out: Social Housing Initiative
City Inside/Out: Social Housing Initiative
City Inside/Out: Legislative Preview
City Inside/Out: Legislative Preview

Community

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Seattle Disability Activism History
Seattle Disability Activism History
City Hall Park prayer paddles honor Coast Salish people
City Hall Park prayer paddles honor Coast Salish people
CityStream: Aquarium executive shares details of the Ocean Pavilion
CityStream: Aquarium executive shares details of the Ocean Pavilion
CityStream: Cooper’s hawks move from the country to the city
CityStream: Cooper’s hawks move from the country to the city
CityStream: Seattle’s drinking water: pure from the start
CityStream: Seattle’s drinking water: pure from the start
CityStream: Seattle’s Pure H2O & Reticent Raptors
CityStream: Seattle’s Pure H2O & Reticent Raptors
Look, Listen & Learn: Talk It Out
Look, Listen & Learn: Talk It Out
Mayor Harrell signs resolution opposing ballot Initiative 2117
Mayor Harrell signs resolution opposing ballot Initiative 2117
Mayor signs law aimed at giving boost to Seattle's live music scene
Mayor signs law aimed at giving boost to Seattle's live music scene
Tales from some of Seattle's oldest crypts
Tales from some of Seattle's oldest crypts
CityStream: Gen Z voter shares excitement—and pressure—of voting for first time
CityStream: Gen Z voter shares excitement—and pressure—of voting for first time
CityStream: Ballard pub puts women’s sports front & center
CityStream: Ballard pub puts women’s sports front & center
CityStream: BMX racing for all ages
CityStream: BMX racing for all ages
CityStream: Mental health cycling, Gen-Z voters & inclusivity on tap
CityStream: Mental health cycling, Gen-Z voters & inclusivity on tap
Local leaders celebrate Green Lake Library Branch reopening
Local leaders celebrate Green Lake Library Branch reopening
Seattle’s 114-Year-Old Green Lake Library Branch reopens
Seattle’s 114-Year-Old Green Lake Library Branch reopens
Community Stories: Grindline Skateparks
Community Stories: Grindline Skateparks
Mayor signs Design Review exemption legislation to encourage more downtown housing
Mayor signs Design Review exemption legislation to encourage more downtown housing
“WTH is Up with the Seattle School District?”
“WTH is Up with the Seattle School District?”
Gregg Colburn discusses "Homelessness is a Housing Problem"
Gregg Colburn discusses "Homelessness is a Housing Problem"
Seattle U Conversations: Debate on Washington's Climate Commitment Act
Seattle U Conversations: Debate on Washington's Climate Commitment Act
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024: Culture, history, and legacy
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024: Culture, history, and legacy
Mayor Harrell and others celebrate Marjorie restaurant reopening
Mayor Harrell and others celebrate Marjorie restaurant reopening
Mayor joins SFD's kick-off for firefighter & EMT positions
Mayor joins SFD's kick-off for firefighter & EMT positions
Mayor and Local Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of New RapidRide J Line
Mayor and Local Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of New RapidRide J Line