Best Visual AIDS Podcasts (2025)

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12.29 Visual Aid 24:04

27d ago24:04

24:04

By John Rabon

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After a state Supreme Court ruling, what's next for Spokane's camping ban? 14:59

10h ago14:59

14:59

The debate over how to address homelessness in Spokane continues to simmer after a decision this month from Washington’s Supreme Court. The ruling struck down Proposition 1, a camping ban introduced by a citizen-led initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by Spokane voters in 2023. The court’s decision wasn’t based on the merits of the camping ba…

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What is pension spiking, and how is it costing the state of WA millions? 24:33

11h ago24:33

24:33

Companies have increasingly shifted the responsibility of saving for retirement onto workers. Pension plans have mostly disappeared from the private sector, in favor of 401k style plans. For example, the Boeing Machinist union tried unsuccessfully get their pension plan reinstated during last year’s strike. For most public employees, including Wash…

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Episode 25: The Benefits and Drawbacks of User Surveys 11:34

1d ago11:34

11:34

Send Jackie a Text Message Welcome to Episode 25 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks of using user surveys when designing learning experiences. In the episode, I also describe the most effective types of surveys you can incorporate to help ensure you obtain the data you need from your learners. Episode Links…

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Google and DOJ face off over remedy for search engine monopoly 14:31

4d ago14:31

14:31

Do you ever wonder why you turn to Google so often to search for a recipe or a news article or how to properly use a semicolon? If you ask Alphabet, Google’s parent company, they’ll tell you it’s because they just have the best results. The Department of Justice has a different take: it filed an antitrust case against the company in 2020 accusing G…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 4/24-27 5:13

4d ago5:13

5:13

Have you been outside this week? It’s GORGEOUS. If you need a few more excuses to go out & do things, then you’re in luck. We’ve got Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows here with one or two or three more reasons to leave your house LINKS: Seattle/King County Clinic - Seattle Center Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes S…

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This author used ChatGPT as a mirror for her life — and for big tech, too 32:49

5d ago32:49

32:49

Vauhini Vara’s new essay collection opens with a heart to heart with ChatGPT. In her prompt, she asks the program to give her feedback on a few chapters of her upcoming book. “I’m nervous,” she tells it. “That’s completely understandable,” it responds with a cheery exclamation point. “Sharing your writing can feel really personal, but I’m here to p…

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Student loan borrowers are being asked to pony up 13:57

5d ago13:57

13:57

On Monday, the Department of Education announced that it will resume collections on defaulted loans on May 5th. That’s after a five year pause started in the midst of the covid pandemic. More than 42 million people in the United States have student loans through the federal government. And, according to the Department of Education, five million hav…

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12.32. I Don't Know What To Do With My H̶a̶n̶d̶s̶ Being 17:25

6d ago17:25

17:25

By John Rabon

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The White House killed this one of a kind report. The scientists behind it aren't giving up 16:51

6d ago16:51

16:51

"Our world is changing. It's changing rapidly. Like, we can see climate changing our world as we speak, but also, we're losing nature at unprecedented rates, and there's an equity crisis as well." That was University of Washington professor Phil Levin two years ago. At the time, he’d just been tapped by the Biden Administration for a one of a kind …

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What's at stake in the birthright citizenship Supreme Court case 21:19

6d ago21:19

21:19

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments over an executive order ending birthright citizenship. President Trump signed that order in his first days in office. A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing the order nationwide. And two other legal challenges – in federal courts in Massachusetts and Mary…

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Congressman Adam Smith on the latest Signal chat scandal out of the Pentagon 13:58

6d ago13:58

13:58

The Pentagon is roiling over yet another Signal group chat. No, not that one with the Trump Administration national security team that accidentally included an editor at the Atlantic. This is… another Signal group chat scandal. The New York Times reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared operational details for a March 15th U.S. strike …

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Sports Representation: Exploitation of African Athletes in European and American Sports 13:15

7d ago13:15

13:15

For decades, African athletes have been among the world’s best, dominating global sports like football, basketball, athletics, and boxing. Their immense talent and skill have contributed significantly to the international sports landscape. But despite their success, many African athletes face systemic exploitation in European and American sports in…

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New Wing Luke exhibit explores the power of objects with Ten Thousand Things 11:00

7d ago11:00

11:00

An old faded rice cooker. A blue two piece suit. A vial of water from the Ganges River. For the past four years, Poet Shin Yu Pai’s podcast, Ten Thousand Things, has explored how objects – from the extraordinary to the mundane, the literal to the figurative – communicate stories of Asian American meaning, identity, and culture. As of last month, th…

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As Trump cuts funding, researchers look for opportunities outside the U.S. 28:10

7d ago28:10

28:10

News has not been good lately for research universities in the United States. The Trump Administration has proposed slashing the National Institutes of Health Budget by about half – eliminating tens of billions of dollars for the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world. The White House had earlier announced a 15 percent cap on ind…

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Remembering Pope Francis 12:21

7d ago12:21

12:21

“With dignity, but like any Christian, because the bishop of Rome is a pastor and a disciple, not a powerful man of this world.” That’s part of the instructions from Pope Francis to “lighten” the formality of his funeral arrangements. Francis wrote about his wish for a simpler ceremony in his autobiography, published earlier this year. The attitude…

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079: From the Head to the Heart (ft. Brittany Schlichter) 28:42

11d ago28:42

28:42

In this episode of The Scripture Memory Podcast, we are joined by Brittany Schlichter, an avid memorizer who has memorized twenty-six Books of the Bible. Brittany has a passion for Scripture memory and recitation that has led her to memorize twenty-six books of the Bible and quote them at conferences, churches, and other events across the nation. S…

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Trump Administration opens half of national forest land for logging 24:51

11d ago24:51

24:51

The Trump administration is pushing for more logging on public land, pledging to boost America’s domestic supply of wood products and increase wildfire resilience. In March, the President issued an executive order directing federal agencies to begin finding ways to expand timber production by 25% over the next few years. Last week, Agriculture Secr…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - April 17th-20th 4:49

11d ago4:49

4:49

It's CONVENTION WEEKEND... But also Easter Weekend... And the start of Bellingham Beer Week, and National Park Week. It's the Weekend Warmup! Enjoy! LINKS: Norwescon Sakura-Con Bellingham Beer Week National Park Week Climate Pledge Arena – Phish Spring Fair | Washington State Fair Events Center Skagit Valley Tulip Festival KUOW - Meet Me Here Thank…

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The biggest story of the baseball season is ... the bat? 9:55

12d ago9:55

9:55

We are three weeks into the Major League Baseball season and one of the main story lines of the nascent season is the bats. On the second day of the season, the New York Yankees hit 9 home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers. Many of the Yankees players were using a new type of bat – shaped kind of like a bowling pin. This bat bulges at the center a…

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Discovering the message of Houlme: how one Orcas Island chef has been nominated for the James Beard award seven times 24:07

12d ago24:07

24:07

The James Beard Award has been a kingmaker in the food business since the 1980s. Even getting a nomination can be life-changing. Chef Jay Blackinton – a punk musician and self-described wannabee skateboarder – has been nominated seven times. He’s self-taught and runs a buzzy two-man kitchen on Orcas Island. And this year, he’s been named a James Be…

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One Seattle artist's journey to be seen as more than just "inspiration porn" 17:31

13d ago17:31

17:31

Mindie Lind is a Seattle-based musician. In a new short animated film called "View from the Floor", Lind and co-director Megan Griffiths explore Mindie’s life as an artist grappling with imposter syndrome. Mindie was born without legs. And as she came of age, she couldn’t shake the idea that the praise and attention she received was more about her …

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12.31. Owls not Hooters 27:12

13d ago27:12

27:12

By John Rabon

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Has the U.S. reached a "constitutional crisis"? 21:11

13d ago21:11

21:11

Today, a federal judge reprimanded the Trump Administration over its failure to comply with a court order to facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States. Abrego Garcia is a 29 year old Salvadoran citizen who is married to a U-S citizen and was living in Maryland when he was mistakenly deported despite being under court-order…

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Trump order aims to change our understanding of history 15:52

13d ago15:52

15:52

In an executive order called “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” President Trump criticizes Smithsonian exhibits that examine how race interacts with power and privilege. He claims they “portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” The executive order also threatens to take away funding from exhibitions w…

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Why ER doctors are tuning into THE PITT 15:01

13d ago15:01

15:01

A harried emergency room doctor rushes between patients; his waiting room is filled to the brim with sick and injured people, he’s dodging a RAT infestation, all while overseeing a new crop of residents getting up to speed on their ER rotation. AND oh yes… sparring with a hospital administrator who’s reminding him: He needs to get those patient sat…

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Western Aid vs. African Solutions: Dependency or Development? 13:41

14d ago13:41

13:41

In many cases, foreign aid to Africa has fueled corruption rather than alleviated poverty. The influx of large sums of aid money into African countries without sufficient accountability and transparency mechanisms has led to widespread mismanagement and embezzlement of funds. Corrupt officials and political elites often use aid funds for personal g…

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KUOW Documentary: Fentanyl fuels a persistent ‘hot spot’ at Seattle’s 12th and Jackson. What will it take to fix it? 48:58

15d ago48:58

48:58

For years now, members of Seattle's political establishment have been trying to fix one particular street corner: 12th and Jackson, in Little Saigon. This corner is an example of what city leaders call "hot spots" — tiny sections of the city that are home to disproportionate amounts of crime and disorder. A report by the city last year found there …

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Episode 24: A Guide to Empathy and Journey Maps 16:09

16d ago16:09

16:09

Send Jackie a Text Message Welcome to Episode 24 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide the key details about empathy and journey maps. In the episode, I describe how to create them, the benefits of using them when designing learning experiences, along with some best practices. Episode Links: Please check out the resources and template…

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The Role of Corruption in Africa’s Marginalization. 15:15

17d ago15:15

15:15

Corruption remains one of the most significant barriers to Africa’s development and continues to play a crucial role in its marginalization on the global stage. Weak governance structures, lack of accountability, and entrenched political patronage have allowed foreign corporations and governments to extract immense wealth from Africa with minimal b…

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Local pride organizations see decline in funding 24:15

18d ago24:15

24:15

Pride is one of the events of the summer here in Seattle. Thousands of people gather in the city throughout the month of June for parties, themed events, and of course a huge parade celebrating and elevating the LGBTQIA+ community here in the Pacific Northwest. But this year, those events may look a little different. And that may be due to pressure…

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A conversation with the host of Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost its Team 21:41

19d ago21:41

21:41

Certain names linger on the lips of ardent Seattle fans who still rock Supersonics Green & Gold: Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. Detlef Schrempf and Nate McMillan. Ray Allen and Kevin Durant… Players who evoke wistfulness and nostalgia. Other names bring notes of bitterness, and regret for Sonics faithful: Howard Schultz. The man who sold the team… And…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - April 10th-14th 4:20

19d ago4:20

4:20

Trapped in the never ending cycle of, “what do YOU want to do? I dunno, what do YOU want to do?” Well, the weekend is nigh, and Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with everything YOU need to enjoy your time away from work… LINKS: Scott Shoemaker’s :Probed! – Intiman Theatre Rick Steves, Ann Powers, J. Kenji López-Alt, and Pedro the L…

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Why a Seattle law firm is fighting Trump, while others are giving in 14:17

19d ago14:17

14:17

More than 500 law firms across the United States have signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie in a fight against President Trump. The Seattle-based law firm was targeted last month by the Trump Administration with a sweeping Executive Order. The order directs the federal government, in almost all cases, to not hire Perkins Coie or use contract…

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How WA decides whether to revoke a doctor's license 15:03

19d ago15:03

15:03

“Patient A,” as she is identified in court documents, artificially conceived a child at the University of California San Francisco Center for Reproductive Health. She had carefully selected the sperm donor – it was the same one used for her other child. But she later found out through a genetic database and a private investigator that the doctor wh…

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12.30. Taco Bell is my CBT 19:59

20d ago19:59

19:59

By John Rabon

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Five years later, the COVID pandemic is still with us 51:39

20d ago51:39

51:39

Five years ago, Washington found itself at the leading edge of a once-in-a-century pandemic. The rapid spread of COVID, and the lockdowns that followed, shaped our communities, our health and our work for years to come. In this hour long special, we reflect on how the pandemic changed our region and how its effects still show up in our every day li…

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The Economic Disadvantage—Africa’s Struggle for Fair Trade. 13:47

21d ago13:47

13:47

One of Africa's most significant challenges in global trade is the imposition of unfair trade agreements. Many African nations enter deals with Western powers or multinational corporations that set conditions that prioritize foreign interests over the local economies of African countries. Take, for example, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (A…

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Egg prices are falling, but the avian flu is not over yet 18:56

21d ago18:56

18:56

The price of eggs is the talk of the town, and has been, for months. Earlier this year, a dozen eggs could cost you up to eight dollars a carton. Today, you can find them for cheaper. However, farmers continue to deal with the leading cause of that high price tag: the avian flu. To get a local perspective on the disease and the strain it’s putting …

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Starlink has dominated internet satellite service, Amazon wants to change that 18:25

21d ago18:25

18:25

Amazon is taking a crack at satellite internet. On Wednesday, the Seattle based tech company plans to launch the first 27 satellites of Project Kuiper. The company bills this as the start of a “constellation” of satellites providing internet all over the world. In all, it plans to launch more than 3,000 satellites by 2029. Amazon is trying to take …

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Personal Experiences - From the UN to VOA 13:59

24d ago13:59

13:59

This experience at the UN and VOA gave me deep insights into how Africa is perceived in decision-making spaces. In international institutions, the overarching view of Africa is often one of dependency rather than agency. The continent is constantly framed as a region in perpetual need of aid, intervention, and external governance. This perception, …

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078: Creating a Personal Scripture Memory Plan 21:30

25d ago21:30

21:30

Prepackaged Bible memory courses are great for beginners, offering structure and guidance. However, as memorizers progress, they often seek to create their own personalized plans. In this episode, we’ll share practical tips for developing a Scripture memory track tailored to your unique goals, preferences, and spiritual journey. Tune in for another…

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Episode 23: Comparing Formative and Summative Assessments 13:44

25d ago13:44

13:44

Send Jackie a Text Message Welcome to Episode 23 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I compare the differences between formative and summative assessments when designing and delivering learning experiences. In the episode, I describe the nuts and bolts of each, provide three examples of how you can utilize both types, and how you can effectiv…

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What it feels like to be targeted by Elon Musk 16:51

25d ago16:51

16:51

Troublemakers is one of the groups behind #TeslaTakedown, an escalating campaign of peaceful protests outside Tesla dealerships across the country. They’re targeting Musk as his Department of Government Efficiency continues to slash federal jobs and restructure agencies, purportedly in an effort to root out waste, fraud and abuse. The peaceful acti…

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Pramila Jayapal on tariffs, immigration, and the latest news out of Washington D.C. 20:56

25d ago20:56

20:56

The Trump Administration is poised to slap worldwide tariffs on friend and foe alike…. Sending Wall Street reeling today. And the president’s crackdown on unauthorized immigration has arrived in Washington, with the first big ICE raid of a workplace in our state in Bellingham. There’s plenty of news out of D.C. hitting home for Western Washington, …

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A new Seattle pilot program offers new access to addiction treatment 14:37

26d ago14:37

14:37

Seattle has tried, and is still actively trying, many different approaches to addiction treatment: law enforcement diversion programs, housing first, medication assisted treatment, drug court, outreach work, the list goes on. Now, the city has added another attempt to that list by piloting a new program that aims to get people into treatment faster…

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Microsoft at 50: AI, job security, and the future of the tech industry 18:08

26d ago18:08

18:08

50 years ago, on Friday, April 4th 1975, two guys from Seattle launched a software company in a strip mall in Albuquerque NM.. That business would soon relocate to Redmond, Washington… and those Lakeside kids, Bill Gates and Paul Allen, did all right. The Windows operating system would go on to dominate the personal computer industry. Today, Micros…

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WA Senate rolls out plan to cover $1 billion transporation budget gap 17:43

26d ago17:43

17:43

You’ve maybe heard that Washington state’s operating budget has a big hole… in the 12 to 15 billion dollar range? Well, that’s not the only fiscal crater lawmakers are trying to fill. The transportation budget is underfunded by around $1 billion dollars right now, with a bigger deficit projected down the road, if nothing changes. Lawmakers say that…

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Why Adam Smith says the Democrats need a rebrand 26:42

27d ago26:42

26:42

President Trump is readying new tariffs that will reportedly be his most aggressive trade policy move yet. The White House is ready to move PAST a scandal involving the Administration’s top national security officials discussing war plans on the encrypted messaging app Signal. And meanwhile, Democrats are facing anger from their own voters who are …

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OR lawmakers debate a constitutional right to climate stability 11:54

27d ago11:54

11:54

As a resident of a state, you are guaranteed certain rights by your state constitution. In Washington, for example, we have a right to religious freedom and free elections. Oregon is looking at guaranteeing the right for all citizens to live in a healthy environment – including a stable climate. The state legislature is debating whether to have vot…

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