A public forum, "The Possibilities for a Public Bank in Seattle," recorded December 10, 2014, explored how residents could benefit from public banking. Moderated by Way ne Lau of Rainier Valley

A public forum, "The Possibilities for a Public Bank in Seattle," recorded December 10, 2014, explored how residents could benefit from public banking. Moderated by Way ne Lau of Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, the event opened with Senator Bob Hasegawa emphasizing the long-term impact of such initiatives.

The distinguished panel included Council member Licata; Karl Beitel, Director of the Public Bank Project, who delivered an exceptional historical overview of public banking versus privatization; Dr. Thomas Keidel from the Federation of German Banks; and Gwendolyn Hallsmith, Executive Director of the Public Banking Institute and author of Creating Wealth: Growing Local Economies with Local Currencies.

Joan Baez returns to the Commonwealth Club World Affairs nearly 45 years after her last visit, not for a performance, but for an intimate discussion. She will delve into her personal thoughts and

Joan Baez returns to the Commonwealth Club World Affairs nearly 45 years after her last visit, not for a performance, but for an intimate discussion. She will delve into her personal thoughts and life experiences, offering a rare glimpse behind her iconic stardom.

Her new book of poetry, *When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance*, marks the first time Baez has publicly shared her decades of writing. The collection features reflections on her childhood, cherished family memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, presenting an inspiring personal diary.

Join us in-person on January 27, 2025, to hear Baez discuss these pivotal life experiences that shaped her career. She will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

“Dodging Bullets—Stories from Survivors of Historical Trauma” is a new film exploring the profound impact of generational oppression and trauma on Native Americans. It examines the loss and

“Dodging Bullets—Stories from Survivors of Historical Trauma” is a new film exploring the profound impact of generational oppression and trauma on Native Americans. It examines the loss and remarkable resilience of Indigenous communities.

The film reveals how historical trauma, stemming from first contact with Europeans, contributes to disproportionately high health and social issues among Indigenous populations. It features cross-generational perspectives from Native people, researchers, and politicians, highlighting the unique challenges resilient communities continue to face.

Watch “Dodging Bullets” on AppleTV and Prime Video.

The Earthsayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais to discuss his documentary, "The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret."

The episode reveals Iowa's

The Earthsayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais to discuss his documentary, "The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret."

The episode reveals Iowa's continued heavy reliance on coal, despite its wind-energy leadership, and the resulting dangers to communities and the environment. This podcast, a Sustainability Action Media project for Earthsayers, was produced by Bob Trench and interviewed by Paul Steinbroner. (September 2025)