Bob Smiland, President & CEO of Inner-City Arts, discusses creating an emotionally safe space for low-income children to express themselves and their experiences through art. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Host Mark Oppenheim interview guests: Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Executive Director Zach Norris and Voices for a Second Chance Executive Director Paula Thompson.
David Baca, Chief of Schools of the Los Angeles Unified School District, discusses how allocated funds are used to educate K-12 children throughout the city. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Joel Arquillos, Executive Director of 826LA, discusses how writing is a fundamental tool in preserving history, culture, and the thoughts of individuals worldwide. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Host Mark Oppenheim interviews guests: Feeding Westchester Interim President & CEO Jaynee Day; Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee President & CEO Nancy Keil; and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin President & CEO Michelle Orge.
Carol Henault, Executive Director of Reading is Fundamental of Southern California, discusses a major education issue facing children of low-income families, a problem that could significantly impede on their language learning skills. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Don Ness, Executive Director of the Ordean Foundation, discusses the power of partnering with organizations in order to eliminate multi-generational issues, including poverty. This interview was produced in collaboration with WDSE WRPT.
Lee Stuart, Executive Director of CHUM, discusses creating a more just and safe society without negatively affecting the community at large. This interview was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT.
Host Mark Oppenheim interviews guests: Tacoma Art Museum Executive Director David Setford; Albright-Knox Art Gallery Director Janne Sirén; and Philbrook Mueum of Art President & Director Scott Stulen.
William Sperling, CEO of Child360, discusses providing teachers and guardians with important tools needed to identify developmental issues within their students and children. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Host Mark Oppenheim interviews guests: American Museum of Natural History President Ellen Futter; Los Angeles County Museum of Art Director Michael Govan; and Children’s Museum of Indianapolis President & CEO Jeff Patchen.
Maria Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, discusses how a diverse group of leaders and experts are needed to support the many industries that represent the iconic city. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Host Mark Oppenheim interviews guests: Washington Performing Arts President & CEO Jenny Bilfield; Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Officer James Johnson and San Francisco Ballet Executive Director Kelly Tweeddale.