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Each day you face the highs and lows of your own state of mind, as well as the onslaught of external threats from terrorist alerts, earthquake warnings, and economic downturns. Your mind is in a constant state of arousal, and your happiness and your physical health pay the price. But Dr. Rick Hanson says that you have enormous power not only to change your frame of mind, but to physically alter your body and even the structure of your brain by taking charge of your thoughts. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist, who writes and teaches extensively on personal growth and contemplative practice.

A griot, pronounced gree-oh, is an African storyteller that shares and preserves the culture of his people by passing along the myths, wisdom and heritage to others.　 Our Global Griot program expands that task world wide, bringing the stories, music, poetry, culture and myths of the world’s cultures into your home every Sunday for 2 hours.

A one-hour call-in program, bringing listeners together forethought-provoking national conversation about issues specific to Native communities and impacting non-natives. Each program engages noted guests and experts with callers throughout the United States and is designed to improve the quality of life for Native American and foster conversations between Native Americans and non-natives.

African Americans in the Labor Movement (Part 2). A conversation with Judson MacLaury, a retired historian from the US Department of Labor and author of TO ADVANCE THEIR OPPORTUNITIES: Federal Policies Toward African American Workers from World War I to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Plus, the music of Paul Robeson.

KSER's public affairs programming addresses the vital need for local news and information about Snohomish & Island Counties.

KSER is the ONLY broadcaster - public or commercial, TV or radio - that consistently covers issues unique to the Sno-Isles.

We provide a means to inform residents about local issues, discuss community concerns, speak to elected officials, & engage in civil, informed dialog.

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