Ever feel like your phone is basically glued to your hand? Today, we talked with Mitra Manesh, author of The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World. She says this isn’t about lacking discipline; it’s an attention crisis, and most of us don’t even realize it.

Ever feel like your phone is basically glued to your hand? Today, we talked with Mitra Manesh, author of The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World. She says this isn&rsquo;t about lacking discipline; it&rsquo;s an attention crisis, and most of us don&rsquo;t even realize it.

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

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Friday April 10. Mitra Manesh, author of The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World.

Seafair is almost here! ! The Seafair Summer Kickoff is on June 1 and it goes on till the Seafair Weekend Festival, July 31 through August 2 at Genesee Park and Playfield. This event anchors the Boeing Seafair Air Show and the Apollo Mechanical Cup Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington. Have you ever wondered when and why Seattle became so huge on hydroplanes racing? Our guest today knows everything about hydroplanes races in Seattle. As a matter of fact, he was an unlimited hydroplane driver himself! And he has written and published several books on the subject of unlimited hydroplane racing. David Williams’ latest book is “The Chuck Lyford Story. Every Day Counts.”

Seafair is almost here! ! The Seafair Summer Kickoff is on June 1 and it goes on till the Seafair Weekend Festival, July 31 through August 2 at Genesee Park and Playfield. This event anchors the Boeing Seafair Air Show and the Apollo Mechanical Cup Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington. Have you ever wondered when and why Seattle became so huge on hydroplanes racing? Our guest today knows everything about hydroplanes races in Seattle. As a matter of fact, he was an unlimited hydroplane driver himself! And he has written and published several books on the subject of unlimited hydroplane racing. David Williams&rsquo; latest book is &ldquo;The Chuck Lyford Story. Every Day Counts.&rdquo;

Friday May 29.  David Williams On His Latest Book: The Chuck Lyford Story. Every Day Counts.”

We’re excited to welcome Natalie Edwards, Interim Executive Director of Portland Backpack, to the program. Hear how Portland Backpack is making a difference by helping fight food insecurity for children and families in the community. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the latest episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!

We&rsquo;re excited to welcome Natalie Edwards, Interim Executive Director of Portland Backpack, to the program. Hear how Portland Backpack is making a difference by helping fight food insecurity for children and families in the community. Don&rsquo;t miss this inspiring conversation on the latest episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!

Friday May 22. Natalie Edwards  Interim Executive Director for Portland Backpack 

New Episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest! 

This week we welcome Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club, for an inspiring conversation about teamwork, resilience, competition, and the growing dragon boat community in the Pacific Northwest.

From championship races to building community on the water, Roula shares the passion and purpose behind the sport — and why paddling changes lives.

Don’t miss this encouraging and energetic episode

New Episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!&nbsp;
This week we welcome Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club, for an inspiring conversation about teamwork, resilience, competition, and the growing dragon boat community in the Pacific Northwest.
From championship races to building community on the water, Roula shares the passion and purpose behind the sport &mdash; and why paddling changes lives.
Don&rsquo;t miss this encouraging and energetic episode

Friday April 10. Mitra Manesh, author of The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World.

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