Jim is a veteran editor, reporter, teacher and a passionate advocate for local journalism.  As an adjunct journalism instructor at UW, he frequently teaches the News Lab class and has taught previous classes on covering politics, immigrant and refugee communities, and health care issues.  From 2017-2020, Jim was the managing editor of Honolulu Civil Beat, … Read More

Steve Scher is a podcaster, broadcaster, writer, interviewer, and teacher. Over his long radio career, he received accolades and awards for his incisive coverage of public affairs, breaking news and his beyond-the-headlines approach to issues. His in-depth interviews with award winning authors, political leaders, scientists, artists, and active citizens are noted for their intelligence and … Read More