Best Miles Avilez Podcasts (2024)

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What 4 years at MIHS has taught me 12:08

1+ y ago12:08

12:08

Miles reflects on his four years in high school, what he's learned, and the people that have helped him along the way. He gives his advice to the next generation of Islanders and looks forward to what comes next for him.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Life at the US Airforce Academy 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

Miles invites his former co-host, Creed, on to the show to talk about his first year at the US Airforce Academy. They discuss the lengthy application process, the initial shock of arriving at basic training in the summer, and the daily life on campus. Later, Creed explains how the Airforce Academy has changed the person he is, and he gives advice t…

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Salmon Under the Stars: Tales from Nighttime Snorkeling 14:34

1+ y ago14:34

14:34

Miles Avilez sits down with Sergio Camacho, a former snorkeler for U.S Fish and Wildlife, who was tasked with monitoring the endangered Chinook salmon in Lake Washington as well as their deteriorating habitat. Once a week, Sergio would suit up for a frigid all-night snorkel along the coastline—often the Mercer Island coastline—to take measurements …

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How the Media Divides Us 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

Miles sits down with Henry Brechter, the head editor of the popular news site AllSides.com, to discuss how media bias influences the political landscape, fuels polarization, and sows discord. Brechter discusses AllSides.com, explaining how it was created to counter media bias by showing "all sides" of any news issue. Additionally, Brechter reveals …

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Reading my College Essay 16:39

1+ y ago16:39

16:39

Miles goes solo on this episode, and talks college applications. He reads and gives his reaction to his college essay, then shares what he wished he would have known about the application process beforehand. You'll also get to hear the behind the scenes details of what Miles does at the station, and find out how he came to do this show.…

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The truth about declining enrollment (featuring Superintendent Fred Rundle) 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

26:02

Miles interviews Superintendent Fred Rundle on the Mercer Island School District's problem with declining enrollment and why it is such a big issue. In this episode, they unpack the reasons for the low enrollment, the possibility of closing an elementary school, how low enrollment could impact teachers, and how the district is working to overcome t…

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Combatting Home Burglaries on Mercer Island 7:40

1+ y ago7:40

7:40

Miles speaks with Officer Foster Barragan of the MIPD about a recent string of home burglaries that occurred on the south end of Mercer Island. Barragan provides information on the case, breaks down the motivations and behaviors of thieves, and explains what you need to do to keep your house burglar-free…

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A Portrait Says a Thousand Words... 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

Seattle Artist Al Doggett joins the show to discuss a portrait he created that is displayed at Mercer Island High School. The portrait depicts Dr Stanley Ann Dunham—the mother of President Barack Obama and a 1960 graduate of MIHS. Al walks us through the journey of his career including how he became an artist, what kind of work he does, and how he …

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Mercer Island Parks get an upgrade 15:30

2y ago15:30

15:30

Sam Harb and Alaine Sommergren of the Mercer Island Parks and Rec Department share the details of a recently passed levy that provides additional funding for parks. They discuss the two main upgrades from the levy, those being more funding for forest restoration in Pioneer Park, and more funding for the replacement of playground equipment.…

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Teaching the Next Generation of Storytellers 20:32

2y ago20:32

20:32

Miles talks with Michael Ketchum, the teacher of Mercer Island High School's new "Media Technology" class, about his career through the years. Michael has served in the navy, owned a restaurant, worked as program manager of allrecipes.com, and has since become a freelance film producer and the teacher of Media Tech. In Michael's class, storytelling…

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Sleepless in Mercer Island 28:13

2y ago28:13

28:13

The streets of Mercer Island are alive in the middle of the night. From shoplifters to Pokémon Go players to police on their patrol routes, there is so much to be seen when the sun goes down. David King, a Mercer Islander with insomnia, recounts the crazy experiences he's had while walking the streets of Mercer Island in the middle of the night. He…

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The Fight for Women's Rights in Iran 8:20

2y ago8:20

8:20

Protests have erupted across Iran after Mahsa Amini was wrongfully killed for refusing to wear a hijab. Protestors call for revolution and an end to the reign of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Anahita, a second generation Iranian Immigrant, shares her perspective on the movement and what the future may look like for Iranian citizens.…

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The War Of The Worlds 51:51

2y ago51:51

51:51

Tonight KMIH 889 the bridge has brought you The War of the Worlds, by H. G. Wells. Originally aired on October 30, 1938, at 8 pm in New York, The War of the Worlds is one of the most famous radio dramas as it caused Mass hysteria across the Nation when it aired. This original adaptation is produced, edited, and directed by Sadie Jensen, and stars t…

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How Russians are Reacting to the War in Ukraine 19:13

2y ago19:13

19:13

Miles speaks with Tolly, an MIHS student who has family currently living Russia. Tolly gives the inside scoop on Russian attitudes towards the war, how propaganda has affected its citizens, and how thoughts are starting to shift among Russia's youth. Tolly suggests that Russia's failure to overcome a NATO-backed Ukraine will lead to a revolution in…

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A Humanitarian Crisis in Tigray 12:18

2y ago12:18

12:18

Miles Avilez interviews Tech Specialist and ethnic Tigrayan, Beniam Yetbarek, on the dire state of the war and humanitarian crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia. In Tigray millions of civilians are stuck behind the blockade, being deprived of food and water. Miles and Beniam discuss the origin of the war, Beniam's family still in Tigray, the current situatio…

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Meet Naz Paul, a candidate for WA State Senator 25:53

2+ y ago25:53

25:53

Creed and Miles interview Naz Paul, an independent candidate running for Senate in Washington. Paul describes what she thinks needs to change about the education system, and she explains her positions on various issues including homelessness, climate change, and the healthcare industry. Paul reveals why she chose to run as an independent and why sh…

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Creed's Journey to the Airforce Academy 26:36

2+ y ago26:36

26:36

In an interview, Creed reflects on his time in high school and his plans post graduation which include attending the Airforce Academy. Creed discusses his favorite parts of high school, his experience in Running Start at Bellevue College, and the rigorous application process for the Airforce Academy. Creed finishes by outlining how he envisions his…

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Should Public University be Free in America? 22:07

2+ y ago22:07

22:07

Creed and Miles debate whether college should be free in America or not. Is it beneficial to provide equal aid to everyone, regardless of family income? Should college be a right so as to level the playing field for lower income students? Should certain degrees be incentivized more than others? Could more college enrollees boost the economy? Let's …

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Should America cut the military budget? 18:53

2+ y ago18:53

18:53

Miles and Creed debate whether or not America should reduce its military budget. They discuss what the funds are being used on currently, where there may be room to streamline funds, and how the country could otherwise spend the money. They debate whether America should continue to be responsible for defending the world from the likes of China and …

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Interviewing MI City Councilmember: Craig Reynolds 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

29:19

Miles interviews Craig Reynolds, a city councilmember for Mercer Island and an experienced actuary. First, Craig Reynolds explains his backstory and how he became an actuary. He explains what he does as an actuary and how it has prepared him for leading on the city council. He goes into detail on how Mercer Island's Government works and what it's l…

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The Most Important Choices in Your High School Career 35:43

2+ y ago35:43

35:43

Creed and Miles give their takes on various ways to approach high school: taking a gap year, doing running start, playing sports, doing difficult vs unique classes, and skipping ahead grade levels in subjects.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Should the parties get to choose their own nominees for President? 22:46

2+ y ago22:46

22:46

Creed and Miles debate whether we should scrap the primaries and allow the parties to decide who they send to the general election. They first dive into the history of how the Vietnam War caused parties to give up total control of the nominee- to a level unseen in other major democracies. Giving back that power to the parties may result in more con…

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Should we get rid of the SAT? 17:16

2+ y ago17:16

17:16

Miles and Creed debate the pros and cons of banning the SAT. Is the SAT an effective way of assessing students? Is the SAT a help or hindrance to minorities? Is the SAT unfair to students from less affluent families? All these questions and more are answered in this week's episode.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Should 16 year-olds be allowed to vote? 57:16

2+ y ago57:16

57:16

Creed, Miles, and Marcus debate the optimal age thresholds for drinking, driving, voting, and smoking. They compare America's age limits to other countries' age limits around the world. Using data, prior knowledge, and reasoning, they determine which age limits should be changed and which limits should stay the same.…

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Are we overdependent on screens and electronics? 29:48

2+ y ago29:48

29:48

Miles and Creed debate whether or not our world has become too dependent on screens in daily life. Screen time for teenagers has risen dramatically since the Pandemic and with that comes concerns that people are becoming more and more addicted to their devices. This can be at a detriment to sleep, mental health, and even risk taking. However, scree…

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Was 2021 better than 2020? 47:48

2+ y ago47:48

47:48

Creed and Miles recap the last 2 years and settle the debate: which year was better? They answer this question on the world scale first, recalling the Jan 6th attacks, the history of Covid-19, the retreat from Afghanistan, and the summer Olympics. Then, they share their personal perspectives of what the last 2 years have been like for them as stude…

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Should businesses be banned from lobbying to congress? 19:48

3y ago19:48

19:48

Miles and Creed debate if businesses and organizations should be able to lobby to members of congress. They outline how lobbying works in our government system including the distinction between direct lobbying and grassroots lobbying. Does lobbying give an unfair advantage to the powerful? Is lobbying a necessary part of our democracy? Is lobbying …

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Should we break up Big Tech? 19:44

3y ago19:44

19:44

Miles and Creed discuss the pros and cons of breaking up big tech- the collection of tech companies that together dominate the market. Are these companies monopolies? Do they partake in anti-competitive practices to justify a split? Would breaking up these companies be an effective way to balance the market? Do Elizabeth Warren's proposals to even …

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Is nuclear power worth investing in? 18:58

3y ago18:58

18:58

Miles and Creed debate the pros and cons of utilizing nuclear power. They examine how nuclear power compares to other major power sources economically and environmentally. Is nuclear radiation a serious risk? What challenges does storing nuclear waste hold? Why can't we depend solely on renewables? All these questions and more are answered in today…

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How Should We Enact Gun Reform? 41:26

3y ago41:26

41:26

Miles and Creed are joined by Marcus Heu-Weller to discuss how gun reform can play a part in curbing America's gun violence. With such a complex topic comes many questions: Why does America fair so much worse than similar countries in dealing with gun violence? Is the country willing to change? How does the second amendment affect how we deal with …

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Growing Up in China as a Foreigner 31:51

3y ago31:51

31:51

Miles interviews his co-host, Creed, about his childhood in China. Creed gives a personal account into his life in the village that he lived in. He compares Chinese education, food, and culture to America's. Creed grew up as the only white person that many people had ever seen. This affected how people interacted with him and it created pressure to…

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Is space tourism a good use of resources? 21:07

3y ago21:07

21:07

Creed and Miles debate whether the new era of space tourism will bring more harm or good. In the past few months, Elon Musk's SpaceX, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin have all hosted civilian passengers on trips outside of the Earth's atmosphere. This debate includes questions of whether or not this will be good for th…

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Should America have stayed in Afghanistan? 19:38

3y ago19:38

19:38

Miles and Creed debate whether or not America made the right move by withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan. This decision has had major implications on American soldiers and the people of Afghanistan. How will the withdrawal affect our budget? Is being the policemen of the world our duty? Will we see a resurgence in terrorism from groups like Al …

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Top 5 Sports in the World 41:51

3+ y ago41:51

41:51

Creed and Miles discuss the top 5 sports in the world and give their personal top 5. They pull from memories of throwing a bowling ball upside down, crushing Americans in Badminton, and watching Kawhi Leonard make a shot after it bounces 4 times on the rim. And they settle the age old debate: Is soccer a sport?…

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Cancel Culture: More Harm than Good? 24:24

3+ y ago24:24

24:24

Creed and Miles debate whether cancel culture has an overall positive or negative impact in society. How does social media impact the way we communicate? Should people be held accountable for statements from their past? Is cancelling even an effective way to de-platform someone?By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Should America have Universal Healthcare? 25:51

3+ y ago25:51

25:51

Creed and Miles debate whether Universal Healthcare is desirable and reasonable for America to pursue. Among the topics discussed are access to care, healthcare as a right, the role of insurance companies, and America's attitude towards socialism.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Should America abolish the electoral college? 56:53

3+ y ago56:53

56:53

In this episode, we invite a guest to debate the strengths and shortcomings of the electoral college vs the popular vote. Later on, we transition into discussing voting more generally and what we would like to see replace the presidential debates.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Should we topple statues of historical figures? 49:10

3+ y ago49:10

49:10

From the founding fathers to Columbus, conflict has been stirring in America as for what to do with their statues. Miles and Creed debate if their lives are too tarnished to warrant this honor, or if their statues should remain as a monument for the good they did and their impact on the world.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Videogames and Esports 39:21

3+ y ago39:21

39:21

In this episode, Creed and Miles take a more casual approach to the show with many smaller questions revolving gaming and esports.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Should the World Denuclearize? 29:35

3+ y ago29:35

29:35

In this episode, Miles and Creed debate whether or not we should pursue global denuclearization. Factors they consider include the possibility of nuclear war, the difficulty of safely disposing of nuclear weapons, and if the world is more peaceful because of the availability of such threatening weaponry.…

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Should homeless be allowed to camp on Mercer Island? 27:09

3+ y ago27:09

27:09

In their premier episode, Miles and Creed debate the recent legislation by the Mercer Island City Council which prohibits homeless camping on public property if shelter space is available. Is this a backwards move by the city or does it benefit all parties involved? Near the end of the show, they transition to interesting news going on in the world…

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