# black history month (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover black history month. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 487. Jill Gomez In Memoriam](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/08/21/episode-487-jill-gomez-in-memoriam/) _2026-08-21 · Countermelody_ Jill Gomez, the brilliant, intrepid Trinidadian-British soprano, known for the last fifteen years of her life as Jill Carnegy, Countess of Northesk, died on August 11, just a few weeks short of her 84th birthday. She is a singer that I have loved and followed for decades, and one whose recordings I collected assiduously and that I had earmarked for a special celebratory episode, one that, like… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_487-Jill_Gomez_In_Memoriam-FINAL.mp3) ## [Lessons from Beekeeping with Dr. Fernando Branch – PMP514](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp514-lessons-from-beekeeping-with-dr-fernando-branch/) _2026-08-19 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’ve joined a new team and I want to build trust without coming across as too eager to be accepted, if that makes sense. What’s the balanced way to do this? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Fernando Branch: Dr. Fernando Branch is the… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP514.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Weather vs. Climate](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-weather-vs-climate/) _2026-08-17 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss a recent newsletter from Jen, “ Weather vs. Climate ”. Jen starts out the episode recounting a time that she got caught in an unexpected storm while on a run. She then goes on to talk about how sometimes unexpected storms pop up in leadership. Leaders don’t always know when people are going to push back against a decision, or when… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM84.mp3) ## [Episode 486. The Other Maureen Forrester](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/08/14/episode-486-the-other-maureen-forrester/) _2026-08-14 · Countermelody_ This episode celebrates one of the twentieth century’s great contraltos, Canadian icon, Maureen Forrester, an exceptionally versatile, profoundly communicative artist. This past July 25 would have been her 96th birthday. It would be a nearly insurmountable challenge to present all aspects of her artistry in a single episode, so today I have chosen to bestow upon her a title which might surprise… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_486-The_Other_Maureen_Forrester-FINAL.mp3) ## [Cornerstones of Effective Schools with Dr. Darin Thompson – PMP513](https://williamdparker.com/2026/cornerstones-of-effective-schools-with-dr-darin-thompson-pmp513/) _2026-08-12 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m wanting to intentionally develop leaders on my team. Ideas or suggestions? Listen in to hear their repsonse! Meet Dr. Darin Thompson: Darin A. Thompson, PhD, is a veteran K–12 leader from Fairfax, Virginia, with nearly 20 years of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP513.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Reggie Daniels Part 2](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-dr-reggie-daniels-part-2/) _2026-08-10 · Street Soldiers Radio_ [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_dr-reggie-daniels_part2_2026.mp3) ## [Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan](https://rememberthatpod.podbean.com/e/consuelo-vanderbilt-balsan/) _2026-08-10 · Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast_ You may recognize her story as the inspiration for one of your favorite characters from The Gilded Age. She was a socialite-turned-aristocrat, thanks to her mother's meddling. She built a hospital in France. She's the endlessly fascinating Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fiiakze653e6y7q5/RTT180.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – What Kind of Day is It?](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-what-kind-of-day-is-it/) _2026-08-10 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and I take some time to talk about decision making. Inspired by a newsletter Jen recently wrote, we talk about how it’s important to make decisions on an average day, not a really good day or a really bad one. School leaders make a lot of decisions each day, and sometimes it’s easy to let emotion drive your decision making. Even if you don’t realize it,… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM83.mp3) ## [Episode 485. Anneliese Rothenberger singt Stolz und Lehár](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/08/08/episode-485-anneliese-rothenberger-singt-stolz-und-lehar/) _2026-08-08 · Countermelody_ The theme of today’s episode is “escapism,” a valuable and even necessary pursuit in the world in which we find ourselves currently existing. What more glorious escapism could there be then Operettenlieder by composers Robert Stolz and Franz Lehár as performed by beloved German soprano Anneliese Rothenberger (1919 – 2010). She was one of the most prominent and glamorous musical figures in Germany… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_485-Anneliese_Rothenberger_singt_Stolz_und_Leh_r-FINAL.mp3) ## [PMP512: Forgiveness Looking Like Nachos with Dr. Will Darter](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp512-forgiveness-looking-like-nachos-with-dr-will-darter/) _2026-08-05 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How can I set the tone on Day #1? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Will Darter: Dr. Will Darter is a rural school superintendent, author, presenter, speaker, and national advocate for small school leadership. He is the host of the Rural… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP512.mp3) ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZUqj87S3YGcw) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – First Day of School Reminders](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-first-day-of-school-reminders/) _2026-08-03 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ First Days of School Reminders William D. Parker This post is reprinted from an archived one we shared in 2019. Jenny is a returning student at her high school. She has a part-time job, which keeps her up late most nights. When she arrives late to school, she has already missed breakfast, and she’s tardy. She stands in a long line at the counseling office until she is given her class schedule. She… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM82.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: The Impact of Teachers](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-the-impact-of-teachers/) _2026-08-03 · Street Soldiers Radio_ https://daddyhunger.org [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street-soldiers-radio_8-2-26_teachers_aliveandfree_.mp3) ## [Episode 484. Bubbles on the Nile, Handel Edition](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/08/01/episode-484-bubbles-on-the-nile-handel-edition/) _2026-08-01 · Countermelody_ Today’s episode is the second of my so-called “Bubbles on the Nile” series, performances by Beverly Sills (and a host of other divas) in unexpected roles. While the first episode drew on the contents of a 1985 release on the Legendary Recordings label with the same title, today’s episode focuses exclusively on the music of George Frideric Handel with an entirely Gundlach-generated setlist. Sills… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_484-Bubbles_on_the_Nile-Handel_Edition-FINAL.mp3) ## [PMP511: Creating a Greenhouse Culture with Mike Hayes & Ashley Pacholewski](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp511-creating-a-greenhouse-culture-with-mike-hayes-ashley-pacholewski/) _2026-07-29 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker takes some time to ask Jen Schwanke about recording an audio book version of her book, You’re the Principal Now What? Here is a link to purchase the book! https://www.echopointbooks.com/cart/add/?id=45972673560749&quantity=1 Use code PRINCIPAL30 for a 30% discount! Follow this 30-second demo to learn how to use the code. Bulk… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP511.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: Alive & Free’s Grauates & Collegians](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-alive-frees-grauates-collegians/) _2026-07-27 · Street Soldiers Radio_ Street Soldiers Radio celebrated our newest college grauduates (298 total!) and our newest students who finished the Leadership Academy/College Prep class and are on their way to college. They each shared how Alive & Free has impacted their life, what being in the classroom was like and their future goals. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_aliveandfree_graduates_college-prep-_2026.mp3) ## [Louisa May Alcott](https://rememberthatpod.podbean.com/e/louisa-may-alcott/) _2026-07-27 · Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast_ You know we love an author, and this week, we're talking about one of our favorites: Louisa May Alcott. She grew up around famous writers, defied gender norms, and gave us one of the most influential stories of our childhoods. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/47ng8ikvsqx88cn8/RTT179.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Book Talk](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-book-talk/) _2026-07-27 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this week’s Monday Matters episode, Jen and I grabbed four of the last books we’ve read, and shared a few takeaways from each for listeners looking for good reads this summer: Will’s List : The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali A compelling novel tracing the history of Iran from the 1970s through the Revolution and into modern times through the lives of two lifelong friends. A Very Small… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM81.mp3) ## [Episode 483. Adele Addison @ 101](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/07/24/episode-483-adele-addison-101/) _2026-07-24 · Countermelody_ Today beloved African American soprano Adele Addison, still “sharp as a tack” according to one of her close friends, celebrates her 101st birthday. And today, just as I did four years ago in honor of her 97th birthday, I celebrate this trailblazing icon with a wide-ranging program which focuses on her specialties: baroque and contemporary music, with a few additional surprises along the way. Thus… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_483-Adele_Addison_101-FINAL.mp3) ## [PMP510: Redefining Leadership Through Relational Intelligence with Brad Johnson and Rachel Edoho-Eket](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp510-redefining-leadership-through-relational-intelligence-with-brad-johnson-and-rachel-edoho-eket/) _2026-07-22 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m thinking about retiring in a year, but I want to do something part time. What are some options you’ve learned about consulting that I might be able to develop for me? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Brad Johnson and Rachel… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP510__.mp3) ## [Episode 482. Georges Thill: French Twist](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/07/21/episode-482-georges-thill-french-twist/) _2026-07-21 · Countermelody_ A further celebration of great French singers today, featuring one of the greatest of them all, tenor Georges Thill (1897 – 1984). But as always with Countermelody , there’s a difference: Most of Thill’s recordings are, indeed, in French, and he is such a masterful purveyor of the language that it is always a delight to hear him sing in his native tongue. However, and here’s the “French Twist” of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_482-Georges_Thill-French_Twist-FINAL.mp3) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/it74PKU8Er4i) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Lessons in Sailing Upwind](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-lessons-in-sailing-upwind/) _2026-07-20 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Lessons in Sailing Upwind William D. Parker, July 9, 2026 When my friend Dave Sandowich, a retired principal with 20+ years of admin experience, invited me to go sailing with me off the Chesapeake Bay, I was thrilled. This would be the third time he had taken me on the water, and my son Jack, now 20 years old, was coming along. We sailed 60 miles over three days, from Dave’s place on Kent Island… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM80.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: America at 250](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-america-at-250/) _2026-07-20 · Street Soldiers Radio_ As we celebrate America’s 250 anniversary, Street Soldiers Radio dived into a conversation about the history of the country and what we would like to see in the future. www.StayAliveAndFree.org [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street-soldiers-radio_alive-and-free_america-at-250_2026_1.mp3) ## [Episode 481. The Young Eleanor Steber](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/07/18/episode-481-the-young-eleanor-steber/) _2026-07-18 · Countermelody_ Today, July 17, 2026, is the one-hundred-and-twelfth birthday of Eleanor Steber, in the opinion of many, the finest American soprano that ever lived. Her combination of technical prowess, (which allowed her to blend vocal power with seamless coloratura facility), faultless diction, vocal beauty, musical versatility, and complete and utter sincerity of expression, were combined in one exquisite… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_481-The_Young_Eleanor_Steber-FINAL.mp3) ## [PMP509: A Complaint Free World with Will Bowen](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp509-a-complaint-free-world-with-will-bowen/) _2026-07-15 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Meet Will Bowen Will Bowen is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of the Complaint Free® Movement . This movement has inspired millions of people across more than 100 countries to live with greater positivity and personal accountability. He is best known for his bestselling book A Complaint-Free World , which introduced a simple yet powerful idea: by becoming more aware of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP509.mp3) ## [18th Annual William Hammond Hall Awards Ceremony - Jul 14, 2026](https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=90&clip_id=52847) _2026-07-14 · City and County of San Francisco: City Events Audio Podcast_ Watch Download File [Listen](https://archive-video.granicus.com/sanfrancisco/sanfrancisco_910af553-cd45-4b07-b741-de5771899e4e.mp3) ## [Episode 480. Bacquier Encore](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/07/14/episode-480-bacquier-encore/) _2026-07-14 · Countermelody_ Allons, enfants de la patrie! Let’s celeberate Bastille Day in style! And what better exemplar of the power and élan of French music than the great Gabriel Bacquier?! It was only about a year ago that I published an episode featuring Bacquier singing art song. Today’s episode combines Bacquier in his more familiar guise as an opera singer, with further (and even rarer) recordings of him singing… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_480-Bacquier_Encore-FINAL.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Reginold Daniels Memoir- Prevail](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-dr-reginold-daniels-memoir-prevail/) _2026-07-13 · Street Soldiers Radio_ Dr. Reginold Daniels shared his memoir Prevail on Street Soldiers Radio as he took us on a journey of what happens when discipline and danger live in the same household and when love and violence speak the same language. Special guests and mentors Floyd Jackson, Dr. Derrick Smith and Najua Daniels joined to share the impact Dr. Daniels’ has made on their life. www.StayAliveAndFree.org [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_aliveandfree_reginold-daniels_2026.mp3) ## [The Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold](https://rememberthatpod.podbean.com/e/the-disappearance-of-dorothy-arnold/) _2026-07-13 · Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast_ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mentions of suicide. It's another historical mystery! She was a socialite with ambitions to become a writer, and she vanished from the busy streets of New York City. No one ever saw her again. What happened to Dorothy Arnold? [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/49y94fdzfg2nticq/RTT178.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Problem with Certainty](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-the-problem-with-certainty/) _2026-07-13 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Welcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke talk about the problem with certainty . Certainty is not a bad thing. It is very soothing and comforting for us, but it doesn’t equal growth. In fact, being certain is a terrible substitute for growth. The idea of leadership as a single individual who believes they do not need help or input is a dangerous… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM79.mp3) ## [Episode 479. Get to Know Alain Vanzo](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/07/11/episode-479-get-to-know-alain-vanzo/) _2026-07-11 · Countermelody_ I return to Countermelody ‘s Salut à la France miniseries with a tribute to the Monaco-born French-naturalized tenor, Alain Vanzo (1923-2002). There was simply no more elegant a tenor (or any singer!) in the French operatic repertoire (and beyond) than Vanzo in his glory days in the 1960s and 1970s. I have chosen a setlist which presents him, in his core repertoire (Gounod, Massenet, Lalo),… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_479-Get_to_Know_Alain_Vanzo-FINAL.mp3) ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OZ0tyS5ZbcpJ) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [PMP508: Rigor, Routines, and Relationships with Dina Langston & Stacey James](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp508-rigor-routines-and-relationships-with-dina-langston-stacey-james/) _2026-07-08 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How can I discover my teacher’s unique “professional work languages?” Listen in to hear their response! You can use these questions to help discover those “work languages”: How do would you describe your leadership style in three words? What… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP508_-_7726_11.27AM.mp3) ## [Episode 478. Martial Singher: Un recueil de mélodies](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/07/07/episode-478-martial-singher-un-recueil-de-melodies/) _2026-07-07 · Countermelody_ Today is the first in a series of episodes honoring our Gallic friends, who this month also celebrate their independence day, call it what you will, Bastille Day or Le Quatorze Juillet. Our featured singer is French baritone Martial Singher (1904-1990). His career extended from opera to concert to recital and back again, but the main focus on this episode is on the wide range of French song that… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_478-Martial_Singher_chante_un_recueil_de_m_lodies-FINAL.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Why Vacation Matters](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-why-vacation-matters/) _2026-07-06 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Today’s Monday Matters discusses the importance of summertime for mental break and the importance of disengagement from the worries. Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss the benefits of giving yourself a mental break from the stress of a leadership job. They talk about how taking a break will make the next school year better, and will allow you to re-connect to yourself and the things that you… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MondayMatters78_.mp3) ## [Episode 477. American Orchestral Song \[Queer Edition\]](https://countermelody.blubrry.net/2026/07/05/episode-477-american-orchestral-song-queer-edition/) _2026-07-05 · Countermelody_ I know, I know, I said that we were done with Pride for 2026. But honestly, given the tenor of the times (no pun intended), we have to continue foregrounding Pride every day we tread this increasingly precipitous path that is earth. And that is the United States of America. For as I write this. Even as our nation squeezes out what should be a momentous birthday celebration, our very queer… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/countermelody/media.blubrry.com/countermelody/content.blubrry.com/countermelody/Episode_477-American_Orchestral_Song-Queer_Edition-FINAL.mp3) ## [PMP507: Steady Leadership with Paden Morris](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp507-steady-leadership-with-paden-morris/) _2026-07-01 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What would you say is the solution for the current state of decline in U.S. schools? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Paden Morris: Paden Morris serves as principal of Tyler Consolidated High School in Tyler County, West Virginia, where… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP507.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: The Impact of Social Media](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-the-impact-of-social-media/) _2026-06-29 · Street Soldiers Radio_ https://vimeo.com/1205579975?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_social-media_2026.mp3) ## [Kiyoshi Kuromiya](https://rememberthatpod.podbean.com/e/kiyoshi-kuromiya/) _2026-06-29 · Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast_ Pride 2026 continues! This week, we learn all about activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, who was born into an internment camp, marched alongside Dr. King, traveled the world writing books, and tried to make a building levitate. Join us as we dive into his fascinating and accomplished life! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/er4rxg8m6qnbut3k/RTT177.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – 10 Lessons from Masterminds](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-10-lessons-from-masterminds/) _2026-06-29 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this week’s Monday Matters, I share with Jen a list of 10 takeaways from learning I’ve experienced with leadership groups this past school year. We discuss several of them together and how these lessons have stood out in our thinking and growth. Here are 10 takeaways we explored together: Leadership growth happens best in community, not isolation. Curiosity is often more powerful than… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM77.mp3) ## [PMP506: Hope Is A Strategy with Jamie Meade](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp506-hope-is-not-a-strategy-with-jamie-meade/) _2026-06-24 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What is the difference between procedures and systems? Listen in to hear their response, and thank you for doing what matters! Meet Jamie Meade: With a career spanning over 35 years in education, Jamie Meade is dedicated to positive change and… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP506.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Let Them Theory](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-let-them-theory/) _2026-06-22 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Will Parker and Jen Schwanke spend this Monday Matters episode discussing one of Jen’s recent newsletters about the “let them” theory. The central thesis of their discussion is that school leaders can’t control other people’s emotions. They talk about how leading sometimes means making decisions that people disagree with, and being okay with that. Whether you’re dealing with teachers, parents, or… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM76.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Fathers 2026](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-celebrating-fathers-2026/) _2026-06-22 · Street Soldiers Radio_ Street Soldiers Radio celebrated father’s by featuring a panel of fathers and grandfathers who shared some of their most meaningful moments, cherished memories, and personal experiences from their journeys through fatherhood. www.StayAliveAndFree.org [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_celebrating-fathers_day_2026.mp3) ## [PMP505: A School Leader’s Playbook for Tough Conversations with Erika Bare & Tiffany Burns](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp505-a-school-leaders-playbook-for-tough-conversations-with-erika-bare-tiffany-burns/) _2026-06-17 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I want to say yes to new opportunities outside my building without neglecting my first commitments to my school. Is it possible to do both? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Erika Bare & Tiffany Burns: Tiffany Burns and Erika Bare are… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP505.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: Summer Tips with Dr. Andre Campbell](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-summer-tips-with-dr-andre-campbell/) _2026-06-15 · Street Soldiers Radio_ We have a full and solid show for you this week with Dr. Andre Campbell. He shared updates on covid and measles, and taught us how the hantavirus and ebola work. He also warned us of the dangers of riding e-bikes, scooters and hoverboards to help keep us safe this summer. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_dr-andre-campbell_2026.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Learning From Asparagus](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-learning-from-asparagus/) _2026-06-15 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke reflect on a story that Jen recently shared in her newsletter . She shares the story of watching the asparagus her father planted to see if it would grow, only for it to grow when she wasn’t watching it. Will and Jen take some time to apply this story to schools and talk about how change and growth happen over time, even when we’re not… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM75.mp3) ## [zen at Ziegler](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mariesmonologue/episodes/zen-at-Ziegler-e3ko37o) _2026-06-13 · Omi Yinka · Divine M'Oceans Podcast_ float meditation [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1194607c/podcast/play/121424568/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-13%2Fb471698c-6fad-0c98-d16b-dadaae2390ae.mp3) ## [Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black Music Month 2026](https://stayaliveandfree.org/street-soldiers-radio-celebrating-black-music-month-2026/) _2026-06-10 · Street Soldiers Radio_ https://vimeo.com/1199918185?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci African American Music Appreciation Month (also known as Black Music Month) takes place every June and celebrates the foundational contributions of Black musicians to genres spanning spirituals and jazz and the blues to rock, R&B, and hip-hop. Join the conversation with Street Soldiers Radio. www.StayAliveAndFree.org [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-music-month_2026.mp3) ## [PMP504: Ready to Lead with AI with Dr. Kip Glazer](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp504-ready-to-lead-with-ai-with-dr-kip-glazer/) _2026-06-10 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m working hard, doing good work, of course not perfectly, but I’m beginning to feel stuck. How do I keep myself from becoming complacent as a leader? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Kip Glazer: Dr. Kip Glazer is a former classroom… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP504.mp3) ## [IRC Immigrant Leadership Awards - Jun 08, 2026](https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=90&clip_id=52583) _2026-06-09 · City and County of San Francisco: City Events Audio Podcast_ Watch Download File [Listen](https://archive-video.granicus.com/sanfrancisco/sanfrancisco_b251f3fd-d2f6-4877-a05e-c20fb2ccccd6.mp3) ## [Maurice Sendak](https://rememberthatpod.podbean.com/e/maurice-sendak/) _2026-06-08 · Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast_ Happy Pride Month 2026! As always, we're bringing you Pride-themed episodes in June. We kick things off with a look at the life of one of Anna's favorite children's authors: a gay man, an artist, and a brilliant creative mind, who taught us to love and live with our sadness. Let's learn about Maurice Sendak. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gzdn9a837qp665he/RTT176.mp3) ## [Juneteenth Kickoff 2026 - Jun 05, 2026](https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=90&clip_id=52577) _2026-06-06 · City and County of San Francisco: City Events Audio Podcast_ Watch Download File [Listen](https://archive-video.granicus.com/sanfrancisco/sanfrancisco_48463688-2769-49c8-acd4-94ca301bbb4a.mp3)