Your Humanities Half-hour

Marianas Peace Corps Volunteer Dennis Vander Tuig shares about his experiences in the islands from 1974-1976, including the establishment of local offices for historic preservation and arts & culture. 05.08.25

Marianas Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Espinosa shares about his experiences in the islands from 1969 to 1971. 05.01.25

Dr. Teresa Arriola, 2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Research and Publication in The Humanities, shares about her research and work in anthropology, particularly related to indigenous rights and community empowerment. 04.24.25

Marianas artist Victoria Sewell shares about art and healing from both a professional and personal perspective. 04.17.25

Executive Sous Chef Zenn Tomokane has about his culinary career in The Marianas. 04.03.25

Executive Director Shawna Babauta of MANGO - Marianas Alliance of Non-governmental Organizations - and MANGO client Shannon Sasamoto of Faha' Digital Media share about the work of the non-profit organization. 03.27.25

Producer and director Leila Fleming Staffler shares about the first three films in her series "Exploring Latte of The Marianas."  02.20.25

Longtime attorney Robert O'Connor shares highlights of court cases from his law career in The Marianas spanning over four decades. 03.20.25

Executive Director Adam Walsh and Program Director Jennifer Alkezweeny of Oregon Humanities share about the benefits of organizing reflective conversations in a community and their recent training in The Marianas.  03.13.25

John S. Castro, Jr., the 2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Preservation of CNMI History, shares about his life of learning about and sharing Marianas history and culture.

Founding Chairman Rev. Raymond Kinsella and current Chairman Rev. Michael Rodgers of Grace Christian Ministries share highlights from the 40 year history of the organization in The Marianas. 02.27.25

On this Valentine's Day Special Tony & Susan Satur share from their 40+ years of marriage. 02.13.25

Genealogist Herman "Jun Pan" Tenorio Guerrero shares about his work researching and documenting family histories in The Marianas. 01.30.25

Herman and Jesus Tenorio Deleon Guerrero share stories about their parents Herman and Maria "Marakita" Deleon Guerrero, early entrepreneurs in The Marianas following WWII and the founders of Saipan's longest running bakery, Herman's Modern Bakery.  02.20.25

Our Stories, Folktales, and Legends series features Motono Higuchi and Shigeki Okazaki Tenorio sharing culture and folktales from Japan. 01.23.25

2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Outstanding Humanities Teacher in a Non-classroom Setting Jonas Barcinas shares about his work sharing the Chamorro culture through dance, language and more. 01.16.25

Longtime Marianas reporter and editor Mark Rabago shares from his experience about the unique aspects of journalism and the newsroom in The Marianas. 01 09 25

Our Stories, Folktales, and Legends series features Motono Higuchi and Shigeki Okazaki Tenorio sharing culture and folktales from Japan. 01.23.25

2025 CNMI State Teacher of the Year Yeji Lee shares her perspectives on teaching and inspiring students to learn. 01.02.25