Residents, tax payers, young adults are all seeking answers to the challenges facing Oakland, California; they want to know who to hold accountable when a problem arises; they want to know where to turn when all else has failed them.  Young people interested in the political climate and everyday issues happening around them need a platform to express their views.  They also want to feel good about the city they call home and celebrate the accomplishments they see taking place around them.

OaklandSeen will feature the voices of everyday Oakland - and has a new OaklandSeen line that will record thoughts and ideas from across the city.  The call in number is 510.848.6767 x 606. 

Social media outlets Twitter and Facebook will play an active role in communicating with audiences who are increasingly relying upon viral media as a primary source of information.  The online companions are www.twitter.com/oaklandseen , and www.facebook.com/pages/oaklandseen.  OaklandSeen will get audience ideas and reactions before the show and post links, podcasts, video and photos after each show on OaklandSeen.com

Hosted by  Aimee Allison

OaklandSeen - Where Does Education Work in Oakland? - November 10, 2009 at 11:00am
Features a discussion with Oakland's Promise Dropout Summit students and organizers, School Boardmember David Kakishiba, a profile of an award winning Oakland high school that serves immigrant students, and parents searching for a good public school around town.

OaklandSeen - November 3, 2009 at 11:00am
The first show centers on the one-year anniversary of the election of Barack Obama; the euphoria that surrounded his election and a current pulse on how "Oaklanders" feel about his presidency. Show host Allison will examine if campaign activism last year has inspired local involvement in citywide