PEER TALK at Willie Brown Middle School
PEER TALK at Willie Brown Middle School
Podcast Description
PEER TALK is a fresh new podcast emerging from the halls of Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School. At Beyond the Fog Radio, we recognized the need for a platform designed for and by middle school students — where youth can develop their voices and share their perspectives.
Located in Bayview—Hunters Point, in San Francisco — a neighborhood historically comprised of African-American families — Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School carries the name of former San Francisco Mayor and Speaker of the California Assembly, who has devoted himself to the well-being of others.
In the wake of the 2024 Election, we realized just how critical it is to equip students with the confidence to speak out, learn from community leaders, and dive into civic engagement — preparing them to become the next wave of local and global change-makers. Each guest on PEER TALK is chosen to align with the students’ coursework, bringing lessons to life through real-world experiences.
Beyond the Fog Radio is thrilled to present PEER TALK at Willie Brown Middle School: a space for the next generation of community leaders to explore, learn, and inspire, right here in San Francisco.
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(Peer Talk theme music composed by Ja'Leiyah Wright and Guillermina "GiGi" Arroyo)
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of civic engagement, community leadership, and personal development with episodes showcasing interviews with local politicians and cultural figures. For instance, topics covered include the experiences of Congresswoman Lateefah Simon in Congress and the creative journey of Margo Hall, focusing on how their backgrounds inform their professional paths and community contributions.
PEER TALK is a fresh new podcast emerging from the halls of Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School. At Beyond the Fog Radio, we recognized the need for a platform designed for and by middle school students — where youth can develop their voices and share their perspectives.
Located in Bayview—Hunters Point, in San Francisco — a neighborhood historically comprised of African-American families — Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School carries the name of former San Francisco Mayor and Speaker of the California Assembly, who has devoted himself to the well-being of others.
In the wake of the 2024 Election, we realized just how critical it is to equip students with the confidence to speak out, learn from community leaders, and dive into civic engagement — preparing them to become the next wave of local and global change-makers. Each guest on PEER TALK is chosen to align with the students’ coursework, bringing lessons to life through real-world experiences.
Beyond the Fog Radio is thrilled to present PEER TALK at Willie Brown Middle School: a space for the next generation of community leaders to explore, learn, and inspire, right here in San Francisco.
(Peer Talk theme music composed by Ja’Leiyah Wright and Guillermina “GiGi” Arroyo)
For Peer Talk‘s Season 1 Finale, the 8th graders of Mr. O.’s Peer Resource class held their final interview as middle schoolers — and as a very special treat before graduation, their guest was three-time WNBA champion Kiah Stokes!
You read that right — THE Kiah Stokes, of the Golden State Valkyries!
Kiah Stokes is the daughter of former Philadelphia 76er Greg Stokes, and she gravitated towards basketball from a young age. She played for four years at the University of Connecticut, where she was part of four consecutive Final Four teams and won three straight national championships from 2013 to 2015. After going pro, Kiah won three championships with the Las Vegas Aces in 2022, 2023, and 2025, and two EuroLeague championships with Fenerbahçe Women’s Basketball in 2023 and 2024.
After following her former Aces coach Natalie Nakase to join the Valkyries in 2025, Kiah has quickly become one of the Bay Area’s most celebrated figures. And of course, the 8th graders were eager to ask her questions and learn more about her story. We want to thank Kiah so much for agreeing to join us on Peer Talk — her interview was a perfect ending to a spectacular season!
And, of course, we want to thank you, the listeners, for continuing to follow along with Peer Talk. We have many more incredible guests and stories to come. See you soon in Season 2!
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