KZ Community Beat

About KZ Community Beat

A Conversation with Peoria's Community Leaders, Activists, Artists and Storytellers

Publisher

MWC

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Dec 2022

Latest episode

31 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

77 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2025

   KZ Community Beat - President of The Peoria Public School Board - Dr Gregory Wilson

   This week on Community Beat, Ross sits down with Gregory Wilson, the President of the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education, for a conversation rooted in leadership, transparency, and unity. From his beginnings as the youngest African American elected to the board to now leading it, Gregory opens up about what drives him, his passion for equity, his commitment to students, and his vision for a stronger, more connected Peoria. Together, they talk about the real challenges shaping local education, from academic performance and absenteeism to trust, safety, and community involvement, and how change starts with communication, not confrontation. The conversation also takes a powerful turn toward hip-hop’s influence on youth development, reflecting on how artists like KRS-One, De La Soul, and Chance the Rapper uplift and inspire, while exploring the flip side, how drill rap’s pain and realism mirror what young people are living through today. This isn’t a debate. It’s a dialogue, a reminder that when schools, parents, and culture work together, the future starts to sound a whole lot better. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   15 Oct 2025

   KZ Community Beat - GBC Autism Services

   This episode, Jinette and Emily stop by to talk about their organization GBC Autism Services. This conversation centers around what ABA therapy is, some common misconceptions regarding Autism and why community is important and they can help you and your loved ones! See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   2 Oct 2025

   KZ Community Beat - Peoria 50501 - The Power of The People

   In this episode, we sit down with Melissa and Jim, co leader's of Peoria's 50501, and organizers of The No King's Protest happening here in Peoria on October 18th! We touch topics regarding the current climate politically, immigration and the fear community members are experiences and what the price of remaining silent will cost you... See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on KZ Community Beat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Daryl Carlson
• Creston Coleman
• Marilyn Woods
• Brett Brooks

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Books guests

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