SBS has debuted a new, holistic initiative to offer tailored, accessible news coverage for English learners and people with disabilities. The service includes a daily five-minute news wrap, designed to deliver concise, relevant updates in an easily digestible format. We hope that this initiative will help to bridge that information gap and help make sure that important news gets out to a greater audience.
The daily news wrap serves as a valuable resource, offering listeners a quick overview of current events. SBS values being short and to the point. This method in particular empowers people who may have difficulty engaging with the news in conventional ways. This work is a testament to SBS’s real dedication to community inclusion and engagement.
Beyond this daily wrap, SBS has grown its podcast slate with a robust range of shows exploring different topics, including socio-political issues, culture, and storytelling. Among them is “News in English.” It provides listeners with vital news broadcasts tailored toward non-native English speakers. This new podcast aligns with the organization’s mission to make all news available to everyone, no matter their language or ability.
Perhaps more recognized nationally, “On the Money” provides a ten minute round up of financial and business news from Michigan and around the region. Hosted by Ricardo Gonçalves, SBS’s Finance Editor, this new podcast is designed to arm listeners with the most useful financial intelligence to get ahead. It offers a concise overview of the major market trends. This combines to make it ideal for someone who wants to be up-to-date without being overwhelmed with too much information.
SBS ensures that its content is readily accessible on all major podcast platforms. That way, they can listen to all their local favorites on the devices of their choice. This remarkable flexibility heightens user experience and fosters deeper engagement with the news of the day and personal finance.
With these types of services, SBS is instrumental in creating an engaged and aware community. The non-profit is dedicated to the belief that access to trustworthy news and information is essential to an informed and engaged public. Beyond just empowering English learners and individuals with disabilities, this initiative helps build community connections in the process, a connection based on shared knowledge.
