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ACHH: The Case for Progressive Taxation

Welcome to another Adult Civics Happy Hour. The topic: “The Case for Progressive Taxation.” Or is it actually “The Progressive Case for Taxation?” Our panelists give both answers. Our panelists are Steven Ketelsen, Alison Cheung,...

04-23
01:28:12

ACHH: The State of Mental Health in Pierce County

Mental health has been called “the new McCleary” for the Washington State legislature, in terms of how big the problem is and how seriously lawmakers want to tackle it. What does it mean for us...

03-20
01:20:41

Episode 42: What if we bought The News Tribune?

On today’s episode we spoke with former News Tribune reporter Debbie Cafazzo and Matt Martinez, director of content for KNKX, about what it might look like if a local group of people banded together to...

12-27
56:38

“What are you wearing, Jake From Brazil?”

“KHAKIS!” We take the chance to have a great conversation with Niko Moreno @ELROLONOW on an ongoing rumor re: Nico Lodeiro, and the new well-earned contract for Cristian Roldan, as well as his take on...

12-22
52:15

Andrew Fry and Chris Surface—Scrooge! The Musical

Andrew Fry has been singing and dancing his way across stages in Tacoma for years. A frequent cast member at Tacoma Musical Playhouse and Tacoma Little Theatre, he is now starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in...

12-20
35:59

Tech Jobs in Tacoma with Saul Farber of PeopleGIS Inc

Saul grew up in Tacoma and left when he graduated from Stadium High School. After attending college, following a job to Boston, and falling in love with an east- coaster he moved back to Tacoma...

12-13
49:14

Gerard Morris & Steven Neshyba—Two Holiday Performances

Gerard Morris, Maestro of the Tacoma Concert Band, and Steven Neshyba, dancer and singer at Puget Sound Revels, visit the podcast to talk about two Tacoma holiday performances.  They share their own background with the...

12-12
38:35

Episode 41: Former Tacoma Mayor, current Seattle Chamber President Marilyn Strickland

On today’s episode we bring back former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, whose final term ended in December 2017. She’s been serving as the president of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce since February.  We asked...

12-10
51:11

Wonderful Weekend of Wizardry

Angela and Daniel, owners of Crescent Moon Gifts on 6th Avenue, join host Amanda Westbrooke to talk about their newest project, “Wonderful Weekend of Wizardry” this weekend at the Hotel Murano. Think “Harry Potter Con.” Expect...

12-06
37:10

ACHH: The Next Two Years

Nate Bowling and Erik Hanberg host a panel to talk about what’s happening in the next two years at the local, state, and federal level. The panel is: Melissa Santos, editorial writer at The Seattle...

12-05
01:27:59

Episode 40: Candice Ruud: certified midterm results and a Tacoma #MeToo update

On today’s episode we bring back Candice Ruud to talk about how the results of the 2018 midterms shook down in the end, now that the results are certified. We also give an update on...

12-01
38:17

Artist Chris Paul Jordan talks public art, activism, film, and more

Artist Chris Paul Jordan grew up on the Hilltop. He started working as an artist when he was 14. Since then he’s been active in studio art, public art, activism, and now film. In 2014...

11-28
45:14

Secret Claims and Big Payouts: How Pierce County Kept Us In The Dark, And How They’re Going To Fix It

Host Evelyn Lopez talks to The News Tribune reporter Sean Robinson about his recent story covering public settlements—usually payouts to settle lawsuits. But, as Sean reports, those settlements were voted on without telling the public...

11-21
58:00

Tacoma Against Nazis

Tacoma Against Nazis is a group for people in Tacoma who are against nazis. “We tried to give it a straightforward title,” says Halley. “No bones about it. You’re either for or against Nazis. And...

11-20
01:08:14

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