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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,...

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...

Ep. 27: Let’s All Be Really Healthy…Let’s Also Eat the Sheet Cake

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...

Ep. 36: To All Those Who Deserve Hand-painted Christmas Cookies

“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...

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...

Ep. 35: Brickettes, Bags, and Dump Trucks of Coal

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...

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...

Ep. 51: Previewing the State Legislative Session, Part I — Rep Laurie Jinkins and Rep-Elect Melanie Morgan

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ep. 34: Housing Is a Human Right

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...

Ep. 50: An Hour with Sounders Legend Steve Zakuani: He Knows a Hella About Soccer

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...

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...

I HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE

What a season it’s been. After a cascade of disasters, your FBT team is back to wrap up the season and walk you through our expectations going in to 2019. We start with a reasoned...

Ep 33: Shut Up & Listen To Youth Voices

Artist Lynn Di Nino and the Make/Do exhibit

Artist Lynn Di Nino, named the 2017 Artist of the Year by Governor Inslee, has been active in the Tacoma art scene for many years. She shares her Tacoma story and the story of her...

The Death of the Death Penalty in Washington State

Host and attorney Evelyn Lopez is joined by two guests Shannon McMinimee and Rachel Graves (who are also attorneys!) to discuss the October 11, 2018, Washington Supreme Court decision in State v. Gregory that invalidated...

Ep. 49: It’s Cuffing Season, Watch a Good Movie with Your Boo — Katy Evans, Grand Cinema and Jamika Scott, Tacoma Action Collective

Melannie Denise Cunningham: Tacoma Peace Queen

On the podcast Melannie shares about her life in Tacoma, her work promoting racial reconciliation, her daily encounters with racism, and her ideas about how white people in Tacoma can do to educate themselves about...

What happened? The 2018 Election Recapped

Justin Camarata, Erik Hanberg, and Evelyn Lopez “Hulk-Smash” their way through the 2018 Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington State, and federal election results. We start with the local stuff first and eventually get to the US...

Special Podcast Release: Supporting Tacoma’s Jewish Community with Saul Farber

Saul Farber is one of the founders of PeopleGIS, a local tech company. He is also a lifelong member of Tacoma’s Jewish Community. When Marguerite asked how Tacomans of different faiths could show support for...

Episode 39: Mark Lindquist, Candidate for Pierce County Prosecutor

In this episode, we interview Mark Lindquist, the incumbent in the race for Pierce County Prosecutor. We get up to speed on his accomplishments during his term and his plans for the future. Check it...

Ep. 32: #DangerousMom’s Perspective on Childbirth, Motherhood, and Advocacy

ACHH253: Homelessness in Tacoma

What are the causes of homelessness in Tacoma? What is the city doing to alleviate it? What can we as a community do to help? This podcast was recorded at the October 29, 2018, Adult...

David Fischer—Tacoma Arts Live

David Fischer, Executive Director of the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma Arts Live, comes on the show to talk about some new developments in Tacoma’s theater district. A new name, a rehabilitated Pantages...

Episode 38: David Fischer for Prop 1, Tacoma Creates

In this episode, we interview David Fischer, the Executive Director of the Broadway Center, all about Prop 1, the Tacoma Creates initiative. If you’ve seen those signs around town and wondered what they mean, the...

Episode 37: Melanie Morgan, Candidate for 29th Legislative District House Representative Pos. 1

On today’s episode, we talk to Melanie Morgan, who hopes to represent the 29th Legislative District. Melanie has resided in the 29th for over twenty years and has lived many of the experiences of her constituents,...

Ksenia Popova—Opera 101

Ksenia Popova has been training to sing opera since she was 14. What’s the difference between opera and musical theater? How does it connect to modern audiences? And why is Lucia di Lammermoor (at Tacoma Opera...

Ep. 48: A Mid-Term Audio Voters’ Guide — Christina Blocker, Archway Consulting and Jenny Jacobs, Citizen Tacoma

Episode 36: Christine Kilduff, Candidate for 28th Legislative District House Representative, Pos. 2

On today’s episode, we talk to Christine Kilduff, who is running to retain her position representing the 28th Legislative District. As a representative of a “purple” district, Christine has practiced bi-partisan cooperation for the last...

Tom Llewellyn—Writing Tacoma in Fiction

Local author Tom Llewellyn joins this episode of We Art Tacoma to talk about his writing, Nazis, a certain wheat-paste poster series, and what inspired him to write about a wish-granting imp. His newest book...

Ep. 47: Resettled Refugees: the Cambodian Community is Under Attack — Silong Chhun and Shelly & Ivory Hem

Episode 35: Mari Leavitt, Candidate for 28th Legislative District House Representative, Pos. 1

The 28th Legislative District encompasses parts of Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, Lakewood and Spanaway, and includes JBLM and Western State Hospital. Mari Leavitt has lived in and served this diverse community for many years and...

Ep. 31: Not Data Without Stories, Not Stories Without Data

Episode 34: Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor

Julie Anderson is back on today’s episode to update us on changes in election law, report on the results of the last  stamp-free election, and the County’s preparation for the upcoming census. We don’t really...

Tacoma Arts Month—with Jasmine Brown and Michaela Eaves

Welcome to the first episode of a new podcast about the arts in Tacoma. In this episode we preview the Tacoma Studio Tour (part of Tacoma Arts Month) and get to know two Tacoma artists—Jasmine...

Ep. 46: #NerdFarmReads “We Gon’ Be Alight” by Jeff Chang — Hope Teague-Bowling, IWL and Kenny Coble, King’s Books

Ep. 30: Decolonize Your Bookshelf

Ep. 45: So You Want To Run For Elected Office? — Anders Ibsen, City of Tacoma and Andrea Cobb, Tacoma Schools

Tacoma Teacher Strike with Sean Robinson

Host Evelyn Lopez sits down with The News Tribune reporter Sean Robinson, who has been covering the ongoing Tacoma teacher strike. (Recorded Thursday morning, September 13) Below are links to his coverage (and Matt’s Driscoll’s...

Ep. 29: Striking While Female

Episode 33: Tacoma Teacher’s Strike

On today’s episode, we talk to three striking teachers and union leaders about how we got here, what is the McCleary case, the realities of teacher pay and schedules, and how we can help. WAYS...

Ep. 44: On the Tacoma Teacher Strike — A Special Pop-the-Trunk Podcast