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The Columbian is a family-owned daily newspaper in Vancouver, Wash., and Clark Talks is our newsroom podcast.

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    • May 13, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Special Edition: Unions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 48:45


    Special Edition: Unions by The Columbian

    Episode 49: The man who stares at campaign filings and bail reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 32:16


    Episode 49: The man who stares at campaign filings and bail reform by The Columbian

    Episode 48: Clark County's jail problem and lobbying for the region

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 60:23


    Episode 48: Clark County's jail problem and lobbying for the region by The Columbian

    Episode 47: A failed oil terminal and a new tax plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 37:14


    Episode 47: A failed oil terminal and a new tax plan by The Columbian

    Episode 46: Brian Baird, Ann Rivers and Vancouver's lack of diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 60:16


    Episode 46: Brian Baird, Ann Rivers and Vancouver's lack of diversity by The Columbian

    Episode 45: Tolls, same-sex marriage and a sports preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 48:35


    Episode 45: Tolls, same-sex marriage and a sports preview by The Columbian

    episode 44: David Robert Gellatly and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 48:50


    episode 44: David Robert Gellatly and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler by The Columbian

    episode 43: Cyrus Habib, the port and the city council

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 49:15


    Washington Leutnant Governor Cyrus Habib talks economic development, his travels and politics. Then catch an update on the latest in the Port of Vancouver District 1 and Vancouver City Council elections.

    epsidose 42: the busy political career of Liz Pike and the Don Orange voter challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 37:12


    This week we talk about Washington Rep. Liz Pike's busy political career and the recent voter challenge facing Port of Vancouver Commission District 1 candidate Don Orange.

    episode 41: Gorge is on fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 27:30


    Kate and Dameon talk with their Columbian colleague and former firefighter about the state of the fires in the gorge.

    episode 40: Your right to an attorney in Clark County, Vancouver mayoral candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2017 72:40


    This week we talk about Clark County growing its public defender program, introduce you to Vancouver mayoral candidate Anne McEnerny-Ogleand say goodbye to Ashley.

    Episode 39:Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, Vancouver Elections and the Port of Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 82:25


    This week Columbian reporters Jake Thomas talks with Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. Then Thomas, Dameon Pesanti and Will Campbell talk local elections. Finally, get a look ahead to the next two upcoming weekends.

    Episode 38: Water wars, no building budget and Vancouver comes for your chickens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 55:03


    This week, Dameon Pesanti and Jake Thomas talk about the Supreme Court case behind the Washington Legislature's failure to pass a capital budget and what that means for Clark County. Next Pesanti talks with Columbian intern Will Campbell about the city of Vancouver's plans to prevent animal hoarding, bring futsal to town and one local bar's struggle for outdoor seating. Finally, Pesanti and Ashley Swanson give you a two-week primer on local events.

    Special Episode: State budget, the weekend ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 61:41


    Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti dive into the McCleary funding deal, which legislators hope will meet the state Supreme Court mandate to fully fund basic education. Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, gives her perspective on the events of the session. Ashley Swanson talks about the weekend ahead.

    Episode 37: Mark McCauley reflects on years at county, Nan Henriksen checks in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 70:43


    Katie Gillespie, Jake Thomas and Dameon Pesanti interview former County Manager Mark McCauley about his years at the county. Jake checks in with Nan Henriksen, former chair of the Board of Freeholders, about how Home Rule Charter implementation is going. Then, Ashley Swanson gives her usual roundup of how to get out and about in Clark County this weekend.

    Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 63:34


    Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren by The Columbian

    Episode 35: The impact of big businesses on small towns, cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 51:43


    This week, Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk to coworkers about the impact a drone company has made on small cities in the Columbia River Gorge, as well as the future and current state of cycling in Clark County.

    Episode 34: Olympia update and graduating seniors making an impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 52:00


    This week The Columbian gets an update on the state government's work to fix school funding and hears from high school students changing the world outside the class room. The show wraps up with a taste of what's in store this weekend.

    Episode 33: Get outside, give us ideas and enjoy the weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 45:42


    The nice weather is here! (mostly) Tune in for some hot tips on spring recreation in Southwest Washington from Columbian staff. Next learn about a new project the The Columbian has created where you, the readers, bring us your questions and ideas that we'll turn into stories. Finally, learn about the hot things going on in Vancouver this weekend.

    Episode 32: County drama, pho

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 51:02


    This week, Dameon and Katie discuss the county shakeup of the dismissal of County Manager Mark McCauley with county politics reporter Jake Thomas, then discuss the best and worst of local pho restaurants with food writer Rachel Pinsky.

    Episode 31: "13 Reasons Why," C-Tran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 47:36


    Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie discuss the local reaction to "13 Reasons Why," as well as C-Tran's C-Van bus pass program.

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    Episode 30: Landslides, local bites and the weekend ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 55:48


    In this week's Clark Talks, Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk landslides, local food and what to expect in the weekend ahead.

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    Episode 29: Vancouver's daycare crunch, Olympia update, weekend plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 49:55


    This week Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk with Columbian health reporter Marissa Harshman about her story on the shortage of early childhood care centers in Vancouver, politics reporter Lauren Dake talks with state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, about the state legislative session. Then Katie and Dameon talk about this weekend's events.

    Episode 28: Legal Weed, Olympia Update, Weekend events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 56:49


    This week, the Clark Talks brings you a holiday special to talk about the Vancouver recreational marijuana market and how one pot businessman feels about the future of the industry in the Trump era. Also, hosts Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk with Columbian politics reporter Lauren Dake for an update on the upcoming special session. Finally, Katie and Dameon chat with Columbian features news coordinator Ashley Swanson about all the interesting things happening in the area this weekend.

    Episode 27: Ilani Casino, Port of Vancouver Elections & Easter Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 41:35


    This week hosts Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk with Columbian business reporter Troy Brynelson to catch up on the soon to open Ilani Casino. Then Dameon and Katie talk about the Port of Vancouver, the Vancouver Energy oil terminal and Kris Greene and Don Orange who are running to become the Port's next District 1 commissioner. Finally, they'll talk with Ashley Swanson, the Columbian's features news coordinator, about all the things happening this Easter weekend.

    Episode 26: Radon in Vancouver, the Clark County wealth gap, weekend roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 50:14


    Katie Gillespie talks about elevated radon levels in local schools, Patty Hastings navigates the growing wealth gap in Clark County and Ashley Swanson brings you all the epic events happening in Clark County this weekend.

    Episode 25: County land use, Olympia Update on tampon taxes and the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 58:29


    This week Jake Thomas brings you a deeper look at the recent ruling around the Clark County comprehensive plan under the Growth Management Act, Lauren Dake sits down with Sen. Linda Wilson on the tampon tax, and Katie Gillespie, Dameon Pesanti and Ashley Swanson give you the latest details on the weekend's events.

    Episode 24: Escape rooms, protecting your kids online, weekend ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 46:33


    In this week's Clark Talks, Dameon and Katie talk to the local gurus behind escape rooms in Clark County. They also chat with reporter Emily Gillespie about an upcoming story about child exploitation online. Then Ashley fills us in on the weekend ahead.

    Episode 23: Farming future, building bridges and weekend roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2017 38:43


    This week, Katie and Dameon dive into the future of farming in Clark County. Lauren Dake chats with Sen. Lynda Wilson about a bill that would make replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge a project of statewide significance. And, in Ashley's absence, the two discuss weekend events.

    Podcast Extra Extra: Residents talk about living at Lincoln Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 2:45


    Tenants at Lincoln Place, a 30-unit apartment complex for people who were homeless, talk about what it's like to live there.

    Podcast Extra: Olivia Resnick interview on Lincoln Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 5:03


    Olivia Resnick is Share's Housing First director and oversees Lincoln Place, an apartment complex in downtown Vancouver that houses 30 people who were homeless.

    Episode 22: Lincoln Place a year later, Best of Clark County voting time, Plans for the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 47:22


    Katie and Dameon talk with fellow reporter Patty Hastings about the first year of the housing-first Lincoln Place apartments in Vancouver. Then they duo chat with the driving forces behind the Best of Clark County vote. Finally they round it all out with a conversation with Ashley Swanson for weekend suggestions.

    Episode 21: Senators talk healthcare and technology hits the band room

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 30:47


    Tune in as State politics reporter Lauren Dake talks with Sens. Annette Cleveland and Ann Rivers to talk about insurance and the Affordable Care Act among Washington residents. Then small cities reporter Adam LIttman brings us a story of new technology for a local high school's band. Then we wrap up with news coordinator Ashley Swanson and a list of things to do in Clark County and Portland this weekend. Note: Sorry Dameon's voice doesn't sound right in the intro and outro, we had technical difficulties this week!

    Episode 20: Terminal 1 enters a new era, local poets get ready to slam and weekend thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 53:42


    The Clark Talks crew sits down with the Port of Vancouver spokesperson to learn about the new and exciting future planned for Terminal 1 on the Vancouver waterfront. Then hear you'll hear from local poetry students preparing for state-level competition. Finally, plan your weekend with a laundry list of local happenings.

    Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2017 49:41


    Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends by The Columbian

    Podcast extra: The Columbian's Editorial Board talks bridges with politicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 22:47


    This week, we're offering a podcast extra. Listen to Greg Jayne and Lou Brancaccio, two members of our four-person editorial board, speak with six of seven local delegates on their bill to declare the Interstate Bridge a project of statewide significance and more.

    Podcast 18 The Interstate Bridge turns 100, Flourishing downtown Vancouver, Weekend happenings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 50:48


    Katie and Dameon talk with Sharon Wood Workman to talk about the Interstate Bridge's 100th birthday, Chad Eiken community and economic development director for the city of Vancouver about the city's growth and Ashley Swanson about weekend happenings.

    Podcast 1 7 Talkin' news with Lou and planning the weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 52:20


    Dameon and Katie speak with Lou Brancaccio, retiring editor of The Columbian about his career, the craft of journalism and the shifting media landscape. Then Ashley Swanson give you the highlights of events happening in Clark County and Portland this weekend.

    Podcast 16 Vancouver's plans for a day center for the homeless and what to do with your weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 42:23


    This week Katie and Dameon talk to Peggy Sheehan, community development grants manager for the city of Vancouver, about plans for a new day center for the homeless in the city. Also we introduce Ashley Swanson, a news coordinator at The Columbian. From now to infinity she is going to bring you a list of the must-do weekend events in and around Clark County.

    Episode 15 SNOWPOCALYPSE Vancouver, C-Tran rolls on The Vine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 42:15


    Listen and learn how Clark Country struggled through an epic week of winter weather. Learn more about Vancouver's first bus rapid transit system, The Vine and listen to some now poetry featured on C-Tran's buses.

    Episode 14 School funding at the 11th hour/ Legislative preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 40:51


    Dameon and Katie speak with Columbian Reporter Lauren Dake for a preview of the state legislature and Victoria Bradford, board president of the Evergreen Public Schools, about what the State Supreme Court's McCleary decision means for statewide school funding.

    Episode 13: New Year's resolutions and how to keep them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 41:49


    Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie discuss New Year's resolutions and how to keep them. The pair sit down with health reporter Marissa Harshman to discuss local leaders' resolutions for 2017. Then they talk to a local psychologist about the science behind resolutions and how you can make the most of your goals. Finally, Dameon takes to the street to ask people in downtown Vancouver what they're doing to make 2017 their best year yet.

    Episode 12: David Madore's tenure and the future of Clark County politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 42:24


    This week we talk to County reporter Jake Thomas about the tenure of David Madore and his legal actions against the county, and the future of Clark County politics. Finally, we update you on Katie's home-brew adventure.

    Episode 11: Comments, year's end and holiday traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2016 38:15


    Dameon and Katie take an internal look at comments and top stories for the year, and then take to the street to chat with people about their holiday traditions.

    We ain't afraid of no snow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 34:33


    Everyone loves to play outside when the weather is all sunshine and warmth, but people get shy when it gets cloudy. Well, don't be! This week, Katie and Dameon learn from a couple local experts about the best places and ways to get out and play in the snow. This week's guests include The Columbian's veteran outdoors reporter Al Thomas and Camas Bike and Sport owner Ed Fischer.

    Episode 9: Electric Vancouver Brewgaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 44:22


    On tap this week is a winter warmer podcast featuring the fresh flavors of the Vancouver beer scene. Join us as we talk to just a few of of the many brains behind the brews in town. We talk to Vancouver's newest brewery, one that's soon to open, an organizer of a local beer fest and try our hand at brewing beer ourselves.

    Episode 8: You've never tasted beer like this

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2016 31:26


    There's a lot more to beer than meets the tongue. This week reporters Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti sit down with a master brewer and learn how to discover all the complexities in a pint of porter. Listen and learn how you can sample the local microbreweries and taste flavors you never did before.

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    Episode 7: 75 years in love, worst Thanksgiving sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 29:39


    Dameon and Katie talk to courts reporter Jessica Prokop about a feature story on a couple who have been married for 75 years, then hit the streets to ask people what the worst Thanksgiving side dish.

    Episode 6: Homelessness In Clark County

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 31:38


    This week, Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie welcome Patty Hastings back to the show to preview an upcoming series looking at homelessness in Clark County.

    Episode 5: These politics are local

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 21:06


    Reporters Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk with their Columbian colleagues about the local elections and how they might shape the future of Clark County and Vancouver.

    Clark Talks Episode 4: Roaming third-graders, WSUV researchers, and Clark College's hi-tech welders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 32:13


    Katie and Dameon sit down with Columbian reporter Adam Littman to discuss third grade teachers allowing their kids to sit just about how and wherever they like, a Washington State University Vancouver researcher and administrator about the amazing science happening on that campus, and a Clark College welding program coordinator about how vocational education is changing to keep pace with technology.

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