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Filibusters is hosted by Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg. The show hopes to offer a variety of views and opinions concerning local & national politics. Follow us to get unique perspectives on the issues that matter to Clark County and Southwest WA!

Mike Dalesandro & John Oberg


    • Feb 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Filibusters (formerly Unfiltered Radio)

    #54 Women's March 2020 in Vancouver, WA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guests, Carmen McKibben and Terri Niles, organizers of the Women's March 2020 in Vancouver, WA.

    #53 State Senator, Ann Rivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guest, State Senator, Ann Rivers as she discusses her legislative goals for the 2020 session in Olympia.

    #52 The Chinook Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guest, Chinook Nation, Vice Chairman, Sam Robinson as he discusses the history of the Chinook Nation and their efforts and struggles to gain federal recognition.

    #51 Indivisible Greater Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guests, Janet Birginheier and Shirin Elkoshairi with Indivisible Greater Vancouver.

    #50 Sen, Corey Booker, Presidential Candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guest, Senator Cory Booker, Presidential Candidate. Sen. Booker was at The Riveter in Portland and we caught some of his speech as well as speaking with some of his guests.

    #49 Carolyn Long, candidate for WA's 3rd Congressional District

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guest, Carolyn Long, Democrat Candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District.

    #48 FairVote Washington - Rank Choice Voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guests, Lisa Ayrault and Michael Martin with FairVote Washington to discuss Rank Choice Voting.

    #47 Manka Dhingra, WA State Senator, 45th District

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guest, Manka Dhingra, WA State Senator, 45th District. We discuss the Senator’s efforts during the 2019 Legislative Session, her take on a whole host of issues, and of course our world-famous trivia with Sen. Dhingra and a special guest

    #46 Clark County Council, District 4 candidates, Gary Medvigy and Adrian Cortes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guests, Clark County Council, District 4 candidates: Incumbent Clark County Councilor, Gary Medvigy and Battle Ground City Councilor, Adrian Cortes. Both candidates were interviewed separately and were given the chance to give some background on themselves, give an overview of their goals for Clark County as well as answers some questions from Mike and John. Candidate Websites: Adrian Cortes: https://cortes4council.com/ Gary Medvigy: https://www.votemedvigy.com/

    #45 Peter Khalil, candidate for WA's 3rd Congressional District

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guest, Peter Khalil, Democrat Candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District.

    #44 Clark County Cannabis Moratorium with activist, Terah Pitchford

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guest, Terah Pitchford, local Cannabis Activist regarding the cannabis moratorium in Clark County. Terah will also stay with us as we talk about other local, state and national news.

    #43 The I-5 Bridge with Ed Barnes and John Ley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with special guests, Ed Barnes and John Ley. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with John and Ed to discuss the I-5 Bridge and the various topics surrounding this crucial corridor through the Pacific Northwest.

    #42 with your hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg as they sit down and discuss Mike's visit to DC and guest to the State of the Union address as well as a host of current political topics.

    #41 State Representative, Monica Stonier and State Senator Ann Rivers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with guests, 18th Legislative District State Senator, Ann Rivers and 49th Legislative District State Representative, Monica Stonier. Our topics will include upcoming legislation in Olympia as well as local issues.

    #40 Clark County Party Chairs, David Gellatly and Rich Rogers - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with guests, Clark County Democratic Party Chair, Rich Rogers and Clark County Republican Party Chair, David Gellatly. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with the chairs to discuss the mid-term elections both at a local and national level as well as what's coming ahead for each party. This will be part 2 in a two-part series

    #39 Clark County Party Chairs, David Gellatly and Rich Rogers - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 58:00


    It's Filibusters with guests, Clark County Democratic Party Chair, Rich Rogers and Clark County Republican Party Chair, David Gellatly. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with the chairs to discuss the mid-term elections both at a local and national level as well as what's coming ahead for each party. This will be part 1 in a two-part series

    #38 Candidates Van Nortwick, Wertz, and Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 53:30


    It's Filibusters with guests, Clark County Assessor candidates, Peter Van Norkwick and Darren Wertz, and 17th Legislative District Position 1 candidate, Tanisha Harris. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with the candidates to discuss their backgrounds, their positions on pertinent issues, and their goals.

    #37 Candidates Thobaben, Gillespie, and Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 58:00


    It's Filibusters with guests, 18th Legislative District candidates, Chris Thobaben for position 1 and Kathy Gillespie for position 2, and Clark County Chair candidate, Eric Holt. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with the candidates to discuss their backgrounds, their positions on pertinent issues, and their goals. All the campaigns for these positions were contacted and it is our goal to give a voice to all candidates (as of the recording date of 10/12/2018, Filibusters had not yet heard back from any other candidates in these races)

    #36: Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Mayor of Vancouver, WA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 58:00


    Episode 36 of Filibusters with special guest, Mayor of Vancouver, Anne McEnerny-Ogle. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with Anne to discuss what she's been doing regarding the I-5 bridge, the upcoming opening of the new Vancouver Waterfront, as well as other local issues. Afterward, Mike and John try to make sense of the latest headlines.

    #35: Primary 2018 Election Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 58:00


    Episode 35 of Filibusters (formerly Unfiltered Radio) and Primary 2018 Election Results. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, along with special co-host Adrian Cortes, discuss the election results from WA State as well as local races. This show is a follow-up to their Facebook Live Election Night coverage which can also be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredradio1/videos/432596187227107/

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #34: Clark County Council, Dist. 1 Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 58:00


    Episode 34 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Jeanne E. Stewart and Temple Lentz. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with the Clark County Council, District 1 Candidates and ask questions in a roundtable format. This format will allow for question and answer allowing for response from other candidates as time permits as well as rapid fire rounds. By the time of recording, Veny Razumovsky did not respond to our invitation and Jim Moeller had to decline. If you would like to visit the candidates websites, they can be found here: Jeanne E. Stewart: http://jeannestewart.org Temple Lentz: https://www.votetemplelentz.com/ Jim Moeller: https://www.facebook.com/ElectJimMoeller/ Veny Razumovsky: No Known Website

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #33: Clark County Chair Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 57:59


    Episode 33 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Marc Boldt and Eric Holt. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, sit down with the Clark County Council Chair Candidates and ask questions in a roundtable format. This format will allow for question and answer allowing for response from other candidates as time permits as well as rapid fire rounds. By the time of recording, Eileen Quiring had to decline due to a previous engagement and Christy Stanley could not be reached. If you would like to visit the candidates websites, they can be found here: Marc Boldt: https://www.marcboldt.com/ Eric Holt: http://erickholt.com/ Eileen Quiring: http://www.electeileenq.org/ Christy Stanley: No Known Website

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #32: Greg Kimsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 58:00


    Episode 32 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, Clark County Auditor, Greg Kimsey. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, along with guest host, Rian Davis sit down with Greg to discuss the upcoming changes with prepaid postage ballots, the upcoming primary, as well as long term issues like automatic and same day voter registration.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #31: Manka Dhingra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 58:00


    Episode 31 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, WA State Senator, Manka Dhingra of the 45th District. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and John Oberg, along with guest host, Justin Oberg, sit down with Manka to discuss her background and decision to get into politics, the election that changed the dynamic of the legislature, as well as upcoming legislation and her reelection campaign.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #30: Nicole Laurent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 58:00


    Episode 30 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, Represent.Us Vancouver Chapter Lead, Nicole Laurent. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo, along with producer, John Oberg sit down with Nicole to discuss the mission of Represent.Us Vancouver which is to bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to pass powerful anti-corruption laws that stop political bribery, end secret money, and fix our broken elections.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #29: Rich Rogers and David Gellatly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 58:00


    Episode 29 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Clark County Republican Party Chair, David Robert Gellatly and Clark County Democrats Chair, Rich Rogers . Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo, along with producer, John Oberg sit down with Rich and David to discuss, well, politics. Local, as well as National, it was all fair game.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #28: Rian Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 57:59


    Episode 28 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, Clark County Association of REALTORS® Public Affairs Director, Rian Davis. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo, along with producer, John Oberg sit down with Rian to talk about the Clark County Association of Realtors, the GMA (Growth Management Act), and Rian's Diamond Level Listener status of Unfiltered Radio.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #27: Linda Glover & Bart Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 58:00


    Episode 27 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Vancouver City Councilors, Bart Hansen and Linda Glover. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo, along with producer, John Oberg sit down with Linda and Bart to talk about some of the happenings going on in Vancouver from their unique perspective.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #26: Monica Stonier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2018 58:00


    Episode 26 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, Monica Jurado Stonier. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo, along with producer, John Oberg sit down with Monica Jurado Stonier, State Representative for the 49th Legislative District, to talk about some of the wins and challenges during the last legislative session. Also, we've given Monica the title of guest co-host so she may be turning the questions back on Mike and Jeff.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #25: KXRW Susan Galaviz and Joe Clemons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2018 58:00


    Episode #25 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, KXRWvancouver President, Susan Galaviz and KXRWvancouver Secretary and host of The Common Good, Joe Clemons. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo and producer, John Oberg, sit down with the Susan and Joe to talk about how KXRW got started, where it's going, and how this community radio station is standing up to a media conglomerate. Afterward, they discuss some of the recent happenings in the news.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #24: Marc Boldt & John Blom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 58:00


    Episode #24 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Clark County Council Chair, Marc Boldt and County Councilor, John Blom. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo sit down with the Councilors to talk about what the Council does, some of the issues facing the County like the jail and related needs, as well as addressing the homeless situation and annexation issues.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #23: Bob Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 58:00


    Episode #23 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, WA State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. In the beginning of our show we'll be playing a recording of the talk the Attorney General recently gave at the Southwest Washington LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) Council 47013's event entitled "Messages of Hope" held in the Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium. Afterward, our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo along with producer John Oberg sit down with Bob Ferguson to find out more on the projects and cases his team is working on. These range from working to protect Dreamers and the commitment of DACA, current lawsuits against Comcast and Motel 6, and what actions WA State has taken to protect enacted marijuana laws. We also find out a little more about his personal side, what his family and he do for recreation, and just maybe what the future political plans there are in store. Many thanks to Mike Selig for recording the talk, and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies and Associate Principal, Alison Watson, for use of her office to record this interview.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #22: CD3 Democrat Candidates - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 58:00


    Episode #22 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Dorothy Gasque, David McDevitt, Carolyn Long, and Peter Harrison. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo, and producer, John Oberg, are sitting down with the 3rd Congressional District Democrat Candidates and asking questions in a roundtable format. This format will allow for question and answer allowing for response from other candidates as time permits as well as rapid fire rounds. This is the second of a two part interview. If you would like to visit the candidates websites, they can be found here: Dorothy Gasque: www.dorothyforcongress.com David McDevitt: www.mcdevittforcongress.com Carolyn Long: www.electlong.com Peter Harrison: www.votepeterharrison.com

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #21: CD3 Democrat Candidates - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 58:00


    Episode #21 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Dorothy Gasque, David McDevitt, Carolyn Long, and Peter Harrison. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo, and producer, John Oberg, are sitting down with the 3rd Congressional District Democrat Candidates and asking questions in a roundtable format. This format will allow for question and answer allowing for response from other candidates as time permits as well as rapid fire rounds. This is the first of a two part interview. If you would like to visit the candidates websites, they can be found here: Dorothy Gasque: www.dorothyforcongress.com David McDevitt: www.mcdevittforcongress.com Carolyn Long: www.electlong.com Peter Harrison: www.votepeterharrison.com

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #20: Ann Rivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 58:00


    Episode #20 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, Ann Rivers. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo sit down with Ann Rivers, WA State Senator, 18th Legislative District, to talk about some of the projects she's been working on in the legislature such as: Educational Funding, Healthcare (especially around the opioid epidemic and mental health issues), the I-5 bridge crossing and, of course, the Sasquatch bill. Special thanks to Tri-Mountain Golf Course for letting us use their facility to record this interview.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #19: Don Orange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 58:00


    Episode #19 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, Don Orange. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo sit down with Port Commissioner Elect, Don Orange, to talk about his reasons for running for the Port Commission, his thoughts on the campaign, and his plans for the Port. On the second part of the show we'll finish our special election night coverage and talk with Jim Mains and Tanisha Harris.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #18: Noel Frame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 58:00


    Episode #18 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, 36th Legislative District Representative, Noel Frame. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo sit down with Rep. Frame to talk about her connections with Clark County, Chairing the 2016 Democratic State Convention, and her legislative plans for the future. On the second part of the show we'll have special election night coverage and talk with some of the winners as well as those who work behind the scenes.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #17: David Gellatly and Rich Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 58:00


    Episode #17 of Unfiltered Radio with special guests, Clark County Democrat Party Chair, Rich Rogers and Clark County Republican Party Chair, David Gellatly. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo sit down with David and Rich to talk about all things politics (nationally, locally, and, of course, internally). There also may be some thoughts on a certain Port Commissioner race as well. Lastly, to lighten things up, we’ll finish with all four participating in a fun trivia challenge.

    Unfiltered Radio Episode #16: Patty Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 58:00


    Episode #16 of Unfiltered Radio with special guest, Washington Senator, Patty Murray. Our hosts, Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo sit down with Senator Murray and discuss how she started in politics, healthcare and other topics in the news as well as playing a little trivia. Mike And Jeff, along with their producer, John Oberg, also discuss how the show came to be and where they're going next!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #15: The Tim Leavitt Exit Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2017 68:40


    Episode #15 of Unfiltered presents Vancouver Mayor, Tim Leavitt. This is the follow up to the Unfiltered Radio show. Mike and Jeff continue their talk with Tim about working as Mayor of Vancouver and get his thoughts on the oil terminal, the Parks and Recreation department, Trump, plus much more! And, of course, Mike will be asking some formal Exit Interview questions!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #14: Shane Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 73:00


    Episode #14 of Unfiltered presents Battle Ground City Councilor and former Mayor, Shane Bowman. Mike and Jeff talk with Shane about working for local government, past and present political races and candidates, and finally answering the question about Shane, guns and vegetables, plus much more! And, of course, they will close it out with another fun round of trivia!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #13: Annette Cleveland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 62:24


    Episode #13 of Unfiltered presents 49th Legislative District State Senator, Annette Cleveland. Mike and Jeff talk with Annette about how she got into politics, special sessions, the I-5 bridge, and exactly what is a "Flat Annette." And, of course, they will close it out with another fun round of trivia!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #12: Alishia Topper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017 67:45


    Episode #12 of Unfiltered presents Vancouver City Councilmember, Alishia Topper. Mike and Jeff speak with Alishia about affordable housing, the City delegation trip to Minneapolis-St. Paul, and strengthening the City's ties with the community!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #11: Pat Jollota

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2017 46:18


    Episode #11 of Unfiltered presents Clark County author, historian, and Vancouver's First Citizen of 2012, former City Councilmember, Pat Jollota. Mike and Jeff speak with Pat about her latest endeavour, a crime novel about actual events in Clark County from the 1950's!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #10: Bart Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 80:09


    Episode #10 of Unfiltered presents Vancouver City Councilmember, Bart Hansen, as he discusses expanding the Youth Opportunity Pass for bus ridership, his love of skateboarding and ice cream, as well as his alter-ego (according to Jeff), Bart Handsome!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #9: Andy Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2017 82:00


    Episode #9 of the Unfiltered Podcast presents Executive Director of Council for the Homeless, Andy Silver as he discusses the challenges of homelessness in Clark County as well as the casino, trivia, and Jeff's interviewing skills. Please join Council for the Homeless for a June Education Series to learn about the Homeless Crisis Response System in Clark County. The series will be presented by Andy Silver, Executive Director, and Kate Budd, Deputy Director) and will be held at the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) in the Community Room, 2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Parking is available in both the upper and lower lot since this meeting is held after regular work hours. Forum dates are every Tuesday in June from 6:00pm-7:30pm. June 6: An overview of homelessness and our community’s response June 13: Access to homelessness help June 20: The role of emergency shelter June 27: The role of housing assistance

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #8.2: Monica Stonier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 38:21


    Episode #8.2 of the Unfiltered Podcast has Mike and Jeff continue their sit down with 49th Legislative District Representative, Monica Stonier. They will be discussing local politics, ghost hunting and other interesting topics!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #8.1: Monica Stonier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2017 35:06


    Episode #8.1 of the Unfiltered Podcast has Mike and Jeff sitting down with 49th Legislative District Representative, Monica Stonier. They will be discussing local politics, ghost hunting and other interesting topics!

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #7: Marc Boldt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2017 52:51


    Episode #7 of the Unfiltered Podcast presents Clark County Councilor, Marc Boldt as he discusses the recent firing of County Manager Mark McCauley, local issues, and takes on Jeff's trivia challenge.

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #6: Tim Leavitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 57:15


    Episode #6 of the Unfiltered Podcast presents Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt, as he covers topics from affordable housing, to exactly what the hell a "kahlua cockroach" is.

    Unfiltered Podcast Episode #5: Gwen White

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 37:36


    Join hosts Mike Dalesandro and Jeff Angelo as they talk with Gwen White, new Chair of the Young Democrats of Clark County (YDCC), about a wide range of topics from the upcoming Young Democrats of Washington elections, to the current I-5 bridge replacement effort in Olympia!

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