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Citizen Tacoma
Lowell Wyse, Tacoma Tree Foundation

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 41:05


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we sit down with Lowell Wyse, executive director of the Tacoma Tree Foundation. We talk about Tacoma's urban forest, the canopy, protections for heritage trees, "Home in Tacoma," making 2025 the year of the tree, and much more. Links Tacoma Tree Foundation Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Representing Tacoma’s District 4, meet Councilmember Sandesh Sadalge

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 36:11


Sandesh Sadalge was appointed to represent Tacoma's District 4 after the passing of Catherine Ushka earlier this year. On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, Councilmember Sadalge shares his story: what brought him to Tacoma and what's happening in District 4 and on the City Council. We dive into grease traps (not literally), Home in Tacoma Phase 2, and Tacoma's tree canopy. Enjoy this episode with Tacoma's newest city council member! Links Councilmember Sandesh Sadalge Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Election security with Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 28:46


On this special edition of Citizen Tacoma, Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer joins the podcast to talk about election and ballot security with host Erik Hanberg and Sound Producer Doug. We discuss drop boxes, the security at the election center, voter tabulation, misinformation and much more. Linda also brings some trivia questions! Enjoy Links Pierce County Elections About Linda Farmer Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Kent Keel, candidate for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 31:01


We've got a pair of candidate interviews for you! We invited the two candidates for Assessor-Treasurer to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the role. This is an often overlooked race, but it's just the kind of wonky civic topic we like to tackle at Citizen Tacoma. This interview is with Kent Keel. Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Kent Keel Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Marty Campbell, candidate for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 22:22


We've got a pair of candidate interviews for you! We invited the two candidates for Assessor-Treasurer to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the role. This is an often overlooked race, but it's just the kind of wonky civic topic we like to tackle at Citizen Tacoma. This interview is with Marty Campbell. Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Marty Campbell Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Back to school with Director Lisa Keating, Tacoma Public Schools

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 49:20


Lisa Keating, one of the five Tacoma school board members, joins Citizen Tacoma for a Back-to-School-themed episode. We check in on what's happening with the district, including graduation rates, online schools, meals, the partnership with the Port, school calendar and holidays, and much more. Links Lisa Keating and the school board Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Michelle Douglas—Emergency Food Network

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 38:19


Welcome back to another episode of Citizen Tacoma! Michelle Douglas joins the podcast to discuss hunger in Pierce County. She gives an update on some of the ways Emergency Food Network and the food pantries across the county are serving those who need food. We also check-in about the arts, the economy, downtown Tacoma, and more. Enjoy! Links Emergency Food Network Channel 253 membership  

Citizen Tacoma
Melissa Malott — Communities for a Healthy Bay

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 41:51


Welcome back to another episode of Citizen Tacoma! Melissa Malott joins the podcast to discuss the health of Commencement Bay and what's threatening it. She gives an update on some of the industrial uses in the port and the work CHB is doing on that front. We get into the proposed rebuilding of the animal rendering plant and much more. She also speaks a little bit about the Tacoma Charter Review Committee and what's happening there. Enjoy! Links Melissa Malott at Communities for a Healthy Bay Tacoma Charter Review Channel 253 membership  

Nerd Farmer Podcast
A Tacoma-Centric Year in Review, Part II – Erik Hanberg, Citizen Tacoma and Evelyn Lopez, Crossing Division – #211

Nerd Farmer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 34:31


Happy New Year! Recorded live in the Moonyard Studios in gorgeous North Tacoma, this episode is the second of our two part 2023 Year in Review. If you missed Part I, you can find it...

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Nerd Farmer Podcast
A Tacoma-Centric Year in Review, Part I – Erik Hanberg, Citizen Tacoma and Evelyn Lopez, Crossing Division – #210

Nerd Farmer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 47:57


Happy Holidays! Recorded live in the Moonyard Studios in gorgeous North Tacoma, this episode is the first of our two part 2023 Year in Review.  We were joined in the studio by Erik Hanberg, President...

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Citizen Tacoma
Back to school with Director Korey Strozier, Tacoma Public Schools

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 34:59


Korey Strozier, one of the five Tacoma school board members, joins Citizen Tacoma for a Back-to-School-themed episode. We check in on what's happening with the district, including technology, high schools, leadership, budget, trans students, and much more. Links Korey Strozier and the school board Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
County Councilmember Marty Campbell

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 48:45


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we check in with County Councilmember Marty Campbell. What's the county up to? What's happening with Pride Month, homelessness, public safety, bike and pedestrian safety, and more? Are elected officials on the West Coast "incompetent?" Tune in for a wide-ranging interview. Links Marty Campbell, District 5 Channel 253 membership  

Citizen Tacoma
Malando Redeemer, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 45:58


We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Malando Redeemer. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. "Tacoma just wouldn't be Tacoma without......?" And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Malando Redeemer for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Jamika Scott, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 51:18


We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. We talk about what she sees as the top issues affecting the district and how she sees herself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. "Tacoma just wouldn't be Tacoma without......?" And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Jamika Scott for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Chris Van Vechten, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 47:38


We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Chris Van Vechten. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. "Tacoma just wouldn't be Tacoma without......?" And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Chris Van Vechten for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
John Frazier, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 34:48


We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. "Tacoma just wouldn't be Tacoma without......?" And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links John Frazier for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Rosie Ayala, Metro Parks Tacoma Commissioner

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 26:31


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, Commissioner Rosie Ayala joins the podcast to talk about what's happening with Metro Parks: playfields, natural resources, climate change, and more! Give it a listen. Links Commissioner Rosie Ayala Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Joe Bushnell, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 5

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 41:46


Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part "Better Know a District" series! This episode, Joe Bushnell joins the podcast to talk about what's happening in District 5. We check in on what's happening on Hosmer Street, growing jobs in Tacoma, tree canopy, policing in Tacoma, and where "Tacoma's Tacoma" is. Check it out! Links Joe Bushnell Channel 253 membership 

Citizen Tacoma
Sarah Rumbaugh, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 2

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 50:41


Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part "Better Know a District" series! This episode, Sarah Rumbaugh joins the podcast to talk about what's happening in District 2. We check in on downtown, the camping ordinances, the port of Tacoma, and more. We also look more broadly at what she's tracking in Tacoma this year. Links Sarah Rumbaugh Channel 253 membership 

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Citizen Tacoma
John Hines, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 1

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 42:21


In this first episode of 2023, the Citizen Tacoma podcast sits down with John Hines to talk about what's happening in District 1. We check in on Proctor planning, the Cushman substation, the tiny house village, and more. We also look more broadly at what he's tracking in Tacoma this year. Links John Hines Channel 253 membership 

Citizen Tacoma
Steve Krupa, Candidate for Tacoma Municipal Court Pos. 3

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 30:48


Steve Krupa joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about his run to be on the Tacoma Municipal Court, position 3. We discuss what he considers when he casts a ballot for judicial seats, judicial discretion and the role judges play, policing and the criminal justice system, and much more. Give it a listen! Links Steve Krupa for Judge Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Sergio Flores, Candidate for Tacoma Municipal Court Pos. 3

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 41:10


Sergio Flores joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about his run to be on the Tacoma Municipal Court, position 3. We discuss what he considers when he casts a ballot for judicial seats, judicial discretion and the role judges play, policing and the criminal justice system, and much more. Give it a listen! Links Sergio Flores for Judge Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Steve Hobbs, Candidate for Secretary of State

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 26:53


Incumbent Secretary of State Steve Hobbs joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about his run to retain his seat. We discuss election administration, the challenges of election disinformation, ranked choice voting, and the other duties of the office. Give it a listen! Links Elect Steve Hobbs Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Julie Anderson, Candidate for Secretary of State

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 28:41


Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about her run to be Washington Secretary of State. We discuss election administration, the challenges of election disinformation, ranked choice voting, and the other duties of the office. Give it a listen! Links Elect Julie Anderson Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Deryl McCarty, candidate for Pierce County Auditor

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 32:52


Deryl McCarty is running for Pierce County Auditor. In this episode of Citizen Tacoma we talk about the auditor's role in managing free and fair elections, licensing, and who won the 2020 Presidential Election. Links McCarty for Auditor Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Linda Farmer, candidate for Pierce County Auditor

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 25:05


Linda Farmer is running for Pierce County Auditor. In this episode of Citizen Tacoma we talk about the auditor's role in managing free and fair elections, licensing, and who won the 2020 Presidential Election. Links Linda Farmer Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Talking about Climate Change with Commissioner Kristin Ang, Port of Tacoma

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 31:58


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we dive into the issues surrounding climate change with Port Commissioner Kristin Ang. Elected in 2019, she talks about her experience on the port commission, how she thinks about climate change, and how the Port of Tacoma (and ports around the world) are thinking about how they can reduce carbon emissions in shipping and trade.

Citizen Tacoma
Catherine Ushka, Tacoma City Council

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 49:29


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, the podcast touches base with Catherine Ushka to talk about homelessness in Tacoma, housing affordability, and what's happening on the eastside and south end of Tacoma. Check it out! Links Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Korey Stroizer, Tacoma School Board

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 34:59


It's the "off-season" for elections, so Citizen Tacoma is touching base with elected officials and community leaders around the region to see what's happening with local government. This week, School Board Director Korey Strozier joins the podcast to talk about student safety in schools, what education looks like coming out of the pandemic, and why the Superintendent has been substitute-teaching in classrooms recently. Enjoy. Links Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Will Hausa, Community Observer

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 30:56


Will Hausa was one of the two community members to observe the negotiations between the City of Tacoma and the police union that represents Tacoma officers. Having two community members observe the negotiations is new for Tacoma and—with a finalized contract—it was a good time for Citizen Tacoma to find out what that process was like. On this episode, Will Hausa shares his experience observing and participating in the contract negotiations, including what he saw from both the city and the union, what he would like to see improved in later contracts, and his thoughts on what can be done to improve policing outside the police union contract. Links Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor, and the state of voting

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 38:44


Citizen Tacoma checks in with Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson about the state of voting in 2021. We talk about the rollbacks in the Voting Rights Act that have been enacted in the last few decades, as well as the potential for changes, such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. We also discuss how our elections are doing in Washington State and how we can "hold down our corner of the tent." Finally, we ask Julie the big question about the now vacant Secretary of State position. Enjoy! Links Channel 253 membership  

Citizen Tacoma
Kelly Blucher—Tacoma City Council Candidate

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 39:02


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Kelly Blucher, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 2. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about social justice, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Kelly Blucher Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Sarah Rumbaugh—Tacoma City Council Candidate

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 46:26


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Sarah Rumbaugh, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 2. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about social justice, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Sarah Rumbaugh Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Anne Artman—Tacoma City Council Candidate

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 36:30


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Anne Artman, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 5. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about social justice, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Anne Artman Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Joe Bushnell—Tacoma City Council Candidate

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 47:12


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Joe Bushnell, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 5. He will be on the November ballot. We talk about refugees, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Joe Bushnell Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Brett Johnson—candidate for Tacoma City Council

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 41:55


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Brett Johnson, who is running for the city-wide seat on the Tacoma City Council. He will be on the November ballot. We talk about homelessness, planning and zoning in Tacoma, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Brett Johnson Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Kiara Daniels—candidate for Tacoma City Council

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 39:44


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Kiara Daniels, who is running for the city-wide seat on the Tacoma City Council. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about affordable housing, the economy, climate change, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Kiara Daniels Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Jamika Scott—Tacoma Mayoral Race

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 47:33


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Jamika Scott, who is running for Mayor of Tacoma. We talk about affordable housing homelessness, jobs, the port, climate change, policing and public safety, racism, budgets, and more. All three candidates for mayor of Tacoma join the show, so after you listen to this, go listen to the other interviews! Links Jamika Scott on Twitter Interview with Steve Haverly Interview with Victoria Woodards Channel 253 membership  

Citizen Tacoma
Steve Haverly—Tacoma Mayoral Race

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 46:28


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Steve Haverly, who is running for Mayor of Tacoma. We talk about affordable housing homelessness, jobs, the port, climate change, policing and public safety, racism, budgets, and more. All three candidates for mayor of Tacoma join the show, so after you listen to this, go listen to the other interviews! Links Interview with Jamika Scott Interview with Victoria Woodards Channel 253 membership  

Citizen Tacoma
Victoria Woodards—Tacoma Mayoral Race

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 54:54


On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Victoria Woodards, who is running to keep her seat as Mayor of Tacoma. We talk about affordable housing homelessness, jobs, the port, climate change, policing and public safety, racism, budgets, and more. All three candidates for mayor of Tacoma join the show, so after you listen to this, go listen to the other interviews! Links VictoriaWoodards.com Interview with Jamika Scott Interview with Steve Haverly Channel 253 membership  

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Citizen Tacoma
Bill Hanawalt—candidate for Tacoma School Board

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 39:03


Bill Hanawalt is running for the Tacoma School Board. On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, he shares his background and his interest in education and schools. We discuss equity in education, how Tacoma schools handled the pandemic, the leadership of the district, and much more. Enjoy! Links Bill Hanawalt Channel 253 membership

Citizen Tacoma
Korey Strozier—Tacoma School Board

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 40:52


Citizen Tacoma is taking the plunge and interviewing candidates and elected officials who will be on your ballot this year. Our first interview out of the gate is Tacoma School Board member Korey Strozier. He joined the board in October of last year and he's running to keep his seat. Links Korey Strozier on Twitter Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Council Member Kristina Walker—Policing in Tacoma

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 59:56


Erik Hanberg slips into the Citizen Tacoma chair to talk to elected officials in Tacoma about policing in our community. His goal is to learn what Tacoma's elected leaders are thinking about policing in Tacoma and what they want to see happen in this area. Some council members are already booked (and any more council members are welcome to reach out!). Councilmember Kristina Walker, elected city-wide, is his first guest on the podcast to talk about her views on policing in Tacoma. Look for more episodes with Tacoma council members later this week. Links "Transforming Tacoma into an anti-racist organization" Channel 253 membership

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Citizen Tacoma
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 54:02


Good news! Annie Jansen and Megan Holyoke are pinch hitting on Citizen Tacoma during this election season. For their first episode, they are joined by Auditor Julie Anderson, who talks about how the work of...

Crossing Division
Let’s Talk About the Puyallup Tribe!

Crossing Division

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 56:13


On this second and very special joint episode of Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division, we were thrilled to sit down with Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman David Bean and Councilmember Anna Bean (yep, they’re cousins). We...

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Citizen Tacoma
Episode 51: Getting to know the Puyallup Tribal Council

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 57:31


On this second and very special joint episode of Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division, we were thrilled to sit down with Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman David Bean and Councilmember Anna Bean (yep, they’re cousins). We...

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Citizen Tacoma
Episode 49: How do we solve our affordable housing crisis?

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 56:25


Affordable housing might well be the signature issue of the upcoming City Council elections in Tacoma. And in the words of Citizen Tacoma guest Jason Gauthier, it’s hugely complicated and there’s no silver bullet. We...

Crossing Division
Let’s Talk About The Future of Curbside Recycling in Tacoma

Crossing Division

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 47:51


It’s a very special crossover episode! Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division team up to bring you an informative discussion of recycling in Tacoma. Our guest is Tacoma City Councilmember Ryan Mello and Lewis Griffith, Solid...

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Citizen Tacoma
Episode 45: The Future of Curbside Recycling in Tacoma

Citizen Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 48:30


It’s a very special crossover episode! Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division team up to bring you an informative discussion of recycling in Tacoma. Our guest is Tacoma City Councilmember Ryan Mello and Lewis Griffith, Solid...

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The Grit City Podcast
The Studio - Amani Taylor

The Grit City Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 52:56


This episode is the first of a two part chat the guys have when they hang out with their friend and comedian Amani Taylor. Amani hosts weekly comedy shows at The Local 907, Trencher's, and The Hanger 205. People can find him on Facebook and at his website AmaniTaylor.com. 1:33 – They discuss snowpocalypse, Scott shares information on their download numbers, they talk of being put on one of the local Tacoma radio stations, and give props to Castle Security and Protection. Justin explains their new design done by Shroom Brothers, Amani tells the guys about his adventures as a security guard, and Justin shares stores when he and Brogan were security officers. They chat about a recent video online where a man hit young girl after she tried attacking him, Justin talks about local costume visual-ante, Phoenix Jones, and Scott discusses first amendment audit videos. 17:36 – Jeff continues the conversation around audit videos, Justin discusses road rage, and talk goes to crazy videos taken with car dash cams. They talk about school bus stop rules, states that allow motorcycles to be drive between lanes, and chat goes back to snowpocalypse here and in Colorado. Amani talks about not being able to get up hills in Seattle after the storm, and Justin recommends listeners that have some time to kill to search YouTube for Queen Anne Seattle videos. 35:05 – Amani talks about his comedy career, the three weekly shows he hosts, and the crazy things that happen during the shows. He discusses people obstructing the comedy show, cut throat comedian's, and the fun of hosting open mics. Amani talks about the different types of advice comedian's in the industry give, they give props out to their other comedian friend, Rusty, and they give props to his restaurant The Church Cantina. 45:20 – Scott mentions the News Tribune no longer being printing in Tacoma, Justin talks about delivering for them when he was younger, and gives a shout out to the podcast Citizen Tacoma. They talk about the challenges newspapers have with going to print in addition to digital, Scott talks about how newspapers are in a way a writing of historical documents, and his recent visit to the Karpeles Manuscript Museum. Amani tells of his love of movies, the movie Dog Soldiers, and Scott talks about in some instances when watching certain movies/shows the need to suspend disbelief to fully enjoy them. Next week they finish this great conversation, thanks Amani for joining the guys again! Special Guest: Amani Taylor.

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

Nerd Farmer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 56:37


The mid-term elections are coming up and this time they feel a tad more dire than most years. Y’all need to vote. Hell, in Washington State we vote by mail and you can register online....

Move to Tacoma Podcast
The Move to Tacoma/Citizen Tacoma Crossover

Move to Tacoma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2017 17:18


Jenny Jacobs, host of the Citizen Tacoma podcast, joins Marguerite to talk about her experience with the podcast this year. Starting as a regular citizen of Tacoma, what was it like to meet and interview 14+ candidates for office. Did she come away more inspired or more cynical by the political process? Check it out,... The post The Move to Tacoma/Citizen Tacoma Crossover appeared first on Move to Tacoma.

Everything is Awesome with Jeff and KC
Episode 113: The People Are the Ones Who Create the Culture ft Silong Chhun

Everything is Awesome with Jeff and KC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 140:33


In which Jeff and KC welcome activist, advocate, artist, and entrepreneur Silong Chhun to the studio; Silong slowly grows to accept being an artist; he throws a comedy show; he went to Green River Community College, does radio at KGRG; Silong does the raps; drops some wisdom; Jeff has a tough week; KC has a parcel stolen; KC talks about why she wants to be a counselor; KC talks about her plans for the future; Silong arrives in America; Silong talks about why his company has the name Red Scarf Revolution; wants to build a bridge for the kids coming after; kids need to know about their history; he was raised by both parents; the king sided with the Khmer Rouge to fight the Communists; we discuss First They Killed My Father; his dad was a Lon Nul soldier in hiding; Silong's mom and dad found each other in the camp; Khmer Krom faced racism from other Cambodians; Silong didn't join a gang because he couldn't fight (and he would cry); both Silong and KC's dads picked plants in the mountains; "You gotta let me fail!": KC's autobiography; "Tacoma’s a great place to be an artist"; his dad went to Cambodia and made a movie; Silong has a great idea for a restaurant; "it's like opening up a wound thats never gonna heal"; Silong still remembers lining up his first kickflip; he's naive about how stuff's supposed to work so he just does it; Silong's trying to put together a Netflix screening here in Tacoma;  Silong's doin fancy things; flying out to do a keynote speech in Chicago at the Cambodian Heritage and Genocide Museum - cambodianmuseum.org; KC wants to be a keynote speaker someday; KC loves the new Writing Process theme song (courtesy of Sean of the Movie Babies podcast); and more!     Plugs:     November 12th - For the Record at Parlor Live 7:30 Sunday Taylor, Rivers, and McLain   November 18th - Dockyard Derby Dames bout, Pierce College Steillacoom, WA       Podcasts:     Audible - Just Mercy, Brian Stevenson; Missing Microbes   Mental Illness Happy Hour     Citizen Tacoma   Movie Babies       Shoutouts: Narin Vann, Jason Anspach (author of the Galaxy's Edge series), Loung Ung, Rithy Panh   Check out Silong's website: redscarfrevolution.com Get involved in the show!   Find us on Facebook: Everything is Awesome Podcast With Jeff and KC Join our Facebook group, Friends of Everything is Awesome! on Twitter: @EIAPodcast or by email:  everythingisawesomepodcast@gmail.com