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Clark Talks
by The Columbian
The Columbian is a family-owned daily newspaper in Vancouver, Wash. Clark Talks is our newsroom podcast
Episodes
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Special Edition: Unions
Special Edition: Unions by The Columbian
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Episode 49: The man who stares at campaign filings and bail reform
Episode 49: The man who stares at campaign filings and bail reform by The Columbian
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Episode 48: Clark County's jail problem and lobbying for the region
Episode 48: Clark County's jail problem and lobbying for the region by The Columbian
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Episode 47: A failed oil terminal and a new tax plan
Episode 47: A failed oil terminal and a new tax plan by The Columbian
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Episode 46: Brian Baird, Ann Rivers and Vancouver's lack of diversity
Episode 46: Brian Baird, Ann Rivers and Vancouver's lack of diversity by The Columbian
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Episode 45: Tolls, same-sex marriage and a sports preview
Episode 45: Tolls, same-sex marriage and a sports preview by The Columbian
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episode 44: David Robert Gellatly and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler
episode 44: David Robert Gellatly and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler by The Columbian
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episode 43: Cyrus Habib, the port and the city council
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.
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epsidose 42: the busy political career of Liz Pike and the Don Orange voter challenge
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.
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episode 41: Gorge is on fire
Kate and Dameon talk with their Columbian colleague and former firefighter about the state of the fires in the gorge.
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episode 40: Your right to an attorney in Clark County, Vancouver mayoral candidate
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.
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Episode 39:Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, Vancouver Elections and the Port of Vancouver
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.
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Episode 38: Water wars, no building budget and Vancouver comes for your chickens
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...
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Special Episode: State budget, the weekend ahead
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.
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Episode 37: Mark McCauley reflects on years at county, Nan Henriksen checks in
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…
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Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren
Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren by The Columbian
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Episode 35: The impact of big businesses on small towns, cycling
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.
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Episode 34: Olympia update and graduating seniors making an impact
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.
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Episode 33: Get outside, give us ideas and enjoy the weekend
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...
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Episode 32: County drama, pho
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.
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Episode 31: "13 Reasons Why," C-Tran
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
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
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.…
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Episode 28: Legal Weed, Olympia Update, Weekend events
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…
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Episode 27: Ilani Casino, Port of Vancouver Elections & Easter Weekend
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...
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Episode 26: Radon in Vancouver, the Clark County wealth gap, weekend roundup
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.
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Episode 25: County land use, Olympia Update on tampon taxes and the Weekend
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...
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Episode 24: Escape rooms, protecting your kids online, weekend ahead
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.
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Episode 23: Farming future, building bridges and weekend roundup
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.
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Podcast Extra Extra: Residents talk about living at Lincoln Place
Tenants at Lincoln Place, a 30-unit apartment complex for people who were homeless, talk about what it's like to live there.
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Podcast Extra: Olivia Resnick interview on Lincoln Place
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.
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Episode 22: Lincoln Place a year later, Best of Clark County voting time, Plans for the Weekend
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...
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Episode 21: Senators talk healthcare and technology hits the band room
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...
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Episode 20: Terminal 1 enters a new era, local poets get ready to slam and weekend thinking
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...
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Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends
Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends by The Columbian
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Podcast extra: The Columbian's Editorial Board talks bridges with politicians
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.
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Podcast 18 The Interstate Bridge turns 100, Flourishing downtown Vancouver, Weekend happenings
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.
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Podcast 1 7 Talkin' news with Lou and planning the weekend
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.
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Podcast 16 Vancouver's plans for a day center for the homeless and what to do with your weekend
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...
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Episode 15 SNOWPOCALYPSE Vancouver, C-Tran rolls on The Vine
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.
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Episode 14 School funding at the 11th hour/ Legislative preview
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.
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Episode 13: New Year's resolutions and how to keep them
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...
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Episode 12: David Madore's tenure and the future of Clark County politics
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.
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Episode 11: Comments, year's end and holiday traditions
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.
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We ain't afraid of no snow!
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...
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Episode 9: Electric Vancouver Brewgaloo
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…
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Episode 8: You've never tasted beer like this
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...
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Episode 7: 75 years in love, worst Thanksgiving sides
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.
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Episode 6: Homelessness In Clark County
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.
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Episode 5: These politics are local
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.
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