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

Clark TalksJul 26, 2017

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Special Edition: Unions

Special Edition: Unions

Special Edition: Unions by The Columbian
May 13, 201848:46
Episode 49: The man who stares at campaign filings and bail reform

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
Apr 11, 201832:17
Episode 48: Clark County's jail problem and lobbying for the region

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
Mar 08, 201801:00:23
Episode 47: A failed oil terminal and a new tax plan

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
Feb 01, 201837:14
Episode 46: Brian Baird, Ann Rivers and Vancouver's lack of diversity

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
Jan 04, 201801:00:17
Episode 45: Tolls, same-sex marriage and a sports preview

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

Episode 45: Tolls, same-sex marriage and a sports preview by The Columbian
Dec 07, 201748:36
episode 44: David Robert Gellatly and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

episode 44: David Robert Gellatly and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

episode 44: David Robert Gellatly and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler by The Columbian
Oct 19, 201748:51
episode 43: Cyrus Habib, the port and the city council

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.
Oct 05, 201749:16
epsidose 42: the busy political career of Liz Pike and the Don Orange voter challenge

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.
Sep 21, 201737:12
episode 41: Gorge is on fire

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.
Sep 11, 201727:30
episode 40: Your right to an attorney in Clark County, Vancouver mayoral candidate

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.
Aug 24, 201701:12:41
Episode 39:Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, Vancouver Elections and the Port of Vancouver

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.
Aug 09, 201701:22:26
Episode 38: Water wars, no building budget and Vancouver comes for your chickens

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 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.
Jul 26, 201755:03
Special Episode: State budget, the weekend ahead

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.
Jul 13, 201701:01:42
Episode 37: Mark McCauley reflects on years at county, Nan Henriksen checks in

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 roundup of how to get out and about in Clark County this weekend.
Jul 06, 201701:10:44
Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren

Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren

Episode 36: Vancouver housing and saying goodbye to Lauren by The Columbian
Jun 22, 201701:03:35
Episode 35: The impact of big businesses on small towns, cycling

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.
Jun 08, 201751:43
Episode 34: Olympia update and graduating seniors making an impact

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.
Jun 01, 201752:00
Episode 33: Get outside, give us ideas and enjoy the weekend

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 the hot things going on in Vancouver this weekend.
May 25, 201745:43
Episode 32: County drama, pho

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.
May 17, 201751:03
Episode 31: "13 Reasons Why," C-Tran

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.
May 11, 201747:37
Episode 30: Landslides, local bites and the weekend ahead

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.
May 04, 201755:49
Episode 29: Vancouver's daycare crunch, Olympia update, weekend plans

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. Then Katie and Dameon talk about this weekend's events.
Apr 27, 201749:55
Episode 28: Legal Weed, Olympia Update, Weekend events

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 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.
Apr 20, 201756:50
Episode 27: Ilani Casino, Port of Vancouver Elections & Easter Weekend

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 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.
Apr 12, 201741:36
Episode 26: Radon in Vancouver, the Clark County wealth gap, weekend roundup

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.
Apr 05, 201750:15
Episode 25: County land use, Olympia Update on tampon taxes and the Weekend

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 weekend's events.
Mar 30, 201758:30
Episode 24: Escape rooms, protecting your kids online, weekend ahead

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.
Mar 22, 201746:33
Episode 23: Farming future, building bridges and weekend roundup

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.
Mar 15, 201738:43
Podcast Extra Extra: Residents talk about living at Lincoln Place

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.
Mar 10, 201702:46
Podcast Extra: Olivia Resnick interview on Lincoln Place

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.
Mar 10, 201705:03
Episode 22: Lincoln Place a year later, Best of Clark County voting time, Plans for the Weekend

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 weekend suggestions.
Mar 09, 201747:22
Episode 21: Senators talk healthcare and technology hits the band room

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 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!
Mar 02, 201730:48
Episode 20: Terminal 1 enters a new era, local poets get ready to slam and weekend thinking

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 list of local happenings.
Feb 23, 201753:42
Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends

Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends

Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends by The Columbian
Feb 16, 201749:42
Podcast extra: The Columbian's Editorial Board talks bridges with politicians

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.
Feb 14, 201722:48
Podcast 18 The Interstate Bridge turns 100, Flourishing downtown Vancouver, Weekend happenings

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.
Feb 09, 201750:49
Podcast 1 7 Talkin' news with Lou and planning the weekend

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.
Feb 02, 201752:20
Podcast 16 Vancouver's plans for a day center for the homeless and what to do with your weekend

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 list of the must-do weekend events in and around Clark County.
Jan 26, 201742:24
Episode 15 SNOWPOCALYPSE Vancouver, C-Tran rolls on The Vine

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.
Jan 20, 201742:15
Episode 14 School funding at the 11th hour/ Legislative preview

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.
Jan 12, 201740:51
Episode 13: New Year's resolutions and how to keep them

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 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.
Jan 05, 201741:50
Episode 12: David Madore's tenure and the future of Clark County politics

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.
Dec 29, 201642:24
Episode 11: Comments, year's end and holiday traditions

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.
Dec 22, 201638:15
We ain't afraid of no snow!

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 Columbian's veteran outdoors reporter Al Thomas and Camas Bike and Sport owner Ed Fischer.
Dec 15, 201634:34
Episode 9: Electric Vancouver Brewgaloo

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 at brewing beer ourselves.
Dec 08, 201644:22
Episode 8: You've never tasted beer like this

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 before.
Dec 01, 201631:26
Episode 7: 75 years in love, worst Thanksgiving sides

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.
Nov 23, 201629:40
Episode 6: Homelessness In Clark County

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.
Nov 17, 201631:38
Episode 5: These politics are local

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.
Nov 10, 201621:07