The IMPACT
TVW
Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW’s weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.
Episodes
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Oct 13, 2022 • 26min
Political Party Leaders & November Elections from October 12, 2022
State political party leaders weigh in on November election predictions and priority contests. Interviews with Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski and Washington State Republican Party Chairman Caleb Heimlich.
Oct 6, 2022 • 25min
Heat Pump Rules from October 5, 2022
The Impact: the debate over a proposed residential energy code change to mandate heat pumps instead of gas furnaces in new homes. Interviews: Dan Welch, M.Arch. CPHC, LEED AP, Bundle Design StudioGordon Wheat, M.D., Olympia Physicians for Social ResponsibilityAndrea Smith, MPA, Building Industry Association of Washington
Sep 28, 2022 • 26min
Hospital Charity Care from September 28, 2022
Recent changes to state law greatly expanded the number of people eligible for free or discounted hospital care. What will this mean for patients and hospitals? Guests include Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Washington State Hospital Association CEO Cassie Sauer.
Sep 21, 2022 • 26min
Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy from September 21, 2022
Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy answers questions about the 1,083 page audit into state agency use of federal dollars during the pandemic and her office's new role auditing deadly force investigations.
Sep 15, 2022 • 26min
Testing, Dual-language Learning, & Digital Equity in Schools from September 14, 2022
Education committee leaders discuss K-12 funding, goals, and new programs. Guests include Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), Chair of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, and Rep. Alex Ybarra (R-Quincy), Ranking Member of the House Education Committee.
Sep 7, 2022 • 25min
A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal from September 7, 2022
Host Mike McClanahan interviews State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal about proposed changes to school construction funding, dual-language education, school lunch programs, and standardized testing.
Jun 29, 2022 • 25min
The Impact: Wage Growth vs. Inflation - Trends and Predictions from June 29, 2022
The Impact - a new report shows record wage growth in WA two years in a row. ESD State Economist Paul Turek breaks down the numbers with inflation and what to expect as interest rates rise.
Jun 22, 2022 • 25min
Cougar Encounters in Washington from June 22, 2022
The Impact: cougar statistics in Washington, recent attacks, and state protocol for sightings. Q&A with WDFW Wildlife Program Director Eric Gardner and Capt. Jeff Wickersham with the WDFW Law Enforcement Program.
Jun 15, 2022 • 26min
New Rules for Outdoor Workers from June 15, 2022
The Impact: a discussion on new rules for outdoor workers and employers regarding summer heat and wildfire smoke.Guests include: Joel Sacks, Director of the Department of Labor and Industries
Jun 8, 2022 • 25min
Inflation and Small Business and Covid Precautions from June 8, 2022
The Impact - June 2022 business climate marked by high gas prices and help needed signs. With limited beds and fewer nurses, hospitals urge COVID precautions everywhere else.
