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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Feb 2, 2022 • 26min
Washington State Elections from February 2, 2022
1-on-1 with new WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs covering election security and plans for the midterms. The local election perspective with Chelan County Auditor Skip Moore.
Jan 26, 2022 • 26min
Tsunami Threats in Washington from January 26, 2022
New tsunami study predicts up to 100 foot waves; addressing the scarcity of vertical evacuation options. Guests include Corina Allen - Chief Hazards Geologist (DNR); Maximilian Dixon - Washington EMD; and Hannah Cleverly - Grays Harbor County EMA.
Jan 19, 2022 • 26min
Transportation in Washington from January 19, 2022
An in-depth interview with leaders of the Senate Transportation Committee. Q&A covering the new Cmte. Chair's priorities and what a funding package might look like. Guests include Sen. Marko Liias (D-Lynnwood), Senate Transportation Committee Chair and Sen. Curtis King (R-Yakima), Ranking Republican Member.
Jan 13, 2022 • 26min
2022 Legislative Session and Omicron from January 12, 2022
Issues to watch in the 2022 Legislative Session with input from legislative leaders and the governor. Then Q&A with an ER doctor on pandemic predictions and trends. Guests include Nathan Schlicher MD, Past President of the WA State Medical Association.
Dec 13, 2021 • 26min
Retiring Lawmakers from December 15, 2021
Favorite memories, political shifts, and plans for the future. A retrospective with two retiring lawmakers as they enter their final year in office. Guest include State Senators David Frockt (D-Seattle) and Sharon Brown (R-Richland).
Dec 6, 2021 • 26min
Affordable Housing in Washington from December 8, 2021
The Impact featuring host Mike McClanahan interviews with policy experts who make decisions in Olympia and people who are impacted back home.
Nov 29, 2021 • 26min
2021 Year in Review from December 1, 2021
2021 - The Year in Review; 2022 political predictions. Press panel discussion. Guests include Joe O'Sullivan of The Seattle Times and Jerry Cornfield of The Everett-Herald.
Nov 17, 2021 • 26min
Transportation Funding from November 17, 2021
The debate over how state leaders should spend federal transportation infrastructure dollars. Guests include Alex Hudson, Exec. Director of Transportation Choices Coalition and Mariya Frost, Transportation Lead, Washington Policy Center.
Nov 10, 2021 • 26min
Chehalis Basin Flooding Part 2 from November 10, 2021
A Part-Time Dam? (Pt. 2): Debating different options to address flooding and improve the odds for salmon and steelhead on the Chehalis River. Guests include J. Vander Stoep, Attorney & Chehalis Basin Board Member, and Vickie Raines, Chair/Chehalis Basin Board and Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority.
Nov 3, 2021 • 26min
Chehalis Basin Flooding Part 1 from November 3, 2021
The No Dam Alternative (Part 1): The push to re-imagine flood protection for the state’s 2nd largest river basin, the flood-prone Chehalis. Guests include Tyson Johnston, Chehalis Basin Board Member& Former VP, Quinault Indian Nation, and Steve Malloch, Chehalis Basin Board Member, Western Water Futures.
