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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Mar 23, 2022 • 26min
2022 Legislative Session Wrap-up Part 2 from March 23, 2022
A Senate leadership panel interview reviewing the 2022 Legislative Session. Guests include Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) and Sen. Shelly Short (R-Addy).
Mar 16, 2022 • 25min
2022 Legislative Session Wrap-up from March 16, 2022
House leaders reflect on the 2022 legislative session. One-on-one interviews with House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox (R-Yelm).
Mar 10, 2022 • 26min
Flood Protection and Cameras in Courtrooms from March 9, 2022
A look at how small flood protection projects performed during the big January floods. The pandemic's role in expanding access to cameras in the courtroom. Guests include Andrea McNamara Doyle, Director of the Office of Chehalis Basin and attorney Robert Mitchell.
Mar 3, 2022 • 25min
Catalytic Converter Theft & Invasive Species from March 2, 2022
Invasive Species Awareness Week spotlights lanternflies, green crabs, and giant hornets. Catalytic converter crime wave crosses party lines. Guests include Justin Bush, WA Invasive Species Council, Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) and Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview).
Feb 24, 2022 • 25min
Freshmen Legislators from February 23, 2022
Q and A with two of the legislature's newest members Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) and Sen. Simon Stefzik (R-Ferndale).
Feb 17, 2022 • 26min
Transportation Funding from February 16, 2022
House transportation leaders debate the $16.8 billion "Move Ahead Washington" funding package. Interviews: House Transportation Committee Chair Jake Fey, D-Tacoma and Ranking Minority Member Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia.
Feb 10, 2022 • 26min
Midway Point of 2022 Legislative Session from February 9, 2022
Signed, moving, or stalled. An update on what's happening with various bills at the midpoint of the legislative session with Jerry Cornfield of The Everett Herald and Laurel Demkovich of The Spokesman-Review.
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.
