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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Nov 21, 2024 • 25min
Animal Fighting from November 20, 2024
An undercover special agent for the WA State Gambling Commission joins the head of the Washington State Animal Fighting Task Force to offer an inside look at efforts to break up illegal gambling operations centered around animal fighting.
Nov 14, 2024 • 25min
Looking Ahead to the 2025 Legislative Session from November 13, 2024
What will the 2025 Legislative Session look like based on this year's elections? A press panel highlights the issues to watch next year. Guests: Laurel Demkovich of the Washington State Standard and Paul Queary of The Washington Observer.
Nov 7, 2024 • 25min
2024 Election Results from November 6, 2024
Professional political consultants break down the early returns from the 2024 election and what they could mean for the balance of power in Olympia.Guests: Sandeep Kaushik, Sound View Strategies and Justin Matheson, Axiom Strategies
Oct 31, 2024 • 25min
Ballot Initiatives from October 30, 2024
This award-winning news program with host Mike McClanahan provides an up-close look at how government decisions in Olympia impact your daily life.
Oct 23, 2024 • 25min
I-2066 Natural Gas from October 23,2024
The Impact hosted a panel interview focused on Initiative 2066 to ban restrictions on natural gas service, featuring initiative supporter and BIAW Executive Vice President Greg Lane and No on I-2066 campaign representative Leah Missik, Washington Deputy Director of Climate Solutions.
Oct 16, 2024 • 25min
I-2117 Cap & Trade Initiative from October 16, 2024
An overview and panel discussion of Initiative 2117 would outlaw state imposed cap-and-trade policies to regulate carbon emissions. Panelists: I-2117 supporter Todd Myers, Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center and I-2117 opponent, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, Democratic House Majority Leader.
Oct 10, 2024 • 25min
I-2109 Capital Gains Tax Repeal Initiative from October 9, 2024
This award-winning news program with host Mike McClanahan provides an up-close look at how government decisions in Olympia impact your daily life.
Oct 2, 2024 • 25min
2024 Commissioner of Public Lands Candidates from October 2, 2024
State Commissioner of Public Lands candidates Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dave Upthegrove.
Sep 25, 2024 • 25min
I-2124 and the Long-term Care Program from September 25, 2024
This week we look at the debate over I-2124, the initiative to allow anyone to opt-out of the state's mandatory long-term care insurance program, WA Cares. Guests: I-2124 supporter Rep. Chris Corry and I-2124 opponent Rep. Nicole Macri.
Sep 18, 2024 • 25min
2024 Attorney General Candidates from September 18, 2024
Filing consumer protection lawsuits, defending state laws, and writing legal opinions for state officials or local prosecutors are a few of the duties of the Washington Attorney General. 2024 AG candidates Nick Brown and Pete Serrano joined host Mike McClanahan on The Impact for a panel interview covering a range of topics including their priorities and signature issues.
