Derek Young is running to retain his seat on the Pierce County Council. In today’s episode, he helps us to better understand the differences between City Council and County Council, and what is potentially at stake with the make-up of the County Council going forward.

Host: Jenny Jacobs

Producer: Doug Mackey

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Re-Elect Derek Young

Channel 253

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It’s that time of year already! Filing week is coming up, and our 2018 ballots are taking shape. On today’s episode, Channel 253 producer and super knowledgeable dude about all things local, Erik Hanberg comes on the show to tell us about which races we can expect in this “even year” election, who we know is running, and how you can get YOUR name on the ballot.

Host: Jenny Jacobs

Producer: Doug Mackey

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Pierce County Filing

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Thirty-nine days after the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida that killed 17 people, hundreds of thousands marched in cities all over the world to show their support for more strict gun control. These marches were organized by students, and on today’s episode, we talk to three of the kids who organized Tacoma’s March for Our Lives.

Host: Jenny Jacobs

Producer: Doug Mackey

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March for Our Lives Tacoma Facebook Page

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When we were interviewing candidates last year, so many of them said, “Tacoma doesn’t have a plan! We should have a plan!” Well. Turns out, we have one. It was created in 2015 and it’s called Tacoma 2025. It’s a vision and framework for what we’d like to be in 2025, with input provided by over 2000 residents of Tacoma. Tanisha’s job is to implement the plan and make sure it serves the city, (small C) not just the City (big C). This episode filled me with hope for the future of our fair city, and increased my confidence in the many people working hard to make sure we get there.

Host: Jenny Jacobs

Producer: Doug Mackey

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Tacoma 2025

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David Sawyer represents the 29th District in Tacoma and 8 women have come forward to officially report his inappropriate behavior. He has been placed under House review, and he is currently restricted from contacting his staff. On today’s episode, we hear from one of those women, former legislative staffer Jessica Gavre.  We also talk to Candice Ruud, the News Tribune Reporter who is covering the story of Ron Langrell, the president of Bates Technical College, who has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of inappropriate, unprofessional behavior and abusing the power and authority of his position to dominate and intimidate others. The three of us discuss these cases, the #MeToo movement, and being a human female in 2018.

Host: Jenny Jacobs

Producer: Doug Mackey

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Multiple women accuse Tacoma lawmaker of unprofessional, inappropriate behavior

Bates president gave unwanted hugs, insulted staff, slammed his shoe in anger, investigation finds

The Rock Test: A Hack for Men Who Don’t Want To Be Accused of Sexual Harassment

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