Katie and Dameon sit down with Columbian reporter Adam Littman to discuss third grade teachers allowing their kids to sit just about how and wherever they like, a Washington State University Vancouver researcher and administrator about the amazing science happening on that campus, and a Clark College welding program coordinator about how vocational education is changing to keep pace with technology.

Columbian reporters Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk local economics and business. Meet Troy Brynelson, The Columbian's new business reporter, regional economist Scott Bailey and local pitmaster Donnie Vercher, who owns Daddy D's Southern Style Barbecue.

Columbian reporters Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti speak with Pacific University Professor Jim Moore about how Clark County mirrors the national electorate and how "the trump effect" might impact local elections. They also speak with new county reporter Jake Thomas about. And it's all wrapped up with a conversation with Greg Jayne, The Columbian's editorial page editor about political endorsements, or as he calls them, recommendations.

In our first episode of Clark Talks, hosts Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk with reporter Marissa Harshman and breast cancer survivor Jennifer McDaniel. Also featured: Places in Clark County where you can take in the beauty of fall.