The B.I.Stander Podcast

Donald Trump was elected by only 26 percent of eligible voters. In America today, only a slim majority of people register to vote and a large percentage of registered voters don't bother to show up at all. And according to progressive radio host Thom Hartmann, this low turnout is unfortunately not a bug in our system—it's a feature.

Hartmann joined us at Town Hall to demystify strategies and tactics that conservative elites in our country have used to protect their interests by preventing "the wrong people"—such as the poor, women, and people of color—from voting, while making it easier for the wealthy and white. He layed out simple, common sense ways that we the people can fight back and reclaim our right to rule through the ballot box. Take an unblinking look at our country's voting system, and explore what we can do to ensure everyone has a voice in this democracy.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host and bestselling author of 24 books, including The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment, The Last Hours of Humanity: Warming the World to Extinction, and Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is the representative for Washington's 7th District, which encompasses most of Seattle and surrounding areas. She is the first South Asian American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and one of only 14 naturalized citizens currently serving in the United States Congress.

Presented by Town Hall Seattle. Recorded live in The Great Hall on February 19, 2020.

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The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

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Today on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome:

Tarra Simmons

Tarra Simmons is a lawyer, a civil rights activist, and a national leader in the fight for criminal justice reform.

Raised in Bremerton, she has faced some of the biggest barriers to success and opportunity - from poverty, to opioid use disorder and incarceration. It was with the help of this community - friends, family, colleagues and neighbors - and its resilience - that she was able to overcome these circumstances and become a tireless advocate for change.

Tarra doesn't simply talk about challenges - she has faced them herself. After her incarceration, she experienced firsthand the challenges of re-entry. From economic insecurity, to housing affordability and lack of access to healthcare, education and job skills training. These are big challenges that many people from all walks of life in our community face on a daily basis.

As a registered nurse, Tarra advocated for her patients and our community for over a decade. After starting her own recovery journey, she decided to go to law school to learn how to make a larger impact on the community. Tarra graduated with honors and received the prestigious Skadden fellowship to help people get the legal counsel they need to move on after criminal justice involvement. When the Washington State Bar refused to admit her, she took her fight to the State Supreme Court - and won in a unanimous same-day decision that highlighted the need for opportunities and second chances for ALL people.

Tarra is also the co-founder of the Civil Survival Project, a nonprofit organization that provides legal and policy advocacy to help formerly incarcerated people better reintegrate in their communities. In 2016, Tarra was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Washington State Reentry Council where she was elected by her peers as co-chair. He has also appointed her to the Public Defense Advisory Board, and she serves as an advisory board member to the Washington Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission.

Tarra has played a key role in advocacy efforts on behalf of her community, focusing on education, healthcare, and income equality. Most recently, her activism and leadership helped pass the New Hope Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that streamlines the process for reintegration after incarceration.

In addition to her work with the Civil Survival Project, Tarra serves on the board of the Economic Opportunity Institute and volunteers with the Central Kitsap School District to support policies that end the school to prison pipeline. She recently received Sen. Patty Murray's Golden Tennis Shoe Award and the "Woman of Achievement" award from YWCA Kitsap County.

Tarra lives with her husband Eric, their three children, and their dog, in Bremerton.

We talk about her Candidacy for the 23rd Legislative & Kitsap County

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The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

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Today on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome:

Leslie Daugs

Like so many Filipino's, Leslie's parents immigrated to the United States after WWII. Born and raised in Kitsap County, Leslie met her husband Daryl when they worked together at the R&H Market. All three of their children were born at Harrison Memorial Hospital and graduated from Bremerton High School. Leslie ran a before and after school program for children, as well as being a foster parent to 54 children. Leslie enjoys playing soccer three to four times a week at Pendergast Park. Additionally, Leslie worked in Campus Security for the Bremerton School District for many years.

Legislative Development and Implementation: Leslie Daugs has both training and experience in developing, writing, and passing legislation. Policy work is a collaborative process. She has been extensively involved in strategic planning with large groups, small councils and elected officials. Leslie holds a certificate in Municipal Leadership included extensive training policy development. Her experience as a city council member has involved a delicate balance of community involvement, policy development, and policy implementation.

Community Organizing and Civic Engagement As an active union member organizer, Leslie has held virtually every position open to union members. She has been a member political organizer, shop steward, state trustee, chapter president, chapter secretary/treasurer, and advocacy trainer.

Her organizing activity has been both "internal" focused on member action and "external" in collaboration with community partners and advocates. She has personally been involved in recruiting, organizing, and leading community members in support of legislative action for many years.

Political Action and Advocacy: Leslie Daugs experience in legislative advocacy and networking are evidence of her success. She has been active in public service and community advocacy for more than 20 years, and has worked and collaborated with community leaders and elected officials locally, statewide, and nationally.

We talk about her Candidacy for the 23rd Legislative & Kitsap County

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The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

Thank you for your understanding.

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Today on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome:

Joel Underwood

We talk about President Trumps Impeachment, Iowa, New Hampshire and how the Democratic field for 2020 is shaping up.

Visit Joel in Shelton at: Bards's Bounty

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The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

Thank you for your understanding.

Our Podcast is brought to you by:

Town Hall Seattle

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Today on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome:

Danielle Bogardus

We talk about establishing a food waste compost site on Bainbridge Island.

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The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

Thank you for your understanding.

Our Podcast is brought to you by:

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Today on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome:

Robert H. Frank

Psychologists have long understood that social environments profoundly shape our behavior, sometimes for the better, often for the worse. But social influence is a two-way street—our environments are themselves products of our behavior. Author Robert Frank joins us with insight from his book Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work

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The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

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Today we welcome to The B.I.Stander Podcast:

Author Samuel Woolley an Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the project director for propaganda research at the Center for Media Engagement (CME) at UT.

Visit Samuel Woolley

The Reality Game

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The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

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Today we welcome to The B.I.Stander Podcast

Audio from December 2, 2019 at The Forum in Town Hall Seattle

Featuring Author Charlton McIlwain talking with Kamal Al Mansour

about the new book Black Software

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The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

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Today we welcome to The B.I.Stander Podcast:

Greg Nance - Ultra Marathoner and Entrepreneur

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Greg is the Founder & CEO of Dyad

Founder and Chairman of MoneyThink

Seattle Seahawks 12 ambassador

& a whole lot more!

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The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

Thank you for your understanding.

Our Podcast is brought to you by:

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Today we welcome to The B.I.Stander Podcast:

Adrienne Finch

Adrienne is the Founder of SELF MADE CEO

A digital entrepreneur, video creator, life coach, and host of The Self-Made CEO podcast! We'll talk all things, apps & technology, social media hacks, business, entrepreneurship, mindset coaching, & much more! Subscribe to stay up to date on all the latest in tech! LET'S BE FRIENDS! Instagram: @adriennefinch @theselfmadeceo

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The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

Thank you for your understanding.

Our Podcast is brought to you by:

Eagle Harbor Insurance

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Music performed by Band of Steves of The Island Music Guild.

Music performed by Ralph Reign

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*additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com