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Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW’s weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.... more
FAQs about The IMPACT:How many episodes does The IMPACT have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.
February 17, 2022Transportation Funding from February 16, 2022House 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....more26minPlay
February 10, 2022Midway Point of 2022 Legislative Session from February 9, 2022Signed, 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....more26minPlay
February 02, 2022Washington State Elections from February 2, 20221-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....more26minPlay
January 26, 2022Tsunami Threats in Washington from January 26, 2022New 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....more27minPlay
January 19, 2022Transportation in Washington from January 19, 2022An 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....more27minPlay
January 13, 20222022 Legislative Session and Omicron from January 12, 2022Issues to watch in the 2022 Legislative Session with input from legislative leaders and the governor. Then Q&A with an ER doctor on pandemic predictions and trends. Guests include Nathan Schlicher MD, Past President of the WA State Medical Association....more26minPlay
December 13, 2021Retiring Lawmakers from December 15, 2021Favorite memories, political shifts, and plans for the future. A retrospective with two retiring lawmakers as they enter their final year in office. Guest include State Senators David Frockt (D-Seattle) and Sharon Brown (R-Richland)....more27minPlay
December 06, 2021Affordable Housing in Washington from December 8, 2021The Impact featuring host Mike McClanahan interviews with policy experts who make decisions in Olympia and people who are impacted back home....more26minPlay
November 29, 20212021 Year in Review from December 1, 20212021 - The Year in Review; 2022 political predictions. Press panel discussion. Guests include Joe O'Sullivan of The Seattle Times and Jerry Cornfield of The Everett-Herald....more27minPlay
November 17, 2021Transportation Funding from November 17, 2021The debate over how state leaders should spend federal transportation infrastructure dollars. Guests include Alex Hudson, Exec. Director of Transportation Choices Coalition and Mariya Frost, Transportation Lead, Washington Policy Center....more27minPlay
FAQs about The IMPACT:How many episodes does The IMPACT have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.