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Ruston Clean-Up Continues
S2026:E26

Ruston Clean-Up Continues

Sophy Englund and Jen Jensen explain the limits of the Asarco clean-up and the implications for future development in Ruston. Contact: jenniferj@rustonwa.org sophyinruston@gmail.com

Immigration in the USA today
S2026:E24

Immigration in the USA today

Where is the current US immigration policy headed? What are the implications for civil rights in our country? What actions should we be taking? Dr. Steve Niva teaches international politics and Middle East studies at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. He is the current editor of Middle East Report and MERIP publications.

Interview with Pam Ketzner of Whole Washington: Legislative Update on Healthcare bills
S2026:E23

Interview with Pam Ketzner of Whole Washington: Legislative Update on Healthcare bills

Pam Ketzner of Whole Washington provides a WA legislative update on healthcare bills, in particular SB 5947 establishing a universal healthcare “trigger” pending federal action. She encourages us all to email our senators and representatives to support this bill. We also discuss Joseph Jarvis’ book The Purple World: Healing the Harm in American Health Care and the Utah Cares movement to bring universal healthcare to Utah. See the ballot initiative Whole Washington is planning if the legislature does not bring the healthcare bill forward.

Odessa Christiana from Underground Sound
S2026:E22

Odessa Christiana from Underground Sound

Underground Sound is a monthly print only zine filled with the people, places and stories that give our city it’s gritty edge. Each collectible issue delivers true tales from local doers, binge worthy features and the creative spirit of the 253.

Interview with Sean Arent of the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance
S2026:E21

Interview with Sean Arent of the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance

Pam Beal talks with Sean Arent about his work with the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance in restoring creeks within the watershed that covers most of Tacoma, Lakewood, and Spanaway. They also discuss Cal Portland’s proposal to drain the Vashon aquifer for a gravel pit which would dry up Sequalitchew Creek in Dupont and affect fresh drinking water in the area.