Clark Talks

Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie discuss the local reaction to "13 Reasons Why," as well as C-Tran's C-Van bus pass program.

In this week's Clark Talks, Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk landslides, local food and what to expect in the weekend ahead.

This week Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk with Columbian health reporter Marissa Harshman about her story on the shortage of early childhood care centers in Vancouver, politics reporter Lauren Dake talks with state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, about the state legislative session. Then Katie and Dameon talk about this weekend's events.

This week, the Clark Talks brings you a holiday special to talk about the Vancouver recreational marijuana market and how one pot businessman feels about the future of the industry in the Trump era. Also, hosts Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk with Columbian politics reporter Lauren Dake for an update on the upcoming special session. Finally, Katie and Dameon chat with Columbian features news coordinator Ashley Swanson about all the interesting things happening in the area this weekend.

This week hosts Katie Gillespie and Dameon Pesanti talk with Columbian business reporter Troy Brynelson to catch up on the soon to open Ilani Casino. Then Dameon and Katie talk about the Port of Vancouver, the Vancouver Energy oil terminal and Kris Greene and Don Orange who are running to become the Port's next District 1 commissioner. Finally, they'll talk with Ashley Swanson, the Columbian's features news coordinator, about all the things happening this Easter weekend.

Katie Gillespie talks about elevated radon levels in local schools, Patty Hastings navigates the growing wealth gap in Clark County and Ashley Swanson brings you all the epic events happening in Clark County this weekend.

This week Jake Thomas brings you a deeper look at the recent ruling around the Clark County comprehensive plan under the Growth Management Act, Lauren Dake sits down with Sen. Linda Wilson on the tampon tax, and Katie Gillespie, Dameon Pesanti and Ashley Swanson give you the latest details on the weekend's events.

In this week's Clark Talks, Dameon and Katie talk to the local gurus behind escape rooms in Clark County. They also chat with reporter Emily Gillespie about an upcoming story about child exploitation online. Then Ashley fills us in on the weekend ahead.

This week, Katie and Dameon dive into the future of farming in Clark County. Lauren Dake chats with Sen. Lynda Wilson about a bill that would make replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge a project of statewide significance. And, in Ashley's absence, the two discuss weekend events.

Tenants at Lincoln Place, a 30-unit apartment complex for people who were homeless, talk about what it's like to live there.

Olivia Resnick is Share's Housing First director and oversees Lincoln Place, an apartment complex in downtown Vancouver that houses 30 people who were homeless.

Katie and Dameon talk with fellow reporter Patty Hastings about the first year of the housing-first Lincoln Place apartments in Vancouver. Then they duo chat with the driving forces behind the Best of Clark County vote. Finally they round it all out with a conversation with Ashley Swanson for weekend suggestions.

Tune in as State politics reporter Lauren Dake talks with Sens. Annette Cleveland and Ann Rivers to talk about insurance and the Affordable Care Act among Washington residents. Then small cities reporter Adam LIttman brings us a story of new technology for a local high school's band. Then we wrap up with news coordinator Ashley Swanson and a list of things to do in Clark County and Portland this weekend. Note: Sorry Dameon's voice doesn't sound right in the intro and outro, we had technical difficulties this week!

The Clark Talks crew sits down with the Port of Vancouver spokesperson to learn about the new and exciting future planned for Terminal 1 on the Vancouver waterfront. Then hear you'll hear from local poetry students preparing for state-level competition. Finally, plan your weekend with a laundry list of local happenings.

Episode 19: DAPL, Bridges, United Nations, weekends by The Columbian

This week, we're offering a podcast extra. Listen to Greg Jayne and Lou Brancaccio, two members of our four-person editorial board, speak with six of seven local delegates on their bill to declare the Interstate Bridge a project of statewide significance and more.

Katie and Dameon talk with Sharon Wood Workman to talk about the Interstate Bridge's 100th birthday, Chad Eiken community and economic development director for the city of Vancouver about the city's growth and Ashley Swanson about weekend happenings.

Dameon and Katie speak with Lou Brancaccio, retiring editor of The Columbian about his career, the craft of journalism and the shifting media landscape. Then Ashley Swanson give you the highlights of events happening in Clark County and Portland this weekend.

This week Katie and Dameon talk to Peggy Sheehan, community development grants manager for the city of Vancouver, about plans for a new day center for the homeless in the city. Also we introduce Ashley Swanson, a news coordinator at The Columbian. From now to infinity she is going to bring you a list of the must-do weekend events in and around Clark County.

Listen and learn how Clark Country struggled through an epic week of winter weather. Learn more about Vancouver's first bus rapid transit system, The Vine and listen to some now poetry featured on C-Tran's buses.