The IMPACT
TVW
Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW’s weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.
Episodes
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Dec 7, 2022 • 25min
Minimum Wage Increase & New Protections for Uber/Lyft Drivers from December 7, 2022
2023 state minimum wage increase and new per-mile pay guarantee, plus other job protections for Uber and Lyft drivers. Featuring Bryan Templeton, Program Manager for Employee Standards at the WA Dept. of Labor & Industries.
Nov 28, 2022 • 26min
2023 Legislative Session Preview from November 30, 2022
A review of big state policy stories from 2022 and issues to watch in the 2023 Legislative Session. Featuring Laurel Demkovich with the Spokesman-Review and Jerry Cornfield with the Everett Herald.
Nov 16, 2022 • 26min
Giant Hornets from November 16, 2022
Is Washington winning the war against murder hornets? An update on the status of the invasive Northern Giant Hornet in the Pacific Northwest with Sven Spichiger, Managing Entomologist for the WA Dept of Agriculture.
Nov 9, 2022 • 25min
10 Year Anniversary of Marijuana Legalization in Washington from November 9, 2022
Looking back on the ten years since Washington voters approved I-502 to legalize and regulate the production, sale, and possession of marijuana. Featuring an extended one-on-one interview with Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Chair David Postman.
Nov 2, 2022 • 25min
Capitol Estuary Plan from November 2, 2022
An overview and discussion of the plan to convert Capitol Lake back into an estuary by removing a dam in the heart of downtown Olympia.
Oct 27, 2022 • 26min
Approval & Ranked-Choice Voting from October 26, 2022
Voters in two counties and the City of Seattle will decide on whether to adopt an alternative voting system. The debate over ranked-choice and approval voting
Oct 20, 2022 • 26min
Election Key Contests & Trends from October 19, 2022
A bipartisan panel of political consultants discuss key contests and trends to watch this election cycle. Guests include Sandeep Kaushik, a Partner at Sound View Strategies and Justin Matheson, NW Director at Axiom Strategies.
Oct 13, 2022 • 26min
Political Party Leaders & November Elections from October 12, 2022
State political party leaders weigh in on November election predictions and priority contests. Interviews with Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski and Washington State Republican Party Chairman Caleb Heimlich.
Oct 6, 2022 • 25min
Heat Pump Rules from October 5, 2022
The Impact: the debate over a proposed residential energy code change to mandate heat pumps instead of gas furnaces in new homes. Interviews: Dan Welch, M.Arch. CPHC, LEED AP, Bundle Design StudioGordon Wheat, M.D., Olympia Physicians for Social ResponsibilityAndrea Smith, MPA, Building Industry Association of Washington
Sep 28, 2022 • 26min
Hospital Charity Care from September 28, 2022
Recent changes to state law greatly expanded the number of people eligible for free or discounted hospital care. What will this mean for patients and hospitals? Guests include Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Washington State Hospital Association CEO Cassie Sauer.
