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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Sep 21, 2022 • 26min
Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy from September 21, 2022
Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy answers questions about the 1,083 page audit into state agency use of federal dollars during the pandemic and her office's new role auditing deadly force investigations.
Sep 15, 2022 • 26min
Testing, Dual-language Learning, & Digital Equity in Schools from September 14, 2022
Education committee leaders discuss K-12 funding, goals, and new programs. Guests include Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), Chair of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, and Rep. Alex Ybarra (R-Quincy), Ranking Member of the House Education Committee.
Sep 7, 2022 • 25min
A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal from September 7, 2022
Host Mike McClanahan interviews State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal about proposed changes to school construction funding, dual-language education, school lunch programs, and standardized testing.
Jun 29, 2022 • 25min
The Impact: Wage Growth vs. Inflation - Trends and Predictions from June 29, 2022
The Impact - a new report shows record wage growth in WA two years in a row. ESD State Economist Paul Turek breaks down the numbers with inflation and what to expect as interest rates rise.
Jun 22, 2022 • 25min
Cougar Encounters in Washington from June 22, 2022
The Impact: cougar statistics in Washington, recent attacks, and state protocol for sightings. Q&A with WDFW Wildlife Program Director Eric Gardner and Capt. Jeff Wickersham with the WDFW Law Enforcement Program.
Jun 15, 2022 • 26min
New Rules for Outdoor Workers from June 15, 2022
The Impact: a discussion on new rules for outdoor workers and employers regarding summer heat and wildfire smoke.Guests include: Joel Sacks, Director of the Department of Labor and Industries
Jun 8, 2022 • 25min
Inflation and Small Business and Covid Precautions from June 8, 2022
The Impact - June 2022 business climate marked by high gas prices and help needed signs. With limited beds and fewer nurses, hospitals urge COVID precautions everywhere else.
Jun 2, 2022 • 26min
Long Term Care from June 1, 2022
The Impact - a discussion of issues, options, and questions facing the state's long-term care program.Guests: Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) and Rep. Paul Harris (R-Vancouver)
May 26, 2022 • 26min
Juvenile Names in Court Records from May 25, 2022
The Impact: a discussion of proposed rules for juvenile defendants that would substitute initials for names in court records and mandate the records remain offline.Guests include: Larry Jefferson, Director of the Washington State Office of Public Defense and Russ Brown, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
May 18, 2022 • 26min
Mount Saint Helens and Volcanos in WA from May 18, 2022
The Impact: Witness recounts Mt. Saint Helens eruption on 42nd Anniversary. State volcano expert runs through the likely scenarios for each of WA's five active volcanoes for Volcano Awareness Month.Guests: Andre Stepankowsky, Former Reporter/City Editor who covered Mount Saint Helens for The Daily News in LongviewBrian Terbush, Earthquake/Volcano Program Coordinator for the Washington State Emergency Management Division
