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.
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Mar 3, 2022 • 25min
Catalytic Converter Theft & Invasive Species from March 2, 2022
Invasive Species Awareness Week spotlights lanternflies, green crabs, and giant hornets. Catalytic converter crime wave crosses party lines. Guests include Justin Bush, WA Invasive Species Council, Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) and Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview).
Feb 24, 2022 • 25min
Freshmen Legislators from February 23, 2022
Q and A with two of the legislature's newest members Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) and Sen. Simon Stefzik (R-Ferndale).
Feb 17, 2022 • 26min
Transportation Funding from February 16, 2022
House 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.
Feb 10, 2022 • 26min
Midway Point of 2022 Legislative Session from February 9, 2022
Signed, 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.
Feb 2, 2022 • 26min
Washington State Elections from February 2, 2022
1-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.
Jan 26, 2022 • 26min
Tsunami Threats in Washington from January 26, 2022
New 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.
Jan 19, 2022 • 26min
Transportation in Washington from January 19, 2022
An 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.
Jan 13, 2022 • 26min
2022 Legislative Session and Omicron from January 12, 2022
Issues 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.
Dec 13, 2021 • 26min
Retiring Lawmakers from December 15, 2021
Favorite 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).
Dec 6, 2021 • 26min
Affordable Housing in Washington from December 8, 2021
The Impact featuring host Mike McClanahan interviews with policy experts who make decisions in Olympia and people who are impacted back home.
