The Spokesman-Review Newsmakers: Recent Episodes
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The Spokane Indians baseball team has been in Spokane since 1903, but the Spokane Tribe of Indians has been here for centuries. Could they come to an agreement about the team name and demonstrate their respect for the natives of the region? Spokane Tribe of Indians chairwoman Carol Evans and Spokane Indians senior vice president Otto Klein explain how they collaborated to The Spokesman-Review sportswriter Dave Nichols on the Northwest Passages Virtual Forum livestream.
Spokane City Council District 1 - Tim Benn vs. Michael Cathcart Washington Cracker Co Bldg 10/03/2019
Spokane School Board Position 2 - Jenny Slagle vs. Kelli MacFarlane Washington Cracker Co Bldg 10/03/2018
Spokane City Council District 2 - Lori Kinnear vs. Tony Kiepe at Washington Cracker Co Building 10/03/2019
Spokane School Board Position 1 - Nikki Lockwood vs. Katey Treloar at Washington Cracker Co Bldg 10/03/2019
Spokane School Board Position 4 - Erin Georgen vs. Kevin Morrison at Cracker Co Bldg 10/03/2019
Spokane City Council District 3 - Andy Rathbun vs. Karen Stratton at Cracker Co Bldg 10/03/19
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson believes the state will raise the legal smoking age this session and talks about his philosophy when it comes to challenging the policies of President Donald Trump.
Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz lays out her case for additional funds to fight wildfires in Washington state after catastrophic blazes on the West Coast in 2018.
Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board Director Rick Garza and Chair Jane Rushford talk about the upcoming LCB meeting in Spokane and issues in the cannabis industry with reporter Kip Hill of The Spokesman-Review Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.
Senator Minority Leader Mark Schoesler and Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short joined Spokesman-Review political reporters Rebecca White and Kip Hill earlier this month to talk about their plans for the upcoming session in Olympia and how they will address the budget proposal offered by Gov. Jay Inslee. The two also weighed in on several issues affecting the Spokane area, including homelessness, ride-sharing regulations and the marijuana industry.
Jonathan Brunt, Amy Edelen, Kip Hill and Jim Camden talk about the race for Washington's Fifth District congressional seat and other local elections
Rep. Mike Volz, 6th District House incumbent, is defending his seat against Democratic challenger Kay Murano, who currently directs the Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium.
Sixth District Senate Candidate Jessa Lewis, who is running against state Rep. Jeff Holy for the senate seat formerly held by Michael Baumgartner, speaks with reporter Rebecca White and politics editor Jonathan Brunt. Jeff Holy did not respond to multiple requests to appear with Lewis on the podcast.
Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib talks about the Legislature's next moves on education funding, his ideas on how to deal with the rising costs of higher education and what he thinks about Gov. Jay Inslee's possible run for president. He spoke with Government Editor Jonathan Brunt on Sept. 26, 2018.
Spokane County Commissioner Al French faces Robbi Katherine Anthony in the November election for French's seat. They talked to Spokane County reporter Amy Edelen and Government Editor Jonathan Brunt for an election podcast on Sept. 19, 2018.
Avista CEO Scott Morris stops into The Spokesman-Review to speak with editor Rob Curley Avista's impending sale to Hydro One.
Republican Jenny Graham and Democrat Dave Wilson are state House candidate running for a seat in Washington's 6th Legislative District. They talked to Government Editor Jonathan Brunt for this election podcast on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.
Democrat David Green faces Republican State Sen. Michael Baumgartner are running in the November election for Spokane County Treasurer. They talked about their positions to Spokane County reporter Amy Edelen and Government Editor Jonathan Brunt for an election podcast at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.
Spokane County Commissioner Mary Kuney faces Spokane County Treasurer in the November election for Kuney's seat. They talked to Spokane County reporter Amy Edelen and Government Editor Jonathan Brunt for an election podcast at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.
Spokane County Superior Court judge candidates, incumbent Michelle Szambelan and attorney Dennis Cronin discuss the criminal justice system and their qualifications for the position with Public Safety Reporter Jonathan Glover and Assistant City Editor Nathanael Massey.
Podcast recorded on Sept. 2, 2018
Spokane County clerk candidates, incumbent Republican Timothy Fitzgerald and Democrat Michael Kirk, discuss their goals for running the clerk's office with Spokane County reporter Amy Edelen and Politics reporter Kip Hill.
Podcast recorded on Aug. 30, 2018
Spokane County assessor candidates, Leonard Christian and Tom Konis, both Republicans, talk about their thoughts on rising property values, their experience and their goals for running the office. They talked to Spokane County reporter Amy Edelen and Government Editor Jonathan Brunt.
Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson joins Government Editor Jonathan Brunt in the Spokesman-Review's podcast studio and gives his thought on state debt, proposals to create a state bank and allowing marijuana businesses to use banks.
Podcast recorded on Aug. 7, 2018.
Jonathan Brunt and Chad Sokol spend some time with WA Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and US Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee joins reporter Kip Hill in the podcast studio at the Spokesman-Review.
Rob Curley sits down with Shelly O’Quinn to talk about her career change and the future of the Innovia Foundation in the first of what will be an ongoing series of conversations and podcasts with community game changers and innovators.