June & July, 2023
Candidate Forums! See the full schedule on our Candidate Forum Page.
May, 2023
Fairness, Pride - and the Science of Gender
Podcast, Part 1 (45 minutes) The Science of Gender: We share excerpts from a League of Women Voters of Skagit County presentation on the science of gender. NOTE: This presentation includes information on sexual anatomy, and hormonal and reproductive processes. Our speaker is Linden Jordan, president of PFLAG Skagit.
Podcast, Part 2 (10.5 minutes) PRIDE Month in Snohomish County: We talk about PRIDE events scheduled around the county with Soren Stone, one of the organizers of a new PRIDE event in the city of Snohomish, and Tonia King from PFLAG Everett and Free Mom Hugs.
April, 2023
A little civics review...
Podcast (57 minutes) We revisit two past programs. First, you’ll hear our discussion with Maria Montalvo exploring the question – “So you think they’re a Socialist?”. The answers may surprise you. In the second half of the program, Lisa Ayrault, Executive Director of Fair Vote Washington, explains Ranked Choice Voting.
March, 2023
Democracy in Action
Podcast, Part 1 (41 minutes) Run for Office - Yes you can! We talk with three local elected officials about runing for, and being elected to, local office: Jan Schuette - Arlington City Councilmember, Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas, and Edmonds School Board Director Keith Smith.
Podcast, Part 2 (17 minutes) Award Winners: Meet the winners of the League's 2023 Democracy in Action Award - the Broadcast Club at Sultan High School. We talk with Dave Moon - Technical Director and students Brandi Forseth, Alec Howe and Draven Teel.
February, 2023
Advocacy - Working to create change in fresh ways
Podcast, Part 1 (31 minutes) We discuss the WRAP Act - new legislation designed to address the growing river of plastics overwhelming our waste stream. Guests: Heather Trim - Executive Director of Zero Waste Washington, and Ann Murphy - Solid Waste Management Issue Chair for LWVWA.
Podcast, Part 2 (26 minutes) ACT/Inspired - Art in the Climate Crisis: We talk with two local artists staging an exhibition that uses art to inspire climate action. Guests: Jillian Ballas and Aleksandar Babic.
January, 2023
The Decline of Local News and its Impact on Democracy
We discuss challenges and changes in reporting local news.
Podcast (58 minutes) Panel discussion with Rudi Alcott of the Daily Herald, Michael Whitney of the Snohomish County Tribune and Teresa Wippel of My Edmonds News, MLTnews.com and LynnwoodToday.com.
December, 2022
Keeping growth GREEN: As we plan for continued growth in our County, and respond to a changing climate, how will we make sure that trees and green space are preserved and nurtured? In many ways, our health depends upon it. Learn about the Comprehensive Plan and how you can advocate for trees in a growing, changing world.
Podcast, Part 1 (51 minutes) We take a deep dive into the Comprehensive Plan update process and tell you how you can provide input. A conversation with David Killingstad and Hilary McGowan, Snohomish County Planning staff.
Podcast, Part 2 (12 minutes) We talk with League member Kate Lunceford about the League’s advocacy work regarding tree canopy and the Delta Tree Planting project.
November, 2022
Saving Secular Healthcare: How might the care you receive in a hospital be influenced by religious ethical directives? This program explores the implications of healthcare system mergers in Washington.
Podcast, Part 1 (28 minutes) Excerpts from our panel presentation with representatives from Save Secular Healthcare Washington, recorded on October 6, 2022.
Podcast, Part 2 (31 minutes) We continue the discussion with two of the panelists: Dennis Barnes and Susan Young.
September and October, 2022 - Candidate Forum Series
We introduce you to many of the candidates seeking election this fall. Find the full schedule and links to recordings on our Candidate Forums page.
August 8, 2022
Voting for Judges: How much do you know about the skills required to be an effective judge? This discussion should help.
Podcast (58 minutes) We talk with two retired judges - Laura Van Slyck and Tom Wynne -about the Washington State court system and the upcoming fall elections for judges.
June 13, 2022
A look behind the curtain: How our Candidate Forums come together, and how each party elects their PCO's.
Podcast, Part 1 (35 minutes) Roundtable discussion on how we plan and manage our Candidate Forums with League members Jody Trautwein, Karen Madsen, Pam Somers and Karen Crowley.
May 9, 2022
What's next for Redistricting?
Podcast (31 minutes) We talk with Alison McCaffree - LWVWA Redistricting Chair - about possible reforms to our state redistricting process.
March 14, 2022
Why we love stories: Excerpts from a story-telling workshop held earlier this year, funded in part by a grant from the City of Edmonds Diversity Commission. Our speaker is Stephanie Elie-Martin, a communication, equity, and leadership consultant.
Podcast, Part 1 (30 minutes) Workshop, part one.
Podcast, Part 2 (27 minutes) Workshop, part two.
November 8, 2021
Homelessness in Snohomish County
Podcast, Part 1 (21 minutes) The Study: Members of the Children's Services Committee share key findings from our 3-year study.
Podcast, Part 2 (14 minutes) Take the Next Step: Hear from Sarah Lunstrum about Take the Next Step, a Monroe-based non-profit serving ‘neighbors in need’.
Podcast, Part 3 (11 minutes) Meet Mel: Anyone can become homeless. Mel Simpson shares her story - and her success.
Podcast, Part 4 (12 minutes) Housing Hope: Hear from Fred Safstrom, CEO of Housing Hope, about what it will take to truly address our homelessness crisis.
Podcast, Part 5 (2.5 minutes) Phyllis Busch summarizes the key takeaways and gives a call to action.
This program looks at the projected growth in Snohomish County and explains how the Growth Management Act serves as a roadmap to manage this ongoing and significant change.
We take up the subject of journalism – an industry that is facing deep and disturbing challenges across the nation, and right here in Snohomish County.
This program was recorded on November 13 – after the presidential election and before Thanksgiving. It’s a discussion about the documentary film, The Reunited States. The event was a collaboration with Braver Angels, a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to de-polarize America. Over 100 people joined director
for a deep and insightful conversation. Our moderator was Braver Angels member Mark Church.