Episode #24: Housing Ends Homelessness, Pt. 2
In our last two episodes we talk to two local experts about housing, and the increasing numbers of local residents who don’t have it. Part 2 brings u...
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Oly Talks A podcast focused on civic affairs in Olympia, Washington. The show focuses on building bridges and talking about things we hope are relevant to everyone. Hosted by Emma Margraf and Jim Cooper.
Episode #23: Housing Ends Homelessness, Pt. 1
In our last two episodes we talk to two local experts about housing, and the increasing numbers of local residents who don't have it. Part one of our ...
Episode #22: Civically hospitable
The capital building is open, seven days a week, and staffed with knowledgeable folks ready to show you around. You can take a tour, drop by your legi...
Episode #21: No Coverage: the regional transition to new journalism
Where do we find the stories we really need to know about? What's isn't being covered? What's the state of journalism and how does that impact our ci...
Episode #20: Community Youth Services: the director’s view
How are our community’s foster kids taken care of? Who is involved in juvenile justice, and how are we ensuring that the kids involved get what they n...
Episode #19 Civics and the performing arts: visiting the Washington Center
In this episode we talk to Jill Barnes, Executive Director of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts about taking risks, bridging cultures, and...
Episode #18 Serving Seniors: efforts to prevent a community crisis
Our senior population is expected to be 25% of the population in the next few years, but the financial support for them is stagnant. Find out what the...
Episode 17: Harlequin Presents
After a tough year, Harlequin productions is focused on the welfare of their employees and the plays on their stage (s). Get the inside scoop on their...
Episode #16: Eat Local
Check out our interview with local restauranteur Adam Adrian. why did Ramblin Jack’s close? Spoiler alert: it wasn’t what many assumed. Listen for tha...
Episode #15 The Storytelling Challenge
Four years in, StoryOly, a monthly story-telling event at Rhythm and Rye in Olympia, is a big success. Co-founders Amy Shepherd and Elizabeth Lord lea...