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March 20, 2018Downtown, Housing

#11: Ron Thomas and Downtown Development

We interviewed Ron Thomas of Thomas Architecture Studios. His firm is involved with most of the new development projects downtown, as well as others in the region. We asked him: […]
February 20, 2018Thurston Conservation District

#10: Thurston Conservation District

We interview Joel Hansen, associate board member for the Thurston Conservation District. In this episode, we learn about the little known election that is currently underway, along with some serious […]
February 13, 2018General Interest

#09: 2018 City Council Agenda

We interview Mayor Cheryl Selby and new city council member Renata Rollins about the agenda that Olympia’s city council has set up. It is a lively and enjoyable conversation! Download […]
January 23, 2018Housing

#08: Housing, Housing, Housing!

In this episode of The Olympia Standard, we talk to friend-of-the-podcast Jessica Bateman and Janae Huber about housing issues in Olympia, particularly The Home Fund and The Missing Middle. Download this […]
January 8, 2018General Interest

#07: The Olympian’s John Dodge and Hypothetical Histories

We interview retired reporter for The Olympian, John Dodge. We are given a history of the newspaper and reflections on its changes over his long career. Then we discuss hypothetical […]
December 5, 2017General Interest

#06: Two Party Episode

We interview three members of the Thurston County Democrats and talk about the last election, the state of the party, and some drop some local dirt. Okay, not really. Kinda? […]
November 10, 20172017 Election

#05: 2017 Election Results

Our response and analysis for the 2017 election results here in Olympia. You can see all the results yourself at this website. Download this episode
October 18, 20172017 Election

#04: Prop 1, Olympia School Board Race, and Listener Feedback

We discuss Prop 1, the Olympia School Board race and react to listener feedback. Plus we put forth the Ballot Party Challenge! Download this episode
October 6, 20172017 Election, Port of Olympia

#03: Port of Olympia Race

We talk about what the Port of Olympia is, what it does and why it is a part of this election. We go through the candidates of each race for […]
September 24, 20172017 Election

#02: Questionnaire Response with Councilmember Jessica Bateman

We react to the written responses all of the candidates for city council give to the questionnaire we sent them about what sort of representative they would be. Special guest, […]