Our League presents a range of programs designed to empower voters. Our Magazine on the Air series explores issues and current affairs through interviews and discussions. Episodes are added as available. Our Candidate Forum series introduces voters to candidates running for office in Snohomish County. Podcasts are added during each election.
Episodes
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
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.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
We revisit two past programs that are quite timely. 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 - Execuitve Director of Fair Vote Washington, explains Ranked Choice Voting.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Conversation with the winners of our League's 2023 Democracy in Action Award: the Broadcast Club at Sultan High School – Dave Moon, Technical Director and students Brandi Forseth, Alec Howe and Draven Teel. Host - Karen Crowley.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
We talk with three local elected officials about running for, and being elected to, local office: Jan Schuette, Arlington City Council member; Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas; and Edmonds School Board Director Keith Smith. Host - Karen Crowley.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
We talk with two local artists staging an exhibition that uses art to inspire climate action: ACT/Inspired - Art in the Climate Crisis, February 25 at the Carnegie in Snohomish. Guests: Jillian Ballas and Aleksandar Babic.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
The 2023 Legislative Session is in full swing and there are many innovative bills being proposed. We discuss the WRAP act, an attempt 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 the League of Women Voters Washington.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
The League of Women Voters of Washington recently completed a 2-year study on 'The Decline of Local News and its Impact on Democracy'. Hear from three local news sources about how this reality is playing out in Snohomish County. We visit with Rudi Alcott - Publisher and Vice President of the Daily Herald, Michael Whitney – editor of the Snohomish County Tribune, and Teresa Wippel - publisher of My Edmonds News, MLTnews.com and LynnwoodToday.com.
Host: League Member Karen Crowley
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
We talk with League member Kate Lunceford about the League’s advocacy work regarding tree canopy and the Delta Tree Planting project. Host - Karen Crowley
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
As we plan for continued growth in Snohomish 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.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
A forum with candidates for US Congressional District 1: Vincent Cavaleri and Suzan DelBene. This forum was recorded on October 18, 2022.