Author: Malakay Betor
Breakdown with Charles Ames, Episode 6
“Today we’ll talk with Tacoma Councilmember Joe Bushnell. He reports on his perceptions as one of the newer councilmembers, challenges that face the City of Destiny and programs that address those concerns. Next in Both Sides Now, we’ll have a debate about what it will take to make the Republican Party viable again. Even my … [Read more…]
Climate Talk from TCC Students
Students in Pam Beal’s English 102 class at TCC discuss the effects of climate change in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Yemen, and Louisiana. Students in Pam Beal’s English 102 class at TCC discuss the effects of climate change in their home countries of Turkey, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Sophia Fennell discusses sustainable ways to celebrate … [Read more…]
Breakdown with Charles Ames – Episode 5
“Today we’ll talk with Jani Hitchens, Pierce County Councilmember, Position #6. We’ll discuss what a ‘county’ actually is, its responsibilities, and Pierce County’s activities in particular. The budget takes center stage along with concerns about homelessness and uniting cities with non-profits to address it, as well. She also says that you will have a chance … [Read more…]
Breakdown with Charles Ames, Episode 4
“Today we’ll talk with Swinton Woolfe, the author of a new Tacoma-based action/adventure book ‘“The Dyeing Process”, a Neil Ames PI mystery series’, available now in ebook. Next in Both Sides Now, we’ll have a debate about quote, unquote ‘Socialism’. And then I’ll finish with a discussion on a crisis that is increasingly affecting us all … [Read more…]
New Series: Breakdown with Charles Ames
“The inaugural episode of Breakdown addresses the looming federal shutdown (yes, yet another), the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, and the blatant billionaire pampering of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as seen through the eyes of local Congressional Representative Marilyn Strickland. Then my weekly debate with my conservative friend, Dr. Phil … [Read more…]
2023 Tacoma Film Festival
Radio Tacoma interview with Wade Neal, the Assistant Executive Director at The Grand Cinema and TFF. Opening night is Thursday, October 5th with the film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress. The cast and crew will be in attendance. There will be a post-film Q&A session and a performance by Fantasy A at Dystopian State Brewing. … [Read more…]
Best Medicine Brigade Produces America’s Funniest Veterans and Military Spouses Competition on June 4th!
Tickets Now Available for Operation HEAL*ARIOUS, a Night of Comedy The Tacoma Comedy Club hosts Operation HEAL*ARIOUS, produced by Best Medicine Brigade, on Sunday, June 4th. This “American Idol” – style showcase is a search for America’s best Veteran or military spouse comedian. This is the third of ten- city tour with a finale … [Read more…]