Author: Malakay Betor
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…]
Radio Tacoma Highlights for September 14-21, 2020
Sound Poetry: at 8pm, Glenn Buttkus returns to discuss movies and the state of the nation, and to read outrageous poetry! Past episodes will air at 8am and 2pm. Climate Talk: In this week’s episode (which airs at 10am) John Doherty interviews Pete Weymiller, a science teacher and expert in environmental policy. The focus of … [Read more…]
Air Quality is Poor Today
AirNow.gov displays air quality around the country. Today, September 11th, the air quality in Tacoma is UNHEALTHY. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure: Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Keep outdoor activities short. Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. Everyone … [Read more…]
Radio Tacoma Schedule for May 18-25
Now featuring American Association for the Advancement of Science podcasts at 4pm 6am – Radio Tacoma interviews Dr. Carrie La Jeunesse, veterinarian and global public health & disaster response professional specializing in emerging diseases and pandemics 7am – KTQA interview with Marilyn Kimmerling, Greater Tacoma Peace Prize Laureate 8am – Sound Poetry: David Gilmour … [Read more…]
Our Marilyn Kimmerling is the 2020 Greater Tacoma Peace Prize Laureate

“Recognizing the importance of both global human rights and climate justice, the Board of Directors of the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize (GTPP) proudly announces the selection of Marilyn Kimmerling as the 2020 GTPP Laureate.” Read more at The Greater Tacoma Peace Prize https://www.tacomapeaceprize.org/laureates/marilyn-kimmerling-is-2020-greater-tacoma-peace-prize-laureate/ The News Tribune also has a video of Marilyn. She sings at … [Read more…]