Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets

Pam Beal speaks with Burl Battersby regarding the release of Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets. Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets is an anthology of poetry of, about, or inspired by Tacoma, Washington. Partly funded by the Tacoma Artists Initiative Program, Voices of Tacoma includes the work of over eighty poets from … [Read more…]

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Coming Sept 10th, Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: Pacific Northwest History and Humor

Picture of Sasquatch talking into a microphone

oin hosts Shea and Jody on the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast for a whimsical journey through Pacific Northwest history. Explore weird tales, wacky legends, and hilarious anecdotes that define the region’s charm. With infectious laughter and boundless silliness, each episode promises entertainment and a deeper appreciation for PNW’s unique quirks! Tune in weekly for … [Read more…]

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Climate Alliance of the South Sound (CASS)

members of the Climate Alliance of the South Sound

Marilyn Kimmerling interviews members of the CASS on the fight to protect South Tacoma from the planned mega warehouse. The City of Tacoma and Bridge Industrial (BI), a property management company based out of Chicago, have approved building a massive mega warehouse complex for South Tacoma. If built, it would have an expected size of 2.5 million … [Read more…]

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Tacoma Oceanfest June 27, 28, and 29th

Tacoma Ocean Fest is a free festival on Tacoma’s waterfront for National Ocean Month, plus a variety of June ocean events including a Lantern Paddle for Species and a Waterway Cleanup. We also hold the Grit City Costume Paddle during Halloween Weekend. Foss Waterway Seaport is now hosting Tacoma Ocean Fest as one of its many … [Read more…]

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What is Goalball?

Goalball player blocking a ball

Episode 7: “In this episode of “On the Record” Lukas, a Goalball player himself on the Grit City Sound, interviews Richard AH – SIU of the Seattle King Cobras and Honda Sao of the Grit City Sound about the sport of Goalball, a sport specifically designed for blind players. They discuss the ins and outs … [Read more…]

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Interview on Israelism the Film

    Radio Tacoma interviews Sallie Shawl and Joy Dworkin about the film Israelism. The film will be shown at Tacoma Community College on March 16th. https://www.israelismfilm.com/ When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the brutal way Israel treats Palestinians, their lives take sharp left turns. They join a movement of … [Read more…]

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February Edition of Wob Radio!

IWW Logo. Labor is entitled to all it produces.

Here in Tacoma, home of Ralph Chaplin, we have a strong tradition of IWW organizing. Solidarity! Listen to the latest show at 3 pm and 10:30 pm every Wednesday.

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Meet the Winemaker – The Wine Pair Podcast

Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #7: Drew Perry! (They make wine in Michigan! Head Winemaker for Simpson Family Estates: Good Harbor Vineyards and Aurora Cellars) Did you know they make wine in Michigan. Yes, yes it’s true! And not only that, they make REALLY GOOD wine in Michigan. Don’t believe us? Then you need … [Read more…]

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Priscilla Long on Sound Poetry

Pricilla Long, teacher, and poet

David Gilmour Interviews Priscilla Long – Priscilla Long is a Seattle-based writer, author, poet, and writing teacher with awards and citations far too many to list here. She co-founded a Boston consciousness-raising group that contributed to Bread and Roses. A longtime anti-war activist, Long was arrested in the 1963 Gwynn Oak Park sit-in. You can … [Read more…]

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We Have A New Office!

950 Broadway, Tacoma

We have a new office at 950 Broadway, Tacoma, with Urban Workspace. We expect to have regular office hours in February. Hope to see you there.

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The Ugly Podcast is Back!

The Ugly Podcast with Lauren Alexander

“No Mistakes w/ Jo Bahdo” In this episode, I chat with Switzerland-based writer and fellow healing perfectionist Jo Bahdo about their recent season of writing project, defining what perfection even is, taking steps to heal distrust in ourselves after we haven’t shown up consistently for our craft, and the value in having a “no such … [Read more…]

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Breakdown with Charles Ames, Episode 6

Council Member Joe Bushnell

“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…]

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Climate Talk from TCC Students

Picture of the Salish Sea near Tacoma.

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…]

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Breakdown with Charles Ames – Episode 5

Jani Hitchens

“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…]

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Breakdown with Charles Ames, Episode 4

Swinton Woolfe, author of The Dyeing Process, a Tacoma mystery.

“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…]

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2023 Tacoma Film Festival

Tacoma Film Festival 2023 poster by Neon Dion. Festival will show 20 films October 5-12th.

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…]

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