TheCommonGood

My guests today are Desiree Hellegers,Laurie Mercier, and Derya Ruggles-Christensen.They’re on today to call attention to the steep reduction in funding and the cutting of diverse and inclusive coursework available at WSU-Vancouver. Desiree Hellegers ia a professor of English at WSU Vancouver and a founding co-director of the Collective for Social and Environmental Justice. They’ve […]

My guest today is Jan Jochim, Director of Family Navigation for Akin. Akin is the product of a merger of Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington. Together, they can provide more comprehensive support for children, families, and the communities where they live. To draw even more attention to the work they do, they’re holding

My guest today is Timothea Sutton, Executive Director for the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools. The Foundation was founded by Jim Parsley, acclaimed Superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools from 1980-2002. The goal was to prepare all Vancouver students for the school day by identifying what students were lacking and providing that for them. It’s now

Hassling the Paranormal’s Jason Hassler sits in for Joe. Jason talks to John Treadwell & Mark Joseph, owners of the Underbar!

Our guest today is Margaret O’Donnell, the playwright of the Detention Lottery, which we will be broadcasting as a radio drama here on KXRW. We’re excited to welcome Margaret to tell us about herself, her background, and her powerful play. Debuting in 2018, The Detention Lottery has been performed in churches, synagogues, community centers, and

My guests today are Chris Simons, owner of “I Like Comics,” and Mark Shellenberger, a GATE job coach and teacher who also works at “I Like Comics.” Along with me, GATE students Robert and Alexis help with the interview. Vancouver Public Schools’ GATE program serves developmentally disabled students by giving them work experience, assisting with

In Part 2 of our two part episode, host Steven Glickman welcomes educators who take their expertise in coaching, communication, and empathy – to improve the livesof our community’s youth and prepare them for the future – to the next level as staff members from Vancouver Public Schools GATE program. This program focuses on work

My guest today is Molly O’Donnell, Founder and Executive Director for Save First Financial Wellness, an organization that’s dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve financial stability and secure their basic needs by providing the guidance and support needed to navigate financial challenges and build a better future. They use a holistic approach to build trust

In Part 1 of our two part episode, host Steven Glickman welcomes educators who take their expertise in coaching, communication, and empathy – to improve the livesof our community’s youth and prepare them for the future – to the next level as staff members from Vancouver Public Schools GATE program. This program focuses on work

My guests today are featured actors from the cast of MPA’s production of “Footloose.” We have Ace Alexander, who plays Chuck Cranston,Ethan Dulay, who plays Willard Hewitt, Lucy Cantwell, who plays Rusty, and lead actors Aidan Hefely, who plays Ren McCormack, and Bella Bir, who plays Ariel Moore. For more information about the production, MPA,