The Common Good

Entering its 37th year, The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington connects people who care with causes that matter. And this helps them to do more good with the resources available. Their mission is simple: Inspire a Culture of Giving to create a vibrant and engaged community. Today we welcome Community Foundation for Southwest Washington's President, Jennifer Rhoads to talk about Give More 24! ...
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Imagine what it would feel like if you had enough money to survive a medical emergency or a short time out of work, or if you had enough money set aside to pursue your dreams or retire without worrying about money. In this episode, we're happy to introduce Julie Grandstaff who has literally written the book on how to do just that.Julie is the author of Save Yourself - Your guide to saving for retirement and building financial security ...
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As we emerge from the Pandemic, we're seeing statistics that show a surge in substance abuse across the Nation. And as you might imagine, recovery can be even more challenging in this environment.My guest this week is Dr. Eowyn Rieke. Dr. Rieke is the Outpatient Medical Director at De Paul Treatment Centers. Dr. Rieke joins me today to share insight on what the impact of the post-pandemic world may have on substance abuse and/or those in remission from substance use disorder, the challenges they may face, and how we as society can help ...
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Relay for Life is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and many other Cancer related institutions, societies, and associations. Each year, more than 5,000 Relay for Life events take place in over twenty countries. And this includes an event right here in our own community! In this episode, I am pleased to welcome the Relay for Life Committee Co-Chairs Lisa Houser and Libby Mongue-Wymore to learn more. More details about Clark County's Relay for Life fundraising event can be found atclarkcountyrelay.org and on Facebook @clarkcowarelay ...
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My guest this week is Adam Kurtz, owner of Fusion CBD. CBD tinctures and related hemp products are helping people in many ways and a growing number of people are discovering the health benefits of CBD without the side effects of THC. Together Adam and I explore the world of CBD, what it is, what it isn't, and dispel some common misconceptions ...
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On Nov. 24, 1971, a middle-aged man known only as “D.B. Cooper” hijacked a Boeing 727 class jet between Portland Ore. and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The mysterious man held hostage the fate of the flight, its 36 passengers and six crew members. He parachuted over Southwest Washington from the rear of the airplane with $200,000 tied to his body. Although a few bundles of eroded 20-dollar bills were found years later, Cooper and the rest of the money never were.Written by Dan Wyatt Jr., WSU alumnus and owner of Kiggins Theatre, “The Skyjacker” seeks to make sense of the Cooper story. This performance considers Cooper’s exploit with research, creativity and historical imagination.This performance of “The Skyjacker” will be the first time a performance is offered simultaneously on multiple radio stations. Previously, Re-Imagined Radio offered live re-enactments of classic radio dramas at the Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver, Washington.“Many people ...
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First up this week, we welcome Sheryl Thierry and Dawn Montgomery from Clark County CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates.  Sheryl and Dawn tell us about the Clark County CASA volunteer and mentor volunteer program.    In the second half of our show, we're joined by Susan Bladholm, Founder and President of Friends of Frog Ferry.  Susan joins the program to talk about the recent completion of a Ferry Feasibility study that was just published that encourages the launch of passenger ferry service in Vancouver and Portland.   ...
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Interview with Maury Harris Our first guest this week is Maury Harris. Maury is the Senior Communications Officer for Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. Entering its 36th year, The foundation connects people who care with causes that matter. Today, we'll highlight our region's largest giving event scheduled for later this week - Give More 24. In the second half of our show, we'll be joined by Jaelyn Sotelo, Washington State Ambassador for the Campaign for Tobacco Free kids. Jaelyn shares her story as a young person contributing to great things in our community. About us KXRW Vancouver We are committed to sharing knowledge and information to build a stronger community, based on inclusion, diversity and social justice in Southwest Washington and beyond.  Read Our Story Sustaining Members are our backbone Donate Your donation will provide equipment upgrades and needed on-air talent/producer training. Monthly operational costs to keep KXRW sustainable; and ...
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We call this show The Common Good, because we know there is much that contributes in a positive way to the Common wealth of our community.  Unfortunately however, there are times when we need to - get comfortable with being uncomfortable.  On this program, we believe that Black Lives Matter.  We believe that we do have systemic racism.  Period.  We can work to make progress - but we have to do it together.  My first guest this week is Barb Seamen who recently covered two events that represent the massive support the community has in the fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion of black, indigenous, and people of color.  That overwhelming show of support and solidarity is starkly contrasted by the words and actions of a relative few who work to undermine any progress through willful ignorance and a flat out refusal to listen.  This is a vivid reminder of just how much work we ...
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