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Crossing Division

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Crossing Division is Tacoma's talk show. We look for the issues dividing our community and look for ways to talk it out and, hopefully, cross that division.

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Let’s Talk About to School or Not to School: Adrienne Stuart and Tamara Jones, School Reopening Pro and Con (August 14, 2020) 15.08.2020 1:11:57

As the Coronavirus continues to impact our lives, one of the biggest impacts for parents is the decision by schools in our state not to reopen for in person teaching this fall. We talked with...

Let’s Talk About that Primary: Crystal Fincher and Erik Hanberg on Races to Watch in 2020 (Aug. 5, 2020) 06.08.2020 1:05:39

Crystal Fincher, political consultant and principal at Fincher Consulting, and Erik Hanberg, Metro Parks Board Commissioner and Channel 253 Publisher, join host Evelyn Lopez to break down the primary results from the August 4 election,...

Let’s Talk About Racism & Campaigns: Desiree Wilkins Finch and Running as a Black Woman Candidate (July 29, 2020) 30.07.2020 52:43

There are more Black women candidates running in Washington than ever before. And just like always, racism and misogynism are creeping into these campaigns through independently funded campaign advertising mailers. Why, in the year 2020,...

Let’s Talk About the Sheriff’s Campaign: John Cummings and Potential Impeachment Lists, Explained! (July 27, 2020) 28.07.2020 46:45

This year we elect a new Sheriff in Pierce County, and it’s turning out to be a difficult position to assess. There are four candidates under consideration in the August 4 primary, and while each...

Let’s Talk About Urban Agriculture: David Thompson and the Food is Free Tacoma Project (July 17, 2020) 18.07.2020 38:36

Those of you who are regular listeners may notice that we’re changing from our Coronavirus & Tacoma focus back to our Tacoma’s Talk Show. Why? Well, when we went into lockdown for the COVID-19 virus,...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Chris Van Vechten and Tacoma Policing (Week 16, July 3, 2020) 04.07.2020 57:46

We have questions about local law enforcement agencies given investigations into Tacoma Police Department conduct and Black Lives Matter protests. We asked Tacoma criminal defense attorney Chris Van Vechten to talk with us about what...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Christina Blocker and Barriers to Black Political Consultants (Week 15, June 26, 2020) 28.06.2020 57:15

On June 12, 2020 Crosscut published a story about the barriers that Black political consultants were experiencing moving their work into higher profile legislative campaigns. The consultants were urged to “get on the list!” Significant...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Nick Federici and State Budget Forecasts (Week 14, June 22, 2020) 23.06.2020 1:04:04

Nick Federici, who has worked on legislation and government relations in Olympia for 25+ years, joins us to talk about the state budget forecast (it’s bad), and how this will hurt groups that have little...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Keith Blocker and Black Lives Matter (Week 13, June 12, 2020) 13.06.2020 53:28

Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor Keith Blocker talks about his work with youth in the Black community, the legacy of anti-Blackness and systemic racism. We also discuss Black Lives Matter in Tacoma and where the movement may...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Miriam Barnett, the YWCA and Domestic Violence (Week 12, June 5, 2020) 06.06.2020 51:07

YWCA Executive Director Miriam Barnett joins host Evelyn Lopez to talk about the upswing in domestic violence during the COVID 19 pandemic, and the particular challenges of helping victims who may be isolated at home...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Living with Disabilities During a Pandemic (Week 11, May 29, 2020) 30.05.2020 37:20

Evelyn Lopez talks with Rachel Graves, lawyer and former news journalist, about how the Coronavirus creates an even more complicated environment for people with disabilities. Also, viruses are often the trigger for the development of...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Gratitude Art and Amara (Week 10!, May 22, 2020) 23.05.2020 43:18

We are at week 10 of staying home, and it’s been difficult. So, when you come across a ray of sunshine and a spark of joy, you have to grab it. When we saw a...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Campaign Filing Week–Who’s Running in 2020 (Week 9, May 18, 2020) 19.05.2020 1:09:25

We delayed our weekly podcast to make sure we had the latest, up to the final deadline filings for all campaigns. And there were some last minute surprises! The election season is on us, and...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Derek Young on Emergency Money and Reopening the County (Week 8, May 7, 2020) 08.05.2020 41:15

Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young joins Evelyn Lopez to talk about the County’s $158 million plan to fight COVID 19, stabilize the economy, and support our community. It’s a lot of money, and it won’t...

Let’s Wrap Up on Age Friendly Cities: Downtown on the Go, Friday Forums 2020 05.05.2020 59:35

This year, Downtown on the Go partnered with Channel 253 to coordinate podcasts of the Friday Forums, and follow-up Crossing Division episodes to further explore the issues raised in the Forums. Go back to check...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: In the Garden on May Day! (Week 7, May 1, 2020) 02.05.2020 50:20

Have you been thinking about starting or expanding your garden? Would you like to grow food for yourself and for the community? Whatever the plant questions you have, local plant guru and weed expert Dana...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Politics in the Time of COVID 19 (Week 6, April 24, 2020) 25.04.2020 56:29

What campaigns are heating up for the 2020 elections? How do candidates raise money in a “no gatherings” environment? And what do we expect for the summer? 2020 will have some very interesting political races!...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Eviction Moratorium! (Week 5, part 2, April 20, 2020) 21.04.2020 50:13

Evelyn and Joe Lopez discuss the Governor’s extended eviction moratorium and what it means for renters and landlords: No evictions or threats of eviction, no late fees or threats to terminate tenancy, no rent increases,...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma: Celebrating Earth Day and Trees! (Week 5, part 1, April 16, 2020) 17.04.2020 21:20

Host Evelyn Lopez talks with Sarah Low, Executive Director of the Tacoma Tree Foundation about trees, appreciating the benefits of trees, and contemplating the beauty of the trees around us. On April 22 the world...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus & Tacoma with Mayor Victoria Woodards and Pierce Conservation District’s Belinda Paterno, Week 4 (April 10, 2020) 10.04.2020 54:26

This week, Evelyn Lopez talks with Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and Pierce Conservation District Water Quality Coordinator Belinda Paterno. Find out about local programs to help small businesses and renters, and how the City of...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus and Tacoma: Gardening, Gleaning & Foraging, Week 3 (April 3, 2020) 04.04.2020 42:19

This week Evelyn Lopez talks with Saiyare Refaei and Renee Meschi of the Pierce Conservation District. Saiyare and Renee work in the Harvest Pierce County program working with county food programs and community gardens. During...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus and Tacoma with Marty Campbell, Week 2 (March 27, 2020) 27.03.2020 42:16

This week Evelyn Lopez and Joe Lopez talk with Pierce County Councilmember Marty Campbell about Pierce County’s actions on the COVID 19/Coronavirus front. Pierce County has small business loans to help businesses impacted right now,...

Let’s Talk About Coronavirus and Tacoma, Week 1 (March 20, 2020) 21.03.2020 30:31

Evelyn Lopez and Joe Lopez talk about the latest information about COVID 19/Coronavirus in Tacoma. Things will certainly change, but we will try to give you accurate information as of the podcast date, plus share...

Let’s Talk About: Post-Presidential Primary Podcast Plus Pandemic! 11.03.2020 1:01:09

Campaign consultant/political strategist Crystal Fincher and local elected official/Channel 253 publisher Erik Hanberg join host Evelyn Lopez to break down the 2020 Washington Presidential Primary results: The importance of key demographic voting blocks, Whether these...

Let’s Talk About Mental Health in Tacoma and Pierce County! 08.03.2020 1:00:34

Locality, responsibility, and maybe, maybe, opportunity. Those are the themes that run through our discussion of current mental health issues in our community. Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young, and local attorney Joe Lopez join host...