KXXO Radio's Your Community Podcast

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KXXO owners Dave Rauh and Toni Holm reminisce with Dick on their 4+ decade journey of licensing, operating, and now selling the radio station that has been their life's work.

John Glanville, Board Member of ShelterBox USA, visits with Dick about disaster relief.

Two authors with new books join Dick this week: Janine Gates and Don Trosper.

Cherie Carey, the Emergency Management Coordinator for Thurston County, stops by to discuss how the County is preparing for potential emergencies...and how you can prepare as well.

Don Welander and Justin Baze from the Shelton Skookum Rotary discuss all the fun and food expected at this year's OysterFest at Sanderson Field on October 4th & 5th.

Internationally recognized historian Dave Nicandri joins Dick to chat about the Tumwater Historical Commission and how Tumwater's history can be encapsulated by the trails, roads and highways that run through it.

Tim Smolen from the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner offers help and resources for those navigating Medicare and Medicaid.

Trying to save money to send your kids to college? Jackie Ferrado, Associate Director for Community Engagement for Washington's state-sponsored education plans, visits with Dick to explain the options.

Former Olympia Mayor and current President of the Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance joins Dick to talk about the brand new Olympia AHA Museum

Dick's guests are Eric Johnson and Jan Weatherly from the Olympia Host Lions Club. Find out what the Lions focus on and how you can support their causes.

Ryan McNiff, a wildlife conflict specialist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife joins Dick and offers tips on how to avoid wildlife conflicts and dealing with those pesky deer.

Jennifer Nash of Harbor Hope Center in Gig Harbor joins Dick to discuss how Harbor Hope serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and hunger.  

Founding Director Kristy Dees and Vice President Deb Santella of HeartStrides Therapeutic Horsemanship join Dick to discuss how they provide therapeutic riding to children and adults with disabilities, and how it can also help with recovery and ability to heal from addiction, trauma and mental health challenges.

Meet Dr. Tom Rainey, Professor Emeritus at Evergreen State, an expert on Russia, and a.k.a. "The Restless Historian."

We've chatted with George previously about his role with the Thurston Economic Development Council, but this week we focus on a much more personal story. After fighting stage 5 kidney failure George received a donated kidney from Dianne Weaver-Simms and underwent successful transplant surgery.

To call Jon Halvorson the "former Mayor of Lacey" is shortchanging all his other accomplishments. Jon joins Dick this week to reflect on his career.

Capitalarians co-chair Karen Griggs joins Dick to discuss this year's Lakefair Festival.

Debbie Kilmer of Concern for Animals discusses how they help pet owners in Thurston, Mason, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties with their pet food bank and with veterinary assistance for needy families and for seniors.

Josh Johnston, Director of the Washington Lottery, joins Dick to discuss what has changed in the decades since the lottery was created and to shine light on where the money raised is allocated.

Autism Acres in Rochester is a place for special needs families to connect and belong, where kids can feel safe to be who they are. Sarah Young shares their story.

Dick interviews Lisa Nickel, author of Tugboat Sand Man, about "Olympia's Tugboat," the little boat that could and did.

Dick's guest is Alisha Blain-Warner, Program Director for Leadership Thurston County. She details the mission of LTC to develop informed, connected, and engaged community leaders with a broad understanding of the complex issues facing the South Puget Sound region.

Alex Smith, Executive Director of the Port of Olympia, joins Dick to discuss her first year on the job, and the projects underway.

Bobby Williams, Executive Director of the Bridge Music Project, is Dick's guest. Bobby explains how music and songwriting can be used to overcome trauma and life's challenges.