Episodes

#08: Housing, Housing, Housing! 23.01.2018 1:00:26

In this episode of The Olympia Standard, we talk to friend-of-the-podcast Jessica Bateman and Janae Huber about housing issues in Olympia, particularly The Home Fund and The Missing Middle. Download this episode

#07: The Olympian’s John Dodge and Hypothetical Histories 08.01.2018 46:03

We interview retired reporter for The Olympian, John Dodge. We are given a history of the newspaper and reflections on its changes over his long career. Then we discuss hypothetical histories, “what ifs” about Olympia’s past. Download this episode

#06: Two Party Episode 05.12.2017 57:56

We interview three members of the Thurston County Democrats and talk about the last election, the state of the party, and some drop some local dirt. Okay, not really. Kinda? We also interviewed a listener of the podcast who organized a ballot party. Download this episode

#05: 2017 Election Results 10.11.2017 44:42

Our response and analysis for the 2017 election results here in Olympia. You can see all the results yourself at this website . Download this episode  

#04: Prop 1, Olympia School Board Race, and Listener Feedback 18.10.2017 31:10

We discuss Prop 1, the Olympia School Board race and react to listener feedback. Plus we put forth the Ballot Party Challenge! Download this episode

#03: Port of Olympia Race 06.10.2017 40:25

We talk about what the Port of Olympia is, what it does and why it is a part of this election. We go through the candidates of each race for the 2017 election and discuss their merits. Download this episode

#02: Questionnaire Response with Councilmember Jessica Bateman 24.09.2017

We react to the written responses all of the candidates for city council give to the questionnaire we sent them about what sort of representative they would be. Special guest, Councilmember Jessica Bateman, talks about why these questions are good questions to ask someone running for City Council. Download this episode Click here to see full responses from each candidate      

#01: Post Primary Rundown 08.09.2017

We talk about the results of the 2017 primary election in Olympia, giving our thoughts on the candidates and issues. Download this episode