Voices on Second

​Kathy and Jessie sit down with Cailen from Rockingchair Production, a passionate videographer originally from Wisconsin, for a fun, laughter-filled conversation that goes in all kinds of unexpected directions. Cailen shares the story behind his journey behind the camera, what fuels his love for capturing life’s biggest moments, and the parts of the job he simply won’t take on. The episode dives i...

In Episode 5 of Voices on Second, we interviewed Kristina from Nine. Intuitive Salon. She owns the salon that is a block from Tuxedo Gallery right next to the bridge. In this episode, we talk about some of her different encounters with people on the street, her scary stories but also the good that has come from it. She talks what brought her to this area of town and the different struggles she’s h...

On episode four of Voices on Second featuring an interview with Troy, a DJ who specializes in weddings and also hosts private trivia and karaoke parties. Troy shares his experiences working as a property manager in downtown Spokane. He recounts daily encounters with homeless individuals, including a shocking incident involving an overdose. We talk about broader issues of homelessness and drug addi...

In Episode 2 of Voices on Second, Karin, President of the German American Society, tells the unfiltered story of defending a 128-year-old building on Third Street while facing threats, intimidation, and political pressure. From hired pickers to direct warnings meant to scare her out, Karin explains what happens when you refuse to back down and why she’s still standing. German American Society 25 W...

In our first episode of Voices on Second, we sit down with Gabriel, the owner of Lotus Martial Arts Academy, a South downtown Spokane institution that has served the community for over 45 years and is now barely staying afloat. Gabriel shares what it’s like to keep a long standing small business alive amid growing safety concerns, lack of accountability, inconsistent policy enforcement, and little...