The IMPACT

Dec 11 2024 155 ep. 25 mins 6
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Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW’s weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.

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Labor and Minimum Wage from December 11, 2024

Dec 11 2024 24 mins  
Part 2 of The Impact's business and labor series covers union headlines from 2024 and labor priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session. Guests: April Sims, President of the Washington State Labor Council and Danielle Alvarado, Executive Director of Working Washington.

Washington's Business Outlook from December 4, 2024

Dec 04 2024 24 mins  
A look at the key issues facing Washington business leaders heading into 2025.

Animal Fighting from November 20, 2024

Nov 20 2024 24 mins  
An undercover special agent for the WA State Gambling Commission joins the head of the Washington State Animal Fighting Task Force to offer an inside look at efforts to break up illegal gambling operations centered around animal fighting.

Looking Ahead to the 2025 Legislative Session from November 13, 2024

Nov 13 2024 24 mins  
What will the 2025 Legislative Session look like based on this year's elections? A press panel highlights the issues to watch next year. Guests: Laurel Demkovich of the Washington State Standard and Paul Queary of The Washington Observer.

2024 Election Results from November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024 24 mins  
Professional political consultants break down the early returns from the 2024 election and what they could mean for the balance of power in Olympia.Guests: Sandeep Kaushik, Sound View Strategies and Justin Matheson, Axiom Strategies

Ballot Initiatives from October 30, 2024

Oct 30 2024 24 mins  
This award-winning news program with host Mike McClanahan provides an up-close look at how government decisions in Olympia impact your daily life.

I-2066 Natural Gas from October 23,2024

Oct 23 2024 24 mins  
The Impact hosted a panel interview focused on Initiative 2066 to ban restrictions on natural gas service, featuring initiative supporter and BIAW Executive Vice President Greg Lane and No on I-2066 campaign representative Leah Missik, Washington Deputy Director of Climate Solutions.

I-2117 Cap & Trade Initiative from October 16, 2024

Oct 16 2024 24 mins  
An overview and panel discussion of Initiative 2117 would outlaw state imposed cap-and-trade policies to regulate carbon emissions. Panelists: I-2117 supporter Todd Myers, Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center and I-2117 opponent, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, Democratic House Majority Leader.

I-2109 Capital Gains Tax Repeal Initiative from October 9, 2024

Oct 09 2024 24 mins  
This award-winning news program with host Mike McClanahan provides an up-close look at how government decisions in Olympia impact your daily life.

2024 Commissioner of Public Lands Candidates from October 2, 2024

Oct 02 2024 24 mins  
State Commissioner of Public Lands candidates Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dave Upthegrove.