Today's guest is Rick Romero, the former Public Works Director at the City of Spokane and the founder of Better Government Spokane.
Our conversation today covers several timely issues including the separation of the regional emergency response system and the current ballot issues by Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks. Enjoy the show!
10 Sept 2025
Susan Joseph Nielsen -Owner and Spice Master at Gabe's Gourmet Foods
Today we have a small business focus! Gabe's Gourmet Foods is a local family owned business since the sixties. Susan shares her experience as an entrepreneur growing a small business and all that entails from sales to packaging.
4 Sept 2025
Brian Lynn- VP Sportsmen's Alliance
Brian Linn, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Sportsman Alliance, a national organization that represents hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The Alliance has been very active here in Washington, and right now they are involved in a lawsuit against the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The case centers on something called the open meetings requirement — essentially, laws that are supposed to ensure transparency and public participation in how government agencies make decisions.
13 Aug 2025
Darin Watkins- Government Affairs Director for the Spokane Realtors
Darin shares information and data on some of the issues and opportunities facing the Spokane/CDA real estate markets and what policy changes could help address the housing issues in our region.
29 Apr 2025
Colleen Gardner- Neighborhood Council Community Leader
Collene Gardner shares her over two decades of volunteering in Spokane's Neighborhood Council system and Community Assembly body. Including how to get involved and what to expect if you do.
21 Apr 2025
Stephanie Curran- CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District
In today's episode we visit with Stephanie Curran, the CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District. She discusses what it is like to manage and book entertainment for The Spokane Veterans Arena, The Podium, Interstate Bank Center for the Arts and One Spokane Stadium. Stories also include tidbits on Paul McCartney and Lizzo.
15 Apr 2025
Stephanie Curran- CEO of Spokane Public Facilities District
Today we discuss what it is like to manage and book entertainment for The Spokane Veterans Arena, The Podium, Interstate Bank Center for the Arts and One Spokane Stadium. Stories include Paul McCartney and Lizzo! Fun interview.
10 Apr 2025
Scott Chesney- County Director of Planning
In this episode we discuss the Washington State Growth Management act, the County update to the Comprehensive Plan and other issues affecting growth in the Inland Northwest.
26 Mar 2025
Linn Parish- Editor, Spokane Journal of Business
Discussions today include overview of the regional economy, regional venture capital and start ups, regional overview of the Spokane/North Idaho Housing environment.
11 Mar 2025
Former City of Spokane Utility Director Rick Romero
Discussion today includes how the City helped clean up the river and saved citizens millions in taxes, Eastern Washington University, The Podium Project and a branding effort market all our amazing experiences Downtown.
20 Feb 2025
Former Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl
Today our guest is former City of Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl Topics covered include what it is like being an officer in Spokane, the separation of the City and County emergency dispatch system and what can we be doing now to address our issues in our downtown.
5 Feb 2025
Councilman Michael Cathcart
In today's episode we discuss many of the issues facing the City of Spokane: housing, scattered shelter strategy, fentanyl's impact and the brewing conflict between the City and County over emergency services dispatch.
23 Jan 2025
Ben Stuckart
Our first guest, Ben Stuckart, discusses Housing, Strong Mayor, a possible jail and even Ricky Henderson. 1 hour 5 minutes.
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