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This week’s episode is a sponsored conversation with Pacific Lutheran University, a sponsor of the Nerd Farmer podcast and Channel 253. Two guests from PLU—Allan Belton, Acting University President and Julian Franco, Assistant Director of Admission for Equity & Access—stopped by to shed some light on trends in higher education and the equity work happening at Pacific Lutheran University.

Founded in 1890, PLU is a comprehensive liberal arts university proud to call the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma its home. PLU is committed to meeting students where they are in the admission process, and offering a myriad of opportunities to make its cost affordable and accessible, including participating in the Act Six Scholarships program.

Photo: John Froschauer/PLU

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Ep. 57: Liberal Democracy has a Case of the Strugs — Dr. Sarah Hampson, University of Washington Tacoma

February 25, 2019
Tagged as: Democracy, Politics, UWT

This week Nate sat down with Sarah Hampson, PhD Political Science, MA International Politics, professor at University of Washington Tacoma. They had a conversation about the shortcomings of liberal democracy in the US and elsewhere in 2019.

Rundown

4:30: Foundational ideals for government and our founding documents

6:30: Social Contract Theory & consent of the governed

11:00: What are the different types of democracy? How can we recognize the differences?

30:00: Nope, creating more homogeneous ethno-states ain’t the answer!

34:00: What does a more democratic democracy look like?

39:00: Our system of democracy has only been around for 200-ish years. Before that, it was city-states, dynasties, and more authoritarian empires. Are we reaching the end of the road for liberal democracy?

46:00 The diminishing of the American state

The 5

Favorite Supreme Court Case?
Favorite President and why?
Favorite Justice?
What’s the first thing you read or listen to in the morning?
What’s one thing that everyone thinks is great that you know is trash?

Going Further

A Conversation with Marty Baron, Editor of The Washington Post

Brown V Board of Education

Contact Dr. Hampson at hampsons@uw.edu.

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Ep. 56: On Covering International Terrorism and Writing Dope Books — Joby Warrick, The Washington Post

February 11, 2019

Joby is the author of “The Triple Agent: The Al-Qaeda Mole who Infiltrated the CIA” and the Pulitzer Prize Winning “Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS”

The Rundown

The episode begins with a discussion of my undying love of the Libby app. Libby is an application available from your local public library that allows you to download ebooks and audiobooks to your phone or Kindle.

After the break, Joby joins Nate for a remote interview. Joby is the author of two books The Triple Agent and Black Flags. He is a reporter for the Washington Post where he works national security and intelligence beats. We discussed shared themes in his books: the dangers of executive branch hubris, the incredible effectiveness of Jordan intelligence, and the role that women are playing (as tageters) in the intelligence and counter-terrorism communities.

Joby is currently on book leave working on his upcoming book.

The 5

Perhaps the most on-brand answer ever–read a newspaper

The Socials

Twitter: @JobyWarrick

Photo: Abdullah Ghatasheh

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Ep. 55: US Drug Policy is Racist, Classist, and Generally Awful

January 27, 2019

Dr. Ingrid Walker: American Studies Professor, University of Washington Tacoma

Ingrid is the author of the book “High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users”

The Rundown

5:00: We began with discussion of Drug Scheduling under federal law.

9:00: What does America get wrong about Drug Policy? What are some specific things we are doing wrong at the federal level?

20:00: What are some countries that are smarter about this and what can we learn from them?

27:00: The conversations shifts to how we treat alcohol in the US. It’s a drug, we act like it’s not. It’s often cheaper than bottled water, especially in the hoof. That’s wild.

36:00: If we’re going to talk about drugs we have to talk about the “Opiate Crisis.” There’s a lot of misinformation out there about opiate deaths. It’s both better and worse than the media makes it seem.

The 5

What’s one thing folks listening should read?
What’s your go-to brunch spot in Tacoma?
Who is someone on the faculty at UWT who you wish had a larger audience?
What is something that everyone loves that you think is trash?
If you had to listen to one album forever, which one would it be?

The Socials

Twitter: @badacademic

IG: @ingriditty

Books

High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users

Drinking in America: Our Secret History

Going Further

Substance Abuse Disorder

Drug Scheduling

Drug Schedule Chart

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Ep. 54: Fighting Neo-Nazis, Fascists, and the Far Right — David Neiwert, Southern Poverty Law Center

January 14, 2019

In light of the recent distribution of flyers around the Puget Sound by Neo-Nazis we sat down with David Neiwert author of Alt-America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump. He’s a freelance journalist and expert in far-right movements in the US.

The Socials

David Neiwert

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Ep. 53: The 2018 Year in Review Shadecast: Jenna Hanchard — KING 5, Gee Scott — KIRO FM and Andrew Hammond — The News Tribune

December 27, 2018

Y’all 2018 has been a long year… We’ve seen the Parkland Shooting, #MeToo, the fall of Kanye (for the record, I’ve been off Kanye Island since at least 2009), BBQ Betty & Permit Patty, the Seattle Headtax fiasco, and a ton more. I convened a panel of some of my favorite journalists from the region and we chopped up the most important national and local news stories of 2018.

I’ve never laughed this hard in my entire life. “Kshama Sawant is the Al Sharpton of Seattle politics” (said as a compliment BTW) was only like the third funniest line of the episode.

Featuring:

Jenna Hanchard — KING TV

Andrew Hammond — The News Tribune

Gee Scott — KIRO FM 97.3

Links:

Teen tossed ‘like a child’s doll’ by Tacoma cop awarded $500,000

The cutting of a teenage wrestler’s hair was a familiar act of violence for black athletes

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Ep. 52: The Politics of the Upcoming State Legislative Session — Melissa Santos, Seattle Times

December 24, 2018

Last week we looked at the policy outlook for the 2019 legislative session. This week we are discussing the political landscape in Olympia post 2018 mid-term. Our guest, fresh off her appearance at ACHH XII was Seattle Times Opinion Writer Melissa Santos (aka Young Salt—listen and see why).

Housekeeping

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The Socials

Melissa on TwitterThe Politics of the Upcoming Legislative SessionNerd Farmer Podcast Download

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Ep. 51: Previewing the State Legislative Session, Part I — Rep Laurie Jinkins and Rep-Elect Melanie Morgan

December 10, 2018

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Laurie Jinkins 27th LD (3x guest: ep. 32 and 14)

Melanie Morgan 29th LD

5:00 Melanie: How are you navigating your transiton to the State Legislature?

10:00 Laurie: How did the midterms change up the caucus?

13:00 Melanie: About which issues are you most passionate for the 29th?

17:30 Laurie: What are priorities going into session?

27:00 Melanie: As a representative and a Franklin Pierce school board member, what are your thoughts about school funding in the next session?

34:30 What are some things we should look and listen for in the next session about reforming our tax code?

39:00 What are your thoughts on the preposterous state of Western State?

45:00 What conversation is happening in regards to expanding health care access and stabilizing the Obamacare market in Washington state?

47:00 Do you foresee legislation coming to target open carry and magazine size?

58:00 Laurie: Thoughts on deciding whether to hide who you are based on safety.

The 5

Jay Inslee for president in 2020?
Laurie: describe your socks.
Christmas or Thanksgiving?
Melanie: If you had a choice for the next Speaker of the House, who would your choice be?
What is something everybody loves that you can’t stand?

Online Presence

Laurie Jinkins Webpage

Laurie Jinkins Twitter

Going Further

Nerd Farmer: Northwest Detention Center Part I

Nerd Farmer:Northwest Detention Center Part II

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Ep. 50: An Hour with Sounders Legend Steve Zakuani: He Knows a Hella About Soccer

November 25, 2018

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THE RUNDOWN

3:00 What’s life like moving into analysis? Where is the analyst life going?

11:00 The slow starts are grinding on the fan base. Are the fans being unreasonable?

17:30 “I don’t like to crown people so quickly” Thoughts on Ruidíaz.

20:00 What do Nouhou and Kim Kee-Hee scream at each other…

21:30 Thoughts on left back position

26:00 Formations into the next year

29:00 Clint Dempsey

33:00 Is Cristian Roldan playing in the best position for his skill set?

38:00 What is your prediction for next year’s roster?

50:00 2019 Starting 11 projections and conjecture

56:00 Let’s talk about S2

60:00 Listener Questions

1) What are you most excited about for 2019

2) Thoughts on Aaron Kovar

3) What has surprised you about a weekly podcast?

THE 5

1) Turn us on to some grime artists and albums

2) Where did you get that dope furry overcoat with the collar?

3) Where did it go wrong for L.A.

4) Was Frei robbed for goalkeeper of the year?

5) Rank these defense mids by how you think they were at their prime: Alonso, Joseph, Bradley, Chara, Beckerman

Socials:

@Zakuani11

Contributor Cat Corner:

I can’t believe we’re at 50 episodes! Whether you’re just getting started, an obsessive listener, or anything in between- THANK YOU for listening to us! I’m stepping in to tell you my “Top 5-ish Episodes” (spoiler: I can’t count).

Episode 44: Teacher Strike
- What can I say, I like hearing myself.
Episode 40: Reading, Writing, Social Emotional Learning
- Whole Child learning is important.
Episode 35: Out Wonk Denny Heck
- Hilarious. Interesting. Captivating
Episode 34: We R Tacoma
- She says as she sits on the couch wearing her S2 sweatshirt.
Episode 30: #NerdFarmReads “Evicted”
- I’m a book girl.
Episode 24: Steve Zakuani 1
- AKA: The day I fell in love with Zak.
Episode 20: #NerdFarmReads “The Hate U Give”
- If you haven’t gotten in the Nerd Farm Reads conversation- Do It!! Plus- this book is fantastic.
Episode 10: Victoria Woodards
- I just love her as a mayor, a person, and a public speaker
Episode 8: #NerdFarmReads: Citizen by Claudia Rankine
- Yo.. Read the Book. Listen to the podcast. Hail Serena.