Derek Kilmer is the democratic representative of Washington’s 6th district as well as a father, nature lover, and Star Wars Fan. Hailing from from Port Angeles, WA, the self-proclaimed nerd was elected into office on…
**Note** This is your last chance! Read Evicted by Matthew Desmond and share your thoughts for #NerdFarmReads. We record 3/11. 6:00 José discusses being a journalist crossing lines between English, Spanish, and navigating Spanish-speaking networks and athletes….
Vanessa Hernandez is a former teacher turned ACLU Youth Policy director. Vanessa began her 7 year ACLU career as a litigator. 6:00: Nate and Vanessa dive into immigration policy and public schools, Vanessa speaks to things which…
In this week’s episode Nate dug into the current 60 day legislative session with Sen. Jeannie Darneille (D-27, Tacoma). 4:00 We begin with a discussion of Western State Hospital and the state of mental health…
Sharonne Navas, Equity in Education Coalition Michaela Miller, Washington State Deputy Superintendent of Schools Claudia Rowe, Education Reporter, Seattle Times This week’s conversation centers around the state of education in Washington State. The panel consists of an education reporter, the…
*We begin with a quick annotation of the origin of the title “Nerd Farmer.” 2:00: Steve summarizes the backstory of his youth that begins in the Congo (then Zaire) and life in English Council Estates…
For this episode Nate sat down with the outgoing, two-term mayor of the City of Tacoma, Marilyn Strickland. Mayor Strickland came to power in the midst of the worst economic recession since the Great Depression…
Nate sat down with three local journalist to discuss the national and local stories of the year, newsmaker of the year (hint: it’s not all Trump), and stories to watch in 2018. Nate gave his…
Chris Reykdal is the Superintendent of Schools in Washington State. He’s a former Democratic lawmaker from Olympia who resides in Tumwater and lives to help the students in Washington. He and Nate spent time talking…
Kenny Coble: Literature Aficionado, Bookseller, Observer of the Human Spirit Jamika Scott: Tacoma Action Collective, Activist, Mimosa Lover Hope Teague-Bowling: English Teacher, Interchangeable White Lady, Pod Spouse This week during the book club, Nate and company discuss the…