Neal Morton: Seattle Times K-12 Reporter, School Finance, and Ed Lab Baller, Nevada Native and PNW Explorer Sean Robinson: Pierce County Council, Government, Crime, Justice, Investigative Super-Sleuth Gumshoe Reporter Sinclair Broadcasting is the number one…
In the days following our #nerdfarmreads discussion of “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond, two of our most popular guests, News Tribune columnist Matt Driscoll and Rep. Laurie Jinkins, reached out separately about continuing the conversation. Matt…
Dahlia is a graduate from the University of Oregon (booo!). She works as an engagement editor and occasional reporter for the Seattle Times’ Education Lab. She and her family have always been interested in foreign affairs;…
Matt Driscoll: Columnist for The News Tribune, Decent Dude: “What I gathered from Evicted are the Stories.” Candice Ruud: Government Beat Writer of News Tribune, Former New Yorker: “We all come from different places and we…
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…