(Airdate: February 1, 2026) Cris invites local author and retired professor of Information Science, Ricardo Gomez to talk about his novel, The Tides of Freedom: The Slow Drowning of Democracy This is political fiction examining how democratic institutions erode and how individual choices can make a difference. This is truly a book about our current time. We also dip into AI and how it can help without taking over the writing process.
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(Airdate: January 30, 2026) This week co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome County Administrator Josh Peters. Discussion centers on State Senate Bill 6239 which aims to make it possible for any civil suit faced by the County go through binding arbitration before going to trial. This could potentially save the county time and money, and possibly compensate victims faster than a long court process. Some time is devoted to other legislation in which the county has an interest,
Please note: the monthly BOCC Public Health (and safety) Report is Monday, February 2 at 9:45am during the Jim B. Show
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Brewocracy Now cohost Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked briefly about the city’s statement regarding ICE as a follow up to last week’s discussion with Port Townsend Police Chief Tom Olson. We then learned about John’s recent trip to Olympia to talk to our legislators about the about the city’s legislative priorities.
(Airdate: January 29, 2026 – My Cat Ate My Homework)
(Airdate: January 28, 2026) How can we act locally to protect special forest habitats while providing for sustainable forest harvests and supporting our local communities and economies? A tough prospect. Listen as Nan Evans explores specific efforts here in Jefferson County to do just this. Guests this week are County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Malloree Weinheimer, owner of Chickadee Forestry.
(Airdate: January 20, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang province in the town of Turfan. Turfan is, without question, a Silk Road town. Unlike Hami, where the Chinese have recently taken over and reproduced their vision of life in architecture purgatory, Turfan has maintained much of its traditional character….
