(First airdate: January 1, 2020) Cris Wilson talks to Tamara Meredith, Director of Jefferson County Library, about her life in libraries, what is special about Jefferson County Library, and what we can discover there.
In an ancient ritual of obscure origin that was been characterized as either insane or sublime, each year thousands of nearly-naked residents of seaside communities around the world brave the winter elements on New Year’s Day to risk life and limb by diving into what is essentially ice water. On this week’s Compass, originally aired in January of 2015, we talk with and witness the death-defying antics of scores of our Jefferson County neighbors and friends as they participate in the local version of this hallowed rite, the Marrowstone Polar Dip.
(First airdate: December 31, 2019) MONICA MICKHAGER: READY TO TAKE ON PORT TOWNSEND. Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Monica Mickhager, a new member of the Port Townsend City Council. Her election was something of an upset. She defeated a long-time council member and the town mayor. But that doesn’t mean she will be the new mayor. In our system the seven-member city council actually elects the mayor from among its ranks. Monica is a long time community activist, having served both on the Planning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission. Part of her platform was city maintenance, which has been long deferred. Still, the upcoming budget has already been set. It remains to be seen how many of her ideas can become reality. She promises to return to the show in a few months to update us.
On the December 27, 2019 Tossed Salad show, Port Commission-elect Pam Petranek and her campaign manager, Liz Hoenig, discuss Pam’s successful campaign and her plans for the Port of Port Townsend.
(First airdate: December 26, 2019) Seattle artist Preston Singletary is an internationally recognized glass artist whose work has become synonymous with the connections between European glass blowing traditions and Northwest Native art. He uses designs from his Tlingit cultural heritage to inform his work — but also finds time to lead a very special band called Khu.éex’ that focuses on rock jazz and funk fusion with strong elements of native culture and themes of water woven in. Learn more here about the band Khu.éex’.
(First airdate: December 25, 2019) Host Nan Evans and super-birder guest Monica Fletcher explore sightings and stories from this year’s annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
(First airdate: December 24, 2019) Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can highlights a few of the more compelling non-profit organizations for this year-end episode. From the micro-moment to the bigger-than-life efforts, everybody truly can change lives through community giving or lending a hand to those in need. As you listen to this episode, consider how you might come alongside someone, changing your own life in the process.
(First airdate: December 24, 2019) Host Sheila Bender speaks via phone with Christina Baldwin about her career—from teaching and writing about journalism, to work on the power of circles, to her new work of novel writing.
This week on Compass, KPTZ Reporter Chris Bricker speaks with Dr. Jessica Tartaro, PhD. Dr. Tartaro poses the question, “As a healer, hiding behind professional veneers, what if my clients knew my humanity?” Her answer is, “If they knew, we could ALL heal.” She’s about to launch an eleven-month leadership training program called “The Other Seat” for practitioners of the healing arts who are ready to make health – including relational health with other healers – their highest value. 23
(First airdate: December 18, 2019) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with guest Dr. Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History, about his recent book with artist Ray Troll, Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline (Part 2 of a two part program).
