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Hearing the Council

Council of the District of Columbia

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We’re the District’s legislature, responsible for crafting laws. On Twitter, our goal is to engage with residents in an informative and conversational way. If you think you already know all about our councilmembers, or the topics they tackle, then you clearly haven’t listened to our “Hearing the Council” radio show and podcast. Even Wilson Building staffers and journalists get whole new insight into councilmembers from our “getting to know you” episodes, and our deep dives on policy topics g ...
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Welcome to AA Opera! A podcast all about the backstage confessions of not only what it takes to make opera happen but who are the people who make it happen and what can we learn from them! We, Ash + Avi, are both graduates of the Royal Academy of Music in London and would love to share all of our burning questions about the industry with you! Don’t forget to like, rate and subscribe! New episodes every Friday!! Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:​ http://bit.ly/2YuK7U ...
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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin emphasizes the importance of out-of-school time to District youth. He discusses the legislation he introduced on the topic, its prognosis, and how even just the increased attention he has brought to the topic has moved the needle administratively. We also talk ab…
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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, At-Large Councilmember Robert White discusses three youth crime prevention bills he recently introduced: his Vocational Education for a New Generation Act, his Youth Mentorship through Community Engagement Act, and his Truancy Reduction for Student Success Act. Through analysis of vocational educat…
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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker discusses three bills he introduced. His “Water is Life” bill would prevent residential water service shutoffs for nonpayment and facilitate access by tenants to programs meant to help avoiding such shutoffs. His Pay Our Youth a Fair Wage bill would increase wage…
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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen discusses three critical environmental measures his committee has recently tackled: Healthy Homes, e-bike incentives, and electric vehicles. In each case, he discusses how he brought an equity lens to broaden voluntary environmental incentives (not requirements!) …
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On this week's episode, we speak with Penticton Vees goaltender Will Ingemann (2:56), fresh off breaking the BCHL's longest shutout streak record. Plus, we talk to Chilliwack Chiefs netminder Vladimir Nikitin (15:31) who went viral last weekend after scoring a goalie goal into an empty net.By BCHL Media
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The BCHL Podcast is back! On this week's episode, we speak with Rochester Institute of Technology goaltender and Surrey Eagles alumnus Tommy Scarfone (3:19), Brooks Bandits forward and Alberta Division leading scorer Nathan Free (18:35) and the BCHL's overall leading scorer, Eagles forward Caden Cranston (28:56).…
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On this week's episode, we speak with Alberni Valley Bulldogs F Samuel Leonard (2:42) whose beautiful goal earlier this month went viral on social media. We also speak with Salmon Arm Silverbacks G Eli Pulver (14:28) about adjusting to his new team, recovering from injury and his goals for his final year of junior hockey.…
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On this week's episode, we tee up the upcoming BCHL Road Show event with Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Luke Lavery (3:21) and Victoria Grizzlies forward Chase Pirtle (13:47). We also chat with Surrey Eagles forward Zachary Wagnon (22:56) about the team's hot start to the season.By BCHL Media
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In her latest Hearing the Council video interview, At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson talked about three policy areas close to her heart. First, we discussed her "Sense of the Council" bill encouraging the Mayor to declare the opioid crisis in the District (and its resultant 400 deaths a year) a public health emergency. Second, we talked ab…
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Join us as we talk about Daniel's mom, and her fantastic taste in music. Other talking points include Mo Lowda and the Humble, brothels, and the Jonas Brothers. Follow us on Instagram, email us you concert stories, and check out our Spotify playlist here: https://linktr.ee/fromdwtodmBy Zachary Wilson
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Flannel wearer and fan of the show Alex Hutchison stumbles into the studio to talk about Blink-182. Also Jaden wants to get a tattoo, but wants the listeners to decide what to get. So help us out, send in your ideas Get us on Instagram, email us, and check out our Spotify playlist here: https://linktr.ee/fromdwtodm…
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In his sophomore Hearing the Council interview, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin discusses his signature "Ward 3 for All" initiative. Ward Three has a reputation as a land of plenty, but Councilmember Frumin discusses how he plans to make it more welcoming to all the District's residents. From affordable housing and neighborhood schools to acces…
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In her latest "Hearing the Council" interview, At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds discusses the essential role the return-to-office movement plays in reinvigorating the District's downtown and to keeping our local budget balanced.In advance of a committee hearing on the topic, we discuss the stark economic realities that underlie the need for an ac…
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Arborist and music lover Cade Baker beams in from Seattle via the internet to talk about his love for music, specifically for grunge. Other talking points include EDM festivals, Capri Sun, and fruit snacks. Send in your concert stories, follow us on Instagram, and check out our Spotify Playlist here: https://linktr.ee/fromdwtodm…
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In his latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen discusses two complementary topics: the rich canvas of mobility options available to District residents, and the fight to avoid fatalities among the participants in this system (Vision Zero).From walking to the bus, and scooters to rental cargo bikes, District residents…
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In his latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker talks about the return of Ward 5 Day, plus the status and prognosis of four bills he introduced: the District Child Tax Credit Act, Financial Support for Families with Children Act, School Safety Enhancement Act, and the Establishment of Reasonable Controls for the Fir…
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In her latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward One Councilmember Brianne Nadeau tackles two topics that are fresh from recent headlines: the investigation of sexual harassment in the executive branch, and public safety in the District. She discusses Council legislation to ensure not just that prominent recent sexual harassment claims are investi…
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