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Evergreen Perspective: Real Conversations in Southwest Washington
Evergreen Perspective is a podcast about the issues shaping Southwest Washington and beyond. Hosted by Ben Christly, the show goes beyond headlines to explore housing, growth, infrastructure, jobs, local politics, and local business through clear, fact-driven conversations.
Season 2 puts an even stronger spotlight on our communities here in Clark County and across Southwest Washington. Each episode features voices that matter- from elected officials and business owners to community leaders and everyday residents- sharing perspectives on how decisions impact our daily lives.
Tune in for conversations that connect policy with people, highlight local challenges and opportunities, and keep the focus on what matters most in Southwest Washington.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 16 days
Average audio length:
52 minutes
English
United States
27 episodes
since March 4, 2025
episodic
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Ridgefield is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southwest Washington—and with that growth comes tension, tough decisions, and big questions about what a city becomes over time.
In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, host Ben Christly sits down with Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole to talk cand…
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Welcome back to Evergreen Perspective. In this episode, host Ben Christly sits down with Washington State Senator Adrian Cortes, who represents the 18th Legislative District in Southwest Washington.
Senator Cortes shares what it has really been like transitioning from local government in Battle Gro…
In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, I’m joined by Sharon Wylie, who represents Washington’s 49th Legislative District in Southwest Washington.
This is a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about what governing actually looks like once the campaign signs come down. We talk about the differen…
In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, Ben Christly sits down with Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party and Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee, for a candid conversation about where the Democratic Party stands today — and where it needs to go next.
The discu…
In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, Ben Christly sits down with Vancouver City Councilor Kim Harless-Felix for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what’s really happening inside local government — far beyond the headlines and social media arguments.
Kim reflects on her recent re-electio…
Evergreen Perspective — Episode with Washington State Representative Monica StonierWashington State Representative Monica Stonier (LD 49) joins Evergreen Perspective to discuss the biggest legislative challenges and wins of the past session — from the fight for student rights to the future of healt…
In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, host Ben Christly sits down with Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, the first woman ever elected mayor of Vancouver, Washington. Together, they dive into the real-life work of running a growing city, from housing and homelessness to infrastructure, budgeting, and th…
Welcome back to Evergreen Perspective! This is Part 2 of my in-depth conversation with Vancouver City Councilmember Ty Stober.In this half of the interview, we dive into some of the most important and most debated issues facing Vancouver today:The I-5 Bridge and Light Rail Debate:Why has the I-5 b…
Vancouver is growing fast , new neighborhoods, major redevelopment projects, and rising housing costs are reshaping our city.In Part 1 of my conversation with Vancouver City Councilmember Ty Stober, we talk about:His journey from the private sector to public serviceHow the city approaches growth an…
Welcome to Season 2 of Evergreen Perspective!Season 2 of Evergreen Perspective kicks off with Clark County Councilmember Wil Fuentes (District 3) in a wide-ranging conversation about the issues shaping life in Southwest Washington.
We dive into the housing debate - is it a shortage or an affordabil…
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