John Hargis is a Digital Media Specialist at Tacoma Public Library's StoryLab. There he works to inspire young talent to develop, network and release all forms of media including music, video, audio, audition reels, resumes and press kits to prospective agencies. He currently teaches drums and music production in Gig Harbor, WA. John is a hand-drum enthusiast and has performed as a classic rock and blues musician in the Puget Sound area for the past 15 years.
Joy Misako St. Germain has been writing poetry and acting in the theatre since she was a young girl. Joy works as the Human Resources Director for the City of Tacoma.
Dwayne is a regular participant in Tacoma Public Library's StoryLab, creating original beats and raps. When he heard about the listening project the day of the event, he created an original piece within two hours and recorded that same day.
The Summer at Peace Youth Leadership Class decided to take on the issue around stereotyping in their schools. This team poem represents their response to the stereotyping that they have experienced in high school and reclaiming of their identity on their own terms. Since they come from high schools throughout Tacoma, we have identified the place where they gave voice to their identities: at Peace Community Center in Tacoma's Hilltop Neighborhood.
TDH is a member of 2012 and has spent most of his career giving a voice to justice through hip hop. He often uses elements of his own story to inspire others.
Oral history interview of Juanita Olivas, an unhoused neighbor living in Tacoma, conducted by dindria barrow on April 9, 2022. Juanita shares how she became homeless, how her faith has carried her through life, and why she does volunteer work. Juanita is 60 years young and plans on completing high school so that she can get a job as a medical insurance billing and coder. Juanita dreams of being “somebody that can help out with the community, always. I would love to have a really big apartment building that I could just take in all the homeless…just pour my heart out to ‘em, because people out there, you never know their story until you actually talk to them and I’ve met a lot of people that is so talented out there and so educated, but their story just breaks my heart.”
Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Bernice Morehead conducted by dindria barrow on August 16, 2022. In this interview, Bernice tells us that she was a born into a family of sharecroppers who descended from slaves forcibly brought to Mississippi. Bernice lived on a farm until she was 16 years of age who spoke the language of animals until she moved to Iowa and worked with her mother as a Domestic Engineer. Bernice describes how she enjoys a challenge such as running four marathons, learning to swim at 50 years of age, finishing a triathlon, driving from Iowa to Washington state with two children and a grandchild, then earning two college degrees. She has worked for the state, run her own business, been a substitute teacher, is a certified Life Coach and is now helping others at the Bethlehem Baptist Church Shelter. Bernice reminds us to dream of new challenges and to take pride in whatever you do.
Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Deborah Ranniger conducted by dindria barrow on September 20, 2022. In this interview, Deborah tells us how the landscape of Tacoma with its evergreen color and specifically the sight of Mount Rainier made her decide to live here at 10 years old. Deborah tells her family’s story of fleeing from Eastern and Western Europe to escape persecution. Deborah shares her journey from Seattle and Kent to Tacoma based on the burgeoning art scene. Deborah has recently published a memoir about her father and his influence on her life called, “Against the Current: A Conscientious Objector During World War II and the Daughter He Inspired.”
"This week Lukas and Dig share how they met and what brings them to the Corner, talk about CO delivery and who smokes the most cannabis in the country. Dig takes a terpene test. “It’s a Bust” looks at a WA case."
"In this episode Lukas and Dig talk about IL expungement, CANNARA, the UN vote and Mexico legalization. They talk traceability with Dan McMan of Bud Wiz. “It’s a Bust” looks at a case in the UK."
"In this episode Lukas and Dig take a closer look at the MORE Act, an Oregon cannabis beverage, AZ local cannabis bans and San Fransisco indoor cannabis use policy. Dig updates us on his garden. “It’s a Bust” looks at a large bust on the East Coast."
"In this episode Lukas and Dig talk about bills to watch for in WA, Texas medical cannabis and cannabis in ancient Egypt. Dig talks about his new indoor setup. “It’s a Bust” takes a look at the drug war in India."
"In this episode Lukas and Dig talk California legal cannabis issues, Delta 8 THC, DEA and cannabis research and a Montana lawsuit. Climate scientist Dr. Evan Mills is their guest, talking about the benefits of growing cannabis outdoors at the 2021 WA Sun Growers Association Cannabis Cup. To view Dr. Mills’ presentation, click here. It’s a Bust looks at a large bust in southern Oregon."
"In this episode Lukas and Dig talk about the Humboldt County CA grant program, Marshawn Lynch’s partnership with the Last Prisoner Project, California prisons and cannabis, and AZ’s problematic social equity program. Lukas interviews Dig, a two tour Afghan Veteran, about cannabis in Afghanistan and the Taliban take over. It’s a Bust looks at another big bust in southern Oregon."
"Lukas and Dig jump Episode 54 off by comparing their experiences getting their medical cannabis cards this year. The news begins with a chat about Twitter's entry into cannabis advertising. Next up the hosts cover San Diego awarding social equity grants and an update about a pair sentenced in a cannabis and cattle Ponzi scheme. Lastly, the show updates the audience on the DEA's stance on synthetic cannabinoids. Bailey Hirschburg, of WA NORML and the Cannabis Observer, joins the show to talk about cannabis legalization, WA homegrows, cannabis consumption lounges and cannabis in popular media. This It's a Bust travels south to cover four men arrested for carrying bails of cannabis across the U.S. Mexico border."
