Evergreen Perspective
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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.
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S2E10 Matt Cole, Ridgefield Mayor: Growth, Transit, and Civic Trust - S2 Ep 10
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…
S2E9 Sen. Adrian Cortes on Leadership and Staying Focused on Working Families
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…
S2E8 Rep. Sharon Wylie | Governing, Compromise, and the Work Between Elections
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…
S2E7 Affordability, Democracy, and the Fight Ahead with Shasti Conrad
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…
S2E6 Housing, Ethics, and Public Trust: My Conversation with Councilor Kim Harless
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…
S2E5 Rep. Monica Stonier: Student Rights, Prosthetics, and the Fight for Common Sense Politics
Evergreen Perspective — Episode with Washington State Representative Monica StonierWashington State Representative Monica Stonier (LD 49) joins Evergreen Perspective to discuss the biggest…
S2E4 Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle: Growth, Housing, and What Really Happens in Local Government
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…
S2E3 Ty Stober on Bridges, Homelessness, and Vancouver’s Future | Evergreen Perspective (Part 2)
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 …
S2E2 Building Vancouver’s Future: Growth, Housing, and Development with Ty Stober (Part 1)
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,…
S2E1 Wil Fuentes on Housing, Growth & I5 Bridge Project
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…
S1E15 Why a 9–5 Job Can’t Pay the Bills Anymore
Why are so many Americans juggling multiple jobs just to survive? In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, host Ben Christly digs deep into the realities behind the rise of the gig economy, side…
S1E14 Student Debt in America: Why Are We Paying for Education Forever?
Student Debt in America: Why Are We Paying for Education Forever?Why is an entire generation still paying for college decades later?In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, We break down the history…
S1E13 Behind the Credit Curtain: Debt, Discrimination, and the Fight for Fairness
In this episode of Evergreen Perspective - Behind the Credit Curtain: Debt, Discrimination, and the Fight for Fairness - host Ben Christly pulls back the curtain on the American credit system,…
S1E12 Why Are We Broke? | Part 2: Housing, Inflation, and the Price of Survival
In Part 2 of Why Are We Broke? | Part 2: Housing, Inflation, and the Price of Survival, we dives into the everyday costs that make life unaffordable, even for Americans working full-time.We move…
S1E11 Why Are We Broke? | Part 1: Wages, Work, and the Billionaire Economy
In Part 1 of “Why Are We Broke?”, we break down the real reasons why so many Americans even those working full-time are living paycheck to paycheck.This isn’t about laziness. It’s not about bad…
S1 Debunking the Lies of Trickle-Down Economics
Discussing Wealth Psychology in today's Evergreen Perspective: Sapling Edition! What Can We Do?It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of billionaire dominance, but history shows that real change…
S1E10 The Rise and Fall of American Manufacturing
For much of the 20th century, American manufacturing was the engine of the middle class. Union jobs, pensions, and paychecks you could build a life on. But over time through trade deals, offshoring,…
S1E9 Freedom for All? Or Just for Some?
What does freedom really mean in America today?In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, we dig deep into the complicated, often contradictory history of freedom in the United States: from its…
S1E8 Veterans After the Uniform: Trump’s VA Cuts Exposed
When the uniform comes off, the mission doesn’t end.In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, host Ben Christly, Navy veteran, flight nurse, and former nurse care manager at the VA dives into the…
S1E7 Social Security: Myths, Realities & the Fight for Its Future
What happens when one of the most important promises we’ve made as a country, the promise of a secure retirement, starts to unravel?In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, we’re diving deep into…
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Evergreen Perspective has published 27 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Documentary, News.
Evergreen Perspective is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 53m.
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