covering some more topics. Listen to Interview 1 for morePar Albert Merkel

Interview With Ted CummingsPar Albert Merkel

Interview with Mary Kuney Candidate for Spokane County Commissioner District 4 (South Valley).Par Albert Merkel

Interview with Brian Noble. reference: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchandState1776/videos/536290554814696Par Albert Merkel

Special Announcement: Spokane Valley City Council votes 4 - 3 (Haley, Higgins, Woodard, Padden) to DEFUND VALLEYFEST :( Interview with Larry Haskell. Covering his race and his opponent who did not respond to repeated requests to interview.Par Albert Merkel

in this episode, Spokane Valley Speaks addresses some breaking news on Sheriff Candidate Wade Nelson. Resources: Candidate interviews/forums/debates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZqbY87eg6E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeRFAdCYe2c https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneNews/videos/398286042272312 Primary documents released by PIR: https://drive.goo…

Al interviews Stephanie CollinsPar Albert Merkel

(Repost) Stephanie Olsen InterviewPar Albert Merkel

(Repost) Interview with Larry HaskelPar Albert Merkel

Al Interviews Tiffany Smiley, Candidate for US Senator from Washington State.Par Albert Merkel

Al Interviews candidates for District Court Judge.Par Albert Merkel

Al Interviews candidates for District Court Judge.Par Albert Merkel

Al Interviews candidates for District Court Judge.Par Albert Merkel

Al Interviews candidates for District Court Judge.Par Albert Merkel

Al interviews Washington Secretary of State Candidate Julie Anderson for 2022. This is a very important race for those who are concerned about election integrity. We discuss voting, archives, and many other great topics! https://julieanderson.org/Par Julie Anderson

Interview with Vicky Dalton, Spokane County Auditor since 1999. In part 1 we discuss the general role of the auditor as well as the following specific duties: Recording, Motor Vehicle Licensing, and Financial Services. Note: Candidate Bob McCaslin, also running for Auditor, was invited to interview as well. He initially agreed but withdrew after re…

Interview with Vicky Dalton, Spokane County Auditor since 1999. In part 2 we discuss election management. Note: Candidate Bob McCaslin, also running for Auditor, was invited to interview as well. He initially agreed but withdrew after receiving the questions which were the same as those used for this interview. Al Merkel 509-315-6416 al@alforval.co…

Regular Episode: CVSD's Superintendent search is detailed including information on all 4 candidates. Council Corner on Valley Council meetings of March 22, March 29 and April 12, 2022

Al Interviews CVSD School Board President Cindy McMullen about the most controversial topics of the day: School COVID Response, Critical Race Theory, School Bonds, the new CVSD Super Intendant, and more. Part 1 of 2 Interested in advertising on the program? Contact us at al@alforval.com or 509-315-6416 Are you a listener interested in sponsoring ou…

Al Interviews CVSD School Board President Cindy McMullen about the most controversial topics of the day: School COVID Response, Critical Race Theory, School Bonds, the new CVSD Super Intendant, and more. Part 2 of 2 Interested in advertising on the program? Contact us at al@alforval.com or 509-315-6416 Are you a listener interested in sponsoring ou…

Al Interviews Candidate for 4th District Legislative Representative, Suzanne Schmidt discussing her platform and policies for this crucial election.Par Albert Merkel

NOTE: During this episode, I wrongly referenced the Mead School District, IN FACT, it was Deer Park that had to make changes NOT Mead. This change does not really alter the substance of the conversation from the Spokane Valley perspective or for the 4th as neither school district is in the 4th Legislative District. Al Interviews Candidate for 4th D…

Al discusses how the current Spokane County Prosecutor's Office works with Ms. Stephanie Olsen, candidate for Prosecutor this year 2022. we discuss: General Office Function Crime Rates Increasing Blake Case Spokane Valley Contract New Jail Controversies involving insensitive comments made by Mr. Haskell's wife…

Al discusses how the current Spokane County Prosecutor's Office works with Mr. Larry Haskell, Spokane County Prosecutor since 2014, and candidate for Prosecutor this year 2022. we discuss: General Office Function Crime Rates Increasing Blake Case Spokane Valley Contract New Jail Controversies involving insensitive comments made by Mr. Haskell's wif…

Al covers how our city government is composed, explains how a weak mayor system differs from Spokane City's system. Council Corner Covers Meetings: 2/22, 2/24, 3/1, 3/8, and 3/15 Resources: Fair and Expo Center Packet: https://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1105&meta_id=69561 Solid Waste Strategy https://spokanevalley.g…

Al Interview's Former Mayoral Candidate, Former Spokane City Council President, and Current Chair of the Continuum of Care about the region's response to the homelessness crisis.Par Albert Merkel

Part 2 of 2, Al discusses John Nowels' thoughts on the specifics of Spokane Valley's crime issues, contract, and some other issues.Par Albert Merkel

Part 2 of 2, Al discusses Craig Chamberlin's thoughts on Spokane Valley crime rates, the contract, financials, and other issues.Par Albert Merkel

Part 1 of 2, Al discusses Craig Chamberlin's philosophy on policing and how that philosophy will guide his policies if elected SheriffPar Albert Merkel

Part 1 of 2, Al discusses John Nowels philosophy on policing and how that philosophy will guide his policies if elected SheriffPar Albert Merkel

Al goes through a basic introduction to the problem of Homelessness and how the Continuum of Care leads (or at least tries to lead) efforts to help/combat the problem of Homelessness in the Spokane Metro Area.Par Albert Merkel

Al talks about the situation in Ukraine from his Foreign Service Background. This is a bonus episode, not needed for local politics, only here for listener edification.Par Albert Merkel

part 1 of a series on housing and apartments in Spokane Valley. Al discusses Spokane Valley's 'Apartment Crisis', or what some may call the "Housing Crisis" and it's status today. Al shows why Spokane Valley does not have a Housing Crisis, and how the code allows developers to place costs on Valley residents with no returns to our city. Also, why t…

Introduction to Al Merkel and Spokane Speaks. Al tells 3 stories that helped formulate his values in order to help listeners understand his perspective and how he recognizes problems.Par Albert

Homily for Sunday 4/27/21 by Fr. Tom Merkel, associate pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU

Homily for Sunday 2/14/21 by Fr. Ben Hasse, pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU

Homily for Sunday 2/7/21 by Fr. Ben Hasse, pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU

Homily for Sunday 1/17/21 by Fr. Tom Merkel, associate pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU

Homily for Sunday 1/10/21 by Fr. Ben Hasse, pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU

Homily for Sunday 12/13/20 (third Sunday of Advent) by Fr. Ben Hasse, pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU

Homily for Sunday 11/8/20 by Fr. Ben Hasse, pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU

Homily for Sunday 11/1/20 by Fr. Tom Merkel, associate pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Technological UniversityPar St. Albert the Great at MTU