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It is illegal to exchange money for sex. Does this law supersede those against assault, rape, or theft? Across the globe, sex workers are victimized because of their line of work. How can they be protected? Do laws on sex work need to change? Do sex workers need a union? What does sex work entail?We talk with a member of the Sex Worker community and representative of SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project) Seattle SWOP-Seattle.org. To bring a scholarly perspective to the show, Kari Lerum, UW Bothell Professor www.karilerum.com/, joins us.Come be part of the conversation.

Local news media has faced many challenges over the last decade. The internet has brought about many more sources for the same information offered by local radio and TV stations. The internet has also offered these legacy news organizations a number of other platforms to offer their content.Our panel included Kellie Cheadle https://twitter.com/kellieseattle of KING5 TV in Seattle, and Phyllis Fletcher https://twitter.com/phylfletch of Northwest News Network.Each of them bring a wealth of experience in different kinds of organizations, but we find that much of their work touches on the same themes.Follow And...Discuss!? on Twitter or Facebook

The question of what each of us can do to make the world a cleaner and safer place comes up often, but most feel like there is no right answer. We aimed to answer that question and give each listener a better idea of how to be part of the discussion.This month we are joined by University of Washington Ecology and Environmental Studies Professor Martha Groom and Sustainable Seattle's Executive Director Terri Butler.Both of our guests bring years of experience to the show and offer an honest, but hopeful look at the future. Bring an open mind and a desire to make a positive change. It's time for And...Discuss!?Sustainable Seattle - @sustainseattle and http://www.sustainableseattle.org/Professor Groom - http://faculty.washington.edu/groom/Follow And...Discuss!? on Twitter at @and_discuss or on Facebook /anddiscussYou can find more information at our website anddiscusspod.com

In our first show, we discuss Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits in Washington State. Our panel includes Neil Fallon, CEO of American Brewing Co., Tom Stangeland, CEO of Cloudlift Cellars, and Paco Joyce, Head Distiller of Seattle Distilling. American Brewing Co. - americanbrewing.comCloudlift Cellars - Cloudlift.netSeattle Distilling - seattledistilling.comSit back, enjoy some beer, wine or spirits and the inaugural episode of And...Discuss!?Follow And...Discuss!? on Twitter @and_discuss or Facebook /anddiscussYou can find out what is coming up and how to get tickets on our website http://anddiscusspod.com