What's Up Washington
What's Up Washington is your go-to source for understanding what’s happening in Washington, North Carolina. Hosted by Ellen Brabo, Mayor of Washington, this podcast breaks down the most pressing issues into short, easy-to-understand episodes that keep residents informed and empowered.
Whether you’re a concerned homeowner, small business owner, or just someone who cares about the future of our community, What's Up Washington brings you the facts to protect our neighborhoods, preserve access, and promote safer, smarter infrastructure solutions.
This is a personal podcast hosted by Mayor Ellen Brabo. It is not an official podcast of the City of Washington, North Carolina, and the views expressed are her own.
Episodes
8 episodes
After the Gavel: Did the Mayor Ban Prayer?
In this episode of What’s Up Washington, Mayor Ellen Brabo breaks down the January 12th five-hour City Council meeting into a clear, 30-minute recap designed for residents who want to stay informed but don’t have hours to watch ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:45
The $22 Million Question: Zach Settewongse on City Debt, Property Taxes, and the Push for Transparency
Host Ellen Brabo welcomes City Council candidate Zach Settewongse to the show for a vital conversation about the future of Washington, NC.Zach, an unaffiliated candidate, dives straight into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:30
Ep. 6: Candidate Corner - Vision for Washington with Ellen Brabo
In this episode of What’s Up Washington, host Ellen Brabo sits down with Johnny Jones of Sozo Radio for his Candidate Corner series, where he talks with local candidates running for office here in Washington, NC. They cover a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:50
Ep. 5: What 15th Street Residents Need to Know About Eminent Domain
With Right of Way acquisition for the 15th Street widening project (U-5860) beginning as early as August, many Washington, NC residents are wondering what their rights are and what steps they should be taking now.In this episode o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:01
Ep. 4: Can a Road Diet Work Here? Yes—and Here’s the Data to Prove It
In this myth-busting episode, host Ellen Brabo dives into the real traffic data surrounding 15th Street and tackles head-on the claim that a road diet can’t work here.Backed by local traffic studies, NCDOT counts and federal guidelines f...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:31
Ep. 3: What is the Stantec Design?
In this in-depth episode of Wake Up Washington, host Ellen Brabo takes listeners inside the Stantec design—the community-driven alternative to the NCDOT widening proposal for 15th Street.You’ll learn how the City of Washi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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8:55
Ep. 2: How Did We Get Here? The History of U-5860
In this episode of Wake Up Washington, host Ellen Brabo walks listeners through the full timeline of the 15th Street project, from its origin as a simple safety improvement to its current status as a $38.6 million widening proposal by NC...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:22