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What's Up WashingtonAfter 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 the full meeting.The episode opens with The Ten-Minute Tally, a fast, outcome-focused summary of agenda items and votes so listeners can quickly understand what passed, what was tabled, and what moved forward.From there, Brabo provides a deeper dive into key discussions, offering background, context, and her perspective as Mayor (spea...
2026-01-1532 minWhat's Up WashingtonThe $22 Million Question: Zach Settewongse on City Debt, Property Taxes, and the Push for TransparencyHost 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 the city's pressing financial challenges, including the $22 million municipal debt and the recent impact of property tax changes on residents. We discuss the key takeaways from the recent Mayoral and City Council forums, and why a commitment to open governance and transparency is Zach's primary focus as he campaigns. Learn more about Zach at www.settewongse.com. ...
2025-10-2021 min
EvaHet nut van zetelpeilingen, het leven van Derk Sauer, Sarah JannehBijna dagelijks hebben we het erover: hoe doen de partijen het in de peilingen? Maar spelen die peilingen niet een té grote rol? We bespreken het met Wouter de Winther, Rozemarijn Lubbe en oud-campagnestrategen Mark Thiessen en Simon den Haak.
Hij werd de godfather van de Russische journalistiek genoemd: Derk Sauer. In 1989 emigreerde hij met zijn vrouw en zoon naar Rusland, waar hij met zijn uitgeverij onder meer The Moscow Times lanceerde. Na de Russische invasie in Oekraïne keerde hij terug naar Nederland, waar hij een thuis creëerde voor honderden Russische journalisten in ballingschap. Derk Sau...
2025-10-1546 minWhat's Up WashingtonEp. 6: Candidate Corner - Vision for Washington with Ellen BraboIn 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 lot of ground—from property taxes and Brabo's military background to the City’s debt and why she is running for Mayor.Learn more about Brabo's campaign at www.ellenbrabo.comSupport the campaign: text BRABO to (888) 444-8774Follow along on Facebook. Support the sho
2025-09-0637 minWhat's Up WashingtonEp. 5: What 15th Street Residents Need to Know About Eminent DomainWith 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 of What’s Up Washington, host Ellen Brabo sits down with local attorney Alexandra Boney to break down the process of eminent domain in clear, accessible terms. They discuss the origin of eminent domain law, how “just compensation” is determined, and what to do before you are approached by a Right of Way agent.This conver...
2025-06-3024 minWhat's Up WashingtonEp. 4: Can a Road Diet Work Here? Yes—and Here’s the Data to Prove ItIn 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 from the FHWA, Ellen explains why the Stantec plan is not only viable, but tailored to the exact volume of traffic we have today (and even projected in the future).She also addresses the common comparison to 5th Street: Why it feels congested, what signal timing has to do with it and why design al...
2025-05-2810 minWhat's Up WashingtonEp. 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 Washington partnered with internationally respected design firm Stantec to develop a safer, more accessible, and people-focused plan for the 15th Street corridor—one that reflects local values and keeps property impacts to a minimum. With input from over 600 residents, the Stantec plan features:A center turn lane to reduce crashesSidewalks and a 10-foot multi...
2025-05-2308 minWhat's Up WashingtonEp. 2: How Did We Get Here? The History of U-5860In 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 NCDOT.You'll learn how a locally-supported plan to add a center turn lane was gradually transformed into a four-lane divided highway, and how Washington’s City Council, residents, and business owners responded along the way. Ellen explains the key decisions, turning points, and funding changes that shaped the proposal now facing our community—and why the 15th S...
2025-05-2207 minWhat's Up WashingtonEp. 1: What is U-5860?In this kickoff episode of Wake Up Washington, host Ellen Brabo, Coordinator of the 15th Street Coalition, breaks down the basics of NCDOT Project U-5860, the proposed widening of 15th Street in Washington, North Carolina.What is a “superstreet”? Why is NCDOT planning to expand 15th Street to a 4 lane divided highway with a raised concrete median? And why are more than 500 residents speaking out in opposition?Backed by hundreds of hours of research and conversations with engineers, city leaders, and planning officials, this episode sets the stage for understanding what’s happening, and what’s at sta...
2025-05-2204 min
The ASHHRA Podcast#122 - From Workday Woes to Phenom SuccessThis episode features a captivating conversation between our host, Luke Carignan, and the Director of Talent Acquisition at Franciscan Health in Indiana, Ellen Page.In this insightful episode, Ellen shares her journey of transforming the talent acquisition process at one of Indiana's largest faith-based healthcare organizations. Tune in to learn about:Technological Transitions:Discover how Ellen identified deficiencies and led her team through a significant technological shift during the COVID-19 pandemic, from Workday to Phenom.Back to Basics Approach:Understand Phenom's "back to basics" strategy and how it has...
2024-11-1454 min
People & Places EXTRAEllen Brabo & The Ell HotelHost Ken Watlington travels to Washington, NC to sit down with the owner of a century-old home that is now a boutique hotel called The Ell Hotel. After transitioning out of the US Army, Ellen Brabo found herself searching for a career in hospitality. Learn more about that, what her hotel has to offer guests and how she's become invested in the Washington community.
2023-06-3010 min
The Bo & Luke Show®️#132 - S5E12 - Ms. Veteran American 2022 Finalist... Captain Ellen BraboSend us a textELLEN "ELL" BRABOOwner | Veteran | Boss LadyEllen "Ell" Brabo is a Virginia native and U.S. Army Veteran. She started her first business, Images by Ell LLC - a location photography services company - in 2012. She is an avid traveler having visited six continents and more than 30 countries! She is the Chair of the Beaufort County Young Professionals and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Pentagon Chapter.Ell is an advocate for Stop Soldier Suicide and Final Salute. Currently, she is a fi...
2022-10-2334 min
WazaMedia PodcastMarketing your podcast - WazaMedia Podcast - Episode 17On this episode, J.R., CEO of WazaMedia, talks with Ellen Brabo, the social media manager of the podcast, The Bo and Luke Show. J.R. and Ellen talk about tips for marketing a podcast.See below on how to contact Ellen or stay in touch with The Bo and Luke Show,Instagram:@ell.brabo https://www.instagram.com/ell.brabo/@theboandlukeshow https://www.instagram.com/theboandlukeshow/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenbrabo/https://www.linkedin.com/company/theboandlukeshow/Facebook:
2021-03-1237 min