Phones Out!

Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk!
Topics in this episode:
WA Rep. Kevin Waters - court declaration 
Trump Statue of Christopher Columbus
Easter "Truth"
Garden Dirt
Lucy and her moral compass
People always tell on themselves
Make space for the kids
Spring Carnival at Mill A
Pride Talent Show
Sunday at CASS - trophies
London - Iran
Xochil's Easter Story 
Libraries - NO CENSORSHIP
We have a podcast...
County Commissioner
Libraries are Sacred Third Spaces
Lucy - City Council departure
Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709
We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share out when we get a new one.
Send us an email: [email protected]

Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk!
Topics in this episode:
Choosing instruments 
Spring is Early - no hibernation 
JUICY GOSSIP  
Fascism is exhausting
SCSD levy passed!
Lucy won!!! 
Say my name     
Stevenson City Council 
Uplift Local     
Listeners in the wild 
Leading with Love - thanks Cindi!
Thank you cards
Executive dysfunction              
Epstein files
Social contract 
All of our moms and dads love each other
In line at the pharmacy
MGP can't read a room  
Fascism blows
Spring is edging
Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709
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Lucy Lauser Part 4 - Woman, Life, Freedom ✊
Part 4 in our series with Lucy Lauser, Stevenson City Council Member #3

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
July 4th interview with Lucy and recording of conversation with the sheriff by Philip Watness: Watnews.ink (https://whatnews.ink/)
Bodycam video: https://youtu.be/QJEavYvPwZE
November 20 2025 city council meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/fcmO5sr2Atg?si=o-5buAjJRjunR4n3
Trans Day of Remembrance report: https://www.transremembrance.org/insights-and-data
Frederick Douglass 4th of July speech: https://loveman.sdsu.edu/docs/1852FrederickDouglass.pdf
You can find Lucy's music, books, games and more at: http://lucylauser.com

Original music composed and played by Lucy Lauser: youtube.com/@suntillikum?si=3yYuI-Lal9q1aRjk

Talia Bhatt's website: https://taliabhatt.com/

Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709
Leave Phones Out! a voicemail: (971) 319-4258
Send us an email: [email protected]

Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active, 40-something friends, Xochil and Alyson (FOR THE LAST EPISODE - Alyson turns 50 this week!) as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk!
Topics in this episode:
Local dentistry and art  
Make friends! Local families       
FOIA - non-profits vs LLCs :P
Glasgow
Total solar eclipse
Xochil renews her resolutions
Feral American travelers 
San Francisco Z and Y
Alcatraz and woke National Parks Rangers            
Poop in the sand 
What's body shaming? PARENTING WIN     
Jen's pen pal in UK 
Chill and good except for the world
George Santos - left NYC-Venezeula bound     
Equity, Living, and Fairness         
We are not your messengers                   
Hood River Valley ladies                        
Chicken          
skamaniapride.org                   
Vote YES on the levy! 

Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709
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Phones Out! Let's talk! 
Topics in this episode:
Rachel Brashear - Women Music Power              
Text from Sarah!                  
YMCA Youth Leadership Conference            
Make space for youth to come to the table           
Keep talking to each other     
Paging Society - Get your shit together!
Lucy Lauser statement re community support                 
SHOW UP! 
School bus pickup and Mr Tim
Vote Yes on the SCSD Levy!
Mistake in the schedule        
PSA - get your shots! Now you can step on rusty nails!                 
Starlight Parade at Christmas in the Gorge       
Sheriff Scheyer     
Pantone color of the year               
POP stats and ads - one more ep in Season 2!       
Lucy Lauser YouTube of bodycam footage July 4, 2025
tw: police interaction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJEavYvPwZE

ACLU WA is representing Lucy in her appeal to the Washington State Supreme Court.
Part 4 of our series on Lucy Lauser coming next episode.
Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709
Leave Phones Out! a voicemail: (971) 319-4258
Send us an email: [email protected]