Building Bridges
Building Bridges: How Much is Enough?
How much is enough? This question is always interesting, but even more so when talking about wealth distribution and taxes. Join Building Bridges host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper as they take a look at where we've been, where we're headed, and what...
Building Bridges: On the Other Hand
Are we really as divided as it seems? Is our understanding of the basic worth and dignity of the individual really so different? Join Building Bridges host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper as they explore some of these issues from opposite ideological...
Building Bridges: Gifts Wrapped in Sandpaper
This week on Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper discuss the disappointing vote by Brookings City Council to have KCIW remove its antenna from the city tower and the ramifications of that for our community in the case of a disaster....
Building Bridges: One Step at a Time
Are you are being represented by your local government? Are there ways or issues in which you feel your views are overlooked? Join host Building Bridges Candice Michel as she and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper take a look at how our City government is doing in that area...
Building Bridges: A Step Beyond
So, who's responsible for the Emergency Plans? When it all goes south with another wildfire or a tsunami, who takes over? Join host Building Bridges Candice Michel as she discusses the issues with Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper, and start a conversation about the...
Building Bridges: Grace Under Fire
In this episode of Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper discuss the recent double demonstration, demonizing "the other side", and the threat of wildfires. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper The opinions expressed...
Building Bridges: Practice and More Practice
In this episode of Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper discuss the recent contentious issue involving Dawson Tract and the upcoming demonstration and counter-demonstration planned for Labor Day. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings...
Building Bridges: Walking the Talk
In this edition of Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper take a look at some possibilities for ensuring that all community voices are heard. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper The opinions expressed here are those...
Building Bridges: Steps to Solutions
All relationships take work. Sometimes, with people you know well, who share your vision of the world, or your history, the work is fairly simple. But, with people who hold views and perceptions very different from your own, that process can be a real challenge. In...
Building Bridges: Ideologies and Filters
This edition of Building Bridges takes a look at some of the things that get in the way of good communication between us, Ideologies and Filters, and what may be necessary in order to have those "sticky conversations." Join host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake...

