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2023 - 2025 | 12 Episodes | News

Featuring in-depth reporting, interviews, & analysis, "The Rapids Report with Talan Collins" aims to inform students on the issues the River community faces, as well as start a dialogue on how students and staff can effect change. READ MORE

Runtime: 30 min

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The Rapids Report (Full Episode) - June 12

30:00 | S2 E7 | 6.12.25

After 14 years as head principal of Columbia River High School, Alex Otoupal joins “The Rapids Report” moderator Talan Collins in-studio for a one-on-one exclusive to reflect on his time at River as he prepares to step down; he’ll address recent budget cuts, culture issues at school & in the community, and his legacy as moves onto his ‘next chapter’; CRTV Digital editor-in-chief and CR News staff writer Emmy McGill joins Talan for insight & analysis as she prepares to take over the show in September; memorable moments from the Emmy award-winning magazine’s previous two years as Talan Collins signs off as moderator for the last time & more on this week’s episode of “The Rapids Report with Talan Collins.”

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WATCH: Talan Collins signs off as moderator of "The Rapids Report" after two years

2:17 | 6.20.25

Creator and moderator of “The Rapids Report” Talan Collins addresses viewers in his final sign off after two years in the role as he passes the torch to future moderator Emmy McGill.

WATCH: Memorable moments from "The Rapids Report" as Talan Collins signs off

6:00 | 6.20.25

“The Rapids Report” takes a look back at two years of impactful storytelling and thought provoking analysis as Talan Collins signs off as moderator.

WATCH: Emmy McGill shares her vision as the next moderator of "The Rapids Report"

1:36 | 6.20.25

CRTV Digital editor-in-chief, CR News staff writer, and future moderator of "The Rapids Report" Emmy McGill shares her vision for the future of the current affairs program and CR News as she moves into a leadership role in September.

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The Rapids Report (Full Episode) - May 14

30:00 | S2 E6 | 5.14.25

As students complain of recent vandalism and an overall rise in destructive behavior witnessed in River’s restrooms, “The Rapids Report” co-moderator Emmy McGill sits down with students & faculty to address the issue and its causes. This week’s Rapid Roundtable conversation includes IB English & TOK teacher Jeni McAnally, associate principal Abby Davis, River Cleaning Association (RCA) President Conner Orr, and Jacob McManus, president of River’s Green Team; CR News senior contributor and former chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich joins Emmy for analysis on his recent reporting, including an examination of state policies and their impact on the problem school’s nationwide are facing; Emmy breaks down her recent dialogue with VPS assistant board director Kathy Decker & assoc. principal Davis & more on this week’s episode of “The Rapids Report with Talan Collins.”

The Rapids Report (Full Episode) - May 2

30:00 | S2 E5 | 5.2.25

In a special edition of "The Rapids Report" ahead of Friday's ASB elections, CR News correspondent & co-moderator Elijah Garon sits down with the candidates to talk vision, values, & plans to address issues in the River community. Running for elected office are Evelyn Pan (president), Joey Ianello (vice president), Eleanor Rice (secretary), & Greg Blau joins despite being considered for the appointed position of Creative Captain.

The Rapids Report (Full Episode) - Feb. 24

30:00 | S2 E4 | 2.24.25

Months after the inauguration of President Donald Trump and a wave of executive orders targeting federal agencies, students are stepping up, demanding action on the issues that impact their education; Trump's proposed dismantling of the Department of Education and a potential loss of $845 million in federal aid to Washington schools could result in local districts like Vancouver facing even more budget cuts, staffing reductions, and larger class sizes. On this week’s episode of "The Rapids Report," moderator Talan Collins breaks down what’s at stake with CR News staff writer Josiah Foster and editor Emmy McGill, who provide insight into the federal funding crisis, student activism, and the growing political momentum among young advocates. With Washington’s Legislative Youth Advisory Council and the recent Action Day event fostering civic engagement amongst students statewide, the conversation centers on whether young voices can truly influence policy and how advocacy efforts could shape the future of public education & more on this week's episode.

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Talan Collins

Talan Collins is the moderator and producer of "The Rapids Report," as well as the editor-in-chief of CRTV Digital, and news director and chief correspondent of CR News. Collins created the award-winning program in November, 2023.

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