On last night’s episode of The Pop-Up, host Deaunte Damper was joined by South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green and room shaker and result maker Jessica B. Thiessen to explore the intersection of community storytelling and resource accessibility. Marcus reflected on the Emerald, the evolution of his journalistic mindset and the power of authentic narratives in driving social change. Jessica dove into her work bridging the gap between renewable energy initiatives and local arts through the SunRise Fairs. Together, they tackled questions on how to foster reliable information sharing and strengthen community infrastructure across the Northwest.