Inside Olympia

Latest Episodes:

Inside Olympia---Dept. of Veterans Affairs Director David Puente May 28, 2024

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On this episode of Inside Olympia....Host Austin Jenkins discusses veterans' services and housing with the Director of the WA State Department of Veterans Affairs David Puente.

Inside Olympia --- Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis and Update on the Dept. of Health May 20, 2024

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On this week's episode of Inside Olympia … How is Washington State's government working to combat the fentanyl crisis? We talk with Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah, and Sue Birch of the State Health Care Authority. Also, what lessons were learned from covid? And how concerned should we be about bird flu? Dr. Shah discusses those and other priority issues for the State Department of Health.

Inside Olympia---Representative J.T. Wilcox May 14, 2024

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an in-depth interview with retiring former House Republican Leader and State Representative J.T. Wilcox, of Yelm.

Inside Olympia -- Senator Andy Billig May 08, 2024

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an in-depth interview with retiring legislator Andy Billig, Senate Majority Leader from Spokane.

Inside Olympia---State Drought Update May 01, 2024

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A statewide drought emergency has been declared. How low is the snowpack? And what are the implications for fish, farms and people? We ask representatives of the Department of Ecology and Agriculture.

Inside Olympia---Commerce Director Mike Fong Apr 24, 2024

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an in-depth interview with State Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong.

Inside Olympia---DSHS Secretary Jilma Meneses Apr 19, 2024

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An interview with Washington Department of Social and Health Services Secretary Jilma Meneses.

Inside Olympia -- State Representatives Jamila Taylor, Kevin Waters Apr 10, 2024

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Interviews with State Representatives Jamila Taylor and Kevin Waters.

Inside Olympia---Senator Sam Hunt, OSPI Chris Reykdal Apr 01, 2024

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An exit interview with retiring State Senator Sam Hunt, plus a discussion on K-12 public schools with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.

Inside Olympia---The Rising Costs of Health Care Mar 27, 2024

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Host Austin Jenkins interviews Washington Health Care Authority Director Sue Birch about the work of the HCA's Health Care Cost Transparency Board.