Inside Olympia

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Inside Olympia--State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti and State Labor Economist Anneliese Vance-Sherman Jan 21, 2026

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On this episode of Inside Olympia hodt Austin Jenkins sits down with State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti and Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Chief Labor Economist for the State of Washington.

Inside Olympia---Washington State University President Betsy Cantwell Jan 13, 2026

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On this episode of Inside Olympia: Austin Jenkins sits down with Washington State University’s 12th president and the first woman to hold the role. We meet President Dr. Elizabeth "Betsy" Cantwell. What are her priorities for the state’s land grant university? How does she plan to address enrollment declines and budget cuts?

Inside Olympia -- Dennis Worsham, DOH Secretary Dec 11, 2025

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down with Dennis Worsham, Washington State Department of Health Secretary.

Inside Olympia -- Angela Ramirez, DSHS Secretary Dec 03, 2025

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down with the new Secretary of the Department of Social & Health Services Angela Ramirez.

Inside Olympia -- Stuart Elway, Pollster Nov 25, 2025

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down with pollster Stuart Elway on Washingtonian's perceptions over the past 5 decades.

Inside Olympia - Katy Ruckle & Gretchen Peri Nov 18, 2025

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down with State Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle and Chief Technology Officer Gretchen Peri to discuss digital privacy and AI.

Inside Olympia - Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer & Health benefit Exchange CEO Ingrid Ulrey Nov 12, 2025

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down with State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and Ingrid Ulrey of the State Health Benefit Exchange to talk about the spike in 2026 health insurance rates.

Inside Olympia - WA State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu Nov 05, 2025

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Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an interview with retiring State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu.

Inside Olympia - Office of Independent Investigations Director Roger Rogoff Oct 21, 2025

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This week on Inside Olympia: host Austin Jenkins sits down with Office of Independent Investigations Director Roger Rogoff.

Inside Olympia -- State Patrol Chief John Batiste Oct 15, 2025

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Inside Olympia, with host Austin Jenkins, sits down this week with State Patrol Chief John Batiste.