S1 Ep573: Blood on their hands (4.9.25)
Apr 09, 2025
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A convicted child molester who served only months in jail is suspected in the disappearance of an elderly woman. Public schools chief says he will not comply with DEI order from ‘fascist, racist, Nazi’ Trump administration. Could the federal government unravel former Governor Jay Inslee's key climate policy? Trump’s tariff gamble is paying off.
S1 Ep572: Clock is ticking on tax debate (4.8.25)
Apr 08, 2025
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Time is running out for Democrats to decide who will get screwed over by new taxes. Major conflict of interest exposed in rent control debate. Washington state sues over President Trump’s election integrity efforts. Five UW students get visas revoked.
S1 Ep571: Politics unPacked: Week 12
Apr 04, 2025
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Unpacking the latest on budget talks in Olympia and the Democratic infighting over new taxes.
S1 Ep570: Trump’s tariff gamble (4.3.25)
Apr 03, 2025
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Headlines suggest doom and gloom as Trump announces sweeping tariffs – should we be worried? Maine sees federal funding halted over radical gender ideology, but what about Washington? Democratic leader in Olympia promises there “will be” new taxes. ICE raid at local roofing company. Florida floats six sales tax holidays.
S1 Ep569: DOGE WATCH Ep. 8: Doth protest too much!
Apr 03, 2025
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Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Vandalizing Teslas is a really bad 2028 strategy. Is it possible to separate DOGE from politics? Hundreds of millions spent on worthless government survey.
S1 Ep568: Can Bob Ferguson be trusted? (4.2.25)
Apr 02, 2025
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Governor Bob Ferguson says he won’t sign a wealth tax, but dodges questions about others. Disturbing scene in Olympia seems like something out of Communist China. Effort to protect girls’ sports dealt major blow. House Judiciary Committee eyes Washington's sanctuary policies.
S1 Ep567: The joke’s on you! (4.1.25)
Apr 01, 2025
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On this April Fools’ Day, everything coming out of Olympia seems like one big prank. Democrats reject amendment for sales tax holiday so they can keep paying for “junk drawer” services. The Seattle Times keeps leaving out key details – is it intentional? Idaho looks to ban truck nuts and boy boobies.
S1 Ep566: Too little, too late? (3.31.25)
Apr 01, 2025
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Washington’s tech sector should have found its backbone a long, long time ago. Democratic senator’s brazen lies about the budget will leave you stunned. Republican senator explains why he supports gas tax increase. Mom of 2-year-old killed by fentanyl says the chair of the House Public Safety Committee seems clueless. President Trump says he’s “not joking” about a third term.
S1 Ep565: Politics unPacked: Week 11
Mar 28, 2025
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From gun control to raising the gas tax, here is everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.
S1 Ep564: Press access under attack in Olympia (3.27.25)
Mar 27, 2025
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A months-long battle will result in the media having less access to politicians in Olympia – and they only have themselves to blame. Committee hearing on boys in girls’ sports will make you cheer on the apocalypse. As he leaves office, Dow Constantine shows why he’s unfit to be in charge of anything. While Washington pushes the largest package of tax increases in its history, Florida lawmakers push that state's largest tax cut ever.
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