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YP: "Mike Appleby on Population Trends in the Puget Sound" Nov 25, 2019

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Mike Appleby, VP of Chicago Title, and Chelsea Shapiro, YP Board Member, discuss population trends, housing affordability, transportation, and regulations affecting the current and projected growth of the Puget Sound region.

Ep. 7: "Where did our wind go? ft. Todd Myers" Nov 07, 2019

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Todd Myers speaks with David Boze on the recent reduction in wind power. Over the past 8 days, wind power has accounted for about .04% of the grid energy for Washington... what does this mean and is it a sustainable clean source?

YP: "Rising Costs of Homeownership featuring Ashley Fancher and Paul Guppy" Oct 17, 2019

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Paul and Ashley discuss the rising and often unreasonable costs of homeownership in Washington State and why it affects Young Professionals.

Bonus: "Farm Hall Session: Wenatchee, WA" Oct 17, 2019

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Increased labor costs brought from government programs, sustainability measures and learning how to thrive in a market squeezed too thin dominated the panel discussion on Washington State University's campus at the Washington Policy Center Fall Farm Hall series. Event occurred on October 15, 2019.

Ep. 6: "Paul Guppy discusses the homeless issue in Seattle" Jul 22, 2019

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Washington Policy Center Vice President for Research Paul Guppy shares his thoughts on the homeless issue in Seattle as part of a panel discussion with the Heritage Foundation.

Ep. 5: "The Future of Transportation: How can you help?" Jul 18, 2019

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With traffic congestion increasing rapidly there is rising frustration amongst Washington citizens, especially commuters. This episode of Washington Policy on the Go engages in a transparent discussion with Bryan Mistele, founder of INRIX. We dove into the various practical and innovative solutions that are available today and how we can tangibly support the implementation of said solutions. Ultimately, we landed on a few fundamental ways that average people can affect local policies and help shape the future of transportation.

Bonus: "New taxes and regulations loom large in 2019 legislative session" Feb 28, 2019

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At Washington Policy Center's Westside Breakfast on February 21st, WPC center directors briefed attendees on the ongoing 2019 legislative session. Speakers included:

Todd Myers, director of WPC's Center for the Environment

Mariya Frost, director of WPC's Coles Center for Transportation

Liv Finne, director of WPC's Center for Education

Paul Guppy, WPC Vice President for Research

YP: "Science, politics and sound policy with Prof. Cliff Mass" Feb 11, 2019

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WPC Young Professional's Director Miranda Hawkins interviews famed UW scientist Cliff Mass on the policy implications of putting science ahead of politics.

YP: "Taxes by the mile and other possibilities for the future of Washington's transportation system" Jan 24, 2019

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Newly elected WPC Young Professionals Board Chairman Carsten Belanich interviews WPC's Coles Center for Transportation Director Mariya Frost about the current challenges and concerns for the future of Washington state's transportation system.

Ep. 4: "Governor's budget proposes an income tax" Dec 14, 2018

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WPC's Communications Director David Boze sits down with Jason Mercier, WPC's Center for Government Reform director (and budget guru) to discuss Governor Inslee's proposed budget. It's the first episode truly "on the go" in that it was recorded while Jason was being driven to the airport.

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