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S1 Ep 325S1 Ep325: Updates galore! (2.12.24)

Sign-stealing superintendent on leave. Property tax bill dies amid pushback. State Patrol finally refers cases on protesters. ‘unBelievable’ change to Holocaust education bill. Why are some football fans so triggered by Taylor Swift? Unhinged attacks on Brian Heywood.

Feb 12, 20241h 13m

S1 Ep 324S1 Ep324: Politics unPacked: Week 5

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Everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week, including possible property tax increases. Guests: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square.

Feb 9, 202412 min

S1 Ep 323S1 Ep323: Government greed (2.8.24)

Democrats push ahead on increase to property tax lid. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers will not seek reelection. Small steps toward protecting kids from drug abuse. ‘unBelievable’ story gives readers a green light to flip cops the bird.

Feb 8, 20241h 9m

S1 Ep 322S1 Ep322: Inslee’s idea of ‘improvement’ (2.7.24)

Another investigative report dives into Governor Jay Inslee’s lies about juvenile detention. The cause and effect of Seattle policies is clear. The Great Octopus Debate of 2024. Biden blames border crisis on you know who.

Feb 7, 20241h 10m

S1 Ep 321S1 Ep321: Mice and cookies (2.6.24)

More demands from migrants. Middle school teacher talks about student bill pushing for pledge education. Amazon accused of censoring books on COVID-19. Are standardized test scores a good indicator of future success?

Feb 6, 20241h 22m

S1 Ep 320S1 Ep320: Not a secret (2.5.24)

Outrage over COVID funds for illegal immigrants is a few years too late. Protesters who blocked I-5 could face charges. Seattle Times calls on Democrats to hold hearings on initiatives. ‘unBelievable’ disconnect on border crisis. We hear from concerned citizens who held a stakeout to capture sign thief.

Feb 5, 20241h 11m

S1 Ep 319S1 Ep319: Politics unPacked: Week 4

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Here is everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week, including the bills that survived a critical committee cutoff – and the bills that failed to advance.

Feb 2, 20249 min

S1 Ep 318S1 Ep318: Clueless (2.1.24)

Seattle councilwoman pleads ignorance on crimes committed with stolen vehicles. Bills to protect signature gatherers fail to advance. How to deal with influx of migrants is not so simple for some cities. DeSantis gets a win against Disney in “Florida Report.”

Feb 1, 20241h 10m

S1 Ep 317S1 Ep317: The squeaky wheel (1.31.24)

Democrats in Olympia claim voter initiatives will take the state back “decades.” On parental rights, lawmakers dodge one key question. Young councilman at center of controversy announces bid for Congress. Nothing will change until the working class is just as loud as the activist class

Jan 31, 202443 min

S1 Ep 316S1 Ep316: BLM Week (1.30.24)

Washington schools are gearing up to celebrate Black Lives Matter week. School superintendent suspected in yard sign thefts. Natural gas ban bill gets even worse. Leave Taylor Swift alone.

Jan 30, 20241h 3m

S1 Ep 315S1 Ep315: Take a stand (1.29.24)

Elected leaders need to be reminded who they work for. Washington State Democrats adopt resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. ‘unBelievable’ deflection on death of three-week old baby. Bellevue teacher enters race for OSPI.

Jan 29, 20241h 21m

S1 Ep 314S1 Ep314: Politics unPacked: Week 3

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Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia. Hear both sides of the rent control debate, impassioned efforts to protect children, and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square on a natural gas ban.

Jan 26, 20249 min

S1 Ep 313S1 Ep313: Don’t mess with Texas (1.25.24)

A showdown is looming between states and the federal government. Jonathan Choe on what Republican gubernatorial candidates would do to address homelessness. GOP lawmakers in Olympia hand Dems 'unBelievable’ ammunition. The chicken check saga continues.

Jan 25, 20241h 15m

S1 Ep 312S1 Ep312: Leadership (1.24.24)

A glimpse at what Washington’s future could look like without an ideologue at the helm. Fidel Castro celebrated as a ‘hero’ in local high school. ‘Raise the Wage’ fight ignores basic economics. Biden dabbles in election denialism.

Jan 24, 20241h 14m

S1 Ep 311S1 Ep311: Circumvention (1.23.24)

Democrats get creative to crush Second Amendment rights. Still no movement on voter initiatives. DCYF has blood on its hands. ‘Tis the season for push polls.

Jan 23, 20241h 2m

S1 Ep 310S1 Ep310: Worse than parody (1.22.24)

Not even SNL could write a script like the one being acted out in Olympia. Another implosion within the homeless industrial complex. Teachers union continues its march into madness. DeSantis out.

Jan 22, 20241h 8m

S1 Ep 309S1 Ep309: Politics unPacked: Week 2

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Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia. Guest: State Rep. Greg Cheney (R-Battle Ground) and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square.

Jan 19, 20247 min

S1 Ep 308S1 Ep308: 'Good luck spelling' (1.18.24)

Teacher who tried to remove Trump from ballot is exactly what you would expect. Activist gives shockingly honest answer while testifying against protections for signature gatherers. Another odd lesson in local elementary school. Officers acquitted in Manny Ellis death leave department.

Jan 18, 20241h 7m

S1 Ep 307S1 Ep307: 'Sensitive places,' indeed (1.17.24)

A bill would prohibit you from carrying any weapon on public transit. Hundreds sign up to testify in favor of helping free dangerous sex offenders. Migrants refuse to return to ‘inhumane’ Tukwila camp. Bernie doesn’t know his own language.

Jan 18, 20241h 7m

S1 Ep 306S1 Ep306: True colors (1.16.24)

The chair of the Washington State Democratic Party says working with any Republican is off the table. Amid cold snap, lawmakers push forward on a bill to phase out natural gas. Police pursuit initiative hits a big blue roadblock in Olympia. Trump devastates doubters in Iowa.

Jan 16, 202458 min

S1 Ep 305S1 Ep305: I’m from the government and I’m here to help (1.15.24)

Democrats seek to save you from the stress of having used gift cards. PSE asks customers to conserve energy during the cold snap. Proposed bill would increase penalties for protesters who block freeways. Bob Ferguson tries to rewrite history.

Jan 15, 20241h 6m

S1 Ep 304S1 Ep304: Politics unPacked: Week 1

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Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia. Guest: State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah).

Jan 12, 202412 min

S1 Ep 303S1 Ep303: Masterplan (1.11.24)

Proposed bill seeks to give majority party power to remove political opponents from the ballot. School superintendent defends 4th grade lessons on gender. New poll shows Reichert ahead. Aliens gone wild on “Florida Report!”

Jan 11, 20241h 13m