Episodios

  • Washington State Ferries from October 1, 2025

    Washington State Ferries from October 1, 2025
    Oct 1 2025
    For island residents, commuters, and students — there's a lot riding on reliable ferry service. Deputy Secretary Steve Nevey addresses current problems, the timeline for new vessels, and fall schedule changes that may restructure service on your route.
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    25 m
  • Electric Vehicles from September 24, 2025

    Electric Vehicles from September 24, 2025
    Sep 24 2025
    Electric vehicle subsidies end this month. Will the policy shift in Washington D.C. derail WA state's electrification plans? One of the architects of Washington's clean transportation strategy joins us for an extended 1-on-1 discussion. Guest: Steven Hershkowitz, Managing Director of the Clean Transportation Unit at the Washington State Department of Commerce.
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    25 m
  • Special Education Funding from September 17, 2025

    Special Education Funding from September 17, 2025
    Sep 17 2025
    The second half of an education discussion with Marguerite Roza (Georgetown Univ. Edunomics Lab) and Larry Delaney (Washington Education Association) covers special education funding changes and the new federal tax-credit scholarship program which could boost private school enrollment.
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    25 m
  • Education Update from September 10, 2025

    Education Update from September 10, 2025
    Sep 10 2025
    We explore school funding shifts could mean for classroom resource gaps and what to make of falling test scores, disciplinary shifts, and grappling with AI written homework. Guests: Marguerite Roza, Director of the Georgetown University Edunomics Lab and Larry Delaney, President of the Washington Education Association, and a high school math teacher in Snohomish County.
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    25 m
  • Child Welfare from September 3, 2025

    Child Welfare from September 3, 2025
    Sep 3 2025
    A spike in child fatalities and near-fatal injuries from early 2025 has reignited debate over a shift in policies that dictate when children are removed from a home. The head of Washington's independent child welfare system oversight body weighs in on the trend. The agency in charge of the system responds. Guests: Patrick Dowd, Director of the Office of Families and Children's Ombuds, & Allison Krutsinger, Chief Public Affairs Officer for the Department of Children Youth and Families.
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    25 m
  • Housing Shortage from June 25, 2025

    Housing Shortage from June 25, 2025
    Jun 25 2025
    An in-depth look at new housing laws that cap annual rent increases and allow homeowners more freedom to build a second smaller dwelling on the same lot. Featuring Sen. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) and Rep. Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia).
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    25 m
  • State Park Getaways from June 18, 2025

    State Park Getaways from June 18, 2025
    Jun 18 2025
    Sunsets, s’mores, and swimming. An overview of in-state summer getaways and what to know before you go. Features Q&A with Sarah Fronk of Washington State Parks.
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    25 m
  • Hospitals Fear Public Healthcare Spending Cuts from June 11, 2025

    Hospitals Fear Public Healthcare Spending Cuts from June 11, 2025
    Jun 11 2025
    As lawmakers in D.C. and Olympia grapple with ways to reduce public healthcare spending, Washington hospitals warn of higher fees, longer wait times, and potential closures.
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    25 m