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Boisterous breakup threatens Big Beautiful Bill

(WASHINGTON, DC) – It was the most public breakup of all time. President Trump and Elon Musk effectively ended their relationship in a fight on social media. But beneath the insults and allegations, the split threatens the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill.  We’ll get the latest from the Capitol.

PLUS: Another vacancy at Seattle City Hall and a former councilwoman announces a run for Congress.

AND: An effort to restore civility in civics.

Guests include Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, legal analyst Royal Oakes, Capitol Hill correspondent Allie Pecorin, and producer Zach Wildfang.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to

 

(WASHINGTON, DC) – It was the most public breakup of all time. President Trump and Elon Musk effectively ended their relationship in a fight on social media. But beneath the insults and allegations, the split threatens the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill.  We’ll get the latest from the Capitol.

PLUS: Another vacancy at Seattle City Hall and a former councilwoman announces a run for Congress.

AND: An effort to restore civility in civics.

Guests include Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, legal analyst Royal Oakes, Capitol Hill correspondent Allie Pecorin, and producer Zach Wildfang.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

 

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