https://www.nwnewsradio.com/podcast/northwest-politicast/ From this Washington to that one, Northwest Newsradio’s Jeff Pohjola explores 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.. From this Washington to that one, Northwest Newsradio’s Jeff Pohjola explores 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.. en-US hourly 1 Northwest Newsradio Northwest Newsradio From this Washington to that one, Northwest Newsradio’s Jeff Pohjola explores 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.. jpohjola@seattleradio.com jpohjola@seattleradio.com Northwest Newsradio jpohjola@seattleradio.com No No https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/tariff-relief-for-uw-redistricting-pressure-in-wa/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/tariff-relief-for-uw-redistricting-pressure-in-wa/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 16:32:33 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=167487 0 courthouse2 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The University of Washington has won at least temporary relief from President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs after a federal trade court ruled the administration misapplied the law. Jeff breaks down the latest decision with ABC’s Steven Portnoy, in 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/five-seats-big-stakes/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/five-seats-big-stakes/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 23:32:52 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=167131 0 temple-of-justice Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Washington voters are just months away from deciding five of nine seats on the state Supreme Court, setting up one of the most consequential judicial elections in years. Jeff looks at why some observers see the race as a pivotal moment for the court, why 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/about-those-ballots/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/about-those-ballots/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:24:57 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=166805 0 screenshot-2026-04-24-162316 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A special edition of the Northwest Politicast takes a deeper look at the box of ballots reportedly found near a dumpster in Renton and later handed over to the Washington State Republican Party, a case that is now under review by federal investigators. Je 00:17:02 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/sheriff-certification-fight-heads-to-thurston-county/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/sheriff-certification-fight-heads-to-thurston-county/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:47:04 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=166507 0 screenshot-2026-04-17-134216 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A legal challenge to Washington’s new sheriff certification law is moving forward, but in a different courtroom. Jeff breaks down why a judge in Pend Oreille County transferred the case to Thurston County without ruling on the law’s constitutionality, 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/artemis-ii-clears-a-path-back-to-the-moon/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/artemis-ii-clears-a-path-back-to-the-moon/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=166221 0 ARTEMIS-LUNA-FOTOS Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Artemis II has safely splashed down after carrying astronauts around the moon and back, marking a major milestone for NASA’s return to deep space. Jeff talks with Orion Program Manager Howard Hu, a University of Washington graduate, about what the missi 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-silence-fuels-evangelical-power/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-silence-fuels-evangelical-power/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:13:16 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=165967 0 Election 2022 Pennsylvania Governor Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full University of Mississippi sociologist Dr. Amy McDowell joins Jeff to discuss her new book, Whispers in the Pews: Evangelical Uniformity in a Divided America, and the quiet social pressures she says help maintain political and cultural conformity inside wh 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-toughens-penalties-for-abusing-refs/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-toughens-penalties-for-abusing-refs/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:10:02 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=165727 0 screenshot-2026-03-27-130238 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Washington is cracking down on the harassment and intimidation of referees and sports officials after Gov. Bob Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5272 into law. Jeff explains what changes, why the bill has been years in the making, and why he is not neutral on th 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/incivility-as-strategy-the-conflict-entrepreneurs-of-congress/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/incivility-as-strategy-the-conflict-entrepreneurs-of-congress/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:54:11 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=165446 0 Capitol Hill Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A new study argues a slice of Congress is being driven less by lawmaking and more by attention, with some members acting as “conflict entrepreneurs” who rely on personal insults and character attacks as a repeat strategy. University of Notre Dame assi 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/olympias-878-million-problem/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/olympias-878-million-problem/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:14:31 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=165139 0 Washington State of the State Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Washington lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 session late Thursday night, adjourning sine die after approving a supplemental budget and passing the state’s first-ever income tax, a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million. Democrats pushed through a $79.4 billio 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/red-states-risk-doctor-shortages-study-finds/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/red-states-risk-doctor-shortages-study-finds/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:23:58 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=164816 0 Keith Reisinger-Kindle Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A new University of Washington-led study finds residency applications fell in states that tightened abortion restrictions after Dobbs—an early signal that abortion bans could reshape where doctors choose to train, and eventually where they practice. Res 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/fitzgibbons-bad-choice-overshadows-wa-budget-crunch/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/fitzgibbons-bad-choice-overshadows-wa-budget-crunch/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:16:53 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=164515 0 fitz-drunk-better Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full It’s crunch time in Olympia, and Washington lawmakers are racing to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap before the 60-day session ends. Jeff digs into a Democratic proposal to tap the surplus in the closed Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighter 00:27:45 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trump-tariffs-fall-as-olympia-rethinks-taxes/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trump-tariffs-fall-as-olympia-rethinks-taxes/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:40:19 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=164252 0 GETTYRF_6222_SCOTUSBldg2028329424693 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full In a major blow to President Trump’s economic agenda, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping global tariffs—ruling he overstepped his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Jeff breaks down the decision, Trump’s f 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/epstein-files-job-jitters-and-a-sheriff-showdown/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/epstein-files-job-jitters-and-a-sheriff-showdown/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:06:23 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=164038 0 employment-security-dept Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Another fiery hearing on Capitol Hill—this time with Attorney General Pam Bondi sparring with Democrats (and catching heat from at least one Republican) over the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files. ABC’s Steven Portnoy and Rachel Scott recap the bl 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/new-taxes-old-ballots-and-olympias-weird-week/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/new-taxes-old-ballots-and-olympias-weird-week/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:36:45 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=163444 0 Legislature Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Washington lawmakers are back at the tax-and-spend drawing board as they try to close the state’s budget hole—but even some proposed tax hikes may not bring in meaningful money anytime soon. Jeff breaks down where things stand with Washington Observer 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trump-teases-greenland-framework-as-questions-mount/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trump-teases-greenland-framework-as-questions-mount/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:03:50 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=163144 0 greenland Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full President Trump says he’s reached a “framework” for the U.S. to acquire Greenland—and says military action is off the table. But Greenland’s leaders say there’s no concrete deal, no signed agreement, and no consent from Greenland’s people. W 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/lawmakers-open-2026-session-with-budget-fight-walkouts/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/lawmakers-open-2026-session-with-budget-fight-walkouts/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:00:56 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=162841 0 gov-ferguson-state-of-state-2026 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) — The 2026 legislative session is underway in Olympia, and partisan divisions over the budget, law enforcement and health care are already on display. Gov. Bob Ferguson delivered his State of the State address Tuesday, and it was much d 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/shootings-in-minneapolis-portland-prompt-scrutiny/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/shootings-in-minneapolis-portland-prompt-scrutiny/#respond Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:22:21 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=162513 0 shooting-apartment_1767919544966_hpmain_16x9 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (PORTLAND, Ore.) — Tensions are flaring in Minneapolis and Portland after federal immigration agents shot three people, killing one. The first shooting happened Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Minneapolis, when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fat 00:18:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/katie-wilson-takes-control-of-seattle-government/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/katie-wilson-takes-control-of-seattle-government/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:48:33 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=162229 0 Election 2025 Seattle Mayor Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) — For the eighth time in 16 years, Seattle has a new mayor. Katie Wilson was sworn in Friday, as City Hall takes a hard turn to the left. Wilson is a self-described socialist and was one of several liberal challengers who unseated more 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-state-lawmakers-have-to-do-in-january/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-state-lawmakers-have-to-do-in-january/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:03:23 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=161858 0 Washington State of the State Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – In this special edition of the Northwest Politicast, we talk with leaders from both parties about the challenges lawmakers face when they convene for 2026 legislative session. In a short 60 days, they must come up with a supplemental 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/fergusons-spending-plan/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/fergusons-spending-plan/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:03:13 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=161851 0 Washington Legislature Preview Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Governor Bob Ferguson has started to release details about his first proposed state budget. 2026 being an odd year, this will be just a supplemental budget lawmakers will need to approve in a shortened, 60-day legislative session. In 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-politics-of-disaster-response/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-politics-of-disaster-response/#respond Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:03:35 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=161488 0 Western Washington Flooding Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (MOUNT VERNON, Wash.) – As the region just starts to clean up after some of the most devastating flooding in decades, tension between state government and the White House could hamper recovery effort. President Trump has declared a federal disaster for 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/lawmakers-flock-to-regulate-surveillance-cams/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/lawmakers-flock-to-regulate-surveillance-cams/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:03:59 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=161132 0 flock-cam Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – In an effort to balance public safety with personal privacy, numerous cities are ending their use of automated license plate readers. The Flock-branded cameras are coming down in places like Olympia and Mountlake Terrace, but other ju 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/doj-pentagon-probe-sen-kelly-other-dems/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/doj-pentagon-probe-sen-kelly-other-dems/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:47:09 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=160749 0 Pentagon Kelly Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – In another effort targeting the President’s perceived political enemies, the Pentagon and the Justice Department have launched investigations into several congressional Democrats over a social media video. In the clip, the lawmake 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-shifts-sharply-to-the-left/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-shifts-sharply-to-the-left/#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:03 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=160512 0 seattle-city-hall Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – Bruce Harrell. Ann Davison. Sara Nelson. All moderates who were summarily dismissed by voters after just one term in office. We’ve talked extensively about how Seattlites seem eager to return to ultra-progressive politics, but this 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/socialist-seattle/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/socialist-seattle/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:36:18 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=160068 0 Election 2025 Seattle Mayor Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-democratic-sweep/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-democratic-sweep/#respond Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:01:08 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=159689 0 Election 2025 NYC Mayor Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – From Seattle, to King County, to Washington State and across the country, Democrats won every major election on Tuesday. While off-year turnout is typically much lower, are voters sending a message? We’ll break down the results, bot 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/shutdown-threatens-food-benefits-for-millions/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/shutdown-threatens-food-benefits-for-millions/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:15:35 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=159313 0 Government Shutdown Food Aid Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC) – With no end in sight, the shutdown of the federal government is now threatening SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. SNAP, the successor to Food Stamps, provides funding for the poorest of citizens to buy food. Late Friday, two fe 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/whats-really-going-on-in-portland/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/whats-really-going-on-in-portland/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:35:00 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=158916 0 APTOPIX Protests Inflatable Costumes Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (PORTLAND, Oregon) – At various times, President Trump has referred to the city as a “war zone” and a “hell hole.” While there certainly have be protests and violence, his words don’t often match up with reality. We’ll chat with our reporter 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/is-seattle-done-with-moderate-progressives/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/is-seattle-done-with-moderate-progressives/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:03:56 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=158611 0 harrell-komo Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – With ballots being mailed out over the weekend, voters are starting to think about the November election. No race has created more buzz than that for Seattle Mayor. Incumbent Bruce Harrell, who came in second in the primary, faces a s 00:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scotus-to-decide-issue-of-guns-on-private-property/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scotus-to-decide-issue-of-guns-on-private-property/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:03:59 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=157943 0 Clarence Thomas, Sonia Sotomayor, John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Ketanji Brown Jackson Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Ahead of the Supreme Court’s new term starting on Monday, the justices have agreed to hear a case about guns on private property. The case comes from Hawaii, where gun rights groups are challenging a state law that prohibits guns 00:19:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trump-threatens-seattle-other-world-cup-cities/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trump-threatens-seattle-other-world-cup-cities/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:32 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=157574 0 Trump Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – As the city prepares for an influx of 750,000 people for the World Cup next year, President Trump has threatened pull the games from Seattle and other Democrat-led cities. But can he really do that? And how is Seattle working to impro 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/big-money-flows-into-seattle-mayors-race/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/big-money-flows-into-seattle-mayors-race/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:01:48 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=157146 0 seattle-city-hall Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – After the August primary, incumbent mayor Bruce Harrell was down by 18,000 votes and total number of dollars raised compared to his now-general election challenger Katie Wilson. But spooked donors fearing a possible Wilson Administrat 00:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-latest-on-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-latest-on-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk/#respond Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:03:19 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=156675 0 Charlie Kirk Shot Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OREM, Utah.) – In what could be an inflection point for America, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while holding one of college campus events in Utah. A suspect is now in custody, but there is much we still don’t know. We’ll ge 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-local-control-means-for-spd/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-local-control-means-for-spd/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:58:50 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=156277 0 Seatle Police Oversight Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – As part of a wider move to halt DOJ oversight of police departments that have a history of civil rights violations, the Trump Administration has ended the consent decree with Seattle Police. But department leadership says that’s a g 00:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/falling-wa-vaccination-rates-put-students-at-risk/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/falling-wa-vaccination-rates-put-students-at-risk/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:03:34 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=155734 0 Be Well-Summer Colds Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – As kids head back to school, teachers, administrators, and doctors are more concerned than ever about vaccine hesitancy. With vaccination rates down, infection rates are up. Diseases once thought eradicated are back, and outbreaks are 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-washington-keeps-taking-trump-to-court/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-washington-keeps-taking-trump-to-court/#respond Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:03:30 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=155178 0 Immigration Birthright Citizenship Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – “No taxpayer dollars for anti-Trump lawsuits” was seen on a protestor’s sign at a recent town hall with Attorney General Nick Brown. But in a sit-down with the Northwest Politicast, the state’s top law enforcement officer argu 00:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/was-3rd-district-could-determine-who-controls-the-house/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/was-3rd-district-could-determine-who-controls-the-house/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 16:03:13 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=154646 0 politicast-logo-1500 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (VANCOUVER, Wash.) – The 3rd Congressional District in southwest Washington has long been GOP stronghold. But in the Trump era, its voters have shifted left. MAGA Republicans ousted longtime Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler after her vote to impeach 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-voters-reject-moderates-in-august-primary/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-voters-reject-moderates-in-august-primary/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:03:02 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=154133 0 Election 2022 Congress Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – The reelection campaigns of Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Attorney Ann Davison, and Council President Sara Nelson all appear to be in trouble as progressive challengers take commanding leads in the August primary. Is this the Trump Effect 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/washingtonians-not-happy-with-gov-ferguson/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/washingtonians-not-happy-with-gov-ferguson/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:42:13 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=153563 0 Bob Ferguson Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Six months into his term, Bob Ferguson has the lowest numbers of any new governor in 33 years. Making things worse is the fact that voters overwhelmingly feel both Washington State and the country are headed in the wrong direction. We 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/maxwell-gets-immunity-will-her-testimony-split-maga/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/maxwell-gets-immunity-will-her-testimony-split-maga/#respond Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:26:32 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=153113 0 Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC) – Ghislaine Maxwell has been given limited immunity by the DOJ, according to CNN. But is a presidential pardon being used as leverage by the White House to get her to reveal or withhold what she knows? And if so, what would be the fallo 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/ice-dispute-leads-to-public-fight-between-sheriff-prosecutor/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/ice-dispute-leads-to-public-fight-between-sheriff-prosecutor/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:03:17 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=152629 0 policeice Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (TACOMA, WA) – In one of the most contentious interviews we’ve had on the show, Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank takes other county leaders to task over what he sees as an encroachment on his authority. PLUS: The Pierce County prosecutor responds to 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-race-for-king-county-executive/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-race-for-king-county-executive/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:03:38 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=152167 0 Election 2024 America Votes Washington Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, WA) – It’s a race most people haven’t really paid much attention to. Until now. With Dow Constantine stepping aside to serve as CEO of Sound Transit, the race for King County Executive is wide open. And already, one of the top contenders f 00:39:50 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-democrats-got-it-wrong-in-2024/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-democrats-got-it-wrong-in-2024/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:35:14 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=151361 0 Election 2024-America Reacts-Photo Gallery Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – After suffering one its worst electoral losses in history, the Democratic Party has begun a study on how they failed so badly in 2024. We’ll get some initial findings from Washington State Party Chair Shasti Conrad. PLUS: We’ll 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-a-byrd-bath-could-sink-the-big-beautiful-bill/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-a-byrd-bath-could-sink-the-big-beautiful-bill/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:03:42 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=150956 0 Trump Border Wall Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – President Trump’s signature piece of legislation might flame out due to an obscure Senate Rule. Republicans have vowed to use a procedure called reconciliation to pass the Big, Beautiful Bill, which would allow it to avoid a Senat 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-gop-moves-to-end-vote-by-mail/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-gop-moves-to-end-vote-by-mail/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:29:14 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=150640 0 Election 2022 Washington Primary Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Citing voting what they argue are irregularities in recent elections, the Washington state Republican Party is pushing change how we vote. First up is an initiative that would require proof of citizenship during voter registration. Bu 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/boisterous-breakup-threatens-big-beautiful-bill/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/boisterous-breakup-threatens-big-beautiful-bill/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:03:09 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=150318 0 Musk-Trump-X Effects Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (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 B 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/clash-between-religious-group-protestors-draws-fbi-response/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/clash-between-religious-group-protestors-draws-fbi-response/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 16:03:02 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=149943 0 mayday-usa-protest-cal-anderson-park-052425 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – When the conservative Christian group Mayday USA put on a concert and rally in Seattle, it drew the attention of protestors. Nearly two-dozen arrests were made, and the city’s reaction prompted a response from the Trump Administrati 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-gop-cuts-to-medicaid-could-hurt-eastern-wa/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-gop-cuts-to-medicaid-could-hurt-eastern-wa/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 23:40:13 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=149637 0 Trump Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC) – As the Republican-controlled Congress looks to slash government spending in their ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, proposed cuts to Medicaid have angered many of their constituents. And in conservative eastern Washington, such cuts could hav 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/washington-takes-trump-to-court-again/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/washington-takes-trump-to-court-again/#respond Sat, 17 May 2025 16:03:36 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=149228 0 US Trump Elections Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – It’s Washington State v. Trump… for the 19th time. Attorney General Nick Brown is taking the administration to court of the withholding of federal funds. We’ll hear from the AG himself. PLUS: Governor Ferguson only has a few da 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-an-american-pope-means-for-the-us/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-an-american-pope-means-for-the-us/#respond Sat, 10 May 2025 16:03:54 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=148848 0 Vatican Conclave New Pope Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (VATICAN CITY) – From Chicago by way of Peru, the first American Pope has been elected by the College of Cardinals. We’ll take a look at what Leo XIV means for Catholics, Americans, and American politics. PLUS: The Trump Administration accuses Washin 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/whos-running-the-franklin-county-jail/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/whos-running-the-franklin-county-jail/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 16:03:30 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=148466 0 Franklin-County-Courthouse Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (PASCO, Wash.) – A personal beef between Franklin County Commissioners and the elected sheriff has led to chaos at the local jail. Questions have now arisen over who’s in charge, what happened to the guns, how the actions of local leaders could put th 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/gop-state-rep-barred-from-house-floor/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/gop-state-rep-barred-from-house-floor/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:58:40 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=148011 0 Washington State of the State Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – After another outburst on the House Floor, State Rep. Jeremie Dufault has been banned from the chambers for the remainder of the legislative session. Lawmakers were debating amendments to HB 1217, which would alter the so-called ‘Pa 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/gov-rejects-latest-dem-budget-proposal/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/gov-rejects-latest-dem-budget-proposal/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=147583 0 Washington Legislature Preview Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Governor Bob Ferguson has said ‘no’ to the latest package of tax hikes proposed by legislative Democrats. But it was a much softer ‘no’ than his outright rejection of a wealth tax earlier this year. Now, the fine points of the 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/congress-considers-disbanding-the-ncaa/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/congress-considers-disbanding-the-ncaa/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:03:47 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=147260 0 NCAA Convention Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Arguing college athletics have lost what made amateur competition special, one local Congressman is floating a bill to disband the NCAA. But before you reject his idea out of hand, our own Bill Swartz explains it might significantly 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/ferguson-sides-with-republicans-opposing-wealth-tax/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/ferguson-sides-with-republicans-opposing-wealth-tax/#respond Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:33:26 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=146887 0 Washington Legislature Preview Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-dems-calling-fergusons-bluff/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-dems-calling-fergusons-bluff/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:07:43 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=146458 0 Washington Legislature Preview Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – The House and Senate each released budget proposals this week. Both included significant tax hikes, mostly targeting the rich. Governor Ferguson has said “we’re not gonna tax our way out of this,” when it comes to the budget cri 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dems-in-disarray/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dems-in-disarray/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:08:26 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=146083 0 Obama 2012 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Legislative Democrats plan to use a combination of tax hikes and budget cuts to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar gap, but not all the details have been released. We do know that a wealth tax, and a tax on salaries at large cor 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-representatives-involved-in-censure-of-al-green/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-representatives-involved-in-censure-of-al-green/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:26:36 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=145272 0 APTOPIX Trump Speech Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – It wasn’t the first time a president was shouted down during an address to Congress, but it was the most boisterous. For the first time in history, a member of Congress had to be forcibly removed during a speech, as Democrat Al Gr 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/lawmakers-fight-over-parental-rights/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/lawmakers-fight-over-parental-rights/#respond Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:12 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=143541 0 Washington Legislature Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Even though the legislature passed the Parent’s Bill of Rights initiative last year, conflicts in state law remain. Democrats argue the bills they are currently working on will fix that problem. But Republicans call it an afront to 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/federal-cuts-could-spell-doom-for-wa-budget/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/federal-cuts-could-spell-doom-for-wa-budget/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:55:38 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=143234 0 Washington Legislature Preview Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Saying federal funding makes up roughly one-third of the state budget, Governor Bob Ferguson warned against President Trump’s efforts to drastically curtail government spending. At a press conference in which he was flanked by Attor 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/washington-state-prevails-in-birthright-lawsuit-for-now/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/washington-state-prevails-in-birthright-lawsuit-for-now/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:40:28 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=142855 0 Immigration Birthright Citizenship Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – Once again, U.S. District Judge John Coughenour had some harsh words for President Trump. “It has become ever more apparent that, to our president, the rule of law is but an impediment to his policy goals,” Coughenour said from th 00:40:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/spds-new-chief-on-fixing-the-department/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/spds-new-chief-on-fixing-the-department/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:33:44 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=142467 0 School Shooting Wisconsin Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wash.) – Shon Barnes takes over SPD at a time of great turmoil. From a serious staffing shortage to expanded civilian oversight and a crisis of leadership, morale has never been so low and trust in the department has never been more absent. Pl 00:39:05 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/donald-trumps-first-100-hours/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/donald-trumps-first-100-hours/#respond Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:03:26 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=142057 0 Trump Inauguration Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC.) – President Trump hit the ground running to start his second term, issuing a flurry of executive orders. But his administration is already running into trouble with the courts. On Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle blocked his effort 00:39:05 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/republicans-surprised-excited-by-gov-ferguson/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/republicans-surprised-excited-by-gov-ferguson/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:03:22 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=141710 0 Bob FergusonDebra L. Stephens Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wa) – Meet the new boss, quite different from the old boss. In his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson went out of his way to appeal to conservatives, touching on everything from limiting executive powers to hiring more police. Republican 00:39:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/voters-issue-marching-orders-to-state-lawmakers/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/voters-issue-marching-orders-to-state-lawmakers/#respond Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:58:41 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=141325 0 Legislature Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wa) – As state lawmakers convene in Olympia their first task will be to balance the state budget. Washington is estimated to be anywhere from seven to sixteen-million dollars in the hole, and that means cuts. But a new survey from Cascade/PBS 00:39:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/roberts-issues-veiled-warning-to-trump-others/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/roberts-issues-veiled-warning-to-trump-others/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 17:03:00 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=141005 0 State of the Union Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC) – In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, “Every Administration suffers defeats in the court system […] Nevertheless, for the past several decades, the decisions of the courts, popular or not 00:39:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-money-ruined-college-sports/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-money-ruined-college-sports/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:03:59 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=140506 0 Washington St San Diego St Football Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wa) – Names, images, likenesses, the transfer portal and the chase of big money. WSU football Coach Jake Dickert’s departure for Wake Forest is just the lates in an NCAA shakeup that is leaving smaller schools behind and turning college athl 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wiaa-considers-policy-change-for-transgender-athletes/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wiaa-considers-policy-change-for-transgender-athletes/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:35:07 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=140179 0 Lia Thomas Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wa) – The governing body for high school sports in Washington State is looking at two possible rule changes for transgender athletes. One would create a third classification aside from boys and girls, and another would make boys sports ‘open 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-seattle-city-hall-surprise/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-seattle-city-hall-surprise/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:03:05 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=139786 0 tammy-morales Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wa) – In a move no one saw coming, Socialist Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales abruptly announced her resignation this week, effective January 6th, 2025. Since last year’s elections, Morales has found herself in the minority at City H 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trailer-the-northwest-politicast/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trailer-the-northwest-politicast/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:53:32 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=139791 0 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 trailer 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.   Subscribe at nw 00:00:30 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/reforming-investigations-into-cop-shootings/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/reforming-investigations-into-cop-shootings/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:11:42 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=139098 0 Police Charged Murder Trial Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (OLYMPIA, Wa) – The State Office of Independent Investigations is charged with investigating fatal police shootings. The idea is to have an impartial agency responsible for determining what happened, and not a police department that is likely to have a 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dow-constantine-the-full-interview/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dow-constantine-the-full-interview/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 02:03:39 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138698 0 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 bonus Far too long for the show, here is our unedited interview with outgoing King County Executive Dow Constantine.   The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. 00:17:08 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-biggest-change-to-king-county-in-15-years/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-biggest-change-to-king-county-in-15-years/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:54:06 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138694 0 Dow Constantine Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wa) – For the last decade and a half Dow Constantine has led King County government as its Executive. But this week he announced he will not be seeking a 5th term. In a Northwest Politicast exclusive, Dow joins us to talk about his legacy, his 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-gops-clean-sweep/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-gops-clean-sweep/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:03:49 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138291 0 Election 2024 Trump Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC) – It wasn’t nearly as close as anyone thought it would be. Donald Trump won a second term in the White House with a resounding defeat of Kamala Harris. But it wasn’t just the presidency. The GOP has taken control of the Senate and w 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/one-last-look-at-the-race-for-president/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/one-last-look-at-the-race-for-president/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:03:02 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137967 0 Election 2024-Early Voting Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC) – With just days to go, we’ll take a long, hard look at the race for the White House. First and foremost, how accurate are the polls? Have pollsters been able to correct themselves after big misses in 2016 and 2020? And how has negati 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/does-dave-reichert-truly-want-to-win/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/does-dave-reichert-truly-want-to-win/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:03:02 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137601 0 Reichert-Washington-Governor-Run Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wa) – It’s a subject we’ve touched on before. Many Republicans feel Dave Reichert isn’t giving his all to the campaign for governor. A lack of fundraising is a major problem for the GOP candidate, and he’s not barnstorming the state or 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-last-wa-poll-before-election-day/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-last-wa-poll-before-election-day/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:44:30 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137228 0 polling-data Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (SEATTLE, Wa) – Who’s ahead? Who’s behind? And what about those ballot initiatives? We’ll dive into the latest data from the Crosscut/PBS Elway Poll to get a sense of where things stand in the final days of the campaign. PLUS: The two presidentia 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-conservative-scotus-continues-to-reshape-america/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-conservative-scotus-continues-to-reshape-america/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:41:10 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=136900 0 Clarence Thomas, Sonia Sotomayor, John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Ketanji Brown Jackson Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WASHINGTON, DC) – In the first week of its new term, the United States Supreme Court announced it will be taking up several cases that could drastically reshape America. From regulations on ghost guns to the possibility of a government database on who 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-civil-policy-focused-debate/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-civil-policy-focused-debate/#respond Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:03:33 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=136618 0 Election 2024 Debate Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (NEW YORK) – In their first and only debate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stayed away from personal insults and headline-grabbing statements. It was a debate more like those of Lincoln and Douglas than this country has seen in a 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/eliminating-racist-behavior-in-high-school-sports/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/eliminating-racist-behavior-in-high-school-sports/#respond Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:03:51 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=136264 0 Samuel Christensen Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (RENTON, Wash.) – More and more high school sporting events are being halted due to ‘discriminatory behavior.’ But what many do not know is that this part of a new effort from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association to clean up the gam 00:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/another-american-city-troubled-by-campaign-lies/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/another-american-city-troubled-by-campaign-lies/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:32:53 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=135833 0 Venezuelan Gang Colorado Apartment Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (AURORA, Colo.) – Outlandish claims by Donald Trump and others about South American gangs operating in Aurora, Colorado have led to some seeking vigilante justice. We’ll hear from the mayor and examine how more falsehoods have led to trouble in anothe 00:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/defending-the-fact-checkers/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/defending-the-fact-checkers/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:38:45 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=135364 0 Election 2024 Debate Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (PHILADELPHIA, Penn.) – Nearly a week after the ABC News Presidential Debate, polls show by a wide margin Americans believe Vice President Kamala Harris won. But conservative media is still fuming, many blaming ABC for what was perceived as unfair fact- 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/tragedy-in-georgia/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/tragedy-in-georgia/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:03:29 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=134890 0 APTOPIX Georgia School Shooting Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (WINDER, Georgia) – Another school shooting claims the lives of four. Two teachers and two students are dead after a 14-year-old opened fire at Apalachee High School. Nine others were wounded. In this week’s episode of The Northwest Politicast we’ll 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-democratic-national-convention/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-democratic-national-convention/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:03:06 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=134055 0 APTOPIX Election 2024 DNC Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full (CHICAGO, Ill.) – In a campaign which has been less-than favorable for Democrats, the party faithful gained a renewed sense of optimism as they coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris. We’ll break down the race, how things have changed since Pre 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-soap-and-soda-could-cleanup-seattle/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-soap-and-soda-could-cleanup-seattle/#respond Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:03:37 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=133581 0 Trafficking Act Sex Workers Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The City of Seattle has long struggled with sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue and drug haves downtown. A pair of new proposals from the City Council would create certain zones where violators would be prohibited from entering. The legislation is still in i 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/who-is-tim-walz-and-how-does-he-help-democrats/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/who-is-tim-walz-and-how-does-he-help-democrats/#respond Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:03:00 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=133087 0 Tim WalzKamala Harris Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Shocking many pundits and certainly the betting markets, Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. For weeks, the smart money was on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro or Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. So why did Harris pick Walz? 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trumps-combative-meeting-with-black-journalists/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/trumps-combative-meeting-with-black-journalists/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 16:03:37 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=132602 0 Donald Trump Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Courting the African-American community, former President Trump accepted an invitation to speak in front of the National Association of Black Journalists. But his combative responses and false claims about Vice President Kamala Harris are not likely to wi 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/president-kamala-harris/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/president-kamala-harris/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:03:22 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=132159 0 Kamala Harris Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The last month has been a whirlwind in American politics, capped off by President Biden stepping aside and allowing Kamala Harris to move to the top of the ticket. But questions remain about her candidacy. Whom will she pick as a running mate? Can she use 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/revisit-donald-trumps-rnc-acceptance-speech/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/revisit-donald-trumps-rnc-acceptance-speech/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:56:41 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=131951 0 Donald J. Trump Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 bonus (MILWAUKEE, Wisc.) -- Washington State Republican Party Chairman Jim Walsh joins Northwest Newsradio's Jeff Pohjola for complete coverage of Donald Trump's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. Click on the above player to listen to J 02:35:03 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-republican-national-convention/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-republican-national-convention/#respond Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:00:10 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=131655 0 Getty_071924_rncday166420 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Full coverage of the Republican National Convention from Milwaukee. Topics include reaction to Donald Trump’s acceptance speech, the selection of JD Vance as his running mate, changes to the GOP platform, and more. PLUS: How Republicans are trying to w 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-preview-of-the-republican-national-convention/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-preview-of-the-republican-national-convention/#respond Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:03:49 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=131267 0 Election 2024 RNC Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full All next week Northwest Newsradio will be broadcasting from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Gavel-to-gavel coverage will include primetime speeches, interviews with party leaders and local delegates, plus live reports from the convention 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-start-of-an-imperial-presidency/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-start-of-an-imperial-presidency/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:57:17 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=130603 0 APTOPIX Supreme Court Trump Immunity Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: In a term full of controversial opinions, the Supreme Court waited until the last day to issue one of its most contentious rulings. In a 6-3 decision on ideological lines, the justices said presidents enjoy absol 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-week-conservatives-had-only-dreamed-about/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-week-conservatives-had-only-dreamed-about/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:07:38 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=130354 0 Election 2024 Debate Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Thursday was a disastrous night for the Biden Campaign as the President stammered, stumbled, and fumbled his way through the CNN Presidential Debate. After losing focus and struggling to answer the most basic pol 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scandal-in-franklin-county/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scandal-in-franklin-county/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:13:57 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=129743 0 Franklin-County-Courthouse Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: What started as a dispute over a payment to a contractor led to secret recordings, police investigations, and whistleblower protection for at least one individual. The case could end with criminal charges against 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/former-rep-george-nethercutt-dies-at-79/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/former-rep-george-nethercutt-dies-at-79/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:31:38 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=129276 0 NETHERCUTT Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: For the second time in as many weeks an icon of the northwest has died. Late Friday we learned former Congressman George Nethercutt died at the age of 79. We’ll examine his legacy, from toppling then-Speaker of 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/remembering-bill-anders/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/remembering-bill-anders/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:06:43 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=128793 0 Plane Crash Astronaut Killed Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: We learned late Friday Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders was killed in a plane crash off the San Juan Islands. He is probably best known for taking the iconic 'Earthrise' photograph showing the planet as a shad 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-decision-to-dismiss-diaz/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-decision-to-dismiss-diaz/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:58:03 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=128327 0 Adrian Diaz Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: They say it was a mutual decision, but clearly the accusations surrounding Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz were too much for Mayor Bruce Harrell to handle. A nationwide search begins for his replacement, but in 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-north-idaho-became-a-haven-for-hate-and-how-the-gop-is-pushing-back/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-north-idaho-became-a-haven-for-hate-and-how-the-gop-is-pushing-back/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 03:38:29 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=127932 0 American Neo-Nazis 1992 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: For decades, North Idaho has had a well-deserved reputation as hotbed for racism and hate. Neo-Nazis, the Aryan Nations, and even the more recent Christian Redoubt Movement have gained traction among the ultra-co 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/where-dave-reichert-differs-with-republicans/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/where-dave-reichert-differs-with-republicans/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 00:54:37 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=127471 0 Reichert-Washington-Governor-Run Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: By all accounts, ex-Congressman and former King County Sheriff Dave Reichert has the best chance of any Republican in several cycles to win the governorship. But can he overcome the structural challenges his part 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/unpacking-the-unrest-on-college-campuses/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/unpacking-the-unrest-on-college-campuses/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 02:07:38 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=126592 0 Israel Palestinians Campus Protests Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: From the University of Washington here in Seattle to Columbia University in New York, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel students have clashed over the war in Gaza. Some confrontations have turned violent, and in sev 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/do-washington-republicans-really-want-to-win/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/do-washington-republicans-really-want-to-win/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2024 01:12:51 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=126191 0 GettyRF_081821_republicans260150 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: If the list of endorsements coming out of the Washington State Republican Convention is any indication, it’s going to be a tough year for the GOP. The overwhelming majority of delegates were from the MAGA wing 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-gops-plan-to-unify-party-doesnt-seem-to-be-working/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/wa-gops-plan-to-unify-party-doesnt-seem-to-be-working/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:26:29 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=125712 0 GettyRF_121523_RepublicanParty924166 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: In cycles past, the Washington State Republican Party would simply endorse whoever made it out of the primary. But that produced some undesirable results with Loren Culp in 2020. This time around, the State GOP i 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/four-years-later-loren-culp-still-hinders-republican-chances/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/four-years-later-loren-culp-still-hinders-republican-chances/#respond Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:52:44 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=124813 0 Loren Culp Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: He lost in 2020. He lost in 2022. And while Loren Culp’s name may not be on the ballot this year, he still holds an outsized level of influence within the state GOP. Culp commands much of the far-right; a wing 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/no-hb-1589-does-not-ban-natural-gas/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/no-hb-1589-does-not-ban-natural-gas/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 17:04:09 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=124343 0 Berkeley Natural Gas Ban Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Despite claims from some on the right, one of the most controversial bills passed this year in Olympia does not ban natural gas. But HB 1589 does discourage its use in new construction and will likely lead to hig 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/osostrong-ten-years-later/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/osostrong-ten-years-later/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2024 02:40:55 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=123942 0 Deadly Landslide Anniversary Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: It’s been ten years since the deadliest landslide in American history struck the tiny down of Oso. Since then, the community has attempted to rebuild, but memories of the 43 people who died still linger. On Fri 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/buriens-battle-with-king-county-over-homelessness/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/buriens-battle-with-king-county-over-homelessness/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:14:21 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=123421 0 Burien-Homeless-031224 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: The City of Burien and the King County Sheriff’s Office are at odds over how to handle the homeless. The Burien City Council has enacted one of the strictest bans on public camping which could result in the arr 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/longtime-state-rep-j-t-wilcox-retiring-from-olympia/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/longtime-state-rep-j-t-wilcox-retiring-from-olympia/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:38:38 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=122295 0 Rep. J.T. Wilcox Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: After seven terms in the State House, the Yelm Republican says 14 years is enough. Rep. Wilcox joins us to discuss the triumphs and challenges he’s faced during his time in Olympia. PLUS: Three of the six init 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/ivf-in-doubt-after-al-supreme-court-issues-ruling-based-on-bible/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/ivf-in-doubt-after-al-supreme-court-issues-ruling-based-on-bible/#respond Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:11:57 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=121729 0 Alabama Frozen Embryos Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: In a stunning decision, the Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children. This has put in vitro fertilization in the state in jeopardy, as doctors and patients are worried they could now be charge 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/is-seattle-finally-making-progress-on-homelessness/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/is-seattle-finally-making-progress-on-homelessness/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:47:35 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=121313 0 Biden-Homelessness Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration is quick to point to numbers. One of his deputies, Tiffany Washington, made the case Friday that the city has taken significant strides in moving people off the stre 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/is-joe-biden-fit-to-serve/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/is-joe-biden-fit-to-serve/#respond Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:36:35 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=120867 0 Joe Biden Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: We’ll look at the mental acuity of the President after the Special Counsel calls into question Mr. Biden’s memory. Republicans have seized on the report, trying to paint Joe Biden as unfit to serve. PLUS: A 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-city-councils/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-city-councils/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 02:57:58 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=120431 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Tanya Woo takes her seat on the Seattle City Council. She and her new colleagues now hope to correct some of the perceived mistakes of the previous council. But how much of a moderate shift is the new council exp 37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-year-of-fentanyl/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-year-of-fentanyl/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 07:10:25 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=119984 0 Seattle Drug Law Proposal Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: State lawmakers called 2023 the ‘Year of Housing’ after the legislature passed a series of bills aimed at getting people off the streets. 2024 is likely to become the ‘Year of Fentanyl’ as Olympia works t 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/garbage-politics-creating-an-oregon-style-recycling-program-in-washington/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/garbage-politics-creating-an-oregon-style-recycling-program-in-washington/#respond Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:54:30 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=119537 0 Michael Swadberg Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: House Bill 2144 is getting some traction in Olympia. If it becomes law, Washington will establish a 10-cent per bottle deposit/refund program to encourage recycling in Washington. But that’s not the only legisl 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/poll-ferguson-has-some-shoring-up-to-do-among-democrats/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/poll-ferguson-has-some-shoring-up-to-do-among-democrats/#respond Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:33:02 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=119530 0 Bob Ferguson Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Many see ‘Governor Ferguson’ as a foregone conclusion, given the state’s deep blue shade. But the primary is still several months away and Democrats aren’t necessarily sold on giving the Attorney General 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-can-lawmakers-do-in-60-days/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-can-lawmakers-do-in-60-days/#respond Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:08:27 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=118534 0 Legislature Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: State lawmakers return to Olympia on Monday, but the short legislative session means they must pick their priorities. Republicans want tax relief and a repeal of police pursuit restrictions, while democrats want 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/donald-trumps-battle-with-the-ballots/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/donald-trumps-battle-with-the-ballots/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:48:25 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=118285 0 Election 2024 Trump Insurrection Amendment Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Maine and Colorado have now banned Donald Trump from the Republican Presidential Primary, saying he is disqualified under the Insurrection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The former President’s team is vowing to 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-is-an-exception-for-the-health-of-the-mother/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-is-an-exception-for-the-health-of-the-mother/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:36:06 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=117688 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: The state-by-state battle over abortion rights continues, and once again Texas is at the forefront. In the case of Kate Cox, the State Attorney General ruled that endangering mother’s future fertility is no exc 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-candidate-who-cant-count-cash/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-candidate-who-cant-count-cash/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:43:16 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=117191 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Ousted Richland School Board member and longshot candidate for governor Semi Bird stands accused of more than 100 violations of campaign finance rules and laws. Some appear to be clerical errors, while others app 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-non-partisan-elections-might-not-be-a-good-idea/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-non-partisan-elections-might-not-be-a-good-idea/#respond Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:53:59 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=116786 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: From the Seattle City Council to the Washington Supreme Court, many of the state’s most important, but often overlooked races are technically ‘non-partisan.’ The intent is to encourage civic engagement and 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattles-controversial-plans-for-a-nude-beach/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattles-controversial-plans-for-a-nude-beach/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:41:36 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=116307 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Most Seattleites don’t even know the city has a ‘clothing optional’ park along the shores of Lake Washington. Now, the Parks Department might add a controversial amenity to the topless tourist trap. PLUS:  00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/are-washington-voters-souring-on-the-democratic-party/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/are-washington-voters-souring-on-the-democratic-party/#respond Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:29:09 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=116072 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: New polling numbers aren’t looking very good for Democrats in Washington state, especially when it comes to the presidential election. Joe Biden still holds a lead over Donald Trump, but much of it has evaporat 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/voters-to-seattle-city-council-youre-fired/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/voters-to-seattle-city-council-youre-fired/#respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 06:46:36 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=115628 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Even though the ballot counting continues, it appears Seattle voters have finally had enough of the City Council. Candidates who pushed a more moderate, public safety-focused agenda were far more successful in Tu 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-last-look-at-the-seattle-city-council/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-last-look-at-the-seattle-city-council/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:09:26 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=115200 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: With just days before the general election, how are Seattleites feeling before they vote on a City Council? This election cycle seems very different from 2019; a year that was dominated but debate over the ‘Hea 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-and-why-elon-musk-destroyed-twitter/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-and-why-elon-musk-destroyed-twitter/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:08:45 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=114839 0 iphone-2618717_960_720-2 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Big money pours into the races for Seattle City Council. But can those with the deep pockets avoid the backlash Amazon faced when it did the same thing four years ago? We’ll break down where the money is coming 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/coundown-to-election-city-council-has-abysmal-polling-numbers/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/coundown-to-election-city-council-has-abysmal-polling-numbers/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:16:06 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=114260 0 0-6052287770973 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Seventy percent disapproval. That’s how bad the Seattle City Council’s numbers are two weeks before voters turn in their ballots. But some of the incumbents still have a chance to survive. We’ll break down 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-voters-want-change-at-city-hall-but-what-kind-of-change/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-voters-want-change-at-city-hall-but-what-kind-of-change/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:41:21 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/seattle-voters-want-change-at-city-hall-but-what-kind-of-change/ 0 0-6052287954300 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A new poll shows a majority of Seattle voters want to change the direction of City Hall. But those same voters are split on the direction the City Council should take. PLUS: Bremerton’s praying coach returns for just one game before quitting and heading 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-vacant-office-space-wont-solve-seattles-housing-crisis/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-vacant-office-space-wont-solve-seattles-housing-crisis/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:53:31 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/why-vacant-office-space-wont-solve-seattles-housing-crisis/ 0 0-6052287766517 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Due to a lack of affordable housing and many other factors, Seattle has been overrun with a crisis of homelessness. At the same time, downtown has a glut of empty office space post-pandemic. So why can’t that space be used for shelters, apartments, and 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-most-famous-mugshot-in-history/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-most-famous-mugshot-in-history/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:57:20 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/the-most-famous-mugshot-in-history/ 0 0-6052287544182 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full After surrendering to law enforcement for the fourth time, former President Donald Trump poses for the world’s most famous mugshot. Already, both Republicans and Democrats are fundraising off the image. PLUS: Breaking down the first Republican President 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/can-new-leadership-save-the-washington-gop/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/can-new-leadership-save-the-washington-gop/#respond Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:04:24 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/can-new-leadership-save-the-washington-gop/ 0 0-6052287571040 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The Washington State Republican Party chooses a staunch conservative in State Representative Jim Walsh as its new chairman. But after years of losses in statewide elections, can Walsh reverse the trend? PLUS: Former President Donald Trump is indicted for 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattles-homeless-crisis-nears-a-critical-point/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattles-homeless-crisis-nears-a-critical-point/#respond Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:08:13 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/seattles-homeless-crisis-nears-a-critical-point/ 0 0-6052287746039 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full As every level of government appears to spin its wheels on homelessness, the problem is just getting worse. We visit one of the more dangerous encampments in Seattle and speak with neighbors who complain that leaders are doing nothing. PLUS: The Iowa Stat 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/change-is-coming-to-seattle-city-hall/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/change-is-coming-to-seattle-city-hall/#respond Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:22:11 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/change-is-coming-to-seattle-city-hall/ 0 0-6052287615903 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Seattle voters have spoken, and significant change is coming to Seattle City Hall. Regardless of who wins, there will be at least 4 and as many as 8 new City Council members come January 1. We’ll break down the results of Tuesday’s primary and preview 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/change-is-coming-to-seattle-city-hall-2/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/change-is-coming-to-seattle-city-hall-2/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:22:11 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/change-is-coming-to-seattle-city-hall-2/ 0 0-605228711638 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Seattle voters have spoken, and significant change is coming to Seattle City Hall. Regardless of who wins, there will be at least 4 and as many as 8 new City Council members come January 1. We’ll break down the results of Tuesday’s primary and preview 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-richland-school-board-recall/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-richland-school-board-recall/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:34:07 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/the-richland-school-board-recall/ 0 0-6052287307107 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full During the waning days of COVID the Richland School Board voted to ignore the state’s mask mandate and directed teachers and staff to make face coverings optional. But vote put the district in legal jeopardy, with teachers licenses at risk and the poten 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-richland-school-board-recall-2/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/the-richland-school-board-recall-2/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:34:07 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/the-richland-school-board-recall-2/ 0 0-605228723054 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full During the waning days of COVID the Richland School Board voted to ignore the state’s mask mandate and directed teachers and staff to make face coverings optional. But vote put the district in legal jeopardy, with teachers licenses at risk and the poten 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/jayapal-vs-israel/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/jayapal-vs-israel/#respond Sat, 22 Jul 2023 06:13:23 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/jayapal-vs-israel/ 0 0-6052287866289 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) makes some controversial, if not anti-Semitic remarks about Israel. The bipartisan response has been swift, and now there’s discussion of a possible censure. We’ll get the latest. PLUS: Another possible indict 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/jayapal-vs-israel-2/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/jayapal-vs-israel-2/#respond Sat, 22 Jul 2023 02:13:23 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/jayapal-vs-israel-2/ 0 0-6052287817821 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) makes some controversial, if not anti-Semitic remarks about Israel. The bipartisan response has been swift, and now there’s discussion of a possible censure. We’ll get the latest. PLUS: Another possible indict 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dhingra-brown-hope-to-be-the-next-attorney-general/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dhingra-brown-hope-to-be-the-next-attorney-general/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 22:38:14 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/dhingra-brown-hope-to-be-the-next-attorney-general/ 0 0-6052287947832 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The election is more than a year away, but three lawyers have already said they want to be the next Attorney General. Former US Attorney Nick Brown, State Senator Manka Dhingra, and private attorney Liz Hallock have all filed with Public Disclosure Commis 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dhingra-brown-hope-to-be-the-next-attorney-general-2/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/dhingra-brown-hope-to-be-the-next-attorney-general-2/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:38:14 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/dhingra-brown-hope-to-be-the-next-attorney-general-2/ 0 0-6052287353363 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The election is more than a year away, but three lawyers have already said they want to be the next Attorney General. Former US Attorney Nick Brown, State Senator Manka Dhingra, and private attorney Liz Hallock have all filed with Public Disclosure Commis 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/reichert-makes-it-official/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/reichert-makes-it-official/#respond Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:36:57 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/reichert-makes-it-official/ 0 0-6052287344588 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full In something of a slow rollout, former Congressman Dave Reichert has jumped into the race for governor. He filed with the state’s public disclosure commission last week, and on Friday made his first public comments in a brief video posted online. Now, a 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/reichert-makes-it-official-2/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/reichert-makes-it-official-2/#respond Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:36:57 +0000 http://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/reichert-makes-it-official-2/ 0 0-6052287813193 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full In something of a slow rollout, former Congressman Dave Reichert has jumped into the race for governor. He filed with the state’s public disclosure commission last week, and on Friday made his first public comments in a brief video posted online. Now, a 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scotus-reshapes-america/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scotus-reshapes-america/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:50:39 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/scotus-reshapes-america/ 0 0-6052287929571 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The U.S. Supreme Court gives conservatives big victories on Affirmative Action, federal student loans, and anti-discrimination laws. Looking at the docket next term, this could just be the beginning. We’ll break down the rulings with ABC News Legal Anal 00:37:20 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-seattle-voters-might-change-the-city-council/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-seattle-voters-might-change-the-city-council/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:41:47 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/how-seattle-voters-might-change-the-city-council/ 0 0-6052287232076 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Forty-five candidates are seeking seven seats on the Seattle City Council in this year’s elections. But has public sentiment changed since progressives secured surprise victories in 2019? We’ll talk to a former candidate and examine the mood of the el 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/new-leadership-for-the-washington-state-republican-party/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/new-leadership-for-the-washington-state-republican-party/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:15:05 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/new-leadership-for-the-washington-state-republican-party/ 0 0-6052287932584 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Caleb Heimlich, the long-time head of the Washington Republican Party, announced he is stepping down to spend more time with family. However, he’s not done with politics. Heimlich joins us to explain why he’s stepping aside. PLUS: Donald Trump was arr 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-moderate-democrat-joins-the-race-for-wa-governor/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-moderate-democrat-joins-the-race-for-wa-governor/#respond Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:57:41 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/a-moderate-democrat-joins-the-race-for-wa-governor/ 0 0-605228745267 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) is jumping into the race for governor. Focusing his campaign on tax policy, Mullet is attempting to position himself as more of a centrist than some of the other Democrats in the race. PLUS: Congress reaches a deal t 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-grand-bargain-on-drug-possession/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-grand-bargain-on-drug-possession/#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/a-grand-bargain-on-drug-possession/ 0 0-6052287608464 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full State lawmakers finally come to an agreement on drug laws. Possession of a controlled substance will soon be a gross misdemeanor, and the legislature created the new crime of public drug use. Both are punishable by up to 180 days in jail. While the govern 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-artificial-intelligence-threatens-democracy/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/how-artificial-intelligence-threatens-democracy/#respond Sat, 13 May 2023 04:13:56 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/how-artificial-intelligence-threatens-democracy/ 0 0-6052287647168 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Whether it's fake images or computer-generated voices made to sound like real people, 'deep fakes' and artificial intelligence have become a major concern for lawmakers and lawyers. Is it truly free speech if you are using a computer to put words into 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/who-will-replace-jay-inslee/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/who-will-replace-jay-inslee/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 02:52:48 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/who-will-replace-jay-inslee/ 0 0-6052287673673 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Governor Jay Inslee announced this week he would not seek re-election. Less than 24 hours later, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced an 'exploratory campaign' for governor. State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has been somewhat cryptic about her in 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/cities-counties-look-to-ban-drugs-after-legislature-fails-to-act/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/cities-counties-look-to-ban-drugs-after-legislature-fails-to-act/#respond Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:26:56 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/cities-counties-look-to-ban-drugs-after-legislature-fails-to-act/ 0 0-6052287483445 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full After state lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on how to handle drug addiction local governments are scrambling to pass their own laws, as Washington's ban on possessing controlled substances will expire on July 1st. Each party is blaming the other f 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/in-final-push-wa-lawmakers-debate-drugs-budget/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/in-final-push-wa-lawmakers-debate-drugs-budget/#respond Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:49:34 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/in-final-push-wa-lawmakers-debate-drugs-budget/ 0 0-6052287518632 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full With just hours remaining in the legislative session, lawmakers must wrap up a whirlwind debate on how to handle drug possession. Central to the dispute is whether it should be a felony, a misdemeanor, or even a crime at all. But even more urgently, the H 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/conflicting-rulings-on-abortion-pill-but-washington-state-has-a-plan/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/conflicting-rulings-on-abortion-pill-but-washington-state-has-a-plan/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:05:20 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/conflicting-rulings-on-abortion-pill-but-washington-state-has-a-plan/ 0 0-6052287580017 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Late Friday, two federal judges issued conflicting rulings on mifepristone, a drug commonly used in abortions. One judge ruled FDA approval should be rescinded, though he stayed his ruling pending appeal. Another judge ruled access to the drug should be e 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-police-move-to-end-consent-decree-with-justice-dept/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-police-move-to-end-consent-decree-with-justice-dept/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:24:05 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/seattle-police-move-to-end-consent-decree-with-justice-dept/ 0 0-6052287766457 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full After more than a decade, Seattle Police say it is time to end the federal consent decree that governs the department's policies. Saying they have made significant strides in ending biased policing and unnecessary use of force, both Chief Adrian Diaz and 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-way-too-early-much-too-soon-look-at-the-washington-governors-race/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/a-way-too-early-much-too-soon-look-at-the-washington-governors-race/#respond Sat, 25 Mar 2023 08:09:32 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/a-way-too-early-much-too-soon-look-at-the-washington-governors-race/ 0 0-6052287547879 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full It's never too early to start thinking about the next election, so with that in mind we'll take a look at the state of the race for Washington governor. Who's in? Who's out? And will Republicans actually have a shot this time around? We'll attempt to 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/legislative-session-most-bipartisan-in-years-say-dem-gop-leaders/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/legislative-session-most-bipartisan-in-years-say-dem-gop-leaders/#respond Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:07:21 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/legislative-session-most-bipartisan-in-years-say-dem-gop-leaders/ 0 0-6052287626877 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Despite high-profile disagreements over police pursuits and tax policy, legislative leaders say this has been the most cooperative and bipartisan session in years. Much of that change is attributed to the fact that lawmakers are meeting in-person for the 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/desantis-pushes-for-more-government-control-of-private-business/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/desantis-pushes-for-more-government-control-of-private-business/#respond Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:43:55 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/desantis-pushes-for-more-government-control-of-private-business/ 0 0-6052287120711 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full In what could signal a shift for the GOP, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is using the power of government in an attempt to control the actions of private industry. After a public spat with Disney over education policy, he wrestled control away from the com 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-are-washington-state-lawmakers-hiding/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/what-are-washington-state-lawmakers-hiding/#respond Sat, 04 Mar 2023 07:29:02 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/what-are-washington-state-lawmakers-hiding/ 0 0-6052287439144 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full State lawmakers have renewed their push to make the legislature exempt from public disclosure laws. This would include protecting things like emails to and from lobbyists as well as calendars and meeting schedules. At the same time, the state's 'Sunshin 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/george-santos-lied-to-a-king-county-judge-according-to-report/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/george-santos-lied-to-a-king-county-judge-according-to-report/#respond Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:26:04 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/george-santos-lied-to-a-king-county-judge-according-to-report/ 0 0-6052287587259 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full During testimony in a 2017 case George Santos told King County Judge Sean O'Donnell he worked for Goldman Sachs in New York, a claim now known to be false as Goldman Sachs has no record of Santos ever working there. Santos was testifying as a character w 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scandal-rocks-everett-city-hall/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/scandal-rocks-everett-city-hall/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 08:11:17 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/scandal-rocks-everett-city-hall/ 0 0-6052287433716 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The Everett City Council has unanimously voted to open an investigation into Mayor Cassie Franklin, who is alleged to have had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The employee in question is Deputy Mayor Nick Harper, a former state lawmaker 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/state-lawmakers-move-to-lower-the-cost-of-insulin/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/state-lawmakers-move-to-lower-the-cost-of-insulin/#respond Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:25:53 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/state-lawmakers-move-to-lower-the-cost-of-insulin/ 0 0-6052287390365 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full In an effort to help those suffering from diabetes, state lawmakers floated a bill this week that would potentially lower the cost of insulin. It's a parallel move to what President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union Address. PLUS: Speakin 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-are-so-many-seattle-city-council-members-quitting/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/why-are-so-many-seattle-city-council-members-quitting/#respond Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:18:40 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/why-are-so-many-seattle-city-council-members-quitting/ 0 0-6052287299252 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Four Seattle City Council members have said or implied they won't seek re-election. And this week, Teresa Mosqueda announced she's hoping for higher office and running for the King County Council. It's entirely possible that in January of 2024 there wi 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/state-supreme-court-considers-legality-of-capital-gains-tax/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/state-supreme-court-considers-legality-of-capital-gains-tax/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:35:47 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/state-supreme-court-considers-legality-of-capital-gains-tax/ 0 0-605228753019 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full In a showdown over tax policy, the State Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether they should uphold or strike down the new capital gains tax. Republicans argue it is an illegal income tax, while Democrats argue it is an excise tax, perfectly fi 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/socialist-sawant-calls-it-quits/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/socialist-sawant-calls-it-quits/#respond Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:09:54 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/socialist-sawant-calls-it-quits/ 0 0-6052287678992 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Kshama Sawant, arguably the most controversial Seattle City Council member has announced she will not seek re-election. The socialist firebrand says she will now work to advance her ideals on a national scale. But how will this change City Hall? We'll ge 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/inslee-gop-outline-competing-plans-for-washington-state/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/inslee-gop-outline-competing-plans-for-washington-state/#respond Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:11:15 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/inslee-gop-outline-competing-plans-for-washington-state/ 0 0-6052287928511 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full The 2023 legislative session gets underway and Governor Jay Inslee gives his State of the State Address. We'll outline his plans for the coming year, as well as the GOP's competing agenda. PLUS: President Biden gets his own docu-drama, after classified 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/one-on-one-with-rep-marie-glusenkamp-perez/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/one-on-one-with-rep-marie-glusenkamp-perez/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:22:00 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/one-on-one-with-rep-marie-glusenkamp-perez/ 0 0-6052287691001 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full We go one-on-one with Representative Marie Glusenkamp Perez, the first Democrat to represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District in more than a decade. We discuss the campaign, why she decided to run, and her goals for her term in Congress. PLUS: Kev 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/2022-in-politics/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/2022-in-politics/#respond Sat, 24 Dec 2022 05:07:39 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/2022-in-politics/ 0 0-6052287259186 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full We look back at 2022 in politics. Whether it was the January 6th Committee or Seattle's fight against crime and homelessness, there was no shortage of stories. We'll take a look back at some of the most impactful events of the last year and revisit some 00:37:25 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-on-his-first-year-in-office/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-on-his-first-year-in-office/#respond Sun, 18 Dec 2022 05:06:43 +0000 https://lotus-knwn-rd2.onecmsdev.com/episode/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-on-his-first-year-in-office/ 0 0-6052287277249 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full One year into his term as Seattle mayor, Bruce Harrell sits down with the Politicast to discuss the accomplishments and challenges he's faced. 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