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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

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How North Idaho became a haven for hate, and how the GOP is pushing back

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The 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.

How North Idaho became a haven for hate, and how the GOP is pushing back

Where Dave Reichert differs with Republicans

Unpacking the unrest on college campuses

Do Washington Republicans really want to win?

WA GOP's plan to unify party doesn't seem to be working

Four years later, Loren Culp still hinders Republican chances

No, HB 1589 does not ban natural gas

#OsoStrong, ten years later

Burien's battle with King County

Longtime State Rep. J.T. Wilcox retiring from Olympia

IVF in doubt after AL Supreme Court issues ruling based on Bible

Is Seattle finally making progress on homelessness?

Is Joe Biden fit to serve?

A Tale of Two City Councils

The 'Year of Fentanyl'

'Garbage Politics': Creating an Oregon-style recycling program in Washington

POLL: Ferguson has some shoring up to do among Democrats

What can lawmakers do in 60 days?

Donald Trump's battle with the ballots

What is an 'exception for the health of the mother'?

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