KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: Recent Episodes
From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola explores the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
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 back to Florida.AND: One of Donald Trump�s lawyers could become a star witness for the prosecution.Guests include pollster Stuart Elway, ABC�s Steven Portnoy, Meagan Vazquez of the Washington Post, and conservative talk show host Ari Hoffman.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 condos? An expert will explain why.PLUS: Some Oregon Republicans argue that a new state law shouldn�t apply to them, at least not yet.AND: Vivek Ramaswamy tries to rap his way into Donald Trump�s heart.Guests include political strategist Amy Ruiz, ABC�s Steven Portnoy, and Cat Zakrzewski of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 Presidential Primary Debate, even though there was a noticeable absence in the roomAND: The difficulties of sending military hardware to Ukraine.Guests include conservative talk show host Ari Hoffman, ABC's Andy Field, Geoffrey Skelly of FiveThirtyEight.com, and Delvin Barrett of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 a fourth timeAND: Why Special Counsel Jack Smith wants to see the former president�s phone.Guests include State Representative Jim Walsh, ABC's Steve Portnoy, and Republican strategist Randy Pepple.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 State Fair is this weekend. We�ll take a look at the Republican presidential contenders looking to impress some of the country�s most influential rural voters.AND: An eastern Washington county may decide books just aren�t for them.Guests include FiveThirtyEight�s Nathanial Rakich as well as ABC�s Ann Flaherty, Steven Portnoy, and Andy Field.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 the general election.PLUS: Former President Donald Trump is indicted once again. This time for his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.AND: An update on the Richland School Board recall.Guests include State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz, political strategist Ron Dotzauer, as well as ABC�s Andy Field and Isaac Arndorf of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 potentially liable if student were to contract the coronavirus. On the advice of attorneys, the vote was rescinded two days later.Now, the three members of the School Board who voted to ignore state law are subject to a Tuesday recall. We�ll speak with the parents who are leading the effort remove them from office, and one of the board members who could lose her job in this week�s election.PLUS: The Hunter Biden plea deal falls apart.AND: Congress heads home for the summer but faces a potential government shutdown when lawmakers return.Richland School Board member Kari Williams, ABC�s Andy Field, and Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 indictment of former President Donald Trump is looming. But some of his supporters have already been charged in a �fake electors� scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election.AND: The federal government now has a UFO czar.Guests include conservative commentator Ari Hoffman, Aaron Blake of the Washington Port, and ABC�s Alex Stone.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 Commission. This week, both Brown and Dhingra join us to discuss the campaign.PLUS: It wasn�t just the IRS. Some FBI agents have also expressed concern over how the Hunter Biden investigation was handled.AND: More chaos at Seattle City Hall.Guests include Nick Brown, Manka Dhingra, ABC�s Andy Field, and Delvin Barrett of the Washington Post.The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff 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.
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, analysts from both parties say he has the best chance of winning of any Republican in recent memory.PLUS: The Secretary of Transportation experiences Seattle�s commuting woes first-hand.AND: Meta launches a direct attack on Twitter with the new app known as �Threads.�Guests include political strategists Randy Pepple and Cathy Allen, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski.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.
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 Analyst Royal Oakes.PLUS: Millennials and Gen-Z are far more likely to believe �fake news� and disinformation, according to a new study.AND: Remembering the fiasco that was the CHOP, three years later.Guests include ABC�s Andy Field and Dr. Rakoen Martens of the University of Cambridge.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 electorate heading into this summer�s primary.PLUS: Fewer and fewer Americans are going to church. This, despite Evangelical victories such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Walter Ratliff of the Associated Press reports.AND: The fall of Roe. Vs. Wade, one year later.Guests include conservative talk show host Ari Hoffman, ABC's Andy Field, and legal analyst Royal Oakes.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 arrested again in Florida, this time of federal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents from his presidency. We�ll look at the legal and political jeopardy the former president now faces.AND: How trans issues became a favorite issue of the far right.Guests include Legal Analyst Royal Oakes, ABC's Ike Ejiochi, and Josh Gerstein of Politico.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 to avoid a default, but Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) and other progressives, as well as some conservatives, oppose the measure.AND: Remembering Congressman Don Bonker.Guests include State Senator Mark Mullet, ABC's Andy Field, and Dan Diamond of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 governor and most lawmakers are celebrating passage of the bill as a bipartisan success, some are deriding the move as a significant step backward.PLUS: A new children�s book entitled �Joaquin�s First School Shooting� is causing quite a stir.AND: Montana moves to ban teenagers, and everyone else, from using TikTok.Guests include State Senator Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), Senate Republican Leader John Braun (R-Centralia), State Representative Lauren Davis (D-Shoreline), as well as ABC's Alex Stone and Kyle Melnick of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 someone else's mouth? National security is also an issue. We know our adversaries are using AI against us, so some argue that we should be deploying our own versions to fight back. We'll explore a few scenarios and use some eerily accurate examples of AI media to illustrate the problem.PLUS: President Biden's approval rating has hit a new low, and that's not even the worst of it for the White House.AND: The latest on Title 42 and the situation at the southern border.Guests include former Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Alex Gounares; legal analyst Royal Oakes; and Scott Clement, poling director for the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 intentions, and there's talk of other Democrats jumping into the race. But what about the Republicans? After two cycles of having less-than-stellar candidates, can GOP even hope to compete? We'll have an in-depth look at how the races is shaping up.PLUS: State lawmakers will convene in a special session to deal with the issue of drug possession.AND: Just how safe are Washington's banks?Guests include House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary, political analysts Randy Pepple and Cathy Allen, and conservative talk show host Ari Hoffman of 570 KVI.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 for the legislature's inability to act, while the public is caught in the middle. We'll hear from both sides.PLUS: The 2024 presidential race is shaping up to be the geriatric campaignAND: Remembering the political impact of Harry Belafonte.Guests include Speaker of the State House of Representatives Laurie Jinkins, King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, and ABC's Andy Field.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.
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 House and Senate must also agree on a budget to avoid being called back to Olympia. We'll break down the 2023 term.PLUS: Fox News has to pay a hefty settlement after the conservative media giant gave a platform to false claims about election fraud.AND: The US Supreme Court issues another late-Friday ruling on abortion.Guests include Northwest Newsradio's ABC's Andy Field and legal analyst Paul Queary of the Washington Observer.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.
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 expanded. We'll take a look at the rulings, plus examine Washington state's contingency plan that was just announced this week.PLUS: We examine the political and legal implications of the indictment and arrest of former President Donald Trump.AND: Democrats accuse Republicans of blatant racism after the GOP majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives expels two Black lawmakers.Guests include Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, ABC's Andy Field, and legal analyst Royal Oakes.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 Assistant US Attorney General Kristen Clarke are petitioning the Court to reduce the level of federal oversight. Ultimately, it will be up to Judge James Robart.PLUS: Starbucks gets roasted on Capitol Hill.AND: The latest on the indictment of Donald Trump.Guests include Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, ABC's Andy Field, and legal analyst Royal Oakes.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 answer these questions with Paul Queary of the Washington Observer.PLUS: A north Idaho hospital says it will no longer deliver babies in part due to the state's strict abortion ban.AND: More signs of bipartisanship in Olympia as Republicans react favorably to the Democrats' proposed budget.Guests include Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, ABC's Mike Dobuski, and Marisa Iati of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 first time since the pandemic.PLUS: How stable are the nation's banks? After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York, investors are jittery, leading to a significant downturn in the market this past week.AND: TikTok's days could be numbered here in the United States.Guests include State Representatives J.T. Wilcox and Joe Fitzgibbon, as well as ABC's Ike Ejiochi and Mike Dobuski.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 company over the private district that includes Disneyland. He also signed a law that fines social media companies for de-platforming any political candidate, even if that candidate repeatedly violates the company's terms of service. As DeSantis is a presumed frontrunner for the 2024 presidential nomination, this could indicate change within the Republican Party away from laissez-faire economics and toward more government control. We'll talk with a prominent member of the party.PLUS: Some of the biggest proposals from both parties this legislative session have died quick deaths in Olympia.AND: How America is woefully unprepared for the next pandemic, both medically and politically.Guests include State Senator Marko Liias, KVI's John Carlson, and Paul Queary of the Washington Observer.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 'Sunshine Committee', which is charged with making sure government doesn't operate in secret is in danger of dissolving. We'll get details from a former member.PLUS: Lawmakers debate banning alcoholic drinks infused with cannabis and stiffening penalties for crooked corrections officers.AND: The theory COVID came from a lab leak in China is getting more tractionGuests include Northwest Newsradio's Carleen Johnson, former FBI Agent Brad Garrett, and ABC's Andy Field.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 witness for a 'family friend' who was deported to Brazil for credit card fraud after he was seen with skimming devices at ATMs on Pike Street. We have courtroom sound of Santos' comments, and chat with Politico reporter Jacqueline Sweet, who broke the story.PLUS: An Alaska state representative is censured for offensive comments about child abuse.AND: There's bipartisan support in Olympia to impose tax breaks for certain types of pigeons.Guests include Politico's Jacqueline Sweet, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and Paul Queary of the Washington Observer.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 who resigned from the Legislature a decade ago amidst a separate sex scandal. PLUS: Washington Congressman Rick Larsen joins to talk about the country's response to China and the downing of several unidentified objects over North America.AND: Damming revelations about Fox News and the network's effort to limit journalism surrounding the 2020 electionGuests include ABC's Andy Field, Phillip Bump from the Washington Post, and Northwest Newsradio's Corwin Haeck.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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: Speaking of the State of the Union, we'll get reaction to the speech from our local members of Congress.AND: The state legislature wants to limit what your employer can search while you're on their property.Guests Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, Daniel Lippman from Politco, and ABC's Andy Field.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 will be five brand new faces on the nine-member council. So what's with the mass exodus? PLUS: The latest on that Chinese spy balloon floating over the continental US.AND: Details on push in Olympia to extend the school year.Guests include political strategist Ron Dotzauer, pollster Scott Clement, and ABC's Alex Stone.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 fine under state law. We'll hear the arguments from both sides.PLUS: Governor Jay Inslee make a rare appearance in front of the State Legislature.AND: The latest on the classified documents scandal involving President Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence.Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, ABC's Andy Field, and Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 get some analysis.PLUS: The religious right sours on Donald TrumpAND: How city council meetings can go south.Guests include KOMO's Chris Daniels, ABC's Alex Stone, and Hannah Knowles of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 items were found at his home and private office.AND: A fond farewell to one of our own.Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, and criminal defense attorney David Trieweiler.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.
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: Kevin McCarthy may have seized the speakership, but what did he have to give away to conservative hardliners to get it?AND: A preview of Washington's legislative session, which is scheduled to begin later this week.Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, and Representative Marie Glusenkamp Perez.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
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 of our more interesting interviews.Among the stories we chronicle: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's first year in office, how a Democrat was able to win the reliably conservative 3rd Congressional District, bombshell testimony during the January 6th Committee hearings, and the fall of Roe v. Wade.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
One year into his term as Seattle mayor, Bruce Harrell sits down with the Politicast to discuss the accomplishments and challenges he's faced. Topics include his relationship with the City Council, crime and homelessness, and his philosophy of governance.PLUS: Congress and the President move to protect same-sex marriage, but does the bill that passed truly protect gay rights?AND: Combatting an alarming rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people.Guests include Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, ABC's Andy Field, and Shane Harris of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
The trial of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer is underway. He's accused of false reporting and making false statements about his interaction with a newspaper carrier in January of 2021. But if convicted, will he actually spend time in jail? Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris joins us with the latest.PLUS: Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party. AND: Former President Trump, still not accepting the results of the 2020 election, says the Constitution should be suspended.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.
Now that the election results are all but certified, it appears voters have mostly rejected Trump-backed candidates and what they represent. Nowhere was that more pronounced than in races for the Washington State legislature, where Democrats appear to be picking up seats in both chambers. In one case, voters even elected a moderate Republican over a long-time incumbent who had aligned himself with former President Trump and other 2020 election deniers. PLUS: Governor Inslee speaks with us from the COP27 summit in Egypt.AND: The chair of the Washington State Democratic Party is under fire for alleged threats she made to various candidates.Guests include Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, as well as Karen Travers and Andy Field from ABC News.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
With control of Congress still to be decided, the expected Republican tsunami never happened. So what went wrong? Everyone was expecting a GOP landslide. We'll hear from both the chairman of the Washington State Republican Party and a local pollster about what happened on Tuesday.PLUS: The number of congressional races just went from 469 to 1 as a runoff in Georgia will likely determine which party controls the Senate.AND: Kevin McCarthy may not have such an easy time getting the job of Speaker of the House.Guests include Washington state GOP Chairman Caleb Heimlich, pollster Stuart Elway, as well as Karen Travers and Andy Field of ABC News.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
November 2022 marks ten years since Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana. But it still remains illegal under federal law. What has the state learned in the last decade? And what remains when it comes to policy reform? Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris helps us take an in-depth look at how Initiative 502 changed Washington state.PLUS: A final look at the state of the race before next Tuesday's elections, as Republicans are in a better position than ever to take control of Congress.AND: A race for state legislature is tearing a family apart on Whidbey Island.Guests include former Washington state GOP Chairman Kirby Wilbur, ABC's Alex Presha, and Supreme Court reporter Robert Barnes of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
The GOP seems to have had enough of State Representative Robert Sutherland and is spending a fair amount of money to unseat him. But because two Republicans advanced in the August primary, even if Sutherland loses on November 8th, the GOP will keep the seat. We'll take a look at why the party's leaders and donors have turned on him.PLUS: With less than two weeks to go, we get a checkup on the race between Senator Patty Murray and challenger Tiffany Smiley.AND: We look at the phenomenon of 'ticket splitting' and try to understand why Everett wants to ban roosters.Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, Ishaan Tharoor of the Washington Post, and political analysts Cathy Allen and Randy Pepple.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Governor Inslee and other Washington Democrats announced they will push for a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Washington state. But can they get the necessary two-thirds majority in the state legislature?PLUS: Chaos in Great Britain, as Prime Minister Liz Truss' conservative government collapses.AND: Why a local politician is asking police to investigate a bag of poo.Guests include ABC's Tom Rivers from London, Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, and Michael Birnbaum of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Seattleites may feel safe in their neighborhoods but they tend to avoid going downtown due to crime and homelessness, according to a new poll. The survey sent a clear message to City Hall that voters have become frustrated with the lack of progress cleaning up the downtown core. Pollster and political strategist Ron Dotzauer helps us break down the numbers.PLUS: The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the US Capitol held what could be its final hearing, and it unveiled some shocking new video before issuing a subpoena to the former president.AND: Is the White House creating a 'Biden Doctrine' of foreign policy?Guests include Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, political strategist Ron Dotzauer, as well as ABC's Faith Abubey and Andy Field.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Fans in the northwest are ecstatic now that the Mariners have made the playoffs for the first time in more than 20 years. But October baseball changes how candidates campaign. Democratic strategist Cathy Allen and Republican strategist Randy Pepple explain.PLUS: A member of President Biden's cabinet visits Washington state and takes a few minutes to speak with us about what he's doing.AND: Dispelling some of the biggest myths about election fraud.Guests include Ryan Harris of Northwest Newsradio, ABC's Lionel Moise , and US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
In the case of State v. Rivers, lawyers argue that a Black man sentenced to life in prison was denied a fair trial because the jury pool was far more White than the local population. The Justices are now considering a rule that would mandate a certain racial makeup for jury pools in Washington. We get some legal analysis and talk to a researcher who has studied the issue of race in the criminal justice system.PLUS: What exactly did Gini Thomas say to the January 6th Committee?AND: Joe Kennedy, Bremerton's 'praying coach,' may have won a legal victory, but it doesn't seem to be having the intended effect that many of his supporters may have hoped for.Guests include Jessica Levin and Peter Collins of Seattle University and ABC's Andy Field.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Republican nominee Christine Drazan has a legitimate shot at winning, thanks in large part due to a Democrat-turned-Independent who could act as a spoiler. Polls show the race is tightening and we'll get some analysis from an expert on Oregon politics.PLUS: Republicans are also gaining ground in Washington state, as Tiffany Smiley appears to be closing the gap against Patty Murray.AND: The latest on the fight over a proposed homeless 'megaplex' in SoDo.Guests include Randall Edwards of Strategies 360, pollster Stuart Elway, and ABC's Andy Field.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Governors Ron DeSantis of Florida and Greg Abbott of Texas each sent undocumented immigrants to the Democrat-controlled areas of Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. The idea was to get the federal government to do more at the southern border. But as ABC's Andy Field tells us, the president can only do so much, as it will take an act of Congress to solve the problem.PLUS: Anyone with a Twitter account is likely worried after this week's testimony from a company whistleblower.AND: The latest on former President Trump's request for a special master in the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago.Guests include Robert Barnes of the Washington Post and ABC's Jay O'Brien.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Pollsters infamously miscalculated Donald Trump's support in 2016 and faced similar problems in 2020. But have they learned anything from those mistakes, or are the surveys once again underestimating certain groups? We'll speak with a data analyst about changes that have been made in the polling industry and whether or not they seem effective.PLUS: A mysterious group with undisclosed donors is running some inflammatory ads in Seattle and across the country. We examine who and what this group is and what they are trying to do.AND: Remembering Queen Elizabeth and her 70 years on the throne.Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Politico's Alex Isenstadt, and David Byler of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
America's unique system of governance, with its separation of powers and de-centralized bureaucracy, has both benefits and drawbacks. But our special guest this week, Professor Jake Grumbach of the University of Washington, argues that this system is strained to the breaking point. National parties have promoted uniformity of beliefs which have all but eliminated regional differences and local control. Jake joins us for an extended discussion about where he thinks the country is headed.PLUS: Campaigning in Pennsylvania, President Biden draws a stark contrast between himself and his leading Republican opponent for 2024.AND: Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev, who died this week at the age of 91.Additional guests include legal analyst Royal Oakes, ABC's Jay O'Brien, and Christian Caryl of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Fueled mostly by the controversial Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Democrats are seeing a resurgence in the polls. And Republicans don't seem to be helping their cause as they have nominated a number of weak candidates in races that should be easy wins. Pollster Stuart Elway joins to talk about how the numbers have changed and to take a closer look at some of Washington's most competitive matchups.PLUS: The latest on the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago now that we have the redacted affidavit that led to the search.AND: Fact-checking some of the more outlandish claims about the IRS and what it plans to do.Guests ABC's Alex Stone and Andy Field as well as Danielle Douglas-Gabriel from the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
In what is called an 'amicus brief,' Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has joined 15 other states in a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn Idaho's near-total abortion ban. The AG joins the Politicast to explain why Washington is getting involved with the politics of another state.PLUS: Former President Trump claims the documents he took from the White House were declassified, but there is no evidence the proper steps were taken to ensure national security. We'll hear from a former FBI agent who can tell us what was supposed to happen.AND: Liz Cheney loses her bid for re-election to a Trump-endorsed opponent, but she says she will continue do everything she can to keep the former president out of the Oval Office.Guests include crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett, ABC's Alex Stone, and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera-Beutler, who has served Washington's 3rd Congressional District since 2011, was defeated in this month's primary. Conservatives were unhappy with her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, and a 2020 election denier in Joe Kent was able to finish with enough votes to advance to the general election. We'll examine how it happened ant the possibility that democrats may take the seat in November.PLUS: The latest on the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago, where they were searching for classified documents they believe were taken illegally by Donald Trump when he left the White House.AND: How conspiracy theorist Alex Jones may have been done in by his own lawyer.Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC's Dave Packer.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
The PAC money has started to flow into Washington races, and the money is largely being spent on negative attack ads. The toss-up 8th Congressional District is just one race getting getting a lot of outside cash, but several groups are targeting races for state legislature as well.PLUS: An in-depth look at the economy and what politicians are trying to do to fix it.AND: Boeing machinists flex their union muscle in a deep-red state.Guests include ABC's Andy Field and Karen Travers, Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, and more.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Inflation continues to be a major problem for democrats hoping to hold Congress this fall. But even worse: some economists say a self-induced recession could be the only way to bring it under control.PLUS: Republicans fight each other in the 8th Congressional District race, and it's starting to get ugly.AND: Nearly a decade after it was legalized nationwide, two members of Washington's congressional delegation vote against additional protections for gay marriage.Guests include ABC's Alex Stone and Andy Field, Dan Balz of the Washington Post, and more.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Just as his trial is about to begin, Steve Bannon, the alt-right ex-strategist to former-President Donald Trump, tries to make a deal with the January 6th Committee to testify. We'll explain what the move means for the hearings and the criminal charges against him.PLUS: President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia amid sinking poll numbers.AND: Russian and Chinese propaganda have made it into American media.Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Philip Bump of the Washington Post and more.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
In an unusual move, Sen. Patty Murray's reelection campaign has gone negative even before the primary. In ads running across the state, Murray attacks her likely Republican opponent, Tiffany Smiley, as being too extreme and aligned with former President Donald Trump. Political strategist Ron Dotzauer joins us to explain why the Murray Campaign is running attack ads so early in the election calendar.PLUS: Global upheaval as one world leader resigns and another is assassinated.AND: What exactly is the Responsible Flush Alliance and how does it plan to legislate your toilet?Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Matt Viser of the Washington Post, and Tom Rivers from London.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
In the last two weeks the United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, allowed teachers to lead school prayer, and handcuffed the EPA. This as the six conservative justices exercise their newly found power. We'll get reaction from lawyers and look at the retirement of liberal Justice Stephen Breyer.PLUS: A tour of one of the most notorious homeless encampments in the region.AND: An American tradition returns just in time for Independence Day.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Overturning 50 years of precedent, the United States Supreme Court on Friday struck down Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal right to abortion. We get reaction from activists, analysts, and politicians from both sides.PLUS: The money is starting flow into Washington for the state's legislative races. Paul Queary of the Washington Observer joins to take a look at who is spending the money and where its going.AND: Abortion wasn't the only controversial issue decided by the High Court this week. Fred Lawrence of the Georgetown University Law Center will explain what these decisions mean for the future of the Supreme Court.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
With all the talk of inflation and how it's affecting Americans' pocketbooks, we figured we'd talk to an expert. State economist Paul Turek joins us to explain why prices keep going up while salaries are doing the same.PLUS: You may have heard of the report that details racial disparities in how the King County Sheriff's Office keeps the peace. But that's not the entire story. John Lobortini explains why the numbers aren't exactly what they appear to be.AND: The latest on the January 6th hearings and why two local politicians are in some serious trouble.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveils his long-awaited plan to address chronic homelessness. Reporter John Lobortini joins with details and Matt Markovich brings us some analysis and reaction.PLUS: Could this time be different? There seems to be a bipartisan push to reform the nation's gun laws following a string of mass shootings.AND: Seventy years on the throne. Not only is it impossible in America, it has never happened in the history of the world. ABC's Tom Rivers joins us from London to talk about how Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family have been able to cling on to what many see as a dying institution.Other guests include ABC's Alex Stone, and Mike DeBonis of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
As America reels from yet another mass shooting, we take a look at 'red flag' laws that might have prevented the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. These laws, which Texas does not have, allow law enforcement to temporarily confiscate firearms from a mentally ill individual. Legal analyst Royal Oakes provides some background.PLUS: A trip to the southern border as the US debates Title 42 and immigration reform.AND: A recap of the wildest primary night yet in 2022.Guests include ABC's Alex Stone and Em Nguyen, and Mariana Alfaro of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
It's not just abortion. With the current makeup of the Supreme Court conservatives see an opportunity for more victories in the Culture Wars. One such case out of Tacoma involves a challenge to Washington's ban on gay 'conversion therapy' on minors. The case was heard in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals this past week. Attorney General Bob Ferguson joins us to defend the law, as does Jake Wheeler with the Alliance for Defending Freedom which represents the Christian therapist at the heart of the case.PLUS: Candidate filing week has concluded in Washington state. Two republicans face several primary challengers who say the incumbents aren't conservative enough.AND: Congress takes up the issue of UFOs and cannot rule out the possibility that some are from outer-space.Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, Laura Reiley of the Washington Post, and ABC's Faith Abubey.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
As the US passes a grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, many are saying the number of dead was entirely avoidable. We hear what the President has to say, and some of the personal stories of those fighting the outbreak on the front lines.PLUS: During a recent shoplifting emphasis patrol in downtown Seattle, 21 people were arrested in a single day all at a single store. Months later, it appears non of them are serving time even though most are repeat offenders.AND: How the GOP wants to tie the shortage of baby formula to the immigration debate.Guests include ABC's Alex Stone and Andy Field as well as political director Rick Klein and correspondent Mike DeBonis of the Washington Post.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
This week we focus entirely on the leaked opinion that suggests the Supreme Court is ready to overturn Roe v. Wade. ABC's Ike Ijiochi joins us from Washington, D.C. with the latest on an effort to codify abortion rights. Plus we talk to Washington Post polling director Scott Clement about what Americans think of abortion and the High Court. We'll also take a look at what life was like for women before Roe was decided, and examine how a new ruling might effect the midterm races in Washington state.Additional guests include Anne Branigin of the Washington Post and Paul Queary of the Washington Observer.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 nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Bremerton's 'praying football coach' Joseph Kennedy had his case heard before the United States Supreme Court this past week. He's the coach who lost his job after refusing to stop organizing prayers on the football field after games. At issue is whether as an agent of the state his actions amounted to an endorsement of Christianity toward his players and students. Also being considered is whether the school district violated his free exercise of religion. We get some analysis from long time Supreme Court Reporter Robert Barnes of the Washington Post.
PLUS: Hate crimes targeting minorities are reaching an all-time high.
AND: The House January 6th Committee makes plans for some prime-time hearings.
Guests include Stephen Paolini of the Anti-Defamation League, ABC's Andy Field, and White House correspondent Karen Travers.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants the State Department of Transportation to clean up the graffiti that has exploded along I-5 through downtown. He says if it's not removed, he's considering ending an agreement that has the city clear out homeless encampments on state property. Matt and Jeff take a closer look.
PLUS: Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has a plan to deal with the backlog of cases left by her predecessor, but it comes at a cost.
AND: Republicans battle with themselves in north Idaho.
Guests include political strategists Randy Pepple and Cathy Allen as well as reporters John Lobortini and Ryan Harris.
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"Is Seattle safe?" was the question posed to the mayor at a Thursday press conference. After a long pause, Harrell had an unexpected response. Jeff and Matt break down what he said and what it means.
PLUS: The mid-terms are still several months away, but some local candidates have already started raising some serious money. Meanwhile, others have decided to get out politics altogether instead of face a challenger in what could be a wave year for Republicans.
AND: Evidence of voter fraud has finally been uncovered, but those implicated are close allies of Donald Trump.
Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, and Amber Phillips of the Washington Post.
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As drivers continue to empty their wallets just to fill up the tank, politicians are lining up to blame each other. In a mid-term election year Republicans are quick say President Biden is at fault. While Democrats this week held hearings at which Big Oil was the scapegoat. So who exactly is to blame for skyrocketing gas prices? We examine the issue in detail.
PLUS: King County has distributed nearly $350 million in rental assistance over the course of the pandemic. But some of that money has gone to tenants and landlords that were not entitled to it.
AND: We take a closer look at some of the Supreme Court cases besides Roe v. Wade that conservatives hope to overturn with a more friendly bench.
Guests include ABC's Andy Field and Aaron Blake of the Washington Post.
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State Sen. Tim Sheldon, a Democrat who caucuses with the Republicans, and the longest-serving state lawmaker in Washington is calling it quits after 32 years in Olympia. He joins the Politcast to talk about his career in public service and why he kept the 'D' after his name while so frequently aligning with the 'Rs.'
PLUS: New developments in the search for Seattle's next chief of police.
AND: Orgies and cocaine in the halls of Congress? What one freshmen lawmaker is accusing his colleagues of doing.
Guests include Politico's Anthony Adragna and Aaron Blake of the Washington Post.
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Loren Culp, who failed to unseat Jay Inslee in the race for governor in 2020, is now running for Congress. But his campaign is having to deal with the fallout after he tweeted his support for the lynching of black man.
"Get a Rope! not only for the low life scumbag who did this but for the worthless judges and prosecutors who continually let this happen by turning violent criminals back out only to make new victims. No rope, firing squad and I'll volunteer for it," Culp tweeted on March 13th.
The man in question is a suspect in the brutal attack on a woman at a Sound Transit light rail station. There hasn't been much pushback from the GOP, but that's because the party has moved on from Culp, according to John Carlson of KVI who is our special guest this week.
PLUS: Who scored the most points in the Kentanji Brown-Jackson hearings? We have details on a new poll that will help answer that question.
AND: Remembering Madeleine Albright.
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In the words of Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, the state's redistricting process following the 2020 Census has been a "dumpster fire." The latest complication is a new lawsuit accusing the Commission of gerrymandering the 15th legislative district in favor of Democrats. The new district splits Yakima and Pasco to create a majority-Latino district, and conservatives aren't happy. Paul joins us with details.
PLUS: Are we headed for nuclear war? That is the fear of some analysts looking at the escalating conflict in Ukraine. ABC's Brad Garrett brings us his thoughts.
AND: A controversial former state lawmaker is raising a few eyebrows for his work with orphans in Poland.
NOT TO MENTION: State House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington) calls it quits after 18 years in Olympia. He joins the Politicast to talk about his next moves.
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In keeping with a campaign promise, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and his administration have begun clearing illegal homeless encampments. One at City Hall and another at Westlake Center were removed just this week. PLUS: The State Legislature wraps up its 2022 session. We'll look at the bills that passed and the ones that died. AND: The latest on Ukraine, and how Congress wants you to set your clocks.
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In a tweet, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) suggested someone should assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. Retired four-star General Barry McCaffrey explains why this is a bad idea. PLUS: A former CIA agent tells us what we can expect if Russia becomes an occupying force in Ukraine. AND: An elected state leader is accused of creating a hostile work environment.
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Russian forces rolled into Ukraine this week, but it's still unclear what Vladimir Putin's objective might be. We get analysis from retired four-star General Barry McCaffrey and reporter Alex Horton of the Washington Post. Carleen Johnson also talks to local Ukrainian-Americans who are worried about their loved-ones back home. PLUS: The United States Supreme Court appears ready to take up arms in the culture war just as a new justice is nominated to the bench. AND: A state lawmaker apologies on the Senate floor after insulting the Governor of Oregon.
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After voting to defy the state's masking requirements, the Richland school board backs down. It took two days, several emergency meetings, and the threat of legal action and the loss of state funding, but the board has now voted to comply with the law. Greg Neft from KONA radio in the Tri-Cities brings us the latest. PLUS: Governor Inslee sets an end date for mask requirements. Ryan Harris has the details and reaction from Republicans. AND: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell give a State of the City Address just a month and a half into his term. Will he get buy-in from the City Council?
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Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda and Kshama Sawant get into a spat over previous votes and their support for Starbucks workers, forcing the council president to shut of their mics. What have what they said and what they were supposed to be debating before the meeting went sideways. PLUS: A conversation with Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison about her plans to crack down on street crime. AND: A response to criticism from Gov. Inslee's office about last week's episode.
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State lawmakers seem determined to reduce the Governor's powers during an emergency, or at least force him to get legislative approval. Several bipartisan bills appear headed for passage this session. PLUS: A Spokane city councilman is censured for refusing to wear a mask. AND: How that brand new phone of yours might bring down an airplane.
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The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs 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.
Now that Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement from the U.S Supreme Court, the Senate is gearing up for another fight. But President Biden has had serious difficulties corralling his own party. Will Democrats stay in line to get a new voice on the bench? PLUS: What local police departments are doing to combat a labor shortage. AND: State Senator Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle) joins us to discuss his retirement from the state legislature.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Some legislative Democrats have backed off a plan to implement the state's long-term care tax, and have even floated a compromise proposal for cities to cut taxes in favor of an income tax. Do these moves signal a willingness from the majority to work with Republicans? PLUS: President Biden's approval ratings are approaching Trump territory. AND: Gun control takes center stage in committee hearings.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
This week the GOP threatened to bar any future nominees from participating in debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. How likely is the Republican party to follow through with such a threat, and what are the motivations behind it? PLUS: A cautionary tale about the dangers of filibuster reform. AND: Some of the more interesting bills state lawmakers are considering this legislative session.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
How much has changed since the attack on the US Capitol one year ago? Can it happen again in 2024? We attempt to answer those questions with a multitude of guests, including former FBI agent Brad Garrett, Washington Post reporter Dan Balz, ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze, and more. PLUS: We hear from a state lawmaker who is still pushing the false belief that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. AND: Some big changes at King County and Seattle City Hall.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
If you needed any more of a sign that the midterms have begun, here it is: Republican King County Councilman Reagan Dunn will challenge Democrat Kim Schrier in the 8th Congressional District. Cathy Allen and Randy Pepple join Jeff with analysis. PLUS: A preview of the Kshama Sawant recall vote. AND: The US Supreme Court appears ready to strike down Roe v. Wade.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The Regional Homeless Authority, which has already spent millions of dollars, is ending the annual 'point in time' count. Without such a count, it is unclear how the RHA will measure the success of its policies. Matt Markovich and Jeff Pohjola discuss. PLUS: Seattle voters will soon decide the fate of city council member Kshama Sawant. AND: Some good news on the economy.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
As former Secretary of State Kim Wyman prepares to take a job with the Biden Admiration, she sits down with KOMO's Jeff Pohjola to discuss her time in office, election security, and what it means to be leaving Washington State. PLUS: Legendary Washington Post reporter Dan Balz on President Biden's sinking poll numbers. AND: What happened with the Washington Redistricting Commission?
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
As the Seattle City Council continues its budget negotiations one of the items being considered is the installation of new, permanent toilets in the city. A similar effort failed about a decade ago when the stand-alone facilities became havens for drug deals and other crimes. At the same time, many on the council want to further reduce funding for the Seattle Police Department. Jeff and Matt break down the debate. PLUS: Dispelling some of the republican myths surrounding the bipartisan infrastructure bill. AND: Legal analyst Royal Oakes on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
You might call it a wave election. Moderates win nearly every races in the Seattle municipal elections this week and progressives are mostly shut out. KOMO's Jeff Pohjola breaks down the results with Matt Markovich. PLUS: An interview with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. AND: Remembering Colin Powell.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
It's been six years since then-mayor Ed Murray declared a homeless crisis. More than two years since King County and the City of Seattle announced the creation of the Regional Homeless Authority. Since then, close to a billion dollars have been spent on the homeless issue. But by nearly every visible measure, homelessness has gotten worse. Now, the agency may have to spend a billion more just to get out of the crisis. Jeff Pohjola and Matt Markovich break down where the money is coming from and how it's being spent. PLUS: Analysis of the mayoral debate between Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzales. AND: A local school cancels Halloween.
Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer and ABC's Alex Presha.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
In another non-binding move, the Seattle City Council expresses its support for the legalization of psychedelics. PLUS: We're joined by the co-author of 'Peril' which chronicles President Trump's chaotic final days in office. AND: Getting fired for refusing to get the COVID vaccine means you could be ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Guests include author Robert Costa, reporter Matt Markovich, ABC's Andy Field, and Politico's Josh Gerstein.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Having referred to Seattle Police officers as Nazis, pigs, losers, and stains on humanity, Seattle city attorney candidate Nicole Thomas-Kennedy says she regrets some of the things she posted on Twitter. But in an interview with the KOMO Politicast, she stops short of apologizing. PLUS: We're joined by Thomas-Kennedy's opponent Ann Davison who says she will crack down on misdemeanor crime if elected. AND: Getting a religious exemption for the COVID vaccine doesn't guarantee that you'll be able to keep your job.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
If elected mayor, Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzales vows not to clear homeless encampments. The promise is part of her overall plan to deal with the homeless crisis that she released late this week. PLUS: Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) threatens to torpedo the Biden infrastructure plan unless she gets a vote on a host of progressive priorities. AND: We talk with Sarah Augustine, chair of the Washington State Redistricting Commission about how the political map is about to change.
Other guests include KOMO's Matt Markovich and ABC's Andy Field.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
A lot can change and there are still a lot of undecideds, but incumbents or those who represent the status quo aren't doing so well in the latest Crosscut/Elway poll. We talk with legendary pollster Stuart Elway. PLUS: Could Carmen Best return as Seattle Police Chief? AND: A northwest town names a bridge after America's favorite evangelical.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The Recall Sawant campaign turns in their petitions to have the city councilwoman removed from office, but do they risk martyring a progressive activist? We get analysis from democratic strategist Cathy Allen and republican strategist Randy Pepple. PLUS: How the new Texas law banning nearly all abortions affects women in Washington. AND: Remembering 9/11, twenty years later.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Bruce Harrell adopts 'Compassion Seattle' as part of his platform, while Lorena Gonzales wants to tax businesses to pay for homeless services. Jeff and Matt take a look at the differences between the candidates. PLUS: We get some legal analysis on Texas' new law banning nearly all abortions. AND: The feds investigate the McFlurry.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Franklin County Commissioner Clint Didier again stirs controversy by refusing to wear a mask at a government meeting and encouraging others to do the same in violation of the law. KONA's Robb Francis brings us the details and what may be behind Didier's moves. PLUS: Seattle is facing two potential lawsuits over safety in and around the King County Courthouse. AND: Why the federal government feels compelled to remind you that you are not a horse.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The Seattle City Council approved restrictions on police use of less-lethal weapons this past week, coming far short of previous plans. It also appears they've backed off proposals to severely cut the department's budget. Matt Markovich brings us the latest. PLUS: Washington Congressman Adam Smith, who is also the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, is critical of the Biden Administration's withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. AND: Governor Inslee responds to critics of his vaccine and mask mandates.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Federal judge James Robart says, while referring to the City Council, there has been "too much knee-jerk and not enough forethought" in their efforts to reform the police department. PLUS: Vaccine resistance in Republican-controlled states has led to the deaths of thousands, according to a new study. This while the state considers a vaccine mandate for teachers. AND: Even in Washington, some state lawmakers still believe in the Big Lie.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Three-term incumbent Pete Holmes as conceded the race for Seattle City Attorney. The general election will now be between moderate Ann Davison and progressive Nicole Thomas-Kennedy. KOMO's Charlie Harger and the Washington Observer's Paul Queary examine exactly how this happened. PLUS: King County wants to take over City Hall Park in Seattle because the city refuses to clear a dangerous homeless encampment. AND: Some interesting thoughts on the state's primary from the woman in charge of administering it.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Political analyst Ron Dotzauer says Seattle will likely remain ultra-left after next week's primary. PLUS: Republican Secretary of State Kim Wyman takes her own party to task over false claims of election fraud and the partisan recount in Arizona. ABC's Andy Field has the latest on emotional testimony about January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. AND: Political ideology could be a predicter of COVID risk.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Reporting from KOMO's Matt Markovich leads to questions and the subsequent removal of two Seattle homeless encampments thought to be connected with recent attacks on drivers along Interstate 90. Matt joins the podcast to explain exactly how it happened. PLUS: The Biden Administration completes a purge of Trump loyalists within the Pentagon as Republicans continue to block investigations into the attack on the Capitol. AND: Brian Calvert has some tips on how to keep your kids safe from the coronavirus.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The former city council president pulled in 20% in the wide-open field according to a new poll from the Northwest Progressive Institute and Change Research. Current council president Lorena Gonzales was in second place with 12 percent. Charlie Harger and Jeff Pohjola break down the numbers, but here are the top line results:
Bruce Harrell - 20% Lorena Gonzales - 12% Colleen Echohawk - 10% Jessyn Farrell - 6% Andrew Grant Houston - 6% Undecided - 32%
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The Office of Police Accountability recommends the firing of two SPD officers for their involvement in the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. PLUS: It's the end of the road for Barronelle Stutzman and Arlene's Flowers after the US Supreme Court refuses to hear her case. AND: At least one industry still wants you to mask up.
Guests include KOMO's Matt Markovich and ABC's Andy Field.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Andrew Grant Houston has far outraised his opponents in the race for Seattle mayor, and much of his money is coming from democracy vouchers. Matt and Jeff break down the numbers and look at the state of the race as we head into the summer campaign season. PLUS: Republican candidates try to out-Trump each other in the various congressional primaries. AND: We take a look at the rise of domestic, right-wing terror and what the FBI is doing about it.
Guests include ABC News Washington correspondent Andy Field and Politico's Alex Isenstadt.
The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
In a committee hearing this week, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) suggested the US Forest Service change the Earth or the moon's orbit to fight climate change. Yes, you read the correctly. PLUS: A candidate for Seattle mayor hosts a press conference that goes awry. AND: Women might soon have to register for the draft.
Guests include KOMO's Matt Markovich, ABC's Alex Stone, and legal analyst Royal Oakes.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Facebook hands down a two-year suspension of Donald Trump for violating the company's terms of service. But it looks like he'll be back on the social media platform just in time for the 2024 election. PLUS: Fourteen republican-led states past strict, new voting regulations in what critics say is an effort to keep minorities from the polls. AND: The Pentagon is about to release a detailed report about UFOs.
Guests include ABC's Elizabeth Schulze and Andy Field, the Washington Post's Matt Zapotosky, and Politico's David Siders.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
New information emerges about SPD's withdrawal from the East Precinct building last summer. That decision led to the formation of the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP. PLUS: What was once dismissed as a conspiracy theory about the coronavirus is now getting serious attention from world leaders. AND: A local member of the Trump circle is on the outs with the former Administration.
Guests include ABC's Andy Field, KOMO's Matt Markovich, and the Washington Post's John Hudson.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Even after democrats acquiesced to republican demands over creating an independent commission to investigate the attacks on the US Capitol, GOP leaders withdrew their support. We get the latest from Politico's Daniel Lippman. PLUS: The United State Supreme Court agrees to hear a direct challenge to Roe vs. Wade. AND: Citizen Donald Trump now faces a criminal investigation.
Guests include KOMO's Matt Markovich, ABC's Faith Abubey and legal analyst Royal Oakes.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
As the state sets a goal of June 30th to be fully re-opened, it considers incentivizing getting the shot. Included among the proposals is the Liquor and Cannabis Board allowing breweries and wineries to "buy a pint or a glass" for vaccinated customers. PLUS: A public records request from KOMO may have a led to a violation of the law at Seattle City Hall. AND: A northwest sheriff may soon head to the political gallows.
Guests include KOMO's Matt Markovich, KVI's John Carlson, and KONA's Ed Dawson.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
In a survey of rank-and-file deputies, the King County Police Officer's Guild says they have overwhelmingly lost confidence in Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. But the county executive and several council members want her gone for other reasons. We examine how the sheriff lost her appeal after winning the 2017 election in a landslide. PLUS: Even pausing rollbacks in the state re-opening plan is controversial. AND: The Village People crash a congressional hearing.
Guests include KOMO's Matt Markovich and Charlie Harger, as well as ABC's Andy Field and Elizabeth Schulze.
Editor's note: We invited Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht to participate in the podcast, but were unable to schedule an interview by publication time. We hope to have her on in the coming days and weeks.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
In the last days of the legislative session state lawmakers changed the law banning possession of drugs. It was a response to the controversial Blake Decision from the State Supreme Court, but the legislative "fix" has its own problems. PLUS: How the results of the 2020 Census change the political map. AND: Could a porn star become the next governor of California?
Guests include KOMO's Matt Markovich, ABC's Alex Stone and more.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The push to make Washington, DC the 51st state gets traction in Congress. PLUS: A local proud boy is ordered back to jail over his involvement in the attack on the US Capitol. AND: Loren Culp launches a longshot bid for the US House of Representatives.
Guests include KVI's John Carlson, Politico's Josh Gerstein, plus ABC's Tom Rivers, Elizabeth Schulze, and Andy Field.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) are planning to launch a House caucus based on "Anglo-Saxon" traditions, which has already prompted swift condemnation from GOP leaders. PLUS: President Biden orders the withdrawal of all US forces from Afghanistan. AND: The latest on the Derek Chauvin trial.
Guests include retired four-star General Barry McCaffrey, Politico's Nicholas Wu, and ABC's Andy Field and Royal Oakes.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The President fulfills a campaign promise to his liberal base to study the issue of adding judges to the United States Supreme Court. PLUS: Prince Phillip dies at the age of 99. AND: Amazon workers in Alabama reject the idea of forming a union.
Guests include ABC's Tom Rivers and Andy Field as well Jay Greene from the Washington Post.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
A former city councilman pushes a charter amendment that would ban people from homeless encampments if they refuse help. PLUS: Some state lawmakers are moving to decriminalize (sort-of) hard drugs. AND: A renewed push for gun control from the White House. Guests include Matt Markovich, Randy Pepple, and Cathy Allen.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
More than a dozen candidates have already lined up to be Seattle's next mayor, and there could be more than thirty by the filing deadline. KOMO's Charlie Harger joins us for an early look at 2021's biggest race. PLUS: President Biden is forced to deal with immigration while on tour touting the COVID relief package he just signed. AND: Investigations continue into the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
After losing the governor's race in a landslide, former Republic Police Chief Loren Culp is considering a run for Congress. At the moment there are no open seats, so Culp says he's considering a primary challenge to Dan Newhouse. Culp says Newhouse's vote to impeach President Trump was a betrayal and unconstitutional. PLUS: Courtrooms could look very different post-pandemic. AND: The City of Seattle wants to pay the legal fees of renters.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States and brings with him a very difference philosophy of governance. But a monumental task is ahead of him, as tackling the COVID-19 crisis is job one. Democratic strategist Cathy Allen and Republican strategist Randy Pepple bring us initial reaction to the inaugural address and the first moments of the new administration. PLUS: A reversal of roles in Olympia.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
The fallout continues from Wednesday's attack on the U.S. Capitol after a pro-Trump mob stormed the building resulting in at least five deaths. And in Olympia, an anti-mask, anti-Inslee crowd of about a hundred was able to breach the security fence and make its way right up to the front porch. We have compete coverage with guests such as UW professor of political science Mark Alan Smith, ABC News legal analyst Royal Oakes, and political strategist Ron Dotzauer.
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Control of the Senate depends on two runoff elections in Georgia on Tuesday. If Democrats take both seats, they will gain control the chamber for the first time since 2015. But if Republicans win either seat, they will remain in control and can stymie the incoming Biden Administration on everything from his cabinet to judges and treaties. KOMO's Charlie Harger talks with Republican strategist Randy Pepple and Democratic strategist Cathy Allen about what we can expect.
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In this special edition of the KOMO Politicast Jeff looks at the idea of minority rule and examines how many of our institutions are working in a way counter to public opinion. The Senate, the Supreme Court, and even the Electoral College have all shifted away from majority views and risk losing legitimacy. But part of that is by design. Guests include University of Washington professor of political science Mark Alan Smith, former Washington GOP chairman Kirby Wilbur, Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, and ABC News political director Rick Klein.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Seattle's "poverty defense" proposal goes a step further. Under a plan from city councilmember Lisa Herbold, a criminal who commits theft and sells the stolen property could be absolved of both crimes if they are doing so to meet "a basic need." Matt Markovich brings us the latest. PLUS: We participate in some wild speculation about who might run for Seattle Mayor.
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
First it was Carmen Best, now it's Jenny Durkan. After a tumultuous three years in office, the Seattle Mayor says she will not seek re-election in 2021. PLUS: A Washington Republican gets a promotion. AND: Should we really be voting on judges?
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The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOMOs Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.