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Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: November 22, 2024 - with Erica Barnett

Seattle Council passes 2025 budget 8-1, rejects capital gains tax 6-3. JumpStart funds redirected to general fund despite looming structural deficits. County rejects Rivera’s drug facility proposal. Mungia wins Supreme Court seat, Reichert concedes to Ferguson. State leaders split on Trump strategy.

Jason Schwarz, Director of the Snohomish County Office of Public Defense and Chair of Washington's Council on Public Defense

Public Defense Crisis Deepens as Caseloads Overwhelm System, Supreme Court Weighs Reform

Washington Supreme Court weighs public defense reform as decades-old caseload standards and lack of state funding create crisis. Defenders handle 3x recommended cases amid complex digital evidence, leading to massive delays and staff exodus.

Katie Wilson, general secretary of the Transit Riders Union

Week in Review: November 15, 2024 - with Katie Wilson

Everett passes $20.24 minimum wage; Seattle debates JumpStart tax reallocation amid budget crisis; tech wages hit record high; controversy over streetcar removal proposal; King County Exec Constantine won't seek re-election; Burien City Manager criticized over PDC complaint.

Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and long-time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: November 8, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank

Crystal and Robert talk about the national, state and local election results

Andrew Villeneuve, founder of the Northwest Progressive Institute

Poll Shows Mixed Outlook for Washington State Initiatives, Democratic Advantage in Statewide Races

New NPI poll shows Democrats leading most statewide races, while voters likely to reject three of four initiatives on November ballot, with a close race in Washington’s 3rd congressional district.

Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts

Shoreline Mayor Highlights City's Progress on Housing, Development, and Public Safety

In a recent interview, Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts outlined the city's approaches to housing, development, and public safety, emphasizing how the newly opened light rail stations are reshaping the community north of Seattle.

State politics reporter for Cascade PBS, Shauna Sowersby

Week in Review: October 18, 2024 - with Shauna Sowersby

New polls show mixed support for WA initiatives as ballots arrive. Democrats lead in major races. Tacoma approves rainbow crosswalk. Pierce County boosts juror pay. Investigative report exposes justice system disparities and coroner misconduct in Yakima County.