Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Ferguson

With the 100th anniversary of Prince Albert National Park coming up in 2027, a new book celebrates the history, landscape and wildlife of one of Saskatchewan's most treasured places. Bill Waiser, historian and author of Saskatchewan's Playground: A Photographic Celebration of Prince Albert National Park, alongside photographers Bob Ferguson and John Perret, join the show to talk about the book and what makes Prince Albert National Park so special to Saskatchewan.

Five Washington State Supreme Court seats are on the November 3 ballot, drawing millions in campaign cash and rare partisan intensity. Four challengers carry Republican Party endorsements against candidates backed by Democratic leaders, including two appointees of Gov. Bob Ferguson, as litigation over the state's new income tax on high earners looms over every race. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/coming-in-november-a-big-election-for-was-supreme-court/ #WashingtonSupremeCourt #JudicialElection #WAElection2026 #StatePolitics #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #November2026 #CourtRaces #CampaignFinance #Politics

Three people are dead and three others injured after a violent holiday weekend in Seattle, raising new questions about public safety, street takeovers, gun violence and the Seattle Police Department's response to crime. Three separate shootings occurred in Seattle's Belltown area over the weekend, including violence connected to another street takeover near the Seattle Center and Space Needle. At the time of this episode, Seattle police had announced no arrests in the weekend shootings. Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sales is responding to the violence and questions about whether officers were overwhelmed. Sales says SPD is working with business owners, increasing patrols and bike patrols, coordinating with its Community Response Group and Gun Violence Reduction Unit, and targeting individuals known to police for violent activity. He also addressed Seattle's continuing problem with illegal street takeovers and promised the department would work with local, regional and federal partners to combat them. Also on Washington in Focus Daily, September 11, 2026 marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. New research is examining the long-term health effects suffered by World Trade Center first responders, including a potential connection between toxic exposure, PTSD and accelerated brain aging. The research examined brain scans from World Trade Center responders and found evidence suggesting that both psychological trauma and exposure to toxic chemicals could play a role in long-term cognitive and neurological effects. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people continue to live with physical and mental health conditions connected to the September 11 attacks. Finally, Washington state employee unions are negotiating their next two-year collective bargaining agreements with Gov. Bob Ferguson's administration and the Office of Financial Management. State workers are seeking increased compensation and other contract changes as Washington faces continued budget pressure. Critics are also questioning why Washington's public-sector collective bargaining negotiations take place behind closed doors. State Sen. Mark Schoesler argues taxpayers ultimately pay for the compensation agreements and says the bargaining process needs greater transparency. Washington in Focus Daily breaks down Seattle's deadly weekend, the Seattle Police Department's response, new research into the long-term health effects of 9/11, and the growing fight over Washington state worker contracts, government spending and taxpayer transparency. #Seattle #SeattleCrime #SeattlePolice #SeattleNews #WashingtonState #WashingtonNews #September11 #911Anniversary #FirstResponders #StateWorkers #BobFerguson #WashingtonPolitics #TheCenterSquare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A major Washington media lawsuit has reached a settlement in a fight over press freedom and access to state lawmakers, while an iconic Seattle restaurant is closing after more than 50 years as its owner blames rising rent, labor costs, taxes, construction and other pressures facing small businesses. Plus, a Washington lawmaker is questioning why the Department of Natural Resources is trying to fill a six-figure position while the state faces serious budget challenges. First, a major development in Washington's press credential controversy. Citizen Action Defense Fund announced a settlement with the Capitol Correspondents Association in litigation involving journalists Ari Hoffman, Jonathan Choe and Brandi Kruse. The case raises a fundamental First Amendment question: Who gets to decide who qualifies as a journalist and receives press access to Washington lawmakers? The controversy grew after reporters were denied access or credentials at the Washington State Capitol, and the litigation's discovery process uncovered internal communications about journalists seeking access. The settlement ends the Capitol Correspondents Association's role in the dispute, but the broader lawsuit involving the Washington State House continues. Then, another longtime Seattle business is shutting its doors. Luigi's Italian Eatery in Pioneer Square will close September 19 after more than 50 years. Owner Angela Williams explains why rising rent, labor expenses, food costs, construction disruptions and Seattle's broader business environment ultimately made continuing operations unsustainable. Williams says the restaurant faced a roughly 40% rent increase and describes repeatedly trying to adjust the business before reaching the conclusion that it could no longer survive another winter. She also discusses the World Cup economic boost that many Pioneer Square businesses expected—and why Luigi's did not experience the windfall it hoped for. Finally, Washington state government spending is facing new scrutiny as the Department of Natural Resources seeks to fill a Director for Equity, Environmental Justice and Civil Rights position with a listed salary of roughly $131,000 to $153,000 per year. Washington State Sen. Mark Schoesler is questioning whether the six-figure DNR position should be a priority while Gov. Bob Ferguson is asking state agencies to find efficiencies, Washington faces future budget pressures and DNR resources have been strained by a devastating wildfire season. Washington in Focus Daily breaks down the latest Washington politics, Seattle business news, government spending, taxpayer issues, press freedom controversies and state budget developments affecting residents across Washington. #WashingtonState #Seattle #WashingtonPolitics #SeattleNews #PressFreedom #Media #FirstAmendment #SeattleBusiness #SmallBusiness #PioneerSquare #WashingtonBudget #GovernmentSpending #DNR #Taxpayer #WashingtonInFocus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seattle Public Schools could delay the start of classes as the Seattle teacher union and school district remain locked in contract negotiations, while another Washington public-sector union fight is escalating and an iconic Seattle restaurant is preparing to close its doors. Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association are negotiating ahead of the scheduled September 2 start of school, with approximately 50,000 Seattle students and their families facing the possibility of a teacher strike. Seattle Superintendent Ben Shuldiner says the district wants schools to open but is facing serious financial constraints as the union pushes for compensation, smaller class sizes, additional special education staffing and other contract changes. The labor fight isn't limited to Seattle schools. Tumwater schools also face a potential disruption involving paraeducators, with teachers indicating they will not cross a picket line if an agreement isn't reached. Meanwhile, thousands of Washington public employees recently participated in a statewide walkout as the Washington Federation of State Employees negotiates its next contract with Gov. Bob Ferguson's administration. WFSE represents approximately 52,000 state workers and is seeking higher compensation, affordable healthcare, expanded paid time off, staffing and workload changes, hazard pay, management accountability, training and tuition reimbursement. Washington GOP Chairman Jim Walsh is also raising questions about transparency and taxpayer representation in the state's public employee collective bargaining process. Walsh argues negotiations between the governor and state employee unions should be more transparent and has suggested changing how Washington negotiates public-sector labor contracts. And another longtime Seattle business is closing. Luigi's Italian Eatery in Seattle's Pioneer Square is preparing to shut its doors after decades of serving the city. Owner Angela Williams cited soaring rent, rising wages, taxes, construction disruptions and Seattle's increasingly difficult environment for small businesses as factors behind the closure. The shutdown adds to concerns about Seattle's downtown and Pioneer Square economy as longtime businesses struggle with operating costs, taxes, wages, construction and public safety concerns. In this episode of Washington in Focus Daily, we break down the Seattle teacher strike threat, Tumwater school negotiations, Washington state employee contract fight, public-sector union transparency debate and another iconic Seattle business closure. Subscribe for continuing coverage of Seattle Public Schools, Washington teacher strikes, WFSE, Gov. Bob Ferguson, Washington state government, Seattle businesses, taxes, government spending, labor unions and the Washington economy. #Seattle #WashingtonState #SeattleSchools #TeacherStrike #SeattleTeachers #WFSE #LaborUnion #SeattleBusiness #PioneerSquare #WashingtonPolitics #BobFerguson #SmallBusiness #WashingtonEconomy #SeattleNews #WashingtonInFocus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington state is facing growing labor unrest as thousands of public employees walk off the job and Seattle teachers move closer to a potential strike that could disrupt the start of school for roughly 50,000 students. Thousands of Washington public employees represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees participated in the "Walkout for Washington" at more than 100 worksites across the state as contract negotiations continue with Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Office of Financial Management. The union, which is negotiating a contract covering roughly 52,000 taxpayer-funded workers, is seeking pay increases, affordable healthcare, expanded paid time off, compensatory time and cash-out provisions, management accountability, staffing changes, training, continuing education, tuition reimbursement and hazard pay. The labor fight comes as Washington faces significant budget pressures heading into 2027, creating new questions about state employee compensation, government spending and whether taxpayers could ultimately face additional costs. Meanwhile, Seattle Public Schools is approaching its own critical labor deadline. Seattle teachers and other education professionals could strike as the district prepares to begin classes for approximately 50,000 students. Seattle Public Schools is proposing guaranteed salary increases of 2.6% for 2026-27, 3.6% for 2027-28 and 2.6% for 2028-29—nearly 9% over three years. Those increases would come in addition to annual salary-step increases averaging roughly 4%. But labor disputes aren't the only major story facing Washington. The death of a 1-year-old Seattle boy is renewing scrutiny of Washington's child welfare system and the Keeping Families Together Act. The state had previous contact with the family, and critics are questioning whether Washington's restrictions on removing children from homes involving parental substance abuse are putting vulnerable children at risk. We Heart Seattle's Tim Emerson, who witnessed the aftermath of the child's death, and Keeping Kids Safe President Tracy Jefferson discuss the tragedy and their concerns about Washington's approach to children living in drug-affected homes. Plus, the Washington State Supreme Court is preparing to consider another challenge involving Initiative 645 and the Public Investment Impact Disclosure statement accompanying the effort to repeal Washington's new income tax. Watch Washington in Focus Daily for the latest on the Washington state worker walkout, Seattle teacher strike negotiations, Seattle Public Schools, Washington's child welfare system, the Keeping Families Together Act, Initiative 645, Washington's income tax repeal and the latest political and government news from Olympia. #WashingtonState #WashingtonPolitics #Seattle #SeattleSchools #TeachersStrike #LaborUnion #StateWorkers #BobFerguson #PublicEmployees #ChildWelfare #SeattleNews #Initiative645 #IncomeTax #Olympia #WashingtonInFocus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a statewide cellphone ban in Washington public schools covering the full school day, even as similar bills have repeatedly stalled in Olympia and many districts have already set their own rules. Clark County Today wants to know where readers stand. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/poll-how-restrictive-should-cellphone-policies-be-in-washington-public-schools/ #WashingtonState #CellphoneBan #PublicSchools #BobFerguson #Olympia #ClarkCounty #EducationPolicy #StudentPhones #SchoolPolicy

Gov. Bob Ferguson is traveling Washington to build support for a bill banning cellphones in public schools from first bell to last. He plans to release details Sept. 15 and pre-file on Dec. 7. Rep. Stephanie McClintock of Battle Ground has sponsored similar legislation for three consecutive sessions without success. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/wa-governor-lays-groundwork-for-cellphone-ban-in-public-schools/ #WashingtonState #CellphoneBan #PublicSchools #BobFerguson #StephanieMcClintock #StudentLearning #SchoolPolicy #WALeg #Education #ClarkCounty

Twitter: @podgaverock Insta: @podgaverock Dolly Parton 1973 “Jolene” from "Jolene" released on RCA Victor. Written by Dolly Parton and and produced by Bob Ferguson. Personel: Dolly Parton – vocals, guitar Chip Young - guitar Bobby Dyson – bass Jerry Carrigan – drums Larrie Londin – drums Kenny Malone – drums Mack Magaha – fiddle Johnny Gimble – fiddle The Nashville Edition - background vocals Cover: Performed by Neal Marsh and Madison Wackerman Intro Music: "Shithouse" 2010 release from "A Collection of Songs for the Kings". Writer Josh Bond. Produced by Frank Charlton. Other Artists Mentioned: Johnny Depp Alice Cooper Joe Perry The Hollywood Vampires LeBron James The Lost Boys Eddie Murphy “Party All the Time” Bruce Willis Don Johnson Michael Chiklis Keifer Sutherland The Bacon Brothers Kevin Bacon Tenacious D Dean Martin Jack Black Ice Cube NWA Boys in the Hood Friday David Bowie Labyrinth Andy Warhol Basquiat Dennis Hopper Jeffrey Wright Tupac Above the Rim Juice UHF Weird Al Yankovic Justin Timberlake Social Network SNL Alpha Dogs Boogie Nights Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch “Good Vibrations” Rock Star Judas Priest Jon Bon Jovi U-571 Matthew McConaughey Meatloaf Fight Club The White Stripes Loretta Lynn Tammy Wynette Dolly Parton “Coat of Many Colors” Dolly Parton “Two Doors Down” Dolly Parton “Just Because I'm A Woman” Dolly Parton “Joshua” Dolly Parton “9 to 5” Dolly Parton “Here We Go Again” Porter Wagoner The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Dolly Parton “I Will Always Love You” Judy Garland The Band “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” Fleetwood Mac Stevie Nicks American Horror Story The Everly Brothers “When Will I Be Loved” Gordon Lightfoot The Bee Gees Ray LaMontagne “Jolene” The Carter Family Rose Maddux Kitty Wells Brenda Lee Patsy Cline Taylor Swift Miley Cyrus Reba McIntyre Martina McBride Kacey Musgraves Dali Dolly Parton “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers “Islands in the Stream” Grace Potter Pentatonix Anthony Jeselnik Strawberry Switchblade DJ Ricky Luna Dumplin Olivia Newton-John “Let's Get Physical” MOE.

A legal battle is underway in Pierce County over a proposed charter amendment that would make the county sheriff an appointed rather than elected position. Sheriff Keith Swank opposes the proposal, while former Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag and other plaintiffs are suing in an effort to keep the amendment off the November ballot. Swank is also speaking out about an encounter with Seattle interim Police Chief Andre Sales at a recent law enforcement graduation ceremony. Swank says he interpreted Sales' comments as a challenge to fight, while the Seattle Police Department disputes Swank's recollection of the conversation. Meanwhile, Washington's WA Cares long-term care program is facing renewed scrutiny. Washington Policy Center's Elizabeth New is raising questions about the example used during Gov. Bob Ferguson's June launch event, while SEIU 775 says the criticism is based on a "made up issue" and that the caregiver featured was illustrating the type of care WA Cares can provide. Finally, the legal fight surrounding Initiative 645 and its public investment impact disclosure takes another turn. Government transparency advocate Arthur West is now suing the Washington State Republican Party and GOP Chairman Jim Walsh for defamation as the broader battle over the income tax repeal initiative continues. Watch Washington in Focus Daily for the latest on Washington politics, public safety, taxes, government accountability and the November election. #Washington #WAPolitics #PierceCounty #KeithSwank #Seattle #WACares #BobFerguson #IncomeTax #WashingtonPolitics #Election2026 #PublicSafety #GovernmentAccountability #TheCenterSquare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority lifted a lower court pause on Trump's executive order overhauling mail-in ballot rules, ruling the administration is likely to prevail against 23 Democratic-led states. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown both condemned the ruling. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/u-s-supreme-court-lifts-pause-on-trump-mail-ballot-order/ #SupremeCourt #MailBallots #VoteByMail #TrumpExecutiveOrder #WashingtonState #2026Midterms #ElectionIntegrity #USPS #VotingRights #Politics

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing another troubling poll, with new Seattle Metro Chamber numbers showing her favorability falling from 57% in April to just 37%. Public safety appears to be a major concern as Wilson faces scrutiny over violent crime, the departure of Police Chief Shon Barnes, surveillance policy and an active recall effort. Meanwhile, the legal battle over Washington's income tax repeal initiative continues. The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to have a panel consider Arthur West's emergency motion challenging the Public Investment Impact Disclosure that will appear alongside Initiative 645. West and Washington GOP Chairman Jim Walsh argue the disclosure could mislead voters about the fiscal impact of repealing the state's new income tax. And with five Washington Supreme Court seats on the November ballot, candidate Scott Edwards is challenging what he calls the state's “resign and appoint” model for filling judicial vacancies. Justice Colleen Melody, who was appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, pushes back on concerns that gubernatorial appointments compromise judicial independence. Washington In Focus Daily breaks down the polling, the latest income tax court battle and the growing debate over who should shape Washington's highest court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At WA Cares' June 30 launch, Gov. Bob Ferguson spotlighted an 87-year-old woman's existing caregiving arrangement, but WA Cares benefits didn't begin until the following day. Washington Policy Center's Elizabeth New (Hovde) examines the eligibility gates, a roughly 50% denial rate among early applicants, and the distinction between WA Cares and Washington's existing Medicaid long-term-care system. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-cares-launch-showcased-care-wa-cares-did-not-provide/ #WACares #WashingtonState #LongTermCare #Opinion #HealthCare #Medicaid #PayrollTax #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCounty #Politics

Seattle police had a smaller footprint at this year’s Bite of Seattle than last year. Bob Ferguson’s office delayed a climate data correction. Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. A viral post humiliated her. Seattle area housing market slows as tech layoffs create uncertainty, according to a new report. // Big Local: Mount Vernon is the latest city to approve a data center moratorium. Snohomish County mayors revolt, demanding sheriff justify 130% jail booking fee hike. The City of Tacoma seeks to deal with pet overpopulation. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on lazy millennials.

Washington state Supreme Court incumbents, including two appointees of Gov. Bob Ferguson, led in three contested primary races after Tuesday's initial results. In a fourth race for an open seat, Mason County Judge David Stevens leads while King County Judge Jaime Hawk and appeals Judge Mike Diaz split the progressive vote. Candidates have raised over $2.3 million combined, with the state's new income tax adding stakes to November's general election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/incumbents-ahead-in-three-wa-supreme-court-races/ #WashingtonSupremeCourt #PrimaryElection #WashingtonState #JudicialElections #Politics #ClarkCounty

As wildfires continue to burn in northeast Washington near Spokane, Gov. Bob Ferguson tells us how the state is managing the disaster. Then, Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche has won the support of two Republican holdouts after he agreed in writing to rescind a controversial plan to create a fund that would compensate President Trump's allies. The Wall Street Journal's Sadie Gurman tells us more. And, is the future of artificial intelligence in the U.S. or China? Axios' Ina Fried weighs in.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Près de 20% de la population mexicaine appartient à des peuples indigènes qui sont reconnus par la Constitution mexicaine. Le dernier à avoir obtenu ce statut : le peuple de la « Nación Ndée » au nord du pays. Si leur existence a longtemps été niée par l'histoire mexicaine héritée de la colonisation, marquée par les meurtres et le racisme, plusieurs membres revendiqués de la communauté Ndée sortent de l'ombre et tentent de sauver ce qu'il reste de leur culture. Au Mexique, il existe officiellement 70 peuples originels - 69 peuples indigènes et le peuple afromexicain, reconnus depuis un peu plus de 30 ans par la Constitution mexicaine. Le gouvernement a lancé un projet de loi générale pour les droits de ces populations. Au nord du Mexique, le peuple de la « Nación Ndée » , est le dernier à avoir obtenu cette reconnaissance. Longtemps, leur existence contemporaine a été niée par l'histoire mexicaine héritée de la colonisation, marquée par les meurtres et le racisme. À tel point que même si les terres Ndées s'étendaient entre les immensités du Mexique et des États-Unis, on disait qu'ils avaient disparu de ce côté de la frontière. Mais depuis des années, quelques membres de la communauté qui se reconnaissent Ndés dans les États du nord du Mexique sortent de l'ombre, se battent pour leurs droits et tentent de sauver ce qu'il reste de leur culture. Notre correspondante Gwendolina Duval est allée à leur rencontre dans l'État de Chihuahua. À écouter aussiSur les traces des descendants d'Afrique au Mexique   Des incendies ravagent le continent nord-américain Les feux de forêt se multiplient, en Amérique du Nord, et particulièrement au nord-ouest du continent. Des incendies fulgurants ravagent la ville de Spokane, la deuxième plus grande ville de l'État de Washington, à l'est de Seattle. Ils s'inscrivent dans un contexte de sécheresse extrême et de fortes chaleurs dans l'État de Washington. Selon le gouverneur, Bob Ferguson, il s'agit de la quatrième année consécutive de sécheresse dans l'État. Dave Upthegrove, commissaire aux terres publiques de l'État de Washington, parle d'une saison des feux « exceptionnelle », et assure que la conjonction de conditions météorologiques défavorables et la multiplication des incendies dans tout l'Ouest « mettent les personnes mobilisées à rude épreuve ». Selon l'ONU, près de 2 millions d'hectares ont brûlé aux États-Unis depuis le début de l'année 2026. Et de l'autre côté de la frontière, au Canada, il s'agit de la pire saison de feux de forêt jamais connue, avec 3,8 millions d'hectares brûlés en 2026. Des feux souvent non maîtrisés, car ils se trouvent dans des zones reculées, difficilement accessibles par la route... À lire aussiÉtats-Unis: le suspect d'un des incendies de Los Angeles aurait agi par vengeance contre les riches   Les États-Unis durcissent encore les règles de l'immigration Depuis quelques mois, l'administration Trump inflige aux étrangers ayant reçu l'ordre de partir, des amendes aux montants astronomiques. Les autorités étasuniennes utilisent pour cela une loi de 1996 qu'aucun autre président, hormis Donald Trump, n'avait jamais appliquée. Les modalités ont été simplifiés et les délais pour faire appel raccourcis. Des actions en justice ont été lancées.  À lire aussiLes États-Unis expulsent encore des dizaines de personnes vers l'Afrique   Début des inscriptions sur les listes électorales dans certains départements haïtiens En Haïti, le gouvernement et le Conseil électoral provisoire mettent le cap vers l'organisation des prochaines élections, un exercice démocratique auquel les citoyens n'ont plus participé depuis plus de dix ans. Après la publication d'un nouveau calendrier électoral, le CEP a lancé cette semaine l'opération d'inscription des électeurs dans le département de l'Ouest, notamment à Delmas, Tabarre et Pétion-Ville. Plusieurs citoyens ont répondu à l'appel. Si certains saluent enfin le démarrage du processus, d'autres restent sceptiques dans un contexte marqué par l'insécurité. Suivant le calendrier publié par le Conseil électoral, le premier tour des élections présidentielle et législatives est fixé au 13 décembre 2026, et la publication des résultats définitifs de l'ensemble du processus, le 7 mars 2027. Un dossier signé Peterson Luxama, qui a sillonné plusieurs centres d'inscription.  À écouter aussiHaïti : «Sans sécurité, les élections ne seront qu'un leurre» Journal de la 1ère Alex Leveillé nous donne les résultats de la lutte contre l'insécurité à Saint Martin et Saint Barthélémy sont plutôt encourageants, et a recueilli le témoignage d'une femme qui craint d'avoir été droguée lors d'une soirée en Guadeloupe, sans avoir pu porter plainte à la gendarmerie.

Washington's millionaire income tax is heading to a ballot fight. Initiative 645 has been officially certified after more than 500,000 signatures were verified, forcing a statewide vote this November on whether to repeal the capital gains income tax that Governor Bob Ferguson has staked $13 billion in state spending on. Ferguson appeared at Seattle press events to call the repeal a big mistake — but it's hard to take the warning seriously when the people he claims to be protecting are already gone.Jeff Bezos left. Howard Schultz left. Starbucks is reportedly relocating to Tennessee. Washington Democrats passed the income tax on the promise it would stay limited to millionaires, then began laying the groundwork to expand it — and they funded the whole social welfare apparatus on the Climate Commitment Act, which voters already repealed once. The $13 billion isn't at risk because of the initiative. It's at risk because Democrats built it on a foundation voters never consented to.Let's Go Washington argues the problem was never revenue — it was a spending addiction that required new taxes to sustain itself. After years of a Democrat supermajority ramming through policies and then daring voters to undo them, Washington residents are getting a direct vote on whether the experiment continues. Washington state's income tax has been struck down or repealed eleven times. Round twelve is on the November ballot.Sean reads the I-645 certification text, walks through what $13 billion really means for the state's budget math, and explains why he thinks Washington is on California's trajectory — just a few years behind. Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily commentary on Pacific Northwest politics and the stories the mainstream won't cover straight.#NFRP #WashingtonState #BobFergusonGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Washington State's gas tax is jumping to 56.5 cents per gallon on July 1st — one of the highest in the nation and climbing every single year. While most of America fills up somewhere in the mid-$3 range, Bellevue drivers are staring down prices near $6 a gallon. Oklahoma is paying $2. That gap doesn't happen by accident. That's what you get when you keep electing people like Bob Ferguson to run your state.Governor Ferguson and the Olympia Democrats keep selling these hikes as infrastructure investment, but the pattern writes itself — every year the gas tax goes up, every year the roads are somehow still in desperate need of repair, and every year Senator Marco Liias has a fresh justification ready. Motor Vehicle Fund. Road work. Construction projects. Call it whatever you want. Working families and daily commuters filling up every week know exactly what it is: a tax grab dressed in a hard hat.What makes this especially brutal is how it punishes the people least equipped to absorb it. Gas taxes are among the most regressive in the entire tax code — they don't care how much you earn. The family driving a beat-up Honda to a warehouse job pays the same per gallon as the Eastside tech worker. And this isn't a Washington problem in isolation — California just hiked their gas tax to the highest rate in the country. This is the Blue State Playbook: tax, spend, call it investment, and leave citizens wondering where the money actually went.Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of what Pacific Northwest politicians hope you'll stop thinking about. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.#WashingtonState #GasPrices #TaxesGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

tendrán ahora nuevos derechos importantes en el trabajo. El gobernador del estado, Bob Ferguson, ha firmado una nueva ley ⚖️ que protegerá a estos trabajadores. Durante mucho tiempo, no han tenido las mismas protecciones

What happened to Scott Weiner last week tells you everything about the problem with the Left. And they’re doomed. A brutal pit bull attack in Tacoma. // LongForm: GUEST: State Senator Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) says Bob Ferguson has the ability to lower gas prices but is choosing not to. // Quick Hit: The Washington State Supreme Court will take up a case about transgender woman’s prison transfer.

Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington's new 9.9% income tax on income above $1 million a year, has been certified for the November ballot after Let's Go Washington submitted 509,365 signatures with an 80%-plus validity rate. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the underlying law in March; tax collections are set to begin in 2029. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/its-official-wa-voters-will-get-to-weigh-in-on-new-income-tax/ #Initiative645 #WashingtonTax #IncomeTax #LettsGoWashington #WashingtonPolitics #TaxRepeal #November2026 #WashingtonState

Washington could be moving closer to permanent daylight saving time. Bob Ferguson spoke at a rally today where he told a bunch of lies about the state income tax. // CNBC is being mocked for a ridiculous ranking of best states to live in that gives poor marks to red states that everybody is moving to. // We had an upset at the World Cup today.

A new statewide poll suggests Washington voters remain strongly opposed to the state's new income tax, while also expressing concerns about the direction of the state and Gov. Bob Ferguson's job performance. In this episode, we break down the latest polling showing opposition to the income tax, examine the messaging from both supporters and opponents ahead of the expected Initiative 645 ballot fight, and look at what the results could mean for Washington taxpayers. The program also examines Gov. Ferguson's proposal to require high school seniors to complete the FAFSA as a graduation requirement, including questions about student privacy, college readiness, and financial aid access. Finally, Spokane officials debate a proposal that could significantly increase commercial sewer rates for some businesses beginning in 2027, raising concerns about the impact on employers and the local economy. Featured Stories Washington income tax Initiative 645 Bob Ferguson Washington poll Washington taxpayers Washington economy FAFSA Education policy Student privacy Washington schools Spokane utility rates Spokane businesses Commercial sewer rates Government accountability Washington politics Subscribe for daily reporting on Washington's economy, taxes, elections, education, public policy, and government accountability from The Center Square. #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTax #WashingtonEconomy #BobFerguson #Initiative645 #Taxpayers #FAFSA #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington's battle over the state's new income tax officially entered a new phase as Gov. Bob Ferguson launched the campaign urging voters to reject Initiative 645, the measure that would repeal the recently enacted tax on high-income earners. In this episode, Ferguson outlines why supporters believe the tax is needed to fund education, child care, and public services, while opponents—including Let's Go Washington, entrepreneur Brian Heywood, and tech founder Jesse Powell—argue the tax is unconstitutional and could eventually expand beyond millionaires. The program also examines Washington's upcoming August 4 primary election, featuring an interview with Erika Craig, the Republican candidate running for the open Senate seat in the 42nd Legislative District. Craig discusses small business, education, and why she believes Olympia's policies are making it harder for employers to stay and grow in Washington. Featured Stories Bob Ferguson Washington income tax Initiative 645 Income tax repeal Let's Go Washington Brian Heywood Jesse Powell Washington politics 42nd Legislative District Erika Craig Washington Senate race August primary Small businesses Whatcom County Government accountability Subscribe for daily reporting on Washington politics, taxes, elections, public policy, and government accountability from The Center Square. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With March's Oscar ceremony in Bob Ferguson's rearview, it's time for Nick and Sophia to begin predicting the nominees for next year's Oscars! In their annual summer tradition, they share their predictions in all four acting categories, Director, and Picture. They also don't miss the opportunity to advocate for some of their favorite performances, share what they're excited to see, and wonder why they've seen a certain movie trailer so many times. Comment with your own predictions and let us know if you agree with our early hot takes!Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich

Get ready for new taxes, Seattle. Rantz exclusive: Seattle lost 41 police officers with patrol staffing at just 868, with reason to celebrate and worry. Media is pretending that there’s no reason to suspect vandalism at Reflection Pool. //  LongForm: GUEST: State Senator Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) says Bob Ferguson has the ability to lower gas prices but is choosing not to. // Quick Hit: The Washington State Supreme Court will take up a case about transgender woman’s prison transfer.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's annual salary hits $234,275 after a 7% raise Wednesday — his second consecutive year of double-digit increases. State lawmakers now earn $72,494, about $10,000 more than two years ago. A citizen commission, not politicians, set the new pay schedule. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-governor-ag-and-state-lawmakers-get-7-pay-hikes/ #WashingtonState #BobFerguson #StateLawmakers #SalaryCommission #WashingtonPolitics #ClarkCounty #NickBrown #ElectedOfficials

The world fell in love with America at the World Cup. New York just elected people who can’t stand it. Bob Ferguson is once again promising to not raise taxes. King County Homelessness continues to rise despite increased funding. // LongForm: GUEST: State Senator Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) says Bob Ferguson has the ability to lower gas prices but is choosing not to. // Quick Hit: The Washington State Supreme Court will take up a case about transgender woman’s prison transfer.

Vancouver leaders pushed C-TRAN to plan fixed rail beyond the Interstate Bridge project, two Washington Supreme Court justices face recusal calls over income tax ties to Gov. Bob Ferguson, and Camas Days returns July 25-26 with a Broadway theme. Fireworks sales begin June 28 as fire officials warn of elevated wildfire danger. URLHERE #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #Camas #Transportation #LightRail #CTRAN #IncometTax #CamasDays #Fireworks #WashingtonState

Bob Ferguson is getting pushed by both Democrats and Republicans to remove a member of the Washington Human Rights Commission after he made antisemitic comments. DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) is grilled over her party’s infighting. The GOP released a devastating ad against Graham Platner in Maine. // LongForm: GUEST: Senior Legal Counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom Hal Frampton is representing a female wrestler suing the WIAA after a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match. // Quick Hit: Oregon Democrat’s bill would bar ICE from detaining unaccompanied migrant kids. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez calls herself a Southwest Washington business owner. Her shop is in Oregon.

Two Washington Supreme Court justices appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson — neither of whom had prior judicial experience — declined to commit to recusing themselves from a looming lawsuit challenging the state's new 9.9% income tax on incomes above $1 million. Justices Colleen Melody and Theo Angelis have financial and professional ties to Ferguson, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, the Attorney General's Office, and K&L Gates — the same firm where Angelis spent 25 years. Ferguson's office deflected repeated questions about whether those relationships raise appearance-of-fairness concerns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/income-tax-lawsuit-spotlights-gov-fergusons-supreme-court-appointees/ #WashingtonSupremeCourt #IncomeTax #JudicialIndependence #BobFerguson #TheoAngelis #ColleenMelody #WashingtonPolitics #TCSWashington ---

Washington's gas tax climbs again on July 1, 2026 — the first automatic increase under ESHB 2711, signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Bob Pishue of the Mountain States Policy Center argues the inflation-indexed hike bypasses legislative accountability while Washingtonians already pay $5.34 per gallon versus $4.24 in Idaho. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-states-gas-tax-is-going-up-in-july-and-will-automatically-increase-yearly-thats-a-big-problem/ #WashingtonState #GasTax #Transportation #Politics #Opinion #Columns #ESHB2711 #FuelTax #ClarkCounty #MountainStatesPolicy

Washington’s new tax forces insurance companies to bankroll abortion fund. Xbox faces thousands of layoffs this summer as new CEO orders gaming division ‘reset.’ Guest: Katy Cornell is a Republican who running for Washington’s 26th Legislative District. // Bob Ferguson can’t say the word “woman” when talking about people that go through menopause. New York is close to passing a bill that removes the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in favor of gender-neutral language. Activists in Seattle are pushing back against a new data center. // California’s board of regents is considering bringing back standardized testing for college admissions.

Bob Ferguson touts WalletHub ranking without linking the study — because the study doesn’t say what he claims. John Bolton has accepted a plea deal. A driver in Seattle somehow ended up on light rail tracks. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on a crazy investigation into a high school displaying vials of testosterone for Pride Month. // Quick Hit: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner says nobody deserves to be a billionaire. Trump stormed off set in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press.

MAGA-aligned lawmakers in Washington State are importing California's election chaos and pointing it straight at Bob Ferguson. The LA mayoral primary's glacially slow vote count — where Spencer Pratt is somehow still in contention — has become exhibit A in a coordinated campaign to cast doubt on Washington's mail-in voting system, and by extension, on Ferguson's own gubernatorial victory.Here's what critics won't engage with honestly: every mail-in race, no voter ID required, no in-person verification, produces Democrat wins. Every time. Sean's kid stood in line at Lumen Field and watched his vote get counted same-day — but the state's mail-in infrastructure, where ballots trickle in for weeks with zero identity check, is apparently above questioning. Critics call it "red meat for the base" and "insane conspiracy theory nonsense." Fine. They also called the Somali ballot-harvesting scheme in Minneapolis a wild right-wing conspiracy — right up until $250 million in fraud charges.The former state GOP chair can call these claims baseless all he wants. The pattern is the pattern. Bob Ferguson won, the state's mail-in system will never be meaningfully audited, and anyone who asks a follow-up question gets labeled an election denier. The gap between a conspiracy theory and the truth, as Sean puts it, is about six months.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.#Seattle #WAPolitics #BusinessClimateGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Bob Ferguson is pushing by both Democrats and Republicans to remove a member of the Washington Human Rights Commission after he made antisemitic comments. DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) is grilled over her party’s infighting. The GOP released a devastating ad against Graham Platner in Maine. // LongForm: GUEST: Former US Men’s National Team goalkeeper and Washington native Kasey Keller previews tonight’s World Cup match. // Quick Hit: A Democrat Senator says deporting illegal immigrants is a disservice to the country.

Guest: A Puyallup man that stole a petition has been arrested. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins the show to discuss. Bob Ferguson and state superintendent Chris Reykdal are proposing a ban on K-12 cell phone use during the school day. A company called Expeditors ditches its no-layoff promise and cuts 230 Seattle-area tech jobs. // Big Local: The city of Steilacoom is getting backlash for taking down the POW-MIA flag in favor of the Pride flag. The Everett Gospel Mission is stepping up to address the city’s homeless crisis. // You Pick the Topic: Doctors are warning about the health effects the ‘dirty soda’ trend.

The World Cup is fast approaching and Seattle is still littered with far too many homeless people. The US hotel occupancy rate is lagging behind Canada and Mexico’s. Gov. Bob Ferguson roasted online after own budget office signals fresh shortfall. Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in the LA mayoral primary over the weekend and looks slated to advance to the general election. // Big Local: Spokane Valley loses 124 jobs as Volex picks another state over Washington. Mountlake Terrace observed Pride for the first time. // You Pick the Topic: A Love Island contestant who is a cop is taking heat from his police department for taking time off to join the show.

Katie Wilson reverses course on World Cup surveillance cameras. The New York Times revealed yet another scandal about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and it might be the worst one yet. // Bob Ferguson can’t say the word “woman” when talking about people that go through menopause. New York is close to passing a bill that removes the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in favor of gender-neutral language. Activists in Seattle are pushing back against a new data center. // Jason learned the hard way that he shouldn’t bring a can of creatine through JFK Airport.

Bob Ferguson touts WalletHub ranking without linking the study — because the study doesn’t say what he claims. John Bolton has accepted a plea deal. A driver in Seattle somehow ended up on light rail tracks. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox News host Trace Gallagher opines on the California primaries and the midterms. // Quick Hit: Even some people on the Left are calling the people attacking Graham Platner’s accusers.

Sage Steele joins Riley Gaines for a wide-ranging conversation on sports, culture, politics, motherhood, and faith. They begin with the NFL's Pride Month messaging and the difference between league-level statements and individual team posts. Riley and Sage discuss whether corporate sports are backing away from political messaging, why locker rooms used to feel like one of the few places where differences did not matter, and why fans may be tired of being lectured by sports leagues. The conversation turns to Jackson Dart, backlash from left-leaning sports media, and why Sage believes courage from young athletes can encourage others to speak up. Riley and Sage also discuss parenting, discipline, online criticism, the “unfollow” culture, and how conviction matters even when people disagree. Later, Riley and Sage react to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's executive order on menopause and workplace accommodations, the rise of Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles politics, Karen Bass, homelessness, crime, wildfires, and what voters may want from outsider candidates. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 10 AM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Triggered Bob Ferguson picks a fight with Jim Walsh, then ducks a debate dare. Gunfire returns to Aurora Avenue less than 48 hours after Seattle replaced neighbor barriers with drive-through bollards. Mariners auctioned Josh Naylor’s game-worn jersey and hat. Ew. // A massive sex scandal hits Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. // The Seattle housing market is struggling.

PHONE GUEST - JIM WALSH - STATE REP AND CHAIR OF THE WA STATE GOP. After Jim Walsh acknowledges he’d “consider” a gubernatorial run Bob Ferguson accuses Walsh of lacking “the guts” to take him on. Walsh counters with a proposal for 29 monthly debates // Major shade thrown towards “influencers” at the NW Regional Emmys // LETTERS

The Sound Transit Board is voting on potential expansion as the cloud of its $34.5 billion budget deficit hangs overhead. There’s been a surprising shakeup to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s staff. The battle of lewd behavior at Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park has gone to court. // Guest: State Rep. and GOP Chair Jim Walsh says Bob Ferguson’s promise to not lower the threshold on the state income tax is baloney. // Why has the Left gotten so violent?

Here we go again… Signature gatherers being harassed.. By a Sammamish City Councilwoman? 92,780 signatures in one week: Let’s Go Washington is on a record-breaking pace to kill income tax. Bob Ferguson acknowledges initiative likely to pass // Kevin O'Leary Calls Four-Day Workweek 'Stupid' In Blunt Rant: 'We Should Kick Their A**' // LETTERS

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (who is going to run for Mayor) is sounding the alarms about Seattle’s business environment. Left-wing activists want the city of Seattle to issue a state of emergency for LGBTQ people. Renters in the Seattle-area are paying more than double double housing costs to own a home. // As the World Cup nears, Seattle and Washington State as a whole still don’t have nearly enough cops and Bob Ferguson’s efforts to resolve the problem haven’t made any progress. // Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence. TSA is going start offering offsite screening.

Michael Baumgartner unloads on Bob Ferguson, shuts down 2028 talk. Seattle says it’s finally going to crack down on violence on Aurora Ave. Congressional Democrats throw a fit over ‘biological’ language in women’s history museum legislation. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan on Memorial Day Weekend traffic. // Quick Hit: Trump says he wants permanent Daylight Savings. An up and coming country music star is setting the internet ablaze with a new release.

Bob Ferguson mercilessly mocked for autographing the Constitution his own laws keep violating. A Seattle business owner took matters into his own hands to track down stolen equipment. Former MLB star Mark Teixeira goes viral blasting Seattle’s liberal policies on X. The Mukilteo City Council is reducing the frequency of reading their land acknowledgment before meetings. // A Michigan trial attorney and Democrat fundraiser is receiving backlash for publishing a post on Facebook honoring her grandfather who fought for the Germans in both World Wars. Female performing artist M.I.A. was fired from pop star Kid Cudi’s tour. // How effective are IV drips, red light therapy, and peptides?

Yet another scandal is looming over Bob Ferguson. Tempers flared on CNN’s debate panel last night. // Protesters gather in Seattle for May Day protests. // Guest: Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist Mollie Hemingway on her new book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution.