Podcast appearances and mentions of Jay Inslee

What’s Trending: Homeless man arrested after trying to throw someone over a freeway overpass, an Anti-Islamophobia political rally took place in Redmond last night, a young Orca calf continues to survive and 2020 Democrats advocate for violating due process.  Elizabeth Warren panders to her base, telling them she would eliminate the Electoral College. A Seattle business owner takes on an armed robber over frustration with inactive city leaders while Jay Inslee goes on The Daily Show. 

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration for Attorney General. Jay Inslee thinks you’re miscreants and climate deniers. The future of MSNBC is up in the air has Comcast is moving to separate it from NBCUniversal. // Ellen DeGeneres says she moved to England because of Donald Trump getting elected. Breaking News: Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been nominated by Trump for Attorney General. A crazy LGBTQ activist threatened violence against Congresswoman Nancy Mace. // A Tacoma pizza place has shut down due to health code violations such as rodents.  

5pm: Rantz: Gov. Jay Inslee called 40% of state ‘miscreants’ for disagreeing with him // Guest - Brian Heywood responds to Inslee's comments // At Southcenter, the last Sears in WA is shutting down // Memories of being kids at SEARS // The fascinating man who spent $6.2 million on a banana // Bill O’Reilly says MSNBC and The View are OVER // Meanwhile, Joy Behar says people like the View “because we tell the truth unlike Joe Rogan who believes in dragons” // Rosie O’Donnel announces she’ll never watch Morning Joe again // Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are reportedly expats in the U.K. — because Trump? // Letters 

Previously mute leaders on the left are suddenly speaking out about antisemitism. Washington's budget crisis is worse than expected – and it was all avoidable. A Puerto Rican Trump supporter shares her story of being punched by elderly white woman. Governor Jay Inslee calls us all “miscreants” for wanting lower fuel prices. 

Washington state is about to get a new top lawyer.  Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown defeated Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano earlier this month to become the state's next Attorney General.  Brown is an Army veteran who also served as general counsel to Governor Jay Inslee.  When he's sworn in in January, he'll be stepping into the high-profile job just as the stakes get even higher: Washington state had a history of legal clashes with the last Trump Administration, over everything from the Muslim ban to environmental protections and the Affordable Care Act.     So how is the next Attorney General thinking about confrontations with Trump 2.0? He sat down with Soundside's Libby Denkmann to discuss the job ahead, his thoughts on Matt Gaetz as the US Attorney General, and his time on the reality show, Survivor. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. GUEST: Attorney General elect Nick Brown RELATED LINKS:  Ferguson and other WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump - Washington State Standard Four areas where Trump's policies and WA's priorities could clash - Washington State Standard The race for WA Attorney General: Nick Brown - Soundside's interview prior to the election See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As President Trump transitions into the White House for a second term, some of his cabinet appointments—stacked with MAGA loyalists—are shocking even Republicans and raising questions about their implications for U.S. policy at home and abroad. This week Christiane examines how these staffing decisions could reshape America's role on the global stage, with Richard Haass weighing in on the risks Trump 2.0 poses to U.S. foreign policy. Washington Governor Jay Inslee discusses the stakes for climate policy and how Democrats can recover from a crushing defeat. Former French President François Hollande reflects on Trump's impact on Europe and Ukraine, while UNRWA Commissioner Philippe Lazzarini sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israel's efforts to shut down his organization. Marking 20 years since Yasser Arafat's death, from her archives, Christiane revisits his legacy in advancing the Palestinian quest for statehood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When we think about consuming art, whether reading a book, visiting a museum, or maybe watching an outdoor performance act, we rarely consider the administrative efforts that go into making art possible. Creative administration is an evolving field that considers the innovation and organizational management necessary to create and present art. Artists find themselves having to balance their own vision, with the practicalities of physical production, collaboration, and so many other factors. Artists on Creative Administration: A Workbook from the National Center for Choreography, is a collection curated by Tonya Lockyer, containing firsthand accounts of creative administration in action. Lockyer is focused on telling stories that can help others progress, making a point to state, “This book is for anyone looking for paths forward; for anyone who believes we are in an exceptional moment of change—change is happening and needs to happen.” Please join us at Town Hall for an expansive conversation on the arts, leadership, and the craft of creative administration. Tonya Lockyer is an award-winning movement artist, choreographer, writer, and cultural curator. Lockyer was the executive and artistic director of Velocity Dance Center in Seattle from 2011 to 2018. Currently, she is also an adjunct professor in Arts Leadership at Seattle University. Her new anthology, Artists on Creative Administration, features the voices of thirty artists and arts workers, sharing their experiences as they navigate issues of equity, design, leadership, collaboration, family, ethics, and care. Jackson Cooper is the Executive Director of the American Genre Film Archive, the world's largest nonprofit archive and distributor dedicated to preserving, collecting, and presenting the greatest genre films of all time. In 2023, he was named one of the Top 30 Arts Professionals by Musical America magazine and was appointed by Governor jay Inslee to the Washington State Arts Commission in 2024. He serves on the faculties of both Seattle University and UNC-Greensboro where he teaches Fundraising and philanthropy. His first book entitled A Kids Book About Kindness was published in 2023 and his forthcoming book on Sustainable Fundraising will be published by Columbia Business School Publishing in 2026. He holds an MFA in Arts Leadership at Seattle University and a BA in Theatre/Business from UNCG which honored him with the university's Young Alumni Award this past October 2024. Buy the Book Artists on Creative Administration: A Workbook from the National Center for Choreography Elliott Bay Book Company

Governor Inslee has approved the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project, stirring opposition from Tri-Cities residents over environmental and cultural concerns. Learn more about the community's response and upcoming legal actions at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gov-inslee-approves-giant-wind-solar-project-as-tri-cities-residents-look-to-sue on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #windfarmproject #HorseHeaven #cleanenergy #TriCities #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

World leaders are game planning for a Trump 2.0 new world order. In Azerbaijan, global delegates trying to mitigate climate change at the annual COP summit remember with dread former President Trump pulling out of the landmark Paris climate accords. Democratic governor of Washington state Jay Inslee has dedicated much of his political career to combat the climate crisis. He joins Christiane from Bainbridge Island, Washington.  Also on today's show: Director Alfonso Cuarón and actor Cate Blanchett discuss their new Apple TV+ series "Disclaimer"; Richard Reeves, President, American Institute for Boys and Men  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Jay Inslee joins the show live // Reactions to talking with Inslee // WE HEAR YOU! and WORDS TO LIVE BY

What’s Trending: Day three of impeachment, Jay Inslee listens to the “science” and reopens 90% of the state, and Portland rioters tried to break into the Portland Police Association. Intense coverage of the snowpocalypse. Dave Ramsey thinks that the stimulus checks aren’t going to help people.

Inslee says WA will hold its policy ground vs Trump, Dems declare victory in statewide races, and Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on his "political comeback." It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Jay Inslee -- the state's most powerful Democrat -- proudly proclaimed yesterday that all statewide offices are now held by Democrats. He claimed the last time that happened was when Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was president 80-something years ago. That prompted our Matt Markovich to dig up a familiar tune - to explain why our state is turning from blue to dark blue.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Kamala concedes // Inslee reassures people living in WA // Bezos and CEO's suck up to Trump // Why did Democrats lose so badly? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Dow Constantine offers mental health resources for county workers

Evangelical support for Trump is high once again...at least two states say they'll defend abortion from a Trump administration...and Trump's impact on the U-S Supreme Court.

What’s Trending: Washington governor Jay Inslee has called up the national guard in the event there is Election Day violence. Boeing workers are expected to vote on the latest contract offer on Monday night. NBC is getting heat for inviting Kamala Harris on the SNL over the weekend, but not Donald Trump. Guest: Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring is proposing a budget amendment to prevent a tax increase. // Big Local: The Washington GOP is reaching out voters with the message that the Democrats are anti-God and don’t like you. Live coverage of Donald Trump’s final rally in Pittsburgh. // A beloved pet squirrel and raccoon were confiscated and euthanized by New York State authorities, which has since lead to outrage online.

4pm: Election Eve // Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest  // Cities across US board up ahead of election // DC Braces for Election Day Unrest // Peanut the Squirrel shocks the world // Election 2024 - 1 Day until Election day. // Harris declines to reveal how she voted on California proposition that would toughen criminal penalties // Jason Kelce smashes a heckler’s phone for talking trash about his brother

6pm: Election Eve // Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest   Cities across US board up ahead of election // DC Braces for Election Day Unrest // Peanut the Squirrel shocks the world // Quincy Jones passes away at 91 // Feliks on Quincy's local ties // What Seattle meant to Quincy Jones, and what he meant to the city // San Francisco Driverless Taxis Having Trouble with Rush Hour Traffic 

Today's Headlines: With less than a day before Election Day, national polls show a tight race. In Iowa, the Selzer poll has Vice President Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 3 points—a notable shift in a traditionally Republican state. The poll, known for accuracy, attributes Harris's lead to strong support among older women. Meanwhile, Trump's controversial comments about Liz Cheney, including a firing squad reference, have prompted an investigation by Arizona's attorney general. Cheney condemned Trump's remarks as tyrannical. In Michigan, Trump courted Arab American voters in Dearborn, tapping into frustrations over U.S. policy on Gaza. Legal challenges in Pennsylvania threaten to disqualify thousands of mail-in ballots, mostly from overseas voters, but officials are defending their validity. Amidst heightened threats, Washington Governor Jay Inslee has activated the National Guard to protect election infrastructure. In Texas, a young woman died after being denied medical care following a miscarriage, highlighting the severe impacts of the state's restrictive abortion law. Finally, in Israel, a scandal involving leaks of sensitive intelligence has raised questions about Prime Minister Netanyahu's involvement, as his aide was implicated in actions risking national security. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Des Moines Register: Iowa Poll: Kamala Harris leapfrogs Donald Trump to take lead near Election Day. Here's how Reuters: Arizona prosecutor investigating Trump for saying Cheney should face gunfire AP News: Trump meets with Arab Americans in Dearborn, Michigan, but top community leaders skipped the event Lancaster Online: More than 4,000 mail-in voters receive legal challenge across 14 Pa. counties [update] WA Post: Washington state activates National Guard in case of election unrest Pro Publica: A Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms Axios: Classified leaks by detained Netanyahu aide may have undermined hostage operations Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government-sanctioned murder of a man's pet squirrel and raccoon isn't just sad, it's what this election is all about. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs joins us to discuss ballot chain of custody concerns. Governor Inslee puts the National Guard on standby. GOP texts target Hispanic voters with message about extreme gender ideology. 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Gov. Inslee activates National Guard // WA early ballot returns down 800,000 from 2020 // GOP tells Spanish-speaking voters Democrats ‘hate you’ and ‘hate God’ // Boeing workers voting today // Should doctors have to report unfit drivers? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Should you keep your ballot secret from your spouse?

Partita aperta tra Harris e Trump. La strategia di Trump: dichiararsi vincitore comunque. A Donald Trump, il segreto dell'eterna salvezza in politica glielo aveva rivelato il suo vecchio avvocato Roy Cohn, quando era ancora un giovane manager immobiliare rampante con il sogno di prendersi New York, e poi l'America: non ammettere mai una sconfitta, dichiarati sempre vincitore. Il gioco sporco non gli riuscì alle elezioni del 2000, poi trasformato in un incubo con l'assalto dei suprematisti bianchi, razzisti e nazisti, del 6 gennaio 2021 con l'assalto al Capitol Hill, di cui Trump resta responsabile sul piano dell'ideazione e della gestione successiva anche in sede processuale. Anche alle presidenziali di domani, Trump ripropone lo stesso schema: dichiararsi vincitore per poi avviare l'ennesima battaglia legale. Nella sostanza, il miliardario punta a intestarsi il primo posto la sera del 5 novembre e poi denunciare brogli. E gli effetti già ci sono. Nello Stato di Washington è mobilitata la Guardia nazionale per il rischio di violenze e scontri. Non siamo all'insurrezione e le forze dell'ordine ritengono improbabile la replica dell'assalto al Congresso avvenuto il 6 gennaio del 2020, però la tensione è alta e quindi Inslee non vuole correre rischi. I sondaggi sono per Harris in Iowa e per Trump in Pennsylvania. Un sondaggio in Iowa indica un vantaggio di tre punti della candidata democratica Kamala Harris sul repubblicano Donald Trump: una sorpresa in uno Stato che era dato come repubblicano. Intanto Trump raggiunge Harris in Pennsylvania, uno degli Stati in bilico. A poche ore dall'Election Day, circa 75 milioni di americani hanno già votato, in anticipo nei seggi o per posta. Nelle elezioni di quattro anni fa, che si svolsero nel pieno della pandemia di Covid, il 70% dei voti furono espressi prima dell'Election Day. Molti Stati hanno già raggiunto il 50% dei voti espressi quattro anni fa, in Georgia si è raggiunto l'80%. Ma la partita è aperta e la sorte degli Stati Uniti la decideranno gli elettori degli stati in bilico e la capacità dei candidati di aggregare quella fetta della popolazione che non si sente rappresentata dalla politica: quelli come i pacifisti che ritengono la Harris troppo blanda in politica estera in sintonia con l'azione di Biden, quelli come gli estremisti di destra che spingono Trump verso avventure antidemocratiche e golpiste. "Il Corsivo" a cura di Daniele Biacchessi non è un editoriale, ma un approfondimento sui fatti di maggiore interesse che i quotidiani spesso non raccontano. Un servizio in punta di penna che analizza con un occhio esperto quell'angolo nascosto delle notizie di politica, economia e cronaca. ___________________________________________________ Ascolta altre produzioni di Giornale Radio sul sito: https://www.giornaleradio.fm oppure scarica la nostra App gratuita: iOS - App Store - https://apple.co/2uW01yA Android - Google Play - http://bit.ly/2vCjiW3 Resta connesso e segui i canali social di Giornale Radio: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giornaleradio.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giornale_radio_fm/?hl=it

Governor Jay Inslee has activated members of the Washington National Guard to support public safety during election week, responding to recent warnings from the Department of Homeland Security and incidents of unrest in southwestern Washington. Guard members will be on standby from November 4th through November 7th to assist law enforcement if needed, ensuring secure election infrastructure and safe voting spaces across the state. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/inslee-activates-some-national-guard-members-to-support-public-safety-activities-related-to-the-election on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Inslee #WashingtonElection2024 #publicsafety #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

As a kid, he dreamed of playing for the Boston Celtics. As he got older, he thought he would end up in the medical field, but Washington Governor Jay Inslee found himself on a path toward public service instead. The 'Greenest' Governor sits down with Sophia to share the story of his political journey. From the positive experience of connecting with communities, to the negatives of the political experience . . . like when Former President Trump refused to provide disaster relief to a whole community that burned down in Washington, because the Governor opposed Trump's Muslim ban and climate change denial. Despite the good, bad, and sometimes ugly? Inslee says you should not be afraid of throwing your hat in the ring!! The Governor also discusses the election ballots that were recently burned in his state and what is being done about it, the positive economic impact of climate policy and the creation of green jobs, his optimism about the future of clean energy jobs, and his plan to focus on climate solutions after he leaves office after his current and final term. He's ready to pass the torch. To us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to recent ballot box vandalism, Clark County is enhancing security measures across all ballot drop sites, including additional patrols by the Sheriff's Office and Vancouver Police, along with 24-hour ballot observers at each location. Gov. Jay Inslee supports these actions, reinforcing the commitment to secure voting. Find out more about these developments by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/update-enhanced-security-presence-will-be-provided-at-clark-county-ballot-drop-boxes on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #ballotsecurity #WashingtonState #electionsecurity

What’s Trending: Kamala Harris was interviewed by Fox News’s Bret Baier and it didn’t go well for her. // LongForm: GUEST: Union member Dan Zahlman explains why so many members booed Sen. Maria Cantwell at yesterday’s rally. // The Quick Hit: Jay Inslee ranked among the worst governors in fiscal policy.  

This election season we're bringing you conversations on all of the statewide initiatives on the November ballot.  Most recently, we looked at both sides of the Capital Gains Tax Repeal.  This week, we're taking a deep dive into I-2124: it's the initiative that would give Washington voters the option to OPT-OUT of the WA Cares long term services insurance program. Gov. Inslee signed the bill that created WA Cares into law back in 2019. It's a kind of “social insurance plan,” which would extend a one-time benefit of $36,500 to people who pay into the program, to help them cover the cost of long-term care. Right now, most Washington workers pay about 58 cents into the program for every 100 dollars earned. If you make $50,000 dollars a year, that's about 24 dollars a month.  There was a delay in getting the payroll deduction started because of COVID, then an opt-out period, so payroll deductions for the plan didn't actually kick in until July of last year. The first claims for WA Cares benefits can be filed starting July 1st, 2026.  A vote of "Yes" on Initiative 2124 would make the program optional, instead of a payroll tax applying to most workers with a W-2.  We'll hear both sides of I-2124 this week: TODAY, we're talking to the YES side.    Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.   GUEST: Elizabeth New - Policy Analyst and the Director of the Centers for Worker Rights and Health Care at the Washington Policy Center RELATED LINKS:  Washington Initiative 2124, Opt-Out of Long-Term Services Insurance Program Initiative (2024) - Ballotpedia  Vote ‘yes' on I-2124 and make WA Cares participation optional | The Seattle Times  The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Vote ‘yes' on Initiative 2124 and give residents more choice on WA Cares   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This election season we're bringing you conversations on all of the statewide initiatives on this November's ballot.  This week, we're taking a deep dive into I-2124, it's the initiative that would give WA voters the option to OPT-OUT of the WA Cares long term services insurance program. Yesterday, we talked to Elizabeth New from the WA Policy Center, who urged listeners to vote YES on I-2124. TODAY, we're talking to the NO side. Gov. Inslee signed the bill that created WA Cares back in 2019. It's a kind of “social insurance plan,” which would extend a one-time benefit of $36,500 to people who pay into the program, to help them cover the cost of long-term care. Right now, most Washington workers pay about 58 cents into the program for every 100 dollars earned. If you make $50,000 a year, that's about 24 dollars a month.  There was a delay in getting the payroll deduction started because of COVID, then an opt-out period, so payroll deductions for the plan didn't actually kick in until July of last year.  The first claims for WA Cares benefits can be filed starting July 1st, 2026.  A “NO” vote on I-2124 would maintain the WA Cares program as is, without an opt-out. It also preserves the legislature's ability to revise and improve the program.   Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.   GUEST: Cathy MacCaul is a member of Washington State's Long-Term Services & Supports Trust Commission that helps oversee WA Cares, along with being the policy & advocacy director for AARP Washington. RELATED LINKS: Washington Initiative 2124, Opt-Out of Long-Term Services Insurance Program Initiative (2024) - Ballotpedia No On I-2124 Vote ‘no' on I-2124 and keep WA Cares participation mandatory | The Seattle Times Editorial: Opt-out of WA Cares would cost most more later | HeraldNet.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know political discourse has dissolved when a simple yard sign is triggering. Republican Congressional candidate says devout Muslims shouldn't be allowed in Congress. Selective editing gets called out in local and national media. Gavin Newsom takes a page from Jay Inslee's book on gas price gaslighting. 

Today, Thursday, October 10 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on the contents of the draft Charles Mitchell Executive Order and why it's so important for Governor Jay Inslee to sign off on the Executive Order so the Commission's work could be done before the legislature convenes January 13, 2025. Pastor Carey Anderson, Seattle's First AME Church is requesting that Seattle City Council member Joy Hollingsworth introduce a prepared resolution in support of the Charles Mitchell Executive Order. *Clarence Gunn, President, Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) the organization is committed to increasing number of people of color, minorities and other historically disenfranchised communities by helping them get elected or appointed to public office. He will comment on national and local elections and what role DDI is playing in the process. *Charlie James, former Newspaper Publisher and long time advocate for the African American community in Washington State, and one of the leaders in advocating for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. He comments on who is supporting Donald Trump in Michigan. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 12 years of Bob Ferguson, Washington voters are about to elect a new attorney general. Democrat Nick Brown is running to become the state's chief law enforcer, but would he be more of the same? A former U.S. Attorney who also served as legal counsel for Governor Jay Inslee, Brown joined us to discuss everything from gun control to emergency powers to the prosecution of police officers. 

Mark Udall, former Democratic US Senator and House member from Colorado, comes from the famed Udall family of the Mountain West - including his father, Congressman Mo Udall, and uncle, former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall under both JFK & LBJ. But Mark Udall largely stayed away from politics until his mid 40s - having an entire career within the outdoor leadership organization Outward Bound. However, once he flipped the switch to politics, his ascent was rapid: elected to the Colorado State House in 1996, the US House in 1998, and the US Senate in 2008. In this conversation, Senator Udall talks his famous political family, his own early relationship to politics, and memories of 20+ years in elected office that span both highs and lows - with great stories and insights from someone with one of the most unique arcs in American politics. IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up between Tucson, AZ and Washington DC...Lessons about public service learned from his mother...Growing up in a political family of with a Congressman for a father and Cabinet Secretary for an uncle...The political legacy of his father, Mo Udall....The famous friendship between John McCain and Mo Udall...Old Mountain West connections among the Udalls, Goldwaters, and Romneys...The Udall brothers' opinions of both Presidents Johnson and Kennedy...Mark works New Hampshire for his father's 1976 presidential campaign...The 20-year career he had before entering politics...Running for office for the first time in his late 40s...Mark rolls out his Bill Clinton impression...What surprised him most - both positives and negatives - about serving in Congress...The behind-the-scenes machinations of why he didn't run for Senate in 2004 and did run in 2008...Why he was caught flatfooted in his 2014 Senate re-election...Memories of some of the most intense moments on the floor of the House and Senate...The now-infamous role the issue of abortion played in his 2014 race against Cory Gardner...Why he was one of the few members of Congress to list "no religious affiliation" in his bio...The current projects he's most interested in...The Mark Udall recommendations for traveling through Colorado...AND 50 mile hikes, Michael Bennet, Sherry Boehlert, Hale Boggs, Jimmy Carter, Grover Cleveland, Rocky Colavito, Democratic bankers, Denver Nuggets, Don't Ask Don't Tell, William O. Douglas, Fort Wayne Pistons, James Garfield, Gabrielle Giffords, Gary Hart, Jay Inslee, Bobby Kennedy, David King, Lady Bird Johnson, Dick Lamm, John Larson, Monica Lewinsky, Bob McNamara, John McCormack, mercurial marriages, George Miller, Minneapolis Lakers, Minnie Minoso, the NBL, the NRA, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Barack Obama, Tom Osborne, Outward Bound, Bill Owens, Nancy Pelosi, plural marriage, Harry Reid, Ranger Rogers, Roy Romer, George Romney, John Salazar, Ken Salazar, Pat Schroeder, Herb Score, Sonia Sotomayor, tough cookies, Mark Uterus, Tim Wirth, Willard Wirtz & more!

4pm: Newly released FBI crime stats puts Washington well above the national averages // “Wenatchee” ferry conversion to hybrid delayed for another year // WPC: Getting Serious about the Ferry System's finances (again) // Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer blames Costco for 1,000 bottles of baby oil: ‘He buys in bulk’ // Election 2024 // Rand Paul Slams Reckless Spending and Pushes for Plan to Balance Budget // Bill Gates on Taxing the Rich // Jake does Jay Inslee, Gerry from the Golden Bachelorette & Merrick Garland impressions

Washington state has officially closed the chamber where executions took place, marking the end of capital punishment here in the state. The journey to decommission this chamber involved a lot of moving parts across all branches of government. First, Governor Jay Inslee put a moratorium on executions in 2014, then the state Supreme Court declared the practice unconstitutional four years later, and finally, the legislature outlawed the practice last year.  Guest: Nina Shapiro, Seattle Times reporter covering social issues Relevant Links: Seattle Times: WA death penalty chamber officially closes, ending tumultuous history See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical factors that they argue threaten the supply chain system. Under California's Advanced Clean Trucks program, the trucking industry must progressively transition to zero emissions for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Starting next year, zero emission vehicles must make up 7% of all Class 2b-3 truck and Class 7-8 tractor sales, while Class 4-8 truck sales must be 11% zero emission vehicles.

ICYMI! A re-broadcast of our Washingtonians for Harris-Walz virtual Zoom event and fundraiser, a co-production between Washington Indivisible groups and the Washington State Democratic Party. It was held on the evening of Monday, August 12th. This event features a who's-who of Washington (and US) political and activist leaders: U.S. Senator and Harris-Walz Campaign Co-Chair Chris Coons (D-DE), Washington State Democratic Chair Shasti Conrad, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Members of Congress Adam Smith, Pramila Jayapal, Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier, Governor Jay Inslee, candidate for U.S. House and State Representative Emily Randall, candidate for Attorney General Nick Brown, King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay and state lawmakers Jamila Taylor, Kristine Reeves, and Drew Hansen. Viewers also heard from Seattle Drag Queen Nemesis, podcast host and political consultant Crystal Fincher, Fuse Executive Director Aaron Ostrom, Indivisible Co-Founder and Co-Leader Ezra Levin, and Alliance for Gun Responsibility Executive Director Renee Hopkins.

6pm: Washington state primary election results 2024 // WSF engineers: ‘Inslee has run service into the rocks’ // “We don’t have enough people”  Ferry workers struggle with staff shortages // Flatulating in front of your pets is stressing them out // Demi Moore Reads a Book on Farts 

3pm: Washington state primary election results 2024 // WSF engineers: ‘Inslee has run service into the rocks’ // “We don’t have enough people”  Ferry workers struggle with staff shortages // Flatulating in front of your pets is stressing them out // Demi Moore Reads a Book on Farts

Bad economic news for the party in power. It's Primary Election Eve and turnout is low. Farmers and truckers have had enough of broken promises from the state. Inslee compares his climate policies to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Plus: Nancy Pelosi wants to see Biden's bust carved into stone. 

Washington voters have some high profile races on their primary ballots this week. Governor Jay Inslee, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Congressman Derek Kilmer are not seeking reelection. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will try to hold on to her seat in the state's 3rd District. In addition, attorney general, public lands commissioner and insurance commissioner are all open seats. Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joins us to preview Washington’s top-two primary election.

Fueled by dry weather and high temperatures, wildfires across the Northwest have now burned more than 1 million acres. On Friday, Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide emergency to unlock more firefighting resources.  As of now, those dozens of fires across Washington and Oregon have put thousands of people under evacuation notice. But for cattle ranchers across the plains of the Northwest interior, moving their families – and their herds – is getting more and more difficult.  Soundside was joined by Anna King, who has been following a number of ranchers as they work to get their cattle away from fire. King is a Senior Correspondent with Northwest Public Broadcasting and has spent more than a decade covering ranching in the remote corners of the Northwest. Guests:  Anna King, Senior Correspondent with Northwest Public Broadcasting  Kayce Faulkner, rancher in Burns, OR Matt McElligot, president of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association Mitch Baker, rancher north of Burns, OR Related Links: Burnt over cattle and lands: In southeast Oregon, grief-stricken ranchers are exhausted and frustrated by wildfires - Northwest Public Broadcasting (nwpb.org) Anna King's video on cattle fences: Good Fences (youtube.com) Map of current Northwest fires: Wildfires rage in Oregon, Washington: Map the Pacific Northwest wildfires, evacuations (msn.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Trump is attacking Meta and Google after it appears they censored information about his assassination attempt. State Rep Chris Corry points out that the $200 utility bill rebate is just a taxpayer funded bribe by Jay Inslee to save the Climate Commitment Act. // Big Local: Pierce County Sheriff Derek Sanders says that since the police pursuit ban was rolled back, the number of suspects fleeing has decreased. The TV show ‘Cops’ is returning and filming in Pierce County. 3 passengers and a dog were rescued by ferry workers in Kitsap County. // Taco Bell is going to start using AI for their drive thru orders by the end of 2024.

Ahead of Tuesday's primary election, the choice is clear: stay the course or turn toward sanity. Dave Reichert calls on Inslee to follow Newsom's lead with a homeless executive order. Weighing the pulse of America's last remaining bellwether district. Woke lawmaker says she was fired for being too ‘white presenting.' Trump's NABJ interview was a disaster – for him and for the Fourth Estate. 

What’s Trending: Governor Jay Inslee is trying to bribe voters as the initiative to repeal his Climate Commitment Act is looking increasingly likely to pass. 20 different federal and local law enforcement agencies will be providing security at Seafair this weekend. Jason calls out QAnoners on social media who support Semi Bird. // The Biden administration is denying that its proposed Supreme Court reforms are the result of election year politics. // A new report says that several Washington State cities require $1 million for a starter home.  

Governor Jay Inslee rolls out shameless bribe, hoping to keep the failed Climate Commitment Act. Do efforts to ease the eviction backlog go far enough? Notorious “Belltown Hellcat” back in court. Democrats roll out their latest 2024 strategy: calling everyone who disagrees with them “weird.” Pete Buttigieg says abortion access makes men “more free.”

3pm: Is Kamala Harris vetting Jay Inslee for VP nomination?  (We’ve been Jason Rantz Click-Baited) // At a Biden fundraiser in May, Joe warned that “if you like having Inslee in Washington (state), don’t elect me!” // The Pimp Wars on Aurora continue // Seattle City Council repeals loitering laws in 2020 // The Mariners Get Boo’d at Home // Aaron Granillo Mourns // Predictions On Biden’s Press Conference

6pm: Is Kamala Harris vetting Jay Inslee for VP nomination?  (We’ve been Jason Rantz Click-Baited) // At a Biden fundraiser in May, Joe warned that “if you like having Inslee in Washington (state), don’t elect me!” // The Pimp Wars on Aurora continue // Seattle City Council repeals loitering laws in 2020 // The Mariners Get Boo’d at Home // Aaron Granillo Mourns // Predictions On Biden’s Press Conference

A new reparations program is taking effect – but you wouldn't know that by reading the Seattle Times. Governor Jay Inslee forgets his foray into authoritarianism. Manka Dhingra sticks to her employment charade. I-2066 would help keep rents from going higher. Yet another ‘rare' case of politics being pushed on kids. 

In this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn't qualify for next week's presidential debate, set for June 27. CNN has introduced strict new rules for the debate, including muted microphones, commercial breaks, no live audience, no opening statements, and no pre-written notes. Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza suggests that these rules favor President Joe Biden, who will remain at Camp David until the day of the debate. Meanwhile, Washington's Democratic governor, Jay Inslee, is stockpiling abortion pills in response to a potential Trump administration return. In a shocking revelation brought by James O'Keefe, Disney's senior VP, Michael Giordano, exposed discriminatory hiring practices against white males, such as the company using "code words" to dodge legal trouble and offering bonuses for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Giordano also notes candidates have been rejected for not fitting racial profiles. Just Stop Oil protesters caused a stir by spraying orange cornflour paint on Stonehenge. NBC's medical drama, "New Amsterdam," made an insane claim that cancer can be caused by racism. Lastly, on "The Daily Show," Marlon Wayans grilled Nathan Wade about his affair with Fulton County DA Fani Willis. BlazeTV contributors Jaco Booyens and Matthew Marsden join the show. Today's Sponsors: Patriot Mobile Just go to https://www.patriotmobile.com/sara or call 972-PATRIOT to get FREE activation with offer code SARA. “Sound of Hope” Go watch it today at https://www.angel.com/SARA “Voter Fraud Exposed: How Elections Can Be Stolen,” available NOW at https://www.blazeoriginals.com. Get $30 off with code VOTERFRAUD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s Trending: Palestinians have started using live Falcons instead of Balloons or Drones with weapons attached // Fox News’ Rachel Sutherland on wasteful government spending // Fox News’ Tonya J. Powers has more on the Russian spy arrested in D.C. // Gov. Inslee gives Inslee-style answer to tolling question