Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob McKenna

Shannon Kingston on fears of Iran continuing nuclear developments despite a planned ceasefire // Jim Ryan on the declining rates of infant deaths in the US // Rob McKenna on a state Supreme Court decision to make firearm possession illegal for individuals with more than one DUI arrest in less than 7 years // Charlie Commentary on the consequence of the Jumpstart Tax // Gee Scott on the clutch performance from Cal Raleigh in yesterday's Mariners game

Art Dallen and Andrea Suarez on the Fentynl crisis // KIRO NewsRadio’s Aaron Granillo on U.W. Grads and tech jobs // Former Washington Attorney General, Rob McKenna // Charlie Commentary on cellphone bans in schools // Corwin Haeck on the 50th Anniversary of Wings at the Tacoma Dome // Gee Scott on the new ban on E-Bikes for minors

Art Dahlen and Andrea Suarez on the growing fentanyl crisis in Seattle and the changing culture of drug use // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on how hot the summer is predicted to be // Rob McKenna on the axing of President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" // Charlie Commentary on the prompt firing of prominent police officers in Arlington and Auburn // Gee Scott on debate over the use of CCTV cameras downtown

Trust problems rarely begin with strategy. More often, they begin with fear, self-protection, and leaders trying to create stability externally while struggling internally. In this episode, Dr. Rob McKenna—CEO of WiLD Leaders and bestselling author of Whole Leaders, Wild Trust—shares why trust grows through honesty, vulnerability, and truth-telling rather than perfection. He explains how internal formation shapes team trust, why self-protection quietly destroys cultures, and what leaders can do to build environments where people feel safe enough to tell the truth.  You'll gain insight into: • why trust begins with personal formation before organizational transformation • how self-protection quietly erodes team trust • the three questions employees are silently asking every day • why high-trust teams confront reality faster

Jim Ryan on a very consequential primary election in Texas // Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast heading into June // Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship expected next month // Charlie Commentary on frustrations among North Seattle residents over city leadership inaction toward prevalent gunshots in neighborhoods // Lifelong CEO James Shackleford on the Seattle Pride Gala debuting this June // Gee Scott on the latest round of Meta layoffs

What happens when employees stop trusting leadership?In Part 2 of this conversation on The H.I.T. Podcast, Dr. Rob McKenna returns to discuss the real-world impact of trust on culture, leadership, performance, and retention.Drawing from his research and book Whole Leaders, Wild Trust, Dr. McKenna explains why trust is one of the most powerful—and overlooked—drivers inside organizations.What We CoverWhy high-trust organizations outperform low-trust culturesThe four trust environments: Stronghold, Jungle, Shell, and IslandsWhy nearly 48% of employees operate in “jungle” environmentsThe role of sacrificial courage in leadershipHow low trust creates emotional exhaustion and “fake belonging”The three questions every employee is asking:Do I matter?Are you telling me the truth?Do I belong?Leadership Takeaways• Invest in people as whole humans—not just performers• Build cultures where teams can “fight well” through healthy conflict• Grow organizations only at the speed of trustIf you lead people, shape culture, or want to build stronger teams, this episode delivers practical insight backed by real research. Like and subscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of HR, insurance, and technology.

Meteorologist Scott Sistek with a look at the extended forecast // Rob McKenna on the push in Washington to redraw legislative maps-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on flag representation during the FIFA World Cup-LIVE // Charlie Harger and Manda Factor with the Top Local and National Headlines // Gee Scott on how much Seattle renters have to pay in order to become Seattle homeowners-LIVE

What does trust actually look like inside an organization — and can it be measured?In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Dr. Rob McKenna, founder of Wild Leaders and author of the USA Today bestselling book Whole Leaders, Wild Trust.Dr. McKenna explains why trust is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—drivers of organizational success. More importantly, he shows how leaders can move beyond vague conversations about “culture” and begin measuring the specific behaviors that build trust.What We CoverWhat WILD stands for: Whole and Intentional Leader DevelopmentWhy trust is essential for performance, retention, and accountabilityThe Wild Trust Index, which measures 33 specific drivers of trustWhy leadership development is fundamentally trust-buildingHow job clarity creates accountability and confidenceThe importance of truth-telling and healthy conflictWhy emotional maturity is a foundational leadership skillA Powerful EndorsementDr. McKenna also shares how Stephen Covey, author of The Speed of Trust, wrote the foreword to his book after recognizing the importance of measuring the inputs that create trust—not just the outcomes.If you lead people, shape culture, or want to build a stronger organization, this episode offers practical, research-backed insights you can apply immediately.

Dr. Sophie Lazarus on the health benefits of unplugging from technology // Patrick De Haan on the price of fuel and a potential gas tax holiday // Rob McKenna on an initiative attempt to take down the state's income tax, and the race for the 5 open seats on Washington's Supreme Court // Charlie Commentary on why Texas is leading the way of climate commitment // Natalie Brand on President Trump's trip to China // Frank Lenzi on the 40th anniversary of "Top Gun" and its significance to him // Gee Scott on a lack of enthusiasm surrounding the FIFA World Cup

PHONE GUEST - ROB MCKENNA - FORMER WA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL // Washington Supreme Court blocks referendum on millionaires’ tax // Trump riffs on Iran war to a group of elementary school kids visiting the White House // LETTERS

Rich Hughes on the federal probe into medicare fraud in Minnesota // Rob McKenna on the legal challenge of the state income tax // Charlie Commentary on the danger of empathy over instinct // James Lynch with Cold Case Project: Looking at a young man who was shot down 6 years ago, with no suspect // Gee Scott on cancelling of in-flight meals on some Delta flights

What does it really mean to lead from a place of wholeness and why does trust feel so elusive in today's organizations? In this episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Rob McKenna, author of Whole Leaders, Wild Trust, for a conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about leadership development.Dr. McKenna explores why the most effective leaders aren't the ones who have it all figured out, but the ones who are willing to show up fully; with their strengths, their struggles, and their humanity intact. He unpacks the idea of "wild trust": the kind of deep, unguarded confidence that teams extend to leaders who are genuinely known, not just professionally polished.Whether you're leading a team of five or an organization of thousands, this episode will leave you rethinking how you show up and what it truly means to be trusted.Learn more about Dr. McKenna: https://www.wildleaders.org/Pick up a copy of Dr. McKenna's book: https://a.co/d/046Ru6KbPodcast produced by Sound of a Rose

Robert Berger in Jerusalem with an update on the war with Iran // Scott Sistek on the upcoming 80 degree day and the lack of a snowpack this year // Rob McKenna on the state's lawsuit against major grocery chains and an update on the legal challenge of the state's income tax // Charlie Commentary on how much we are paying for the Climate Commitment Act // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at the mysterious disappearance of a young man with autism over a year ago // Luciana Bosio and Roula Bland from Survivor SAKE on racing with cancer survivors // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to provide free lunch and childcare for Seattle families

Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz // Scott Sistek on April showers and a springtime forecast // Rob McKenna with an update on his legal challenge of the state's Millionares' Tax // Charlie Commentary on Washington's flawed bail system // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Picking up a case of a tragic 2023 hit and run // Jeff McCausland and Patrick De Haan on the ceasefire with Iran and the impact on gas prices // Gee Scott on King County workers having issues with RTO orders

Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz // Scott Sistek on April showers and a springtime forecast // Rob McKenna on a judge's dismissal of a $10 billion defamation lawsuit from the Trump administration against the Wall Street Journal // Charlie Commentary on the negative impact of the JumpStart Tax // AEW Wrestler Darby Allin on his fight tonight for the Heavyweight Championship // Gee Scott on why every food now is has so much "protein" in it

Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the 14 day ceasefire deal between the US and Iran // Hannah Brandt with Republican and Democrat reaction to the President's temporary peace deal with Iran // Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court's consideration of birthright citizenship and the next moves in his legal challenge of the state' s "Millionaires' Tax" // Gee Scott on why Washington highways are so bad

Former Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge joins Rob McKenna and the Citizens Action Defense Fund to mount a challenge to Washington's new 9.9% income tax law. The legal team argues that the tax may violate state constitutional rules on property and uniformity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/former-wa-supreme-court-justice-joins-legal-effort-against-income-tax/ #Washington #PhilTalmadge #IncomeTax #Politics #RobMcKenna #SenateBill6346 #JacksonMaynard #LegalNews #SupremeCourt #BobFerguson

Thane Rosenbaum on the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship // Rob McKenna on his challenge of the state's new income tax on millionaires // Charlie Commentary on how the state income tax is now in the hands of us voters // Jeff McCausland with an update on the war in Iran // Gee Scott on Washington as the 6th most expensive states

5PM: GUEST - Former Washington Attorney General Rob Mckenna // Ferguson signs WA high-earners income tax; challenges expected // Mayor Wilson hosts discussion on surveillance and security, takes questions from public // LETTERS

Gov. Bob Ferguson authorizes a 9.9% tax on $1M+ earners, aiming to fund relief for 810,000 households while opponents, led by Rob McKenna and the Citizen Action Defense Fund, launch a constitutional legal challenge. State tax fairness and business impacts are at stake. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/income-tax-signed-in-washington-with-a-legal-challenge-close-behind/ #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BobFerguson #SB6346 #TaxPolicy #LegalChallenge #RobMcKenna #SmallBusiness #Politics #Olympia

A coalition led by Rob McKenna and Let's Go Washington plans legal and ballot attacks on the new 9.9% millionaire income tax, with court battles and signature drives already in motion. Clark County residents face years of uncertainty as collections may not start until 2029. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/as-washington-gets-an-income-tax-the-fight-to-overturn-it-begins/ #Washington #IncomeTax #Politics #BallotMeasures #TaxPolicy #RobMcKenna #LetsGoWashington #GovFerguson #MillionairesTax #Legislation

Scott Sistek on the atmospheric river and what to expect from Springtime in the northwest // Rob McKenna on the SAVE America Act // Charlie Commentary on the state's lack of committing to long sentences for violent criminals // Nancy Cordes on the war in Iran and the Trump administration's response to the resignation of Joe Kent // Gee Scott on the Seahawks opening game scheduled for a Wednesday

Scott Sistek on the crazy weather hitting the region // Jeff McCausland on the War in Iran // Rob Mckenna on the millionaire tax // Charlie Commentary on HB 2266 // Jerry Cornfield with the latest from Olympia // Gee Scott on Team USA's manager making a big mistake

Andrew Villeneuve from the Northwest Progressive Institute on support for the Millionaires' Tax // Scott Sistek on the end of our warm winter, and what to expect from the springtime // Rob McKenna on the legality of US attacks on Iran // Charlie Commentary on gas prices in Washington and the CCA // Jerry Cornfield with a Legislative update // Gee Scott on the Seahawks likely losing Kenneth Walker III

Hannah Brandt on the President's State of the Union address // Jeff McCausland on the latest nuclear tension between the US and Iran // Rob McKenna on debates over election security and opposition to the proposed state's income tax // Charlie Commentary on divisiveness created by the President's State of the Union address // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on the State of the Union

Joe Khalil on a heated Senate race in Texas, and how it could impact voting in the rest of the country // Eleanor Watson on nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran in Geneva // Rob McKenna on the potential SCOTUS decision over President Trump's authority to enact sweeping tariffs // Scott Sistek with an extended forecast throughout the rest of February and the potential of snow this week // Dr. Lisa Patel on the health impact of climate change // Gee Scott on the social media addiction trial underway in LA today

Scott Sistek with an extended forecast through the rest of February // Jennifer Coffindaffer on the search for Nancy Guthrie // Rob McKenna on state legislators defining what an "election" // Charlie Commentary on how special of a moment the Seahawks Super Bowl Parade is // Scott MacFarlane on the questions surrounding an election office in Fulton County // Jerry Cornfield on the legislative session // Gee Scott on the Super Bowl Parade

Nancy Cordes on the end of the government shutdown and President Trump's demand for states to "nationalize" elections // Scott Sistek on February weather // Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer on the search for Nancy Guthrie // Rob McKenna on Washington's Supreme Court vacancies and potential income tax legal pushback // Charlie Commentary on income tax proposal // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on Radio Row

Scott Sistek with an extended forecast and an "Atmospheric Brook" // James Lynch on the push in Olympia for a 32 hour work week // Weijia Jiang on shifting tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota lawmakers // Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court's impending decision on the Trump administration's control over the Federal Reserve // Charlie Commentary on the working draft for an income tax in Washington // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on Amazon layoffs

Kurt Volker on US push for Greenland and NATO // Rob McKenna on a case in the WA Supreme Court surrounding natural gas use in homes // Charlie Commentary updating the "boy in the tent" story // Scott MacFarlane on the DOJ subpoenas of Minnesota lawmakers // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on how Jaxon Smith-Njigba is preparing for the NFC Championship Game

Seokhyun Hwang on the impact of distracting screens on driving // Rob McKenna on the legal prosecution of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell // Charlie Commentary on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's policy to not clear a homeless encampment // Scott MacFarlane on the resignation of several federal prosecutors in Minnesota // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on why Seattle is one of the most stressed out cities in the US

Jeff McCausland on US crusade for oil in Venezuela and potentially Greenland // Rob McKenna on the trial of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro // Charlie Commentary on lies surrounding the Climate Commitment Act // Jerry Cornfield on the upcoming Legislative Session // Gee Scott on the departure of UW's star QB

Charlie Harger exclusive report, "The Boy in the Tent": a story of fentanyl devastation impacting one young child in Seattle // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at some of the bad transportation stories from 2025 // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court case examining President Trump's method of tariffs on US trade partners // Charlie Commentary on why the Keeping Families Together Act is failing one specific child in Seattle // Excerpts from the year end address given by President Trump // Gee Scott on tonight's huge Seahawks game

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the potential future of tolling in the state // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: AI technology is being tested at SEA Airport // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court case that could extend President Trump's executive power over federal agencies // Charlie Commentary on the importance of not assigning blame for massive flooding across the state // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the unprecedented atmospheric river, flooding across Western Washington, and the extended forecast through the rest of December

Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for December // Nancy Cordes on President Trump's verbal attacks of reporters and Democratic lawmakers // Rob McKenna on Costco's lawsuit against the Trump Administration // Charlie Commentary on Washington's non-solution to the plastic bag problem // Alexander Bolton on GOP Senator's pushback against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over boat strikes in the Caribbean // Outgoing Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson on the direction of the city under Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on the AI bubble

Rob McKenna on President Trump's failed defamation lawsuit against CNN // Xavier Walton on the blocking of Texas Republicans' attempts at a new Congressional map // Ed O'Keefe on the vote to release the Epstein Files, the Saudi Crown Prince in D.C. and the blocking of the GOP-led Congressional Map // Charlie Commentary with a reminder of a local sexual assault cover-up, in light of the vote on the release of the Epstein Files // Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for weather on Thanksgiving and into December // Gee Scott on an uptick in job applications to previously "unwanted" jobs

Natalie Brand on city and state races across the nation // Scott Sistek on atmospheric rivers and November rain // Democratic Strategist Cathy Allen on victories for Progressives in the general election // Charlie Commentary on the impact of SNAP benefits being cut // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court weighing whether President Trump should have power to impose sweeping tariffs on US trade partners // Republican Strategist Randy Pepple on initial election results and what it means for Washington Republicans // Gee Scott on initial election results

Former federal prosecutor Erica Evans is running for Seattle City Attorney // CBS correspondent Natalie Brand on the government shutdown // Rob McKenna on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suing the makers of Tylenol // Charlie Commentary on the Stupid Motorist Law // Gee Scott elaborates on his interview with Bruce Harrell

Jeff McCausland on the latest conflict between Russia and Ukraine // Scott MacFarlane on the arrest of a January 6th rioter who has threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries // Rob McKenna on the court ruling to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland // Charlie Commentary on why nobody is right in the debate over a potential end to the government shutdown // Ian Sherr on the Amazon Web Service outage // Tom Dempsey on the government shutdown // Gee Scott on Amazon's plans to replace roughly half a million workers with robots

Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court rejecting an appeal on Alex Jones' libel case // Nikole Killion on the impact of the government shutdown // Charlie Harger Commentary on SPD's crackdown on sex trafficking // Ashleigh Fields on Louisiana's attempts to redistrict their Congressional Map // Congressman Michael Baumgartner on the government shutdown // Gee Scott on the Mariners' massive ALCS Game 3 tonight

Nancy Cordes with the latest on the government shutdown // Linda Gradstein on 2 years since the Hamas attack and a potential ceasefire // Rob McKenna on the "Insurrection Act" and President Trump's intention to use it // Charlie Harger Commentary on why some violence is not political // Luke Duecy on the unique joy of fathers and sons watching the Mariners win together // Gee Scott takes a victory lap on Josh Naylor's participation in yesterday's Mariners game

Nancy Cordes on the government shutdown // Jeff McCausland on changes to the standard of military training // Rob McKenna on Oregon's lawsuit against the Trump administration // Charlie Harger Commentary on protestors bullying journalists // Formidable CEO Emily Parkhurst on the Seattle Mayoral Debate she will moderate tomorrow // Gee Scott on the raising of the minimum wage in Seattle next year

Rob McKenna on the SCOTUS decision surrounding President Trump's firing the FTC Chair // Craig Fiegener on Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night TV // Charlie Harger Commentary on the danger of taking Presidential prescriptions as fact // Gee Scott on the Mariners clinching a playoff berth

Denise Gosnell on navigating parenting with kids using artificial intelligence // Tom Dempsey on President Trump's trip in the UK // Scott MacFarlane on new details surrounding the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk // Charlie Harger Commentary on desensitizing to homelessness // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court looking to rename the "Shadow Docket" // Scott MacFarlane on new details surrounding the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk // Gee Scott on the massive comeback win for the Seattle Storm

Natalie Brand on the revised job report // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court decision allowing ICE agents to question anyone Hispanic in Los Angeles // Charlie Harger Commentary on the disfunction at Green Hill School // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on Russian drones shot down over Poland // Joe Khalil on the UFO/UAP that took place in Congress yesterday // Angela Poe Russell on Waymo vehicles coming to Seattle

Jeff McCausland on the latest talks between US, Ukraine, and Russia // Scott MacFarlane on crime in D.C. over a week after federalization of the police in the city // Rob McKenna on President Trump's push to end mail-in voting in the US // Charlie Harger Commentary on how to address theft at grocery stores // Xavier Walton on the Texas congressional map redistricting vote happening in Austin // Robert Sherman in Kyiv on the talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia // Gee Scott on crime and theft in local grocery stores

Rob McKenna on the legal aspect of National Guard troops deployed in Washington D.C. // Robert Berger in Jerusalem on the latest violence in Gaza // Jared Ganz on the Democratic Socialism movement in cities around the US // Tom Speicher in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on the beginning of the Little League World Series // Scott MacFarlane on the cost of federalized troops in Washington D.C. // Gee Scott on the cost of rent in Seattle

Rob McKenna on the huge deficit in Washington state due to lawsuit payouts // Mills Hayes on the NASA proposal of a nuclear reactor on the moon // Anna Kooiman on the massive cuts to vaccine development under RFK Jr. // Charlie Harger Commentary on why you should not recline your seat on the airplane // Jeff McCausland on the latest meeting between US and Russia // Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson on a new mobile drug treatment center, today's city budget meeting, and the primary election results // Gee Scott on one criminal's love affair with an appliance

Eric Thompson on the prevalence of "ghost job" listings and his push to draft legislation to crack down on them // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem with an update on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israeli reaction // Rob McKenna on the latest push from the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship in the US // Tracy Wholf on the changes coming to how the EPA looks at carbon emissions // Alicia Nieves on the Federal Reserve meeting to decide whether to lower interest rates // Gee Scott on the big recruiting boost to Seattle Police

Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court case that could dismantle the Voting Rights Act // Gary Horcher in Boise on the sentencing hearing of Bryan Kohberger // Aaron Navarro at the White House with a report on the latest Trump reaction to Jeffrey Epstein rumours // Paul Holden on the delicate art of glass blowing at the boat house