Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

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Washington State House Democratic Caucus

Welcome to Capitol Ideas. This is where members of the majority Democratic caucus in the Washington State House of Representatives sit... more

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Rep. Chris Stearns makes his first appearance on Capitol Ideas today, and you need to know him. He started out fast in his first two terms: vice chair of two key committees, sponsor of several successful bills, and an outspoken advocate of bipartisanship and civic health.

Before he was sent to be their voice in Olympia by the good people of the 47th district, Rep. Chris... more

12 Apr 2024 · 25 minutes

Rep. Debra Entenman just wrapped up her sixth session in the House, working for her friends and neighbors in the 47th legislative district. That's a south King County district that contains parts of Kent and Auburn, all of Covington, Shadow Lake, and a handful of other fine communities, not to mention Emerald Downs. This is her first visit to the Capitol Ideas microphone, and it's a good one.

This is a good one. We say that every time, but seriously, you want to hear what Rep. Debra Entenman... more

11 Apr 2024 · 39 minutes

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins returns to Capitol Ideas today for her now-annual post-sine die visit. It's both a look-back and a glimpse into the future, with insights from the leader of the largest House majority in a generation.

Hit the PLAY button on Capitol Ideas today to hear an exclusive conversation with Washington state Speaker Laurie Jinkins. After... more

25 Mar 2024 · 32 minutes

Rep. Sharon Wylie works for the good people of the 49th legislative district, and for the other 8 million or so Washingtonians as well. She co-chairs one committee, serves on two others, and gets things done. Here she is.

As co-chair of the House Committee on Controlled Substances and Gaming, Rep. Sharon Wylie is instrumental in shaping Washington's policies... more

06 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes

Deputy House Majority Leader My-Linh Thai is a thinker, and what she thinks most deeply about are people. Their lives, their problems, what they want, what they need. That's a good trait for a leader. In today's Capitol Ideas we'll hear what's on her mind, and it's a lot.

My-Linh Thai contains multitudes. She's a state representative. An education leader. A pharmacist. Deputy Majority Leader of the Washington State... more

28 Feb 2024 · 20 minutes

Rep. Dan Bronoske had been in the Legislature barely one term when his colleagues chose him to serve as deputy speaker pro tem of the state House of Representatives. A few minutes into today's Capitol Ideas it should be obvious why. Hit the play button and settle in to meet the firefighter, EMT, veteran, and dog lover who works for the people of the 28th legislative district, and everyone else in the Evergreen State.

Today we'll spend a half hour with Lakewood state Rep. Dan Bronoske. If you tune in to TVW when the... more

25 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes

Today we'll talk with Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self in a podcast recorded as the 2024 session of the Washington State Legislature headed into its final, hectic few weeks. Rep. Ortiz-Self chairs the largest House Democratic Caucus in recent memory, and doubles as chair of the Washington State Latino Democratic Caucus. Clearly, it's an interesting conversation, so stay tuned.

It's a tough job, and she loves it. Mukilteo state Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self chairs the House Democratic Caucus in Olympia,... more

21 Feb 2024 · 22 minutes

This is a good one. Today's ideator on Capitol Ideas is Rep. Tana Senn from the 41st legislative district, which stretches from Mercer Island east to Samammish and from Newcastle up to Bellevue. She chairs the House Committee on Human Services, Youth and Early Learning, and it's a role she was born for.

It's Day 39 of the 60-day 2024 legislative session in Olympia, and schedules are tight. We were lucky to grab... more

16 Feb 2024 · 22 minutes

Rep. Bill Ramos (D-5th, Issaquah) stopped by the Capitol Ideas headquarters this week for a while, and we're glad he did. What resulted is a conversation that ranges from illegal dumping on private land and illegible license plates to amending the state consitution and discussing who really pays gas taxes in Washington. Give us a half hour and we'll give you a fine conversation in return.

Now in the midst of his sixth year in the House, Rep. Bill Ramos makes a return visit to Capitol... more

06 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes

Every couple of years, Rep. Melanie Morgan stops by for a visit with Capitol Ideas. Today's conversation is a good one, and an important one. Equity, Black History Month, housing and homelessness, renewable energy, art, the dearth of Black farmers in Washington . . . you'll hear about all these and more in today's Capitol Ideas.

Rep. Melanie Morgan champions equity in most everything she does, and she does a lot. Join us today for a... more

29 Jan 2024 · 22 minutes

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Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast