Lex Vaughn

Reuven Carlyle, a former Washington State legislator and founder of Earth Finance, joins Paul Guppy from the Washington Policy Center and Lex Vaughn, editor of The Needling. They delve into the emotional weight of nationwide protests against immigration policies and analyze the Seattle affordable housing crisis, stressing the need for humane eviction processes. The trio debates the relationship between taxation and housing affordability, critiquing public leaders for overlooking tax burdens. They wrap up with light-hearted takes on community events and the humorous side of local issues.

Luke Burbank, Lex Vaughn, and David Boze discuss the urgency of infrastructure maintenance in Washington, Boeing's executive leadership and regional impact, Seattle City Council's consideration of minimum wage reduction for food delivery drivers, challenges in the gig economy, Seattle Council dynamics, and the emotional debate over reintroducing grizzlies to the North Cascades.