The IMPACT

The 1918-19 flu pandemic was the deadliest outbreak in human history. Analysis of the COVID era compared to the "Spanish Flu" in Washington, the nation, and the world. Guests include Prof. Nancy Bristow, Chair History at the University of Puget Sound.

A one-on-one interview with Governor Jay Inslee to discuss mandates, moratoriums, and the use of emergency power during the pandemic.

Washington's first legal sports betting operation is up and running with more to follow. An overview of the new gambling landscape. Guests include Stanford Le, President and CEO, Snoqualmie Casino, Tina Griffin, Interim Director, WA State Gambling Commission, and Maureen Greeley, Executive Director, Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling.

Q&A with the WA Dept. of Agriculture about the discovery of more giant invasive hornet nests in Whatcom County.

This week on The Impact, OSPI Chris Reykdal and Rep. Alex Ybarra (R-Quincy) debate vaccine mandates, COVID safety measures, and the new school year.

A March 2020 - June 2021 "year in review" with legislative leaders from the early days of the pandemic restrictions through the 2021 legislative session and June 30th reopening. Guests include House Democratic Deputy Majority Leader Larry Springer (D-Kirkland) and Senate Republican Caucus Leader John Braun (R-Centralia).

The discovery of an Asian giant hornet in Marysville kicks off a discussion of 2021 trapping and detection plans in WA and B.C. Guests include Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Paul van Westendorp, Provincial Apiarist, British Columbia, Canada.

Court ruling on simultaneous broadband bill signing, impact of 2020 election controversies. Guests include Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman.

How state level action on policing, broadband, and housing will impact cities; small business perspective on capital gains tax and pandemic rules. Guests include Candice Bock, Government Relations Director, Association of Washington Cities, and Patrick Connor, Washington State Director, National Federation of Independent Business.

New momentum in Olympia for taxing drivers by the mile. The road usage charge debate. Guests include Reema Griffith, Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Center, and Mariya Frost, Director, Coles Center for Transportation, Washington Policy Center.