The IMPACT

2024 wildfire season preview with Matt Dehr, Lead Meteorologist for the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

The debate over new standards to overhaul public defense and slash maximum caseloads for defenders. Guests: Larry Jefferson, Director of the Washington State Office of Public Defense and Eric Johnson, Executive Director of the Washington State Association of Counties.

A one-on-one interview with State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti covering new retirement savings legislation, the push for mandatory financial education in public schools, cannabis banking restrictions and more.

A review of the 2024 Legislative Session with a focus on revenue and tax legislation. Featuring a panel interview with Traci Underwood, interim co-Executive Director of the Economic Opportunity Institute and Paul Guppy, Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center.

Presidential primary takeaways, races to watch, and the political dynamics that will impact the big election this fall. Analysis from professional political consultants for democratic and republican campaigns. Guests: Sandeep Kaushik of Sound View Strategies and Justin Matheson of Axiom Strategies.

State Auditor Pat McCarthy reflects on the first year of her agency's new role auditing police use of deadly force investigations.

Bills that passed, bills that died, and bills still in the mix. A late session recap with analysis from a panel of state government reporters. Guests: Laurel Demkovich of the Washington State Standard and Ellen Dennis of The Spokesman-Review.

A look at legislation that would create a bottle deposit system in Washington with perspectives from both sides of the debate.

House transportation leaders weigh in on 2024 budget priorities, speed cameras, and more. Guests: House Transportation Committee Chair, Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) and Ranking Member, Rep. Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia).

From purchase terms and conditions to workplace safety and professional licensing, we take a look at the work of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee. Guests: Committee Chair Amy Walen (D-Kirkland) and Ranking Republican Member Eric Robertson (R-Sumner).