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Inside Olympia -- Insurance Commissioner Candidates

2024-10-1654:52

Washington's Office of Insurance Commissioner is open for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, as current Commissioner Mike Kreidler will not run for reelection. Vying to replace him are two state senators: Democrat Patty Kuderer and Republican Phil Fortunato. Learn about their priorities for this important but often overlooked statewide office, this week on Inside Olympia.

Inside Olympia -- WA Liquor and Cannabis Board Director Will Lukela

2024-10-0954:52

On this week's show....He came from one state that pioneered the legal use of recreational cannabis -- Colorado -- to another pioneering state, Washington. Meet Will Lukela, the director of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Inside Olympia---Senators Karen Keiser and Mike Padden

2024-10-0254:57

This week Austin Jenkins sits down with retiring legislators Karen Keiser and Mike Padden.

Inside Olympia -- Roger Rogoff, Office of Independent Investigations

2024-09-2554:52

This week on Inside Olympia...Roger Rogoff, director of the state's Office of Independent Investigations, which is set to begin examining police deadly force cases.

Inside Olympia---Amber Leaders, Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Behavioral Health.

2024-09-1954:52

On this week's Inside Olympia ... What will it take to create a robust and comprehensive behavioral health system in Washington? Why is it taking so long to get there? And what are the barriers to success? On the program for the full hour this week, Amber Leaders, Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Behavioral Health.

Inside Olympia - Elementary School Principal of the Year Cathy Sork

2024-09-1154:55

Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an interview with Washington's 2024 Elementary School Principal of the Year, Dr. Cathy Sork of Dorothy Fox Elementary in Camas.

Inside Olympia -- WA State Teacher of the Year Blaire Penry

2024-09-0554:57

Host Austin Jenkins sits down with 2024 Washington Teacher of the Year Blaire Penry. Penry, from the Auburn School District, has been interviewed by Bill Gates, and has a lot to say about online learning, artificial intelligence in the classroom, equity and diversity in education, and more.

Inside Olympia---Washington Fish and Wildlife Stakeholders

2024-06-2654:50

Host Austin Jenkins does an in-depth interview with Dan Wilson of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Claire Davis of WA Wildlife First.

Inside Olympia---Washington Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind

2024-06-1854:58

On this week's episode of Inside Olympia …. We continue our in-depth look into how Washington manages its fish and wildlife populations. On the program for the full hour is the agency head of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Department Kelly Susewind.

Inside Olympia---Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners

2024-06-1254:57

This week, the first interview in a three-part series on the management of fish and wildlife in Washington state. Host Austin Jenkins sits down for the full hour with Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Chair Barbara Baker, and Commissioner Jim Anderson.

Inside Olympia---Ecology Director Laura Watson

2024-06-0454:52

On this episode of Inside Olympia...From Hanford cleanup to salmon-harming toxins to the state’s carbon pollution credit program … The Department of Ecology is the regulatory agency in charge. How is ecology managing the state’s most pressing environmental hazards? On the program this week is the Director of Ecology Laura Watson.

Inside Olympia---Dept. of Veterans Affairs Director David Puente

2024-05-2854:45

On this episode of Inside Olympia....Host Austin Jenkins discusses veterans' services and housing with the Director of the WA State Department of Veterans Affairs David Puente.

Inside Olympia --- Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis and Update on the Dept. of Health

2024-05-2054:51

On this week's episode of Inside Olympia … How is Washington State's government working to combat the fentanyl crisis? We talk with Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah, and Sue Birch of the State Health Care Authority. Also, what lessons were learned from covid? And how concerned should we be about bird flu? Dr. Shah discusses those and other priority issues for the State Department of Health.

Inside Olympia---Representative J.T. Wilcox

2024-05-1454:46

Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an in-depth interview with retiring former House Republican Leader and State Representative J.T. Wilcox, of Yelm.

Inside Olympia -- Senator Andy Billig

2024-05-0854:49

Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an in-depth interview with retiring legislator Andy Billig, Senate Majority Leader from Spokane.

Inside Olympia---State Drought Update

2024-05-0154:46

A statewide drought emergency has been declared. How low is the snowpack? And what are the implications for fish, farms and people? We ask representatives of the Department of Ecology and Agriculture.

Inside Olympia---Commerce Director Mike Fong

2024-04-2454:46

Host Austin Jenkins sits down for an in-depth interview with State Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong.

Inside Olympia---DSHS Secretary Jilma Meneses

2024-04-1954:46

An interview with Washington Department of Social and Health Services Secretary Jilma Meneses.

Inside Olympia -- State Representatives Jamila Taylor, Kevin Waters

2024-04-1054:46

Interviews with State Representatives Jamila Taylor and Kevin Waters.

Inside Olympia---Senator Sam Hunt, OSPI Chris Reykdal

2024-04-0154:46

An exit interview with retiring State Senator Sam Hunt, plus a discussion on K-12 public schools with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.

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