Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins returns to Capitol Ideas today for her annual post-session visit. It's a half-hour wrap-up of a challenging session that featured political victories, personal losses, 400+ bills sent to the governor's desk, and 105 days.

It's a shame that it took three years to feature Rep. Chipalo Street on Capitol Ideas, because this turned out to be one of the most informative and entertaining episodes in a long while. Good things are worth waiting for, and we finally got him. Enjoy.

Rep. Mia Gregerson carved out 20 minutes during the hectic closing days of session to share some Capitol Ideas. They're good ones.

Sen. Bill Ramos, in memoriam.

Rep. Julio Cortes joins us for conversation on Capitol Ideas today that touches on at-risk youth, the purposely slow pace of lawmaking, maintaining a positive attitude in challenging times, and industrial symbiosis. You'll have to listen to find out what that is.

The lawmaker of the day on Capitol Ideas this time around is 47th-district Rep. Chris Stearns, AKA Speaker Pro Tem Chris Stearns. We'll talk about that new position and how he got here, and you'll hear a new guest host as well. Listen.

Today's Capitol Ideas features a return visit from 21st-district Rep. Strom Peterson. It's been a couple of years, and we'll hear what he's been doing in the meantime. Hint: It's a lot.

Today on Capitol Ideas, meet Rep. Adam Bernbaum from Port Angeles. He's the 10th and final member of the House Democratic Caucus Class of '25, and this one was worth waiting for.

Today's guest on Capitol Ideas: Rep. Janice Zahn from Washington's 41st legislative district. She started on day 10 of the 2025 session, and is making her mark. Public servant, engineer, immigrant -- she's a lot of things, and you'll hear about it right now.

Yes, it's another first-year member of the House Democratic Caucus! Today's Capitol Ideas features a conversation with Rep. Edwin Obras of Seatac in Washington's 33rd legislative district, a diverse south King County district that includes SeaTac International Airport and a whole lot more.

Washington state House Democrats and countless Washingtonians whose lives he touched are mourning the death of Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp this past weekend. Today's Capitol Ideas is a reprise of a January 2024 episode featuring his first and, sadly, final Capitol Ideas conversation.

Rep. Natasha Hill from the excellent city of Spokane makes her Capitol Ideas debut today, and it's a good one. She's the seventh new Democratic member of the class of 2025 to show up on the mics, with three more to go! Don't touch that dial.

Today's edition of Capitol Ideas presents yet another new member of the House Democratic Caucus. That would be Rep. Lisa Parshley of the 22d district: veterinarian, scientist, public servant. Stay tuned.

Today's Capitol Ideas is a little different. Instead of one lawmaker, you've got a dozen. They each grabbed the mic for a minute during non-stop floor action in the House chamber. Different is good.

Meet Rep. Shaun Scott: author, filmmaker, historian, educator, labor organizer, and a member of the House Democratic Caucus serving his first term in Olympia.

Today's your chance to get acquainted with Rep. Victoria Hunt. She's a first-year lawmaker with solid Democratic values and an impressive resume. If you don't believe me, just listen.

Any visit from Rep. Nicole Macri is worth a listen, and today's Capitol Ideas is one of those episodes. Don't touch that dial.

Today, we're happy to have a return visit from Rep. Davina Duerr from Bothell, in the 1st legislative district. It's a good talk. Stay tuned.

You're about to meet Rep. Brianna Thomas, appointed a couple of weeks ago to fill a vacancy in the 34th district. To say she's interesting would be an understatement, so put on your headphones, sit back, and give us 20 minutes.

Today is the day you'll meet Rep. Adison Richards, midway through his fifth week in the state House. You're going to like him, and what he's about.