Shift Washington

Shift Washington

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Shift Washington episodes

  • Putting Kids & Parents First
    David Olson joins the podcast to discuss his candidacy to lead the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. We learn what exactly the OSPI does, what "putting kids & parents first" means, and the implications of I-2081. We discuss how the OSPI should address learning loss and the growing trend of restricting cell phones and social media in schools and how David was at the forefront of this effort. We hear about the problematic rise of anti-Semitism in schools and how we can expand opportunities for apprenticeships to train the skilled workers of the future.
    Visit https://electdavidolson.com/ to learn more about David's campaign.
    Check out https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/ to learn more about the damaging effects of cell phones in schools.
    58 min
  • Be a Workhorse, Not a Showhorse
    Leslie Lewallen joins the show to discuss her race to represent Washington's 3rd congressional district. We hear how Leslie grew interested in politics and eventually ran for the Camas city council. Leslie tells us why she decided to run for Congress after Republicans lost the seat in 2022 and why she would even want to work in such a dysfunctional, frustrating place. We discuss problems facing Washington, including crime and homelessness, and what the federal government can do about it. We also touch on some troubling aspects of her competition and why this race is garnering attention from across the country.
    Visit Leslie's https://leslieforwashington.com/ to learn more about her campaign and how you can help.
    Check out Leslie's recent piece in https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/apr/13/lewallen-gop-attempt-to-force-unity-will-fracture-party/.
    Read about the 3rd congressional race in ⁠https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-politics/when-a-pro-life-republican-defends-his-states-abortion-rights/⁠.
    Also, don't forget to visit https://shiftwa.org/ to sign up for the Daily Briefing.
    45 min
  • Can I Get a Hell Yes?
    Michael Baumgartner joins the show to discuss his race to represent Washington's 5th congressional district. We ask Michael why on earth he'd want to work in such a dysfunctional place, and about his thoughts on the fentanyl crisis and the border. We boldly go where your average podcast wouldn't dare by asking about social security before broaching the topic on everybody's mind: the Jones Act. We wrap up by touching on WSU and college athletics and Michael tells us about his "Hell Yes" matrix approach to governing.
    Learn more about Michae's campaign https://www.votebaumgartner.com.
    52 min
  • Freedom From Fentanyl
    A very special bonus episode as Ken speaks with U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia amid his Freedom From Fentanyl Walk. Raul is embarking on a grueling trek from Central Washington to Seattle to raise awareness to this national crisis. And if you missed that: he's walking. We learn how his body and mind are holding up and Raul shares the story of his own family's struggle with addiction. What is the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force and what are they doing to combat this issue? Why hasn't Congress done more with such a pervasive and deadly matter? And, what are Raul's ideas to fight fentanyl?
    Go to https://garciaforwa.com/fentanyl-walk/ to learn more and see where you can join Raul on his journey (even for just a mile) or share your own story of how addiction has impacted you or a loved one.
    Also visit https://garciaforwa.com/ to learn more about Dr. Garcia's Senate campaign.
    30 min
  • Putting the Fun in Fundraising

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    Tired of the constant barrage of alarmist and threatening fundraising texts and emails? That is why we called in an expert! Amy Harris from Red Strategies joins the podcast to do a campaign finance deep-dive. While discussing the root of all evil, we touch on the importance of money to a campaign, the trouble with bloviating on cable news in search of small-dollar donors, and, of course, those insidious text messages.


    Visit shiftwa.org and sign up for the Daily Briefing.

    50 min
  • Welcome to Shift WA

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of the new Shift Washington podcast! What is Shift Washington and what is to be expected from the podcast? Your hosts, Josh and Ken, are here to break it down (and quickly discuss the Jones Act).


    Go to shiftwa.org to sign up for the Daily Briefing and learn more.

    Search for CBCI on your major podcasting platform to find podcast archives from Josh and Ken.

    16 min
  • Rebroadcast - Getting Education Right

    We are delighted to welcome Rick Hess to the show to discuss his new book, Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K-12, and College. Rick is a Senior Fellow and Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Is Biden's goal of universal Pre-K a splendid idea? What should conservatives do to improve higher education? Have Republicans picked the right battles by focusing on "culture war" topics? Would abolishing the Department of Education do anything? Get out your Pee-Chee folders and take some notes. School is in session!

    Find Rick's latest book ⁠here⁠.

    Read his work at ⁠AEI⁠ and follow him on ⁠Twitter⁠.

    44 min
  • Rebroadcast - Jonesing for Protectionism

    Ahoy! We give our fans what they want, and they have clamored for a deep dive into the Jones Act! What is the Jones Act? We have Colin Grabow from the Cato Institute join the show to help us break down a century-old law that makes your commute worse, your goods more expensive, and people in New England cold. Set sail with us on this policy adventure!

    Read more about the Project on Jones Act Reform at the Cato Institute.

    Follow Colin on Twitter here.

    1 hr 13 min
  • Rebroadcast - "Why is the Climate So Bad, Todd?"

    "I don't know, CBCI!"

    Now we are big time! We are delighted to welcome Todd Myers, Director of the Center for the Environment for the Washington Policy Center, to discuss his recent book (Time to Think Small). He's mostly known as our state Carnac the Magnificent of Gas Prices. Who could have predicted these gas price increases? Well, anyone with common sense, but not to the precision of Todd Myers. We also delve into how well the State of Washington has advocated for the environment and what exactly is the Freedom Conservatism movement.


    Read Todd's work with the Washington Policy Center.

    Buy his new book: Time to Think Small

    57 min
  • Rebroadcast - Standing With Israel

    We welcome Randy Kessler, Regional Director for Stand With Us Northwest, to the show to give us an insightful history lesson on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Randy explains the mission of Stand With Us and discusses antisemitism's presence in the Pacific Northwest. We discuss the media treatment of Israel and educational opportunities for students and the general public.


    You can visit www.standwithus.com to learn more and find them on all major social media platforms.

    1 hr 5 min

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