The Northwest Politicast

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(OLYMPIA, Wa) – The State Office of Independent Investigations is charged with investigating fatal police shootings. The idea is to have an impartial agency responsible for determining what happened, and not a police department that is likely to have a conflict of interest. But several years in, the OII is barely up and running. We’ll talk to the agency’s director. PLUS: Can Donald Trump actually deport 11 million undocumented immigrants? AND: How trans rights have become a flash point at the US Capitol. Guests include Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett; Roger Rogoff, head of the Office of Independent Investigations; and ABC’s Steve Roberts. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

Far too long for the show, here is our unedited interview with outgoing King County Executive Dow Constantine.   The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(SEATTLE, Wa) – For the last decade and a half Dow Constantine has led King County government as its Executive. But this week he announced he will not be seeking a 5th term. In a Northwest Politicast exclusive, Dow joins us to talk about his legacy, his critics, where he thinks he did well, and what he thinks he could have done better. PLUS: What do Republicans think about Dow’s tenure? AND: Just how secure was the 2024 election? Guests include King County Executive Dow Constantine, former Secretary of State Kim Wyman, and John Carlson of 570 KVI. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(WASHINGTON, DC) – It wasn’t nearly as close as anyone thought it would be. Donald Trump won a second term in the White House with a resounding defeat of Kamala Harris. But it wasn’t just the presidency. The GOP has taken control of the Senate and will likely retain a majority in the House. Now the blame game among Democrats has begun. PLUS: Republicans might have won big on the national front, but they were soundly defeated in Washington State. We’ll hear from several GOP members as to why. AND: Increasing concern over the nation’s courts and the right to vote. Guests include Politico’s Adam Cancryn, Washington State GOP Chair Jim Walsh, Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano, and ABC’s Allie Pecorin. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(WASHINGTON, DC) – It wasn’t nearly as close as anyone thought it would be. Donald Trump won a second term in the White House with a resounding defeat of Kamala Harris. But it wasn’t just the presidency. The GOP has taken control of the Senate and will likely retain a majority in the House. Now the blame game among Democrats has begun. PLUS: Republicans might have won big on the national front, but they were soundly defeated in Washington State. We’ll hear from several GOP members as to why. AND: Increasing concern over the nation’s courts and the right to vote. Guests include Politico’s Adam Cancryn, Washington State GOP Chair Jim Walsh, Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano, and ABC’s Allie Pecorin. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(WASHINGTON, DC) – With just days to go, we’ll take a long, hard look at the race for the White House. First and foremost, how accurate are the polls? Have pollsters been able to correct themselves after big misses in 2016 and 2020? And how has negative campaigning from both sides affected the race? PLUS: What happens to the criminal cases against Donald Trump if he wins or loses? AND: How Generation Z is becoming more politically engaged than their predecessors. Guests include pollster Scott Clement of the Washington Post, correspondent Jordana Miller, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC’s Steve Roberts. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(SEATTLE, Wa) – It’s a subject we’ve touched on before. Many Republicans feel Dave Reichert isn’t giving his all to the campaign for governor. A lack of fundraising is a major problem for the GOP candidate, and he’s not barnstorming the state or holding rallies. Democrats have a distinct advantage in Washington, so has he given up before the first ballot has been counted? PLUS: Muslim Americans could be the voting bloc that swings the election. AND: How President Trump plans to surround himself with loyalists if he wins a second term. Guests include pollster Scott Clement of the Washington Post, ABC’s Zohreen Shah, and Paul Queary of the Washington Observer. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(SEATTLE, Wa) – Who’s ahead? Who’s behind? And what about those ballot initiatives? We’ll dive into the latest data from the Crosscut/PBS Elway Poll to get a sense of where things stand in the final days of the campaign. PLUS: The two presidential candidates make a mad rush barnstorming the swing states with a little over two weeks left. AND: Examining the race for Pierce County Sheriff. Guests include pollster Stuart Elway, ABC’s Jay O’Brien, Middle East correspondent Jordana Miller, and former US Secret Service Special Agent Don Mihalek. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

(WASHINGTON, DC) – In the first week of its new term, the United States Supreme Court announced it will be taking up several cases that could drastically reshape America. From regulations on ghost guns to the possibility of a government database on who accesses pornography, the conservative majority appears ready to upend decades of precedent. PLUS: The October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel, one year later. AND: Which Washington county correctly predicted every presidential election since 1980. Guests include ABC’s Anne Flaherty, candidate for Washington Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, and Jordana Miller from Jerusalem. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.   Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.