Senator Minority Leader Mark Schoesler and Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short joined Spokesman-Review political reporters Rebecca White and Kip Hill earlier this month to talk about their plans for the upcoming session in Olympia and how they will address the budget proposal offered by Gov. Jay Inslee. The two also weighed in on several issues affecting the Spokane area, including homelessness, ride-sharing regulations and the marijuana industry.

Jonathan Brunt, Amy Edelen, Kip Hill and Jim Camden talk about the race for Washington's Fifth District congressional seat and other local elections

Rep. Mike Volz, 6th District House incumbent, is defending his seat against Democratic challenger Kay Murano, who currently directs the Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium.

Sixth District Senate Candidate Jessa Lewis, who is running against state Rep. Jeff Holy for the senate seat formerly held by Michael Baumgartner, speaks with reporter Rebecca White and politics editor Jonathan Brunt. Jeff Holy did not respond to multiple requests to appear with Lewis on the podcast.

Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib talks about the Legislature's next moves on education funding, his ideas on how to deal with the rising costs of higher education and what he thinks about Gov. Jay Inslee's possible run for president. He spoke with Government Editor Jonathan Brunt on Sept. 26, 2018.

Spokane County Commissioner Al French faces Robbi Katherine Anthony in the November election for French's seat. They talked to Spokane County reporter Amy Edelen and Government Editor Jonathan Brunt for an election podcast on Sept. 19, 2018.

Avista CEO Scott Morris stops into The Spokesman-Review to speak with editor Rob Curley Avista's impending sale to Hydro One.

Republican Jenny Graham and Democrat Dave Wilson are state House candidate running for a seat in Washington's 6th Legislative District. They talked to Government Editor Jonathan Brunt for this election podcast on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.

Democrat David Green faces Republican State Sen. Michael Baumgartner are running in the November election for Spokane County Treasurer. They talked about their positions to Spokane County reporter Amy Edelen and Government Editor Jonathan Brunt for an election podcast at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.