The Northwest Politicast Northwest Newsradio
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From this Washington to that one, Northwest Newsradio’s Jeff Pohjola explores 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.
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The Decision to Dismiss Diaz
THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: They say it was a mutual decision, but clearly the accusations surrounding Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz were too much for Mayor Bruce Harrell to handle. A nationwide search begins for his replacement, but in
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How North Idaho became a haven for hate, and how the GOP is pushing back
THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: For decades, North Idaho has had a well-deserved reputation as hotbed for racism and hate. Neo-Nazis, the Aryan Nations, and even the more recent Christian Redoubt Movement have gained traction among the ultra-co
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Where Dave Reichert differs with Republicans
THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: By all accounts, ex-Congressman and former King County Sheriff Dave Reichert has the best chance of any Republican in several cycles to win the governorship. But can he overcome the structural challenges his part
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Unpacking the unrest on college campuses
THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: From the University of Washington here in Seattle to Columbia University in New York, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel students have clashed over the war in Gaza. Some confrontations have turned violent, and in sev
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Do Washington Republicans really want to win?
THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: If the list of endorsements coming out of the Washington State Republican Convention is any indication, it’s going to be a tough year for the GOP. The overwhelming majority of delegates were from the MAGA wing
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WA GOP's plan to unify party doesn't seem to be working
THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: In cycles past, the Washington State Republican Party would simply endorse whoever made it out of the primary. But that produced some undesirable results with Loren Culp in 2020. This time around, the State GOP i