Best Samuel Wolf Podcasts (2024)

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Investigating Complaints at a Seattle VA Building 22:13

22d ago22:13

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Lizz Giordano and Lauren Gallup discuss their reporting on Puget Sound Veterans Affairs clinic complaints. Plus, what’s changing with Northwest Reports. Patients and staff have navigated a myriad of concerning conditions in a building on the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System campus in South Seattle. Earlier this month, Northwest Publi…

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Experiential Leadership feat. Patrick Ghielmetti: Ep 5 40:55

23d ago40:55

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Many leaders strive to create deeper connections and get more effective results in both the workplace and in life. But how is it done? According to Patrick Ghielmetti, the key is embracing authenticity and vulnerability. Born in Switzerland, Patrick is a multi-cultural, multilingual global leader who is hugely passionate about changing the world – …

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Finding and Losing Housing in Washington 19:53

29d ago19:53

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After being forced to move from Seattle and, this year, Snohomish, Sandra Mears and her partner are still searching for a place to call home as renters. Sandra Mears rented in Seattle for years – until she and her partner had to leave their home because it was getting torn down. They moved to a spot in Snohomish, where they could go to the farmers …

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A Chat With the Seattle UFO Network 19:21

1M ago19:21

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Ahead of World UFO Day, we spoke with Carole Williams about the community she’s found with others who share her interest in extraterrestrials. We’re talking aliens – and community – ahead of World UFO Day. People generally celebrate World UFO Day on July 2 – though historically the celebration has also been held on June 24, thanks to a 1947 event i…

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KEXP Host Kevin Sur on the Limits of an Acronym 19:17

1M ago19:17

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander month. KEXP host Kevin Sur shares why broad terms don’t always speak to communities like his own. AANHPI Heritage Month is coming to a close. May is widely recognized as a time to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, or AANHPI, communities. There have been differen…

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Meet Samuel Wolfe, Director of Origins Season Three 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Wolfe and his team will focus the five-part docuseries on reefnet fishing and its significance to PNW Indigenous communities. Cascade PBS has just revealed what’s to come in the third season of Origins. The company recently announced Samuel Wolfe as the director chosen to take on the newest season of Origins, a project that awards regional filmmake…

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The Christian Household with C. R. Wiley 50:55

2M ago50:55

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I discuss the Christian Household with pastor and author C. R. Wiley. C. R. Wiley is an American pastor, author, and speaker known for his work on Christian living, culture, and family dynamics. He has written several books, including "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" and "Man of the House." Wiley is also a contributor to various Christian…

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Swimming in Idaho as a Transgender Man 21:24

2M ago21:24

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After taking steps to affirm his gender, Torrey Stephenson decided to take a plunge – and became a triathlete in the process. Torrey Stephenson was born biologically female. Over the years he realized that he identifies as a man, and took measures to align with his gender — for example, getting top surgery in 2020. As he grew more comfortable in hi…

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Is Anti-White Racism Tearing America Apart? with Jeremy Carl 52:36

2M ago52:36

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In this conversation, Josh interviews Jeremy Carl about his book 'The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart'. They discuss the motivation behind writing the book, the various areas where anti-white racism is prevalent, and the implications of immigration on the demographic makeup of America. They also address concerns ab…

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A Chat With Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell 31:21

2M ago31:21

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Cascade PBS anchor Paris Jackson hears from the mayor about key issues facing his administration, such as public safety and Downtown revitalization. The mayor of Seattle talked all things Emerald City in his recent conversation with Cascade PBS. Bruce Harrell was first elected to lead the city in 2021, though he had served as interim mayor in 2017.…

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Black Arts Legacies: From Its Creation to Its Latest Season 18:45

2M ago18:45

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Phillips, one of the advocates behind the Cascade PBS project that highlights Black artists in Seattle, discusses its origins — and the new season. Black Arts Legacies has returned for its third season. The project dedicated to documenting the impact and stories of Black artists in Seattle has showcased dozens of people — from dancers and musicians…

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Behind the Scenes of the Mossback Podcast 19:07

3M ago19:07

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Producer Sara Bernard offers a peek into how the moss is made and teases what lies in wait for listeners in the podcast’s fifth season. Mossback’s back! The beloved video series has returned, and host Knute Berger continues to explore Pacific Northwest history. The fifth season of the companion podcast that Knute co-hosts with Stephen Hegg is back,…

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How Dan Evans Shaped Washington 21:27

3M ago21:27

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After Evans' appearance at a Northwest Power and Conservation Council meeting, Venice Buhain and Knute Berger discuss his impact on Washington. Dan Evans has been a force in Washington for decades. The public figure, now 98, has plenty of titles under his belt: Engineer. Washington governor. U.S. Senator. In this episode of Northwest Reports, host …

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A Christian Perspective on Popular Entertainment with Doug TenNapel 51:32

3M ago51:32

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In this episode, I sit down with acclaimed creator Doug TenNapel to explore the intersection of Christianity and popular entertainment. From his iconic creation, Earthworm Jim, to his thought-provoking comics and animations, Doug has been a trailblazer in the industry for over three decades. We delve into Doug's unique perspective on how Christians…

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Spokane's New Mayor on First Months in Role 23:57

3M ago23:57

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Cascade PBS reporter Mai Hoang talks with the former state legislator about her newest gig, including key issues affecting the city's community members. This week, Lisa Brown officially passed the 100-day mark in her new role as Spokane’s mayor. Brown started her term at the beginning of the year after defeating incumbent Nadine Woodward. She has w…

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Saying Bye To Beloved Third Places in Seattle 21:21

3M ago21:21

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We spoke with Cynthia Brothers, founder of the project that highlights disappearing institutions and cultures in the city, about losing public spaces. Coffee shops. Churches. Gyms. These are just a few examples of what you might consider your “third place” – a spot you go outside of work and your home to hang out and connect. The concept of third p…

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Covering an Alleged Labor Trafficking Case in WA 19:17

4M ago19:17

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Lizz Giordano takes us behind the scenes on how dozens of foreign Filipino fishermen wound up stranded on a boat in Grays Harbor. A fishing company allegedly left two dozen Filipino men stranded at the Westport Marina for months last year, according to the latest reporting from the investigative team at Cascade PBS. The men were contracted with McA…

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The Battle for the Southern Baptist Convention with William Wolfe 41:29

4M ago41:29

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In this episode, I speak with William Wolfe about the battle for the Southern Baptist Convention and why it matters. Center for Baptist LeadershipFollow William on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awoke…

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Relaunching The Black Lens in Spokane 20:39

4M ago20:39

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The newspaper’s future was in question after founder Sandy Williams died. Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the push to get it up and running again. For years Black readers in Eastern Washington could rely on The Black Lens, a Spokane-based newspaper, for community news. That changed in 2022, when founder Sandy Williams died in a floatplane crash. Sud…

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Palestinian, Israeli Women on Friendship, Hope 46:25

4M ago46:25

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The two, who met years ago through a peace organization, spoke about their lives before and after Oct. 7 at a Town Hall Seattle event on Friday. All eyes have been on Gaza since October 7, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed around 1,200 people. Since then, Israel has killed upward of 30,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s…

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Climate Change Is Putting Us in a Funk 23:51

4M ago23:51

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The environmental crisis has brought on anxiety, grief and a reluctance to have kids, says UW Bothell professor Jennifer Atkinson. It’s hard to miss the signs of climate change. The ocean’s heating, ice sheets are melting and – in places like Washington – wildfire seasons are getting longer. But climate change isn’t just impacting our landscape: It…

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An Interview With WA’s Secretary of State 19:46

4M ago19:46

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News editor Donna Blankinship interviewed Steve Hobbs about boosting voter confidence ahead of this year's elections. Washington’s Secretary of State has a big year ahead. The 2024 election is already underway as Washington voters begin to cast their ballots in the presidential primary. Voters have until March 12 to choose among a handful of candid…

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How These Seattle Activists Remember 2020 19:34

5M ago19:34

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Reporter Jadenne Radoc Cabahug shares the stories of Black Seattleites who are continuing to work for equity and police accountability. In May 2020, amid a global pandemic, protests erupted around the United States following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. People marched to demand greater accountability from law enforcement across…

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An Effort to Slow Rent Increases 22:51

5M ago22:51

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A Bellingham tenant and a housing advocate explain how steep rent increases are hurting state residents, and how HB 2114 could help. For many tenants across Washington, rent is too high – and it keeps climbing. Right now, landlords face no limit on when or how much they can raise rents. HB 2114 would cap rent and fee increases to 7 percent in a 12-…

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One Mother's Experience Without Child Support 16:10

5M ago16:10

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Reporter Brandon Block shares an example of how the state intercepts parental assistance to people who also receive TANF, or welfare. In 2017, Amy Roark applied for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program after one of her exes stopped paying his child support.    She began to receive money through the program, but as these funds …

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Rethinking Things with Wade Stotts 56:12

5M ago56:12

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Wade Stotts, host of The Wade Show with Wade, joins me to discuss the dissident right and how Christians should go about rethinking long-held beliefs. Subscribe to The Wade Show Follow Wade on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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The 24/7 Hotline That Can Be a Lifeline 21:51

5M ago21:51

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June Guzman and Audrey Baedke offer housing and emotional support through the nonprofit Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST). The Seattle area is a known hub for sex trafficking. Some estimates suggest that more than two thousand people could be trafficked in the region every night. June Guzman manages the 24/7 hotline and emergency shelter for Re…

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These WA Districts Could Change by Fall Election 18:49

6M ago18:49

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Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the ongoing fight to redraw majority-Latino legislative districts between Yakima and Pasco. A yearslong debate over redistricting in Central Washington could close just in time for the 2024 election. Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in January 2022 over the 15th Legislative District, arguing that its boundaries as drawn dil…

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Tone Policing the Tone Police with Michael Foster 48:50

6M ago48:50

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Michael Foster joins me to discuss tone policing. Buy Michael's BookFollow Michael on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support

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Tagging Along With Seattle's CARE Team 21:13

6M ago21:13

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Reporter Nimra Ahmad describes a day on the job with the city's experimental mental health crisis program staff. Seattle is now dispatching mental health crisis responders on 911 calls – and reporter Nimra Ahmad got to watch them work in real time. In October, the city soft-launched the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) team, made u…

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An Interview with Governor Inslee 30:52

6M ago30:52

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The governor spoke with Crosscut's Paris Jackson about mental health, climate change and the Huskies ... prior to their national championship game. In November, voters will cast their ballots for someone to succeed Jay Inslee, the governor of Washington for more than a decade. Until then, Inslee has some key issues he wants to address. The governor…

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The Deconstruction of Christianity with Alisa Childers 51:29

6M ago51:29

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In this episode, I speak with Alisa Childers about her new book on the deconstruction phenomenon. Alisa Childers, host of The Alisa Childers Podcast, is a wife, a mom, an author, a blogger, a speaker, and a worship leader. She was a member of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl. Purchase her books: The Deconstruction of Christianity Anoth…

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Introducing the Youth Today News Podcast 34:37

6M ago34:37

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The third episode of the investigative series co-produced with Crosscut focuses on one woman's experience with foster care and homelessness in WA. A few months ago, Crosscut collaborated with the nonprofit organization Youth Today to produce a three-part multimedia series on youth homelessness. Reporter Elizabeth Whitman and producer Sam Leeds inve…

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Mobile Home Tenants Have the AG’s Attention 29:37

7M ago29:37

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Earlier this year, Crosscut reported on an Aberdeen park facing rising rents and cut services. Farah Eltohamy shares how the story has evolved. Mobile home parks are often considered one of the most reliable forms of affordable housing. Some tenants in Washington beg to differ. This summer, Farah Eltohamy and Mai Hoang investigated allegations that…

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The State of Downtown Seattle Today 29:52

7M ago29:52

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Taylor Swift shows and MLB All-Star Week brought business this summer, but the city center is still hurting. Reporter Josh Cohen offers some updates. Downtown Seattle got plenty of visitors this year thanks to the MLB All-Star Game and concerts from big-name musicians like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.  Events like these make Downtown feel like a far c…

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The Moscow Mood with Joe Rigney and Samuel Parkison 1:32:10

7M ago1:32:10

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Joe Rigney and Samuel Parkison join me to discuss The Moscow Mood and Kevin DeYoung's critique of Doug Wilson's unique brand of cultural engagement. Kevin DeYoung's original article Joe Rigney's Response Samuel Parkison's Response to Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening --- Support this …

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What’s New With the Starbucks Labor Movement 26:14

7M ago26:14

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But there still isn't a contract. Crosscut reporter Lizz Giordano updates us on employees’ unionizing efforts. Unions have been flexing their muscles to advocate for workers’ rights across sectors from the auto industry to Hollywood. Coffee shops are no exception: Employees at more than 300 Starbucks locations have voted to unionize under Starbucks…

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Gender Ideology and Its Victims with Brandon Showalter 54:44

7M ago54:44

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Journalist Brandon Showalter joins me to discuss gender ideology and its victims. Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the d…

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The Latest in a Post-Roe Washington 32:32

7M ago32:32

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Reporter Megan Burbank discusses new and old complications for reproductive healthcare in WA, from appointment delays to politics. When the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to abortion in June 2022, Washington leaders doubled down on ensuring access. Over the past year and a half, state policy has followed accordingly, from a suite of shi…

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The Legacy of One WA Man’s Workplace Death 19:15

8M ago19:15

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Reporter Lizz Giordano talks about the legal handling of Harold Felton’s death – and why his family thinks more could have been done. In 2016, Harold Felton was working in a trench in West Seattle when it suddenly collapsed, killing him.    Seattle police declared his death an accident and handed the case to Washington’s Department of Labor & Indus…

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Getting in the Thanksgiving Spirit With Rachel Belle 19:43

8M ago19:43

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Your Last Meal gets in the Turkey Day spirit with interviews from Greta Gerwig, Martina McBride and more. This Thanksgiving, you’re invited to a celebrity potluck courtesy of Your Last Meal, a podcast that asks celebrities what they would choose to eat for their final meal. Rachel Belle, the podcast’s host and an editor-at-large at Crosscut, compil…

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The Sin of Empathy with Joe Rigney 59:43

8M ago59:43

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In this episode, I discuss the ongoing empathy discourse with Joe Rigney.Dr. Joe Rigney serves as Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is the author of six books: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013); The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts (Crossway, 2015); Lewis on t…

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How WA Voters Feel Ahead of Presidential Election 18:41

8M ago18:41

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Joseph O’Sullivan breaks down what poll respondents had to say about the upcoming presidential election — and almost no one is excited. More than 60% of Washington voters think Donald Trump is corrupt, while 70% think Joe Biden is too old to be president. Around three in five feel pessimistic about major issues, such as gun violence and immigration…

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The Battle to End Abortion After Roe with Austin Beigel 43:56

8M ago43:56

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After disappointing election results in Ohio where abortion was enshrined as a right in the state constitution, I sit down with Austin Beigel, President of End Abortion Ohio, to discuss what went wrong and what other states can learn from Ohio's unsuccessful opposition to Issue 1. Austin Beigel first saw an image of what abortion looked like in 201…

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Raising Babies in a WA Prison 24:27

8M ago24:27

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Reporters Amanda Snyder and Joseph O'Sullivan share the stories of three moms who live with their babies through the state's prison parenting program. The United States has seen a substantial increase in the incarceration rates of women over the past few decades. Some of them are entering the prison system pregnant. Many of these women are forced t…

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How This Election Could Shape Seattle 18:34

8M ago18:34

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We spoke with reporter Josh Cohen about the district races and how they could impact the city after Nov. 7. Election Day is just around the corner and Seattle’s in for a lot of change. Only three incumbents are running to represent Seattle’s seven City Council districts. Additionally, at-large Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda may leave her post if she…

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Who Got WA’s COVID Small Business Money? 18:42

8M ago18:42

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The Working Washington program aimed to get pandemic relief to small and “historically disadvantaged” business owners. Did it? In April 2020, Washington distributed $10 million to businesses navigating the pandemic, the first of many rounds of grant funding delivered by the state. The Working Washington grant program was established to get money to…

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LGBT Infiltration of Evangelical Churches with Megan Basham 56:01

9M ago56:01

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In this episode, Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham joins me to discuss her work investigating organizations that are actively working to change evangelical beliefs regarding Biblical sexuality. Megan Basham is a culture reporter with the Daily Wire where she contributes regularly to the top-ten news podcast, Morning Wire. For 13 years, she wrote for…

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Israel-Hamas War Hits Close to Home in WA 26:26

9M ago26:26

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Members of local Jewish and Palestinian communities discuss the war's impacts across the Atlantic. On Oct. 7, Hamas, a militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, launched a surprise attack on Israel. Israel quickly declared war – pounding Gaza with airstrikes and restricting the region’s access to water, food and electricity. Around 1,400 Israeli…

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Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age with Rosaria Butterfield 1:05:59

9M ago1:05:59

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In this episode, I speak with Rosaria Butterfield about her latest book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. We also discuss the recent Andy Stanley controversy surrounding the Unconditional Conference. Dr. Rosaria Butterfield is an author, speaker, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse Univ…

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