Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Welcome to Capitol Ideas. This is where members of the majority Democratic caucus in the Washington State House of Representatives sit down at the Capitol and talk about ideas. Ideas like strong schools, enduring values, ...more

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March 17, 2026 00:20:33
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Seattle State Rep. Shaun Scott joins us today for the first post-sine die edition of Capitol Ideas

Rep. Shaun Scott is an interesting fellow. Smarter than anyone deserves to be, laser-focused on public service, and impatient to use his position as...

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March 06, 2026 00:22:16
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Today’s idea-generator on Capitol Ideas is Rep. Shelley Kloba. We’ll talk about privacy, of course, and lots more

When Rep. Shelley Kloba drops by the Capitol Ideas HQ, you know we’re going to talk about online privacy and all things related. But...

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March 05, 2026 00:26:55
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Today’s guest on Capitol Ideas is Everett state Rep. Mary Fosse, deputy majority floor leader in the state House and vice chair of the House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards.

Rep. Mary Fosse was on her first picket line three months shy of her first birthday, and she’s been a lifelong ally of workers...

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March 02, 2026 00:17:43
House Appropriations Chair Timm Ormsby makes one of his semi-regular appearances on Capitol Ideas today. With the supplemental operating budget in the works, this is a timely conversation.

House Appropriations Chair Timm Ormsby makes one of his semi-regular appearances on Capitol Ideas today. With the supplemental operating budget in the works, this is a timely conversation.

Rep. Timm Ormsby, chair of the budget-writing House Appropriations Committee, has been one of the Olympia voices for Spokane’s 3rd legislative district for longer...

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February 27, 2026 00:20:15
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Today, Capitol Ideas welcomes 10th-district Rep. Dave Paul, chair of the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, for a chat about the 2026 session and much more

It’s been several years since Rep. Dave Paul has stopped by the Capitol Ideas HQ for a talk, but good things are worth waiting...

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February 24, 2026 00:24:32
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Today’s visitor to Capitol Ideas is Rep. My-Linh Thai, deputy majority leader in the state House of Representatives

Rep. My-Linh Thai drops by Capitol Ideas every now and then, and it’s always an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. This time around the yawning...

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