Today we meet brand-new Rep. Osman Salahuddin of the 48th legislative district, on the east side of Lake Washington. In addition to being the newest member of the House Democratic Caucus and the state Legislature, he's also the youngest. Good things come

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

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It's been just a few days since Osman Salahuddin became 48th-district Rep. Osman Salahuddin. That could be one reason why this might be the most interesting podcasts you've heard in a long time.

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