Podcast

WPC on the Go

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Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly virtual event series in which we interview center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy.

Episodes
9
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
41 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

9 episodes, newest first

  1. Washington Investigated Her for Cleaning Up Seattle | Andrea Suarez

    Show notes

    Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle was targeted by the state for cleaning up Seattle and challenging the homelessness industrial complex. In this episode of WPC on the Go, Communications Director Dave Boze sits down with Andrea Suarez and WPC's Public Safety Solutions Policy Director Eric Zimmerman to discuss the state of homelessness in Washington.

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    47 min
  2. Seattle’s Superintendent Takes Tough Questions on Curriculum and Accountability | Ben Shuldiner

    Show notes

    Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner joins David Boze and Dr. Vicki Murray, WPC’s Paul W. Locke Education Policy Director, for a candid conversation about student achievement, the district’s budget deficit, and accountability. They discuss cutting central-office waste, highly capable programs, special education, curriculum, parent involvement, and the federal scholarship tax credit program, and more.

    48 min
  3. This Education Idea Unites the Right and the Left | Arne Duncan & Jorge Elorza

    Show notes

    $700 million could be accessible by Washington students to help improve educational outcomes, but only if the governor opts us into the existing federal law. CEO of Democrats for Education Reform Jorge Elorza and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan join Dr. Vicki Murray to talk about the program, why we should join it, and what the inaccurate misconceptions are.

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    40 min
  4. Sound Transit Claims Record Ridership, Reality Says Otherwise | Charles Prestrud

    Show notes

    Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with WPC Coles Transportation Director Charles Prestrud outlining the latest Sound Transit ridership numbers, the fare evasion problem and proposed solution and more.

    If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

    42 min
  5. Former Democratic Senator: Washington Started Programs It Couldn't Afford | Mark Mullet

    Show notes

    Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Issaquah Mayor and former state legislator Mark Mullet on his perspective on the budget, housing policy, and more!

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    34 min
  6. Tax Dollars Are Paying for Strikes | August 4, 2026

    Show notes

    Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with our Worker Rights Policy Director Elizabeth New about the funds paying workers to strike, the new WA Cares rollout, and more.

    If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

    35 min
  7. Transit Wants MORE of Your Money

    Show notes

    Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Charles Prestrud, Coles Transportation Director, about the transit tax increase proposals on the ballots for Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma.

    If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

    30 min
  8. Washington is a Top Five Taxed State

    Show notes

    Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Ryan Frost, our Center for Government Reform Director, about Washington's economy, including claims about the health of our state with new revenues.

    If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

    45 min
  9. A British MP Explains Why He Chose America Over Europe | Douglas Carswell

    Show notes

    Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Douglas Carswell, President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, and former British Member of Parliament on why he chose America and the cultural value the U.S. has.

    If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

    41 min

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