Podcast
WPC on the Go
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
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47 min
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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48 min
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.
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40 min
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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42 min
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
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34 min
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!
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
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35 min
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
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30 min
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
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45 min
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
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41 min
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
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