10 Best Washington State Politics Podcasts

1. Sound Politics

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A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There's a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what's happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.more Producer/Network KUOW News and Information
Email ****@kuow.org
Location Seattle, Washington, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Joe Nguyen, Katie Wilson +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 55 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Hacks & Wonks

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Hacks & Wonks is a show hosted by political consultant Crystal Fincher, who talks with Policy Wonks and Political Hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work, with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening and what you can do about it.more Host Crystal Fincher
Email ****@officialhacksandwonks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jamie Pedersen, Toshiko Hasegawa +13 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 132Twitter 683 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

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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, equity, affordable and accessible healthcare, tax fairness, thriving small businesses, inclusion, a clean environment. You know: good ideas.more Producer/Network frizzell.dan@leg.wa.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Rep. Shaun Scott, Rep. Shelley Kloba +14 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Elephant in the Dome

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The official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus.
Producer/Network Tracy Ellis
Email ****@leg.wa.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Senator Chris Gildon, Jamie Williams +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Inside Olympia

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Hosted by Austin Jenkins. Inside Olympia is TVW's long-running weekly interview show featuring in-depth discussions with state leaders.
Host Austin Jenkins
Producer/Network TVW
Email ****@tvw.org
Location Olympia, Washington, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Claudia Rowe, John Vezina +25 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 15.5KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The IMPACT

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Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW's weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.
Producer/Network TVW
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Recent Guests Trent Roussin, Nick Brown +23 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The Fix Washington Podcast

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Step into the Washington State House Republican Caucus. Join host Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, for in-depth and candid conversations with House Republican lawmakers to learn more about them, their policies, insights, and strategies as they work to fix Washington.more Host Peter Abbarno
Producer/Network Washington House Republicans
Email ****@leg.wa.gov
Recent Guests Rep. Suzanne Schmidt, Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen +3 more
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8. Shift Washington

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The official podcast of Shift Washington (https://shiftwa.org/)Shift seeks to shift the political debate in Washington State. Compared to our West Coast neighbors, we're a politically balanced place but left-wing silliness still abounds.We keep a sharp eye on what's happening in Olympia and local governments around the state. When they try to pull something stupid, Shift calls them on it. We exist to inform, cajole, and uncover, all with a dose of fun. Opinions expressed are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of Shift Washington.more Producer/Network Shift Washington
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Chad Magendanz, Rep. Andrew Barkis +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Northwest Politicast

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The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.more Producer/Network Jeff Pohjola
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Katie Wilson
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Washington in Focus

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The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Washington from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.
Producer/Network America's Talking Network
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Location Washington, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Mark Crider
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact