
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 148 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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The 2026 session is in the books, and it will always be known as the year when Washington’s upside-down tax code began the long process of righting itself. Rep. April Berg was one of the leaders in that effort, and she joins us today.
In today’s special edition of Capitol Ideas, Washington State Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins looks back at the historic 2026 legislative session and previews the 105-day session that will begin next January. The 60-day sprint that ended last mon... more
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 a state legislator to improve lives in every corner of Washington. He just wrapped up his second sess... 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 wait, there’s more! Much more, so give us the next 20 minutes.
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I don't agree with everything said by the people intervied(or done by the legislature)...but these conversations restore my faith a little bit in our state legislature. At least we have reasonably bright, articulate and thoughtful people struggling in good faith with difficult issues. It seems all that is in the newspapers and blogs are controversies, scandal, and the "horserace" of campaigns, etc. It's interesting (for me at least) to hear my legislator and others talk more in depth about th... more
This podcast does an excellent job discussing how the state House works and what some representatives feel about different issues facing the state. Great podcast. Wish you would post more.
I stumbled across this podcast trying to find something else, and now I wish they'd make more. It's about politics but it's not political -- there's no Us vs. Them, no screaming, no name-calling or fireworks. It's just political-types talking calmly about their jobs. If there were more shows like this, maybe people would come to see how pointless and "show-biz" the screaming heads are. Interesting.
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Capitol Ideas features in-depth conversations with Washington State House Democrats, focusing on policy, budgeting, and governance as the legislative session unfolds. Guests span committee chairs, floor leaders, and senior legislators who discuss priorities in housing, education, labor, privacy, transportation, and climate, linking policy choices to real-world impacts on families and communities. The show stands out for its practical, nonpartisan tone, clear explanations of complex processes, and emphasis on how constituents are affected by budget decisions and legislative strategy.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Shaun Scott
2. Shelley Kloba
3. Mary Fosse
4. Timm Ormsby
5. Dave Paul
6. My-Linh Thai
7. Joe Timmons
8. Zach Hall
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