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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.

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On this episode of Inside Olympia: Austin Jenkins sits down with the Washington State's chief economist, Dave Reich and goes over the latest revenue and budget numbers. Plus we talk with Capitol Press Corps members and get their take on the budget ch... more

On this week's Inside Olympia: We continue our focus on education -- Austin sits down with the new Executive Director of the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, Nate Humphrey.

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Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal is asking lawmakers for $10 million in 2026 to fund statewide AI tutoring pilots and teacher training, arguing scale is key to equity. The request comes as state test scores inch upward but reveal persistent ga... more

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On the season premiere of Inside Olympia, Austin Jenkins interviews Ed Lazowska, the Bill and Melinda Gates Chair Emeritus in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington Paul G. Allen School, about his five-decade career and the ... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Meredith
Secretary of Transportation for Washington, with over 30 years of experience in the agency and an engineering background.
Washington State Department of Transportation
Episode: Inside Olympia--WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith
Tom Tebb
Recently retired Director of the Office of Columbia River at the Department of Ecology
Washington Department of Ecology
Episode: Inside Olympia--Tom Tebb retired Director of the Office of Columbia River and Caroline Mellor with Dept. of Ecology
Caroline Mellor
Statewide drought lead at the Department of Ecology
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Episode: Inside Olympia--Tom Tebb retired Director of the Office of Columbia River and Caroline Mellor with Dept. of Ecology
Joe Nguyễn
Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce and former state senator
Washington State Department of Commerce
Episode: Inside Olympia--Washington State Director of Commerce Joe Nguyễn
Natasha Hill
Democratic State Representative from Spokane, first person of color to represent her district.
Washington State Legislature
Episode: Inside Olympia---First-Term State Legislators
Brian Burnett
Republican State Representative and former Sheriff of Chelan County.
Washington State Legislature
Episode: Inside Olympia---First-Term State Legislators
Don Jenkins
A longtime reporter covering agricultural issues
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Episode: Inside Olympia -- Debate Over the State Budget, Reporting on Ag/Farm Issues
Treasure Mackley
Executive director of Invest in Washington Now, a group advocating for equitable tax policies
Invest in Washington Now
Episode: Inside Olympia---How to Balance the State Budget with Treasure Mackley and Paul Graves
Paul Graves
President of Enterprise Washington, former Republican state lawmaker
Enterprise Washington
Episode: Inside Olympia---How to Balance the State Budget with Treasure Mackley and Paul Graves

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Austin Jenkins
Host of the podcast, facilitating in-depth discussions with state leaders on various political and policy issues.

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Inside Olympia--WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith
Q: What steps are being taken to address the bridge issues?
Prioritizing investment into infrastructure maintenance and addressing bridges in poor repair.
Inside Olympia--WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith
Q: What do you see as the biggest challenges right now?
Underfunding in maintenance and rising costs for projects.
Inside Olympia--Skills, Schools, and Career Readiness
Q: Brian, how did you come to this work and why are you passionate about it?
I want to ensure Washington students transition successfully from high school to their post-secondary experiences and achieve their aspirations.
Inside Olympia--Skills, Schools, and Career Readiness
Q: Ingrid, tell us a little bit about the Partnership for Learning and how you're approaching this problem?
Partnership for Learning is focused on making sure that Washington students are ready for Washington jobs, bridging the gap between students and employers.
Inside Olympia---Representative J.T. Wilcox
Q: What changed in the Capitol in Olympia?
Wilcox noted a loss of collaborative, bipartisan engagement among legislators, with an increasing focus on ideological divides.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions with key state leaders in Washington, focusing on pressing political and governmental issues. The content often revolves around state policies, legislation, infrastructure, and other significant developments impacting the community. Topics such as budget challenges, environmental concerns, and public safety are frequently addressed, with guests ranging from state representatives to agency directors sharing their insights and expertise. The interviews provide listeners with a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in state governance and the challenges that lawmakers and officials face, making it a relevant resource for individuals interested in local politics and policy-making.

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Inside Olympia launched 5 years ago and published 187 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Julie Meredith
2. Tom Tebb
3. Caroline Mellor
4. Joe Nguyễn
5. Natasha Hill
6. Brian Burnett
7. Don Jenkins
8. Treasure Mackley

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