Washington to Washington
"Washington to Washington" explores the decisions that are made at the state and national governments and how they affect us.
Episodes
August 12, 2025 • 29 mins
Washington state needs to build one million more homes by 2045 to meet current housing needs and population growth. Nationwide, about seven million more homes are needed. In this second episode in our series on the housing crisis, we explore what it might take to reach those goals and increase housing supply.
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June 5, 2025 • 29 mins
Washington state is fifth in the nation for most unaffordable housing and costs continue to skyrocket. On the next Washington to Washington, we explore the challenges in buying or renting a home and the solutions being proposed in both Washington state and Washington, D.C.
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February 18, 2025 • 28 mins
As Washington state gears up to be carbon free by 2045, where should future clean energy projects land? A look at the debate over potential wind farms in the eastern part of the state as well as off the Washington coast. Also, more about how tribal nations are becoming energy independent and a visit to the federal government's new grid storage launchpad - aimed at figuring out how to capture wind and sun for future use.
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December 5, 2024 • 27 mins
Washington state needs to move to all renewable energy by 2045. How will the state meet that goal? In part one of our two-part clean energy series, we'll take a look at our current energy picture and the ongoing debate in both Washingtons over hydropower and the Snake River dams.
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May 30, 2024 • 29 mins
The death toll from the synthetic opioid fentanyl continues to climb with 112,000 deaths nationwide in 2023. As the crisis builds, the debate over how to address it plays out in Washington state and in the nation’s capital. We explore how lawmakers, federal agents, and those working in treatment are responding and how one family has turned their loss into action.
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May 8, 2023 • 23 mins
The era of long prison sentences for drug possession in our state is over. What is next? We explore how drug policy is shifting in Washington state and nationwide.
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December 13, 2022 • 27 mins
WARNING: This presentation contains subject matter regarding suicide and other material that may be difficult for some viewers. Listener discretion is advised.
The number of young people with mental health challenges has grown dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic. What's the impact on the nation's school children? We'll explore how schools, the state and federal government and the private sector are providing help for st...
The number of young people with mental health challenges has grown dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic. What's the impact on the nation's school children? We'll explore how schools, the state and federal government and the private sector are providing help for st...
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September 6, 2022 • 28 mins
How are schools recovering from the pandemic? This episode of Washington to Washington takes a deeper look at federal and state support for students as they head back to class.
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April 18, 2022 • 34 mins
In 1962, the Seattle World's Fair and the Space Needle put Washington on the map as a leader in what was known then as the Space Race. Six decades later, our state hasn't given up its space leadership, though the mission has evolved. On this episode of Washington to Washington, hosts Jennifer Huntley and Tammy Thueringer look at space research, industry, exploration and policy from the perspectives of Washington state, and Washingt...
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January 18, 2022 • 34 mins
Since 1979, Washington state has been welcoming refugees who flee persecution in their home country to rebuild their lives in our local communities. Today, Washington continues to be a welcoming place and is preparing to support those individuals and families arriving from Afghanistan.
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October 5, 2021 • 29 mins
The COVID pandemic brought to light broadband issues across the U.S. and in Washington State. Is addressing the connectivity issue enough, or are there other obstacles in the way to getting Washingtonians connected? Find out in this episode of Washington to Washington.
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March 30, 2021 • 26 mins
It was a battle against a global pandemic, and a battle against time: Reporting from Washington state and Washington D.C, we chronicle the epic effort to research, produce and distribute a COVID vaccine.
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June 18, 2020 • 35 mins
How will people in Washington state, and across the nation, cast their votes for president and other offices in the era of coronavirus? Co-hosts Jennifer Huntley in Washington state and Tammy Thueringer in Washington. D.C., report on that and other aspects of the 2020 election.
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June 18, 2020 • 33 mins
In the first episode of a two-part series on transportation, hosts Jennifer Huntley and Tammy Thueringer delve into funding and infrastructure. How do we pay for new projects, as well as maintain an aging transportation system? And what roles are Washington state, and the federal government in D.C, playing in this effort?
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June 18, 2020 • 36 mins
In the second episode of a two-part series on transportation, we delve into the future of funding and the future of transportation in general.
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June 18, 2020 • 34 mins
On this issue of Washington to Washington, we cover the hot topic of trade.
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June 18, 2020 • 31 mins
"Washington to Washington" explores the decisions that are made at the state and national governments, and how they affect us all; inaugural episode includes interviews with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D), U.S. Representatives Denny Heck (D), Dan Newhouse (R), Derek Kilmer (D), & Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R). Also, State Senators Andy Billig (D) and Shelly Short (R), State Representatives Pat Sullivan (D) and J.T. Wilcox (R), OFM Directo...
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June 18, 2020 • 37 mins
In this episode of Washington to Washington...Its a billion dollar business in Washington state but illegal under federal law. Banks who do business with cannabis stores face risks including federal prosecution. How are lawmakers in Congress and Olympia addressing the issue? And why is cannabis banking reform so critical to marijuana retailers?
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June 18, 2020 • 37 mins
On this issue of Washington to Washington we cover the thorny topic of immigration. Can elected leaders in Washington D.C. resolve an issue that has so far defied lasting solutions? How are lawmakers in Olympia addressing the issue, and how does immigration policy impact people in Washington state, from "dreamers" to farmers? Guests include U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse and Pramila Jayapal, and State Sens. Rebecca Saldana and Doug Ericks...
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