Episodes

  • Why This Former Microsoft Director Is Leaving Washington, But It's Not Too Late | Ben Rudolph

    Why This Former Microsoft Director Is Leaving Washington, But It's Not Too Late | Ben Rudolph
    Jun 23 2026
    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 Ben Rudolph, former Microsoft Senior Director, Founder and CEO of Steelwork and Co-founder of CARTOGRAFIQ about why he's leaving Washington, the difference in business climate, and how we can turn Washington around.

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    42 mins
  • Why Wealth is Leaving Washington | Kevin Wallace

    Why Wealth is Leaving Washington | Kevin Wallace
    May 26 2026
    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 CEO of Wallace Properties Kevin Wallace about the lessons he's learned running a successful business and his time as a Bellevue Councilmember, and what Washington can do (and stop doing) to correct our course.

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    39 mins
  • Washington Wants to Hike Income Taxes. Massachusetts Tried That Already. | Jim Stergios

    Washington Wants to Hike Income Taxes. Massachusetts Tried That Already. | Jim Stergios
    May 12 2026
    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 Executive Director of the Pioneer Institute, Jim Stergios, about Massachusetts' move to increase their income tax rate and how it negatively impacted the whole state.


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    41 mins
  • Washington's Homelessness Crisis Explained | Eric Zimmerman

    Washington's Homelessness Crisis Explained | Eric Zimmerman
    Apr 7 2026
    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 interview Eric Zimmerman, mayor of Normandy Park, whose study on homelessness lays out important information on Washington's policy choices and how effective they have been.


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    45 mins
  • Education Opportunities and New Rules for Workers | March 27, 2026

    Education Opportunities and New Rules for Workers | March 27, 2026
    Mar 27 2026
    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 episode we chat with WPC's Education Director, Dr. Vicki Murray, who gives an update on the tax credit scholarship opportunity that Washington could miss out on, and WPC's Worker Rights Director Elizabeth New to talk about a few bills that impact new rules for in-home employees.
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    49 mins
  • Has the Income Tax Bill Changed? | March 3, 2026

    Has the Income Tax Bill Changed? | March 3, 2026
    Mar 3 2026
    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 chat with Ryan Frost and talk about the changes the House Finance Committee has made to the income tax bill and what we could see going forward, as well as an overview of the budget proposals.

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    32 mins
  • Could Seattle Lose the Seahawks? | Brandi Kruse & Bill Brady

    Could Seattle Lose the Seahawks? | Brandi Kruse & Bill Brady
    Feb 24 2026
    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 episode we talk with Bill Brady, CPA and President of Brady and Company about the risks, compliance costs, and other troubles with the proposed income tax, and then speak with Brandi Kruse, host of [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse about why Washington's proposed income tax could chase away the Seattle Seahawks, just as emails reveal the tax climate drove away the Supersonics and might be preventing their return.
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    36 mins
  • Senate Passes Income Tax and Farmworker Unionization Moves Forward | February 17, 2026

    Senate Passes Income Tax and Farmworker Unionization Moves Forward | February 17, 2026
    Feb 17 2026
    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 episode, Ryan Frost updates us on the latest with the Senate passing the income tax bill and legislators considering walking back the estate tax, followed by Pam Lewison walking us through the farmworker unionization bill and how it actually does little to help workers and more to help union bosses.
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    46 mins