David Olson joins the podcast to discuss his candidacy to lead the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. We learn what exactly the OSPI does, what "putting kids & parents first" … [Read more...]
An Interview with State Senator Drew MacEwen
State Senator Drew MacEwen (LD-35) joined us for this week’s Newsmaker Interview. Serving as the ranking Republican on the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, MacEwen discusses his … [Read more...]
GOP Senate Leader John Braun: “School districts and parents should be partners in education, not adversaries.”
In Shift’s annual interview with a legislative leader before the start of the session, we interviewed Senate Republican Leader John Braun from Centralia, who serves the 20th Legislative District in … [Read more...]
Jaime Herrera Beutler: Those on the Left are “guided by ideology rather than science.”
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with former U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler, who recently announced she is running to become the next Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands. Herrera … [Read more...]
Author Jennifer Sey on damage caused by distance learning: “We can’t let the fear of cancellation keep us quiet”
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with author, filmmaker, and former Levi Strauss & Co. executive Jennifer Sey, who will be one of the featured speakers at the 2024 Roanoke Conference (January 26 – … [Read more...]
8th CD candidate Carmen Goers: End “progressive policies that cause our children to be more concerned about everything else besides learning”
8th Congressional District GOP candidate Carmen Goers is the subject of this week’s Newsmaker Interview, as Shift continues its early coverage of the important 2024 elections. If you have been to a … [Read more...]
Our Daily Bread: A Farmer’s Holiday Perspective
By Pamela Lewison, Director of Washington Policy Center for Agriculture With the holidays fast approaching, food becomes the centerpiece of tables, gifts, and thoughts for people and families in … [Read more...]
Future Governor Dave Reichert: “Change what’s wrong, fix what’s broken, and do what’s right.”
With the 2023 elections (mostly) behind us, Shift kicks off its 2024 election coverage with the candidate who seeks to be at the top of the GOP’s ticket, former Congressman Dave Reichert who is … [Read more...]
2024 Roanoke Conference President Tessa Ester on next January’s gathering in Ocean Shores and why you need to buy your ticket soon
The Newsmaker Interview is with Tessa Ester, the president of the 2024 Roanoke Conference, which will be held at the Ocean Shores Convention Center the weekend of January 26, 2024. Several people may … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia: Senator Cantwell is a “Ghost Senator in most parts of the state.”
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia. At the age of 11, Dr. Garcia and his mother escaped from the communist regime of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and … [Read more...]
Brian Heywood discusses the 6 common-sense initiatives to reverse declining conditions in Washington State
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with beekeeper and founder of Let’s Go Washington, Brian Heywood who provided us with an update on the six common sense initiatives the organization is attempting to … [Read more...]
WPC’s Paul Guppy: “When was the last time you heard a government official say ‘Thank you’ to taxpayers?”
Our Newsmaker Interview is with Paul Guppy, the Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center. He is the former Chief of Staff for an U.S. Representative, and he is often featured in … [Read more...]