Inside Olympia cover art

Inside Olympia

Inside Olympia

Written by: TVW
Listen for free

About this listen

 Hosted by Austin Jenkins. Inside Olympia is TVW's long-running weekly interview show featuring in-depth discussions with state leaders.TVW Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Inside Olympia--State Ferries and Passenger Rail Update

    Inside Olympia--State Ferries and Passenger Rail Update
    Apr 28 2026
    This week on Inside Olympia ... Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary John Vezina and WSDOT Passenger Rail Manager Kirk Fredrickson outline plans to manage heavy summer travel demand ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials detail ferry fleet readiness, staffing and backup capacity, while rail leaders say they sought an additional Amtrak coach to meet demand. Long-term fixes remain years away, including new ferries, while new Airo trainsets for Amtrak Cascades are expected to roll out in phases beginning in late 2026.
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • Inside Olympia -- Arne Olson with Energy+Environmental Economics (E3)

    Inside Olympia -- Arne Olson with Energy+Environmental Economics (E3)
    Apr 21 2026
    Energy consultant Arne Olson, senior partner at Energy and Environmental Economics, warns the Northwest faces a near-term electricity shortfall driven by rising demand, data centers, and resource retirements. He outlines risks of rotating blackouts, limits of wind and solar, the role of natural gas backup, and the cost of meeting reliability and decarbonization goals.
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • Inside Olympia - Mel Tonasket of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

    Inside Olympia - Mel Tonasket of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
    Apr 14 2026
    On this episode of Inside Olympia...Former chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Mel Tonasket, reflects on 55 years of leadership in Indian Country. He discusses the fight against termination, tribal sovereignty, the Centennial Accord, state-tribal relations, economic development, and his message to the next generation of Native leaders.
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
No reviews yet