Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States and brings with him a very difference philosophy of governance. But a monumental task is ahead of him, as tackling the COVID-19 crisis is job one. Democratic strategist Cathy Allen and Republican strategist Randy Pepple bring us initial reaction to the inaugural address and the first moments of the new administration. PLUS: A reversal of roles in Olympia. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola

With a new president, America takes a different path

The fallout continues from Wednesday's attack on the U.S. Capitol after a pro-Trump mob stormed the building resulting in at least five deaths. And in Olympia, an anti-mask, anti-Inslee crowd of about a hundred was able to breach the security fence and make its way right up to the front porch. We have compete coverage with guests such as UW professor of political science Mark Alan Smith, ABC News legal analyst Royal Oakes, and political strategist Ron Dotzauer. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Chaos at the Capitol, unrest in Olympia, and the use of political violence

Control of the Senate depends on two runoff elections in Georgia on Tuesday. If Democrats take both seats, they will gain control the chamber for the first time since 2015. But if Republicans win either seat, they will remain in control and can stymie the incoming Biden Administration on everything from his cabinet to judges and treaties. KOMO's Charlie Harger talks with Republican strategist Randy Pepple and Democratic strategist Cathy Allen about what we can expect. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Biden's agenda hinges on Georgia runoff elections

In this special edition of the KOMO Politicast Jeff looks at the idea of minority rule and examines how many of our institutions are working in a way counter to public opinion. The Senate, the Supreme Court, and even the Electoral College have all shifted away from majority views and risk losing legitimacy. But part of that is by design. Guests include University of Washington professor of political science Mark Alan Smith, former Washington GOP chairman Kirby Wilbur, Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, and ABC News political director Rick Klein. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Minority Rule

Seattle's "poverty defense" proposal goes a step further. Under a plan from city councilmember Lisa Herbold, a criminal who commits theft and sells the stolen property could be absolved of both crimes if they are doing so to meet "a basic need." Matt Markovich brings us the latest. PLUS: We participate in some wild speculation about who might run for Seattle Mayor. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Trafficking in stolen property OK under Seattle City Council proposal

First it was Carmen Best, now it's Jenny Durkan. After a tumultuous three years in office, the Seattle Mayor says she will not seek re-election in 2021. PLUS: A Washington Republican gets a promotion. AND: Should we really be voting on judges? Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

First it was the police chief, now it's the mayor

The Biden transition team has begun filling cabinet posts. Most require Senate confirmation but GOP leadership has been largely silent on the issue. In the meantime, several Washingtonians are being talked about as potential picks. Jeff gets the latest from KOMO political strategist Ron Dotzauer. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

The Biden Cabinet takes shape, and some Washingtonians are on the short list

Accusations of voter fraud continue, but no evidence has been presented thus far. Even a postal worker in Pennsylvania recanted his story over the alleged back-dating of ballots. ABC's Mark Remillard has the latest from the Keystone State. PLUS: A Republican state lawmaker and ally of President Trump makes accusations of voter fraud in Washington, and plans to introduce a bill to roll back voter registration, ballot counting, and the state's vote-by-mail system. We talk with the Republican Secretary of State, Kim Wyman. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Dispelling the myth of widespread voter fraud

Pennsylvania swings left and Joe Biden is now the president-elect. However, Inauguration Day is more than two months away and a lot can happen between now and then. Democratic strategist Cathy Allen and Republican strategist Randy Pepple react to Mr. Biden's victory speech and take a look at what is likely to happen next. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

The race has been called, now what?

Joe Biden maintains a slight lead as the vote counting continues in several uncalled states. ABC's Mark Remillard joins us from the ground in Philadelphia. PLUS: Should Biden be declared the winner, some Republicans are considering the use of state legislatures to overturn the vote and keep President Trump in power. KOMO's Charlie Harger examines the legal implications of such a move. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

For Trump, all roads go through Pennsylvania

Election Day is upon us. But after four years of campaigning and millions of dollars spent, what can we expect to see as a divided nation goes to the polls? KOMO's Charlie Harger talks with Republican strategist Randy Pepple and Democratic strategist Cathy Allen. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

A nation at a crossroads

Two weeks from Election Day former Vice President Joe Biden holds a significant lead over President Trump. But given what happened four years ago, can we trust the polls? KOMO's Jeff Pohjola talks with Geoffrey Skelley of FiveThirtyEight.com about what pollsters have changed since then. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Can we trust the polls?

The only debate between the candidates for governor in the books, but who won? Jeff gets some lively analysis from Randy Pepple and Cathy Allen that at times is as contentious as the debate itself. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Who won between Inslee and Culp?

Now that the city council has overridden the mayor's veto of police budget cuts, the city has no means of removing illegal homeless encampments. Matt Markovich has the latest. Plus: the president is out of the hospital but hasn't changed his message about the coronavirus, and the White House is now the epicenter of COVID-19 outbreak. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

Seattle has no way to clear illegal homeless encampments

Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative judge from Indiana, is President Trump's nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsberg on the Supreme Court. Likely to be confirmed, she represents a major shift for the bench with ramifications for Roe v. Wade, personal privacy, and much more. Jeff talks with Andrew Seigel, dean of the law school at Seattle University and Royal Oakes, ABC's legal analyst to get an idea of Barrett's legal philosophy and thoughts on how she might rule on some of the most contentious issues of our time. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

What Amy Coney Barrett will mean for the High Court

From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola explores the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.

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KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola

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