How artificial intelligence threatens democracy

(WASHINGTON, DC.) – President Trump hit the ground running to start his second term, issuing a flurry of executive orders. But his administration is already running into trouble with the courts. On Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle blocked his effort to end birthright citizenship, calling the move 'blatantly unconstitutional.' We'll hear from Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and the head of the the state GOP.

PLUS: What are the legal ramifications of President Trump pardoning hundreds of violent offenders who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol?

AND: The challenges of deporting millions of undocumented immigrants.

Guests include Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, Chairman of the Washington State GOP Jim Walsh, legal analyst Royal Oakes, ABC's Shannon Kingston from the State Department, and law enforcement reporter Luke Barr.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

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(OLYMPIA, Wa) – Meet the new boss, quite different from the old boss.

In his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson went out of his way to appeal to conservatives, touching on everything from limiting executive powers to hiring more police. Republicans were shocked, but remain cautiously optimistic that he will follow through with his pledge to lead from the middle. We’ll hear from both sides.

PLUS: What are some of the biggest issues facing state lawmakers this session?

AND: Washingtonians doing what they can to help those who lost everything in southern California.

Guests include Senate Minority Leader John Braun (R-Centralia), Senator Marko Liias (D-Mukilteo), House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn), former Governor Gary Locke, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC’s Allie Pecorin from Capitol Hill.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

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(OLYMPIA, Wa) – As state lawmakers convene in Olympia their first task will be to balance the state budget. Washington is estimated to be anywhere from seven to sixteen-million dollars in the hole, and that means cuts. But a new survey from Cascade/PBS shows how voters want their representatives in the State Capitol to bring Washington out of the red.

PLUS: Some big court cases were in the news this week, including a potential ban on TikTok and the criminal sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump.

AND: What the youngest Americans think of the country ahead of its 250^th anniversary.

Guests include pollster Stuart Elway, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC’s Allie Pecorin from Capitol Hill.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, “Every Administration suffers defeats in the court system […] Nevertheless, for the past several decades, the decisions of the courts, popular or not, have been followed.”

But he continued, “Within the past few years, however, elected officials from across the political spectrum have raised the specter of open disregard for federal court rulings. These dangerous suggestions, however sporadic, must be soundly rejected.”

This as a wave of litigation is expected once Mr. Trump takes office, and his incoming VP has suggested ignoring rulings he doesn’t like.

PLUS: The biggest challenge facing Seattle’s new police chief.

AND: Remembering Jimmy Carter.

Guests include Politico’s Josh Gerstein, former Secret Service Agent Don Mihalek, and ABC News Chief Investigative Reporter Josh Margolin.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.