THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: What started as a dispute over a payment to a contractor led to secret recordings, police investigations, and whistleblower protection for at least one individual. The case could end with criminal charges against three elected officials.

PLUS: Why Redmond’s mayor is spending the weekend in Kansas City.

AND: How the Supreme Court could upend government as we know it.

Guests include Robb Francis of KONA Radio, Redmond Mayor Angela Birney, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC News correspondent Perry Russom.

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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