One year into his term as Seattle mayor, Bruce Harrell sits down with the Politicast to discuss the accomplishments and challenges he's faced. Topics include his relationship with the City Council, crime and homelessness, and his philosophy of governance.

PLUS: Congress and the President move to protect same-sex marriage, but does the bill that passed truly protect gay rights?

AND: Combatting an alarming rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people.

Guests include Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, ABC's Andy Field, and Shane Harris of the Washington Post.

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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