As every level of government appears to spin its wheels on homelessness, the problem is just getting worse. We visit one of the more dangerous encampments in Seattle and speak with neighbors who complain that leaders are doing nothing.

PLUS: The Iowa State Fair is this weekend. We’ll take a look at the Republican presidential contenders looking to impress some of the country’s most influential rural voters.

AND: An eastern Washington county may decide books just aren’t for them.

Guests include FiveThirtyEight’s Nathanial Rakich as well as ABC’s Ann Flaherty, Steven Portnoy, and Andy Field.

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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