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The Newsfeed: WA’s new rent stabilization law draws mixed reaction
House Bill 1217, which established annual rent caps for the first time in state history, came after years of mobile homeowner organizing and advocacy.
Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson is the host of The Newsfeed. Before joining Cascade PBS she was an anchor/reporter for KOMO-TV in Seattle. She’s won Emmy and Associated Press awards for her work.
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Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson defend claims on Biden’s decline
In a live taping of ‘The Gist’ podcast, the authors of “Original Sin” — a book questioning the former president’s health — share their findings.
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The Newsfeed: A look back at the 2025 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival
The May event hosted conversations on the harms of big tech; the First Amendment during Trump 2.0; America’s growing global isolation; and more.
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Six months in, how has Trump’s second term impacted free speech?
In a live taping of the ‘Open to Debate’ podcast, commentator Brandi Kruse and legal scholar Nadine Strossen examine the state of the First Amendment.
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The Newsfeed: Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ rally draws historic crowds
Tens of thousands mobilized across the Pacific Northwest on June 14, along with millions nationwide, in protest of President Donald Trump’s policies.