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.
From Washington State to Washington, D.C., conversations with the politicians, leaders, journalists and thinkers who shape our world.
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.
Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake on the past & future of GOP Politics
In a live taping of CCN’s One Thing, Flake speaks with host David Rind about a post-Trump era and his hopes for a party of governance, not grievance.
Why Tech Platforms Have Gotten Worse – and What to Do About It
In a live taping of WNYC’s On the Media, author and activist Cory Doctorow argues that tech giants have chased profits at the expense of users.
Al Franken on Trump 2.0, Comedy and What’s Next for Democrats
Author, comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken has a unique resume. One of the original writers on Saturday Night Live, he won five Emmys, wrote several comedic books on politics and represented Minnesota as a U.S. Senator from 2009 to 2018.
Missed the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival? Listen here
Well, that’s a wrap! The 2025 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival took place in downtown Seattle on May 31. But the event’s thoughtful conversations, lively debates and incisive commentary are all coming soon to your podcast feeds.