It’s a war of definitions, and Kalshi just lost a battle. On Monday, a King County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the “prediction market” company. Judge John McHale found Washington state is likely to succeed in proving Kalshi is actually an online gambling site. Those are illegal here in Washington. The lawsuit was brought by Attorney General Nick Brown, who also scored another victory on Monday with a temporary pause on Paramount's acquisiton of Warner Brothers. 

Guest:

Attorney General Nick Brown

Related Links:

WA judge halts Kalshi ‘prediction market’ over state gambling laws

AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds

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It&rsquo;s a war of definitions, and Kalshi just lost a battle. On Monday, a King County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the &ldquo;prediction market&rdquo; company. Judge John McHale found Washington state is likely to succeed in proving Kalshi is actually an online gambling site. Those are illegal here in Washington. The lawsuit was brought by Attorney General Nick Brown, who also scored another victory on Monday with a temporary pause on Paramount's acquisiton of Warner Brothers.&nbsp;
Guest:
Attorney General Nick Brown
Related Links:
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/wa-judge-halts-kalshi-prediction-market-over-state-gambling-laws/">WA judge halts Kalshi &lsquo;prediction market&rsquo; over state gambling laws</a>
<a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-brown-coalition-temporarily-block-warner-brosparamount-merger-lawsuit">AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds</a>
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On Monday, a King County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the “prediction market” company Kalshi. 

Attorney General Nick Brown discusses his lawsuits against Kalshi and Paramount

Front Page - Thursday Oct 15

Flock part 1

Flock part 2

 Weekend Warmup!

In Renton, a heated fight over whether to keep Flock cameras mirrors the national angst people are feeling about surveillance, government, and big tech. These license plate readers are pitting law enforcement and public safety advocates against people concerned about immigration enforcement and government intrusion into privacy and personal liberties.

Today on the show:
4 a Better Renton organizer Sheryl Friesz
Tukwila Police Chief Eric Lund
Renton City Councilmember James Alberson
Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera

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In Renton, a heated fight over whether to keep Flock cameras mirrors the national angst people are feeling about surveillance, government, and big tech. These license plate readers are pitting law enforcement and public safety advocates against people concerned about immigration enforcement and government intrusion into privacy and personal liberties.
Today on the show:
<ul>
<li>4 a Better Renton organizer Sheryl Friesz</li>
<li>Tukwila Police Chief Eric Lund</li>
<li>Renton City Councilmember James Alberson</li>
<li>Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera</li>
</ul>
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Renton is considering whether to keep Flock cameras. The clock is ticking.

Front Page - Wednesday Oct 14

Out of state races

Constitutional candidates

Washington has two neighboring states with very close races on very issues that show interesting fault lines in the electorate. In deep blue Oregon, Democratic Governor Tina Kotek is in an extremely tight race with her Republican opponent, Christine Drazan.  And in deep red Idaho, a proposition to overturn the state’s abortion ban is bringing in a lot of money and interest.

Plus: a look at a successful write in campaign in Skagit County.

Today on the show:
James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio
Dirk VanderHart of OPB
Isaac Simonelli of Cascadia Daily News

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Washington has two neighboring states with very close races on very issues that show interesting fault lines in the electorate. In deep blue Oregon, Democratic Governor Tina Kotek is in an extremely tight race with her Republican opponent, Christine Drazan.&nbsp; And in deep red Idaho, a proposition to overturn the state&rsquo;s abortion ban is bringing in a lot of money and interest.
Plus: a look at a successful write in campaign in Skagit County.
Today on the show:
<ul>
<li>James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio</li>
<li>Dirk VanderHart of OPB</li>
<li>Isaac Simonelli of Cascadia Daily News</li>
</ul>
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Close races in Northwest states show interesting fault lines in the electorate

Listeners, it's time to lock in on the races for the Washington Supreme Court. Why? Five out of nine seats are up for grabs, a rare number of seas. We’re expecting some pretty big rulings from the justices in the years to come.  

In the last two elections, five out of the six candidates for Washington Supreme Court ran unopposed.

We take a look at some of the court's biggest recent rulings and get to know the candidates. 

Plus: Two conversations including critiques of and praise for the state Supreme Court's track record. 

Guests

Amy Radil, KUOW reporter

Todd Myers, vice president of research at the Washington Policy Center

Jessica Levin, associate teaching professor and senior director, Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice at Seattle University School of Law

Related Links

WA Supreme Court candidates make their case as high-profile election nears - Washington State Standard

Court watchers have eyes on races to reshape Washington Supreme Court - KUOW

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Listeners, it's time to lock in on the races for the Washington Supreme Court. Why? Five out of nine seats are up for grabs, a rare number of seas. We&rsquo;re expecting some pretty big rulings from the justices in the years to come. &nbsp;
In the last two elections, five out of the six candidates for Washington Supreme Court ran unopposed. We take a look at some of the court's biggest recent rulings and get to know the candidates.&nbsp; Plus: Two conversations including critiques of and praise for the state Supreme Court's track record.&nbsp; Guests Amy Radil, KUOW reporter
Todd Myers, vice president of research at the Washington Policy Center
Jessica Levin, associate teaching professor and senior director, Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice at Seattle University School of Law Related Links
<a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/10/06/wa-supreme-court-candidates-make-their-case-as-high-profile-election-nears/">WA Supreme Court candidates make their case as high-profile election nears </a>- Washington State Standard <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-13/court-watchers-have-eyes-on-races-to-reshape-washington-supreme-court">Court watchers have eyes on races to reshape Washington Supreme Court</a> - KUOW
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There are five races on the ballot, and some pretty high stakes cases expected. 

Attorney General Nick Brown discusses his lawsuits against Kalshi and Paramount

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