Best Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Podcasts (2025)

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New prosecutor takes Georgia election interference case against Trump and his allies 5:16

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The last outstanding criminal case against President Trump can move forward. This case stems from the efforts in 2020 that Trump and his allies allegedly undertook to overturn that election, including pressuring Georgia officials to change the vote counts. Prosecutor Fani Willis brought the charges but was removed following a legal battle. Liz Land…

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Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the end of the shutdown and affordability concerns 10:36

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, affordability becoming a focus in Washington and new developments regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.o…

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U.S. attorney prosecuting Comey and James faces legal challenge over her appointment 5:23

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President Trump’s Justice Department was on defense in a northern Virginia courtroom. A judge is weighing whether to disqualify the U.S. attorney pursuing charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. That prosecutor, Lindsay Halligan, is a Trump ally with no prosecutorial experience. Geoff Bennett dis…

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News Wrap: Justice Department sues to block California redistricting plan 6:11

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In our news wrap Thursday, the Justice Department is suing to block California's new redistricting plan, more than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike, at least four people are in critical condition after a tanker truck spilled ammonia gas in a hotel parking lot in Oklahoma and Paris marked 10 years since the terrorist attack that claim…

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Ohio sheriff says local partnerships with feds on immigration ‘starting to ramp up’ 7:19

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As the Trump administration ramps up deportations, ICE has turned to local law enforcement through a program that has existed for decades. Under the agreements, sheriffs’ offices hold undocumented immigrants in jail before they are transferred. Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard Jones reinstated his county’s partnership when Trump returned to off…

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House passes bill to end longest government shutdown in history 4:09

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The House of Representatives has returned to Washington for the first time in nearly two months and is set to vote to end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Trump faces fresh Epstein questions as new emails and files are released 6:09

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Lawmakers in the House of Representatives reached a critical threshold in the push to release information related to the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. At the same time, one committee has made public a set of emails and documents that raise new questions about President Trump’s ties to the late sex offender. White House correspondent L…

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Ousted immigration judge describes deepening court backlog 6:46

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Dozens of immigration judges have been fired by the Trump administration with no explanation. From coast to coast, nearly four dozen judges have lost their positions as the courts face a record backlog. Many had worked in immigrant defense, prompting questions about whether the firings are part of the administration’s hardline approach. Geoff Benne…

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Breaking down the deal to reopen the government and what comes next 4:32

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The longest-ever government shutdown is on the verge of ending, but not for at least one more day. While a deal to reopen passed the Senate on Monday night, there are still plenty of questions about what comes next. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on …

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Prominent conservative judge resigns, calling Trump ‘uniquely dangerous’ 8:32

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Mark Wolf, a Reagan-appointed federal judge, is resigning after four decades on the bench, and he’s sounding the alarm. In an essay published by The Atlantic, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.” Wolf shared additional context …

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BBC under scrutiny over edit of Trump’s speech on Jan. 6 7:14

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President Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion, claiming a documentary misrepresented his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Trump’s legal team says the BBC edited video to look like he urged supporters to “fight like hell” immediately after directing them to march on the Capitol. The two lines came more than 50 minutes apart. Geoff Bennett d…

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End of shutdown in sight as some Democrats break with leadership to make deal with GOP 5:20

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At 41 days and counting, the end of the longest shutdown in government history could be in sight. A group of Democrats and one independent crossed the aisle to make a deal with Republicans. It still needs approval from the Senate, House and president, but the government could reopen as soon as this week. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins …

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‘We needed to change the equation,’ Sen. Kaine says on his vote to end shutdown 5:44

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The vote to end the government shutdown has divided Senate Democrats. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is one of the eight who voted to end the stalemate. He joined Geoff Bennett to explain his vote to end the shutdown. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Trump ‘likely to be emboldened’ by 8 Democrats voting to end shutdown, Sen. Murphy says 5:58

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Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is one of the 40 Democrats who voted against the deal to end the shutdown. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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Trump pardons dozens of allies who tried to overturn his 2020 election loss to Biden 2:44

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As President Trump continues to push the lie that the 2020 election was stolen, he’s taken a new step to protect former administration officials and allies who have been accused of working to overturn the election that Joe Biden won. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on a series of pardons the president has granted. PBS News is supporte…

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News Wrap: Supreme Court rejects request to revisit same-sex marriage decision 4:41

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In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court decided not to revisit its 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage, the U.S. military carried out two new strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific and officials in the Philippines say Typhoon Fung-wong killed at least eight people and forced over one million to evacuate. PBS News is supp…

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Al-Sharaa meets with Trump at White House as Syria seeks closer ties with the West 5:46

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with President Trump on Monday. It's the first White House visit by a Syrian leader since the country became independent nearly 80 years ago. Damascus joined the global alliance countering ISIS, and the Trump administration extended temporary sanctions relief. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - ht…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the deal to end the government shutdown 6:46

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the Senate voting to clear a path to end the longest-ever government shutdown, the Democrats attack Trump on affordability and the top midterm challenge for Republicans. PBS News is supported by - https:/…

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News Wrap: Senate works through weekend as shutdown enters 40th day 2:29

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In our news wrap Sunday, the Senate held a rare Sunday session as Thune said a potential deal to end the shutdown is “coming together,” Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit the Philippines, Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli soldier killed in 2014, health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak linked to recalled baby formula, and former NF…

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Longest shutdown on record disrupts air travel and food assistance for Americans 6:45

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Any possible optimism that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. John Yang speaks with former FAA administrator Randy Babbitt and Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe about two widespread effect…

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Congress remains deadlocked on ending shutdown as airlines forced to cancel flights 4:02

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U.S. airlines began cutting hundreds of flights at major airports as the impact of a record-long shutdown kicked in further. Nearly 800 flights at 40 airports were canceled by midday. It comes as Congress and President Trump remain deadlocked over a way out of the shutdown. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/new…

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How the shutdown is impacting families who rely on SNAP benefits 5:16

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The Trump administration battled in court over an order to start paying food aid immediately. For a deeper look into the impact of the shutdown on families who rely on SNAP benefits, Aman Nawaz spoke with Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Tucker Carlson’s interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes exposes rift among Republicans 8:43

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This week, a task force dedicated to fighting antisemitism reportedly decided to cut ties with the conservative Heritage Foundation. It comes after the think tank’s president, Kevin Roberts, defended Tucker Carlson’s interview with a far-right, antisemitic activist. The infighting has laid bare a growing schism within conservative circles over how …

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Capehart and Gorman on Democrats’ election wins and Trump’s push to end the filibuster 10:24

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Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC and Republican strategist Matt Gorman join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Tuesday's elections that brought resounding wins for Democrats across several states, the negotiations to reopen the federal government as the shutdown becomes the longest in history and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retiremen…

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Where negotiations to end the federal shutdown stand 2:04

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As airports brace for widespread travel disruptions amid the government shutdown, Lisa Desjardins reports on the efforts to end the record-long closure. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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News Wrap: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will retire next year 6:07

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In our news wrap Thursday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not run for re-election next year, the Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration block transgender and non-binary people from choosing their own gender identity on passports and a jury in Virginia awarded $10 million to the former teacher who was shot by her six-year-old stud…

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Democrats dominate in first election since Trump’s return to White House 6:10

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In the first major elections since President Trump's return to office, Democrats celebrated election wins from coast to coast. New York City's next mayor will be democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, and two moderate Democrats will be the governors of New Jersey and Virginia. The elections made history in many ways, and were very much a referendum o…

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Trump’s unpopular, harmful policies fueled Democratic wins, says Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi 6:18

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Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the winner of Virginia's lieutenant governor's race, defeating former conservative talk radio host John Reid. Hashmi joined William Brangham to discuss the issues that fueled her victory and those that powered Democratic gains across the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/f…

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Voters sent Washington a message to put ‘everyday Americans first,’ Jeffries says 6:47

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Wednesday marks day 36 of the government shutdown, setting a record for the longest in U.S. history. After Democrats’ strong showing on election night, President Trump conceded that his party is shouldering the blame for the shutdown. Geoff Bennett spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about what comes next. PBS News is supported by - …

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What the election results signal for next year’s midterms 4:30

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Election night saw resounding wins for Democrats across several states. But how did the winning coalition come together? Amna Nawaz took a deeper dive into the results with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Democratic and GOP strategists on what the parties learned from voters 7:28

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Democrats dominated election night as economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump’s leadership weighed heavily on Republican candidates. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and Republican strategist Whit Ayres. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on A…

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Ep 75 - RMDs explained: what to expect when you turn 73 14:04

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If you have a DCP or Plan 3 investment account, you're required by the IRS to withdraw a minimum distribution (RMD) from your pretax balance when you reach age 73. We take a look at how the amount you're required to withdraw is calculated. We also look at special cases like inherited accounts and exceptions for those still working.…

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia’s governor’s race, flipping control from GOP 9:01

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In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman to serve as governor. The former three-term congresswoman is the projected winner in the race over Republican Winsome Earle-Sear. Liz Landers and William Brangham report on that race and more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Voters cast ballots in elections that could signal future of U.S. politics 3:15

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Tuesday marks the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. His policies are proving to be a defining issue in races across the country. Liz Landers reports on what the candidates and voters are saying. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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California redistricting battle becomes expensive and deeply divisive 9:08

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Voters in California are deciding the fate of a plan to redraw congressional maps, a move that could have national implications. Lisa Desjardins traveled to the Golden State, where it's become an expensive fight and a deeply divisive issue for voters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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News Wrap: At 35 days, government shutdown ties record for longest in history 5:46

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In our news wrap Tuesday, the government shutdown tied the record for the longest in U.S. history at 35 days, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after paramilitary forces took control of a vital city in Darfur and the State Department is providing $24 million in emergency aid to Jamaica, Haiti,…

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Trump’s tariffs face Supreme Court test as businesses challenge his power to impose them 6:54

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This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case challenging President Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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New book ‘Injustice’ explores Trump’s decade-long effort to politicize DOJ 8:28

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In their new book, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis offer an investigation into the unraveling of the U.S. Justice Department. They reveal how, under Donald Trump, the nation’s top law enforcement agency was transformed from an institution built to protect the rule of law into one pressured to protect the president. …

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A look at Dick Cheney’s influential and polarizing legacy 11:35

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Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and polarizing vice presidents in American history, died at age 84. He served alongside President George W. Bush for two terms, a period that saw the 9/11 attacks and the start of two major wars. Cheney's family said he passed away due to complications of pneumonia, along with cardiac and vascular disease. J…

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SNAP benefits will be partially funded as shutdown stretches on, White House says 4:27

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With the federal government shutdown on its 34th day, the Trump administration said it will restart some food aid payments. That comes after two judges ruled the government must keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, running. But millions of Americans continue to face hurdles in actually receiving these food assistance benefit…

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What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems 4:37

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In response to a court order, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. To discuss what the decision will mean for SNAP recipients, Amna Nawaz spoke with Cindy Long, former deputy undersecretary of the USDA's SNAP program. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/news…

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How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks 5:06

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As the critical safety net for millions of Americans hits a breaking point amid the government shutdown, Geoff Bennett discusses the effects of SNAP reductions with Elizabeth Keever, the chief resource officer at Harvesters, a regional food bank in Kansas City, Missouri. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted …

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How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party 7:59

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More than 730,000 New Yorkers have already cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's mayoral election. It’s a race with big stakes for the city and beyond. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has vaulted from a relatively unknown state legislator to the frontrunner to lead the largest city in the country. William Brangham reports on what his potential victor…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to watch in Tuesday’s elections 8:36

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from Tuesday's big races, President Trump's lengthy interview with CBS News and what is soon to be the longest government shutdown of all time. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n…

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Federal workers struggle without pay as long shutdown begins to affect more Americans 8:11

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Sunday marks day 33 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Approximately 650,000 furloughed federal workers received fresh notices telling them to stay home without working and without pay, and many are beginning to feel the pinch. John Yang speaks with Jeremy Mayer at George Mason University for more on what could soon become the longest…

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Uncertainty weighs on SNAP recipients as shutdown drags into new month 5:29

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Tens of millions of Americans who rely on SNAP for food assistance are facing uncertainty after two judges ruled the Trump administration must use emergency funds to provide at least partial benefits despite the government shutdown. But even if the administration complies, there will likely still be a temporary lapse in benefits. John Yang speaks w…

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Ep 74 - DCP conversions: pretax to Roth 16:36

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There are a lot of reasons people choose to convert money within their DCP account from pretax to Roth option. We discuss the process of how this is done as well as the pros and cons, including timing and tax rules.By Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

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Ep 73 - Book review: "The Simple Path to Wealth" by JL Collins 20:57

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Sometimes people get overwhelmed trying to find the “right” financial advice. But for a simple and effective method, look no further than "The Simple Path to Wealth" by JL Collins. His three core rules - spend less than you earn, invest the extra in low-cost index funds, and avoid debt - have become a strong foundation for those looking to grow fin…

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Ep 72 - LEOFF Plan 1: How a pension turned into an endowment 18:06

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Washington state has some of the strongest-funded pensions in the nation. In this episode, we sit down with Washington State Actuary, Matt Smith, to unpack why the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' (LEOFF) Plan 1 has an expected surplus. Matt breaks down simple ways to measure pension health, why LEOFF 1 now looks more like an endowment,…

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Ep 71 - Rethinking early retirement: downshifting, not disappearing 26:10

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What does it really mean to retire early? Is it about leaving work behind completely, or is it more about creating flexibility, freedom, and balance sooner rather than later? We’re joined by Christine, a DRS employee who’s been carefully planning for her future since her mid-20s. She shares how her perspective on retirement has evolved: from imagin…

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