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Brian and Steve talk about the high cost of automotive safety devices.

Host Kris Halterman interviews Skagit County Commissioner Ron Wesen on the County’s new SC Justice Center. The Who-How-What did it take to build it? Also, recently SC voters opted to remain a “commissioner” based political system. What’s the difference between a Commissioner based leadership vs. a County Charter?

Host Dillon Honkoop talks with Fred Likkel on Portage Bay shellfish reopening, and Heri Chapula on H-2A bill, labor issues.

Ferndale Mayor Jon Mutchler joins Joe and Alex to talk about how it might look for a historic building at FHS to be upgraded and repurposed as City Hall. Hear about Ferndale’s long history of repurposing buildings, and how this would fit with the new FHS campus.

Robert Mueller’s two-year investigation into President Donald Trump has found no evidence of a conspiracy with the Russians to disrupt the 2016 election. CBS Correspondent Thane Rosenbaum joins Joe and Alex to discuss where Democrats and Republicans will go from here.

Host Dick Donahue discusses why stock buybacks aren’t a problem, the week’s economic reports, the Federal Reserve’s economic report, the annual economic report from the White House, and 12 things parents should know about college majors.

Host Camille Koppenberg talks about millennials and how the handle their finances and wealth. Also, what they should look out for in the future.

Host Mike Kent talks about how Seattle has the fastest real estate price appreciation in the country, millennials buying homes, and why condos aren’t being built and the Condo Reform Bill.

Brian and Dan talk about getting you oil changed, and talk to a lot of callers.

Part 1: Host Kris Halterman has invited 42nd Dist. State Rep. Sharon Shewmake to give an update on currently passed and proposed legislation that will affect Whatcom County and Washington State.

Part 2: Host Kris Halterman will talk to Steven Reed about Chinook Enterprises, their mission statement and the employment opportunities they provide, and their efforts to resolve a crisis in their service industry created by the adoption of SSB 5493 passed August 1, 2018.