River to River's "Home State View" series helps us understand how the presidential candidates are viewed as leaders in the states they call home. Host Ben Kieffer interviews journalists who have spent years covering the candidates. We get the little-known details about each hopeful's history. Click the "play" button to listen.
Kieffer talks with Jim Brunner, political reporter for The Seattle Times, to discuss Washington Governor Jay Inslee's political career. Brunner talks about Inslee's passion for climate change policy, including a book he co-authored with Bracken Hendricks, "Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy." Brunner also talks about Inslee's loyal staff and how he doodles to relieve stress.