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July 22, 2026

Your Guide to the Primary. Plus: What’s Sunshine Guilt?

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Your Guide to the Primary. Plus: What’s Sunshine Guilt?

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Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and creative producer Sam J. Leeds to talk all about the most consequential races (If you need more info on races and your district, there’s a website for that). Jane, Brett, and Sam break down all the drama and backstories with these races, and why they matter. Finally, they do a midweek medley about Kalshi, A/C and renters, and if they are suffering from sunshine guilt.


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Seattle Theatre Group


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