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Another Democratic presidential debate and vaping fears this week

caption: Rob McKenna, Bill Radke, Jessyn Farrell and Essex Porter
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Rob McKenna, Bill Radke, Jessyn Farrell and Essex Porter
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Bill Radke reviews the week's news with former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna, former state legislator Jessyn Farrell, and KIRO-TV reporter Essex Porter.

Two very different proposals to help people experiencing homelessness came out this week. Seattle City Councilor Kshama Sawant wants to expand the number of tiny house villages, and King County Councilor Reagan Dunn wants to spend more money on bus tickets to reconnect people with their family or close friends in other states.

Thursday night, the top 10 Democratic presidential candidates took the stage to debate. How did they do?

And, the Seattle Police Department said 10 percent of its force quit last year. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has released a list of list of tactics to hire and retain officers. What should the city be doing?

Plus: the Trump Administration said it will ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, after the CDC reported six deaths and hundreds of cases of lung disease from vaping. One case has been reported in King County. What should you know?

Finally, an investigation into racism, sexism, and misogyny in the state Democratic caucus has been closed. And California votes to make gig economy contract workers, employees. What does it mean for Uber/Lyft drivers?

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