The Elephant in the Dome Podcast—The People’s Voice in Olympia: Parental Rights & Fair Play in Girls’ Sports

Jan 29, 2026

In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, Tracy Ellis sits down with Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Caucus Chair Judy Warnick to discuss two citizen-driven initiatives shaping Washington’s legislative agenda: IL26-638 – Protecting fairness and safety in girls’ sports, and IL26-001 – Restoring the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
We dive into why these measures matter, the debate over biological fairness, parental involvement in schools, and the legislature’s refusal to hold hearings.
Tune in for an honest conversation about fairness, safety, and family rights in Washington State.
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