unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Republicans are hoping to add three more initiatives to the November ballot. Don’t want your car stolen? Just don’t drive! Seattle Times cancels $18K add buy over religious message. Spike Cohen vs. David Hogg in gun control debate.

Stevie the dog made a long journey from the streets of Qatar – only to be shot to death in Seattle. Her rescue mom joins us with the heartbreaking story. A court rules Washington's high-capacity magazine ban unconstitutional, what happens now? Media mostly ignores teacher’s anti semitism. When Dems tell you their plan to take total control, believe them.

The following remarks were delivered to the Whatcom County Lincoln Day Dinner on March 23, 2024, in Ferndale, Washington.

Infamous Seattle teacher defends Hamas murders on camera. When is enough, enough? The Washington Post calls squatter controversy a ‘right-wing talking point.’ Internet goes wild over transgender public defender. Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell delivers a message to would-be criminals.

Angry activists push sheriff’s deputy out of his job. We Heart Seattle gets the love it deserves. Brandi’s government pet peeve strikes again. Don’t buy ‘Fool’s Gold!’ Asylum-seekers set up tents at a local park. SCOTUS declines to weigh in on gerrymandering in Washington.

New polling shows Washington voters are unhappy with Democratic policies and politicians – but will their votes reflect it? We take you behind enemy lines in the initiative battle. The Washington Lottery’s dirty AI fail. National media takes Trump out of context … again.

The homeless industrial complex is getting very worried about We Heart Seattle and Andrea Suarez. Low bail for driver who killed four. Scotland passes insane new hate crime law. Inslee touts his time in office as a period of “significant progress.”

Washington’s backward child welfare laws claim another life. Taxpayers foot the bill for Bellevue serial squatter. Dysfunction is stopping us from solving the homeless crisis. 82-year-old files suit in transgender bathroom case. More bad educational changes in the name of ‘equity.’

Local police chief joins us to discuss another inexplicable case of juvenile crime. If at first you don’t succeed, just bring up abortion! Natural gas ‘ban’ bill about to become law. A trio of ‘unBelievable’ education stories. Florida puts squatters on notice.

Protesters stop Amazon employees from getting to work over the company’s carbon footprint. Finally, a public safety bill Brandi can get behind! Vacant hotel shows homeless industrial complex at work. New regulations on gun owners. What’s the breaking point on extreme gender ideology?

Bob Ferguson’s campaign institutes a Brandi blackout! The horror! Large school district announces major cuts, citing enrollment. Appellate court declines to halt partisan gerrymandering. Members of Congress keep leaving. How to get around Instagram’s political content blocker.

Who should be responsible for stopping the spread of misinformation on social media? Hint: Not this UW professor. Bob Ferguson seems very worried about his record on public safety. Efforts to paint serial squatters as victims won’t work. Naming and shaming in Florida.

Four are dead, including children, after another case of lawlessness on our roads. Local police chief calls the rise in juvenile crimes ‘alarming.’ Biden pushes for more EVs, but what if Americans don’t want them? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes steps to crack down on encampments.

Get ready for more gas price gaslighting. Governor Inslee signs a law mandating DEI-friendly curriculum in schools across the state. Attorney Jackson Maynard on the push to get rid of bar exams. Some leaders are charging voters to attend their speeches. Homeowner arrested for trying to get house back from squatter.

Our friend Jonathan Choe made a visit to the streets of San Francisco – and it was horrifying. Around 60,000 voters failed to check a party preference in Washington’s Presidential Primary, what happens to their ballots? The NYT tells us what we already knew about school closures.

Citizens take matters into their own hands to fight back against a problem tenant. Burien mayor becomes latest Democrat to push back against his party’s failures on homelessness. Latina lawmaker to lose her seat in the name of equity. The media is creating a ‘bloodbath’ of its own.

The saga of Seattle’s ‘homeless’ landlord has come to an end. Governor Inslee pressed on the disastrous state of juvenile detention. ‘unBelievable’ approaches to crime. Markets bet against the Climate Commitment Act.

Governor Inslee is forced to see the danger of his policies up close. Trump and Biden clinch nominations after Washington’s Presidential Primary. Boeing whistleblower found dead of apparent suicide. King County sues Burien over homeless camping ban.

King County executive uses appointed sheriff to fulfill his political agenda. Washington just became an even worse place for gun shops. Bob Ferguson’s attacks on Dave Reichert couldn't be more predictable. Violence in schools is a product of failed ideology.

In the final week of the 2024 legislative session, three voter initiatives became the law of the land, Democrats narrowly passed a controversial natural gas bill, and refund checks were approved to help offset costs from the Climate Commitment Act.

Police will never be able to please the activists at the Seattle Times. Suspect in death of State Trooper was saved by sanctuary policies. Beware of bribery ahead of November election. Celebrating the 'stripper bill of rights.'

Democrats have earned themselves a scarlet letter that they will be forced to wear clear through to Election Day. The man who killed a Washington State Trooper is an illegal immigrant with a long criminal history. WSDOT whistleblower joins us to discuss lawsuit against the state. San Francisco steers toward sanity.

A group that advocates for those living in poverty says it is now opposed to a bill that moves PSE away from natural gas. Email proves powerful union controls Democrats. A government AI program meant to flag election threats is instead targeting factual information. Famous historical photo targeted by the woke brigade.

It is a big day for those who are fighting for common sense. Mourning a fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper. A tale of redemption from San Francisco. SCOTUS issues unanimous ruling in Trump’s favor. Are we witnessing the downfall of DEI?

Today is the final day to pass bills out of either chamber this legislative session. Here is everything you need to know about where critical proposals stand. *Initiatives to the legislature are not subject to today's cutoff.

The Democratic Party in Washington state is fundamentally broken – the debate over protecting kids from fentanyl proves it. Brian Heywood joins us to reflect on this week’s initiative hearings. No punishment for school superintendent who stole signs. Florida passes bill to define anti semitism.

One of Seattle’s newest council members stands up to the mob. A recap of the three hearings on Let’s Go WA initiatives. Senator Mark Mullet (D) on pushing back against progressive priorities. More on impact of bill to pay striking workers. “Free transit” for kids isn’t free (or safe).

A long list of bad bills bites the dust in Olympia, in part thanks to a Democratic lawmaker who stood his ground. How the CCA and another controversial proposal in Olympia will put school funding at risk. Seattle comedy club cancels shows over “neighborhood’s ethos.” More violence on public transit.

With hearings on three initiatives this week, there is an easy way to take action. Suspect who shot state trooper was bailed out by notorious community fund. Olympia demonstrates misguided educational priorities. MultiCare whistleblower joined “Sundays with Subscribers.” AP reporting proves media is irreparably broken.

A local leader called ‘feckless’ by the governor has a revelation about her political affiliation. Bill to increase penalty for exposing children to fentanyl stalls. Suzanne Monson joins us to share an opportunity to honor Dori and save lives. Plus: Florida report and understanding leading economic indicators.

New details on the man who shot a Washington State Patrol trooper. Sign-stealing superintendent finally charged. Judge calls armed carjacker a ‘good student.’ Democrats try to bribe voters into keeping the Climate Commitment Act. Guy who bought $9K Donald Trump sneakers exposes dangers of TDS.

Bellevue teacher, Navy veteran, and former state lawmaker Chad Magendanz is running to be Washington's next Superintendent of Public Instruction. We discuss the state of our public school system, safety in the classroom, and parental rights in education.

Governor Inslee utters the most offensive line of his three terms in office. Andrea Suarez with We Heart Seattle blasts narrative around affordable housing. Democrats reject amendment to keep pornographic books out of schools. Overdose deaths increase 1,500% in Oregon.

Democrats in Olympia have agreed to hold hearings on three of six Let’s Go Washington initiatives – but they chose wisely. Lies pile up as debate heats up on repealing CCA. Pro-Palestine demonstrations continue unhindered. Coverage of parade shooting has not improved with time.

With time running out in the session, Democrats in Olympia say they will NOT consider two of six voter initiatives but left open the possibility of scheduling hearings on the other four.

A bill that should be noncontroversial is under attack in the name of DEI. A hard truth about the responsibility of schools. Shooting at Super Bowl parade gets kid-gloved. ‘unBelievable’ excuse for bill banning license plate covers. Would you take an asylum seeker into your home?

A bill to institute rent control in Washington state finds new life. Proposal would mandate inclusive learning in local schools, to include material featuring “neurodiverse” and LGBTQ lessons. Update on school bond measure at center of sign thefts.

A lot of important stuff is happening reallllly late at night in Olympia. Amazon continues to move jobs out of Seattle. Forestry expert says $70M spend from carbon tax money will not help the environment. President Biden tries to appeal to black voters in the only way he knows how.

Sign-stealing superintendent on leave. Property tax bill dies amid pushback. State Patrol finally refers cases on protesters. ‘unBelievable’ change to Holocaust education bill. Why are some football fans so triggered by Taylor Swift? Unhinged attacks on Brian Heywood.

Everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week, including possible property tax increases. Guests: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square.

Democrats push ahead on increase to property tax lid. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers will not seek reelection. Small steps toward protecting kids from drug abuse. ‘unBelievable’ story gives readers a green light to flip cops the bird.

Another investigative report dives into Governor Jay Inslee’s lies about juvenile detention. The cause and effect of Seattle policies is clear. The Great Octopus Debate of 2024. Biden blames border crisis on you know who.

More demands from migrants. Middle school teacher talks about student bill pushing for pledge education. Amazon accused of censoring books on COVID-19. Are standardized test scores a good indicator of future success?

Outrage over COVID funds for illegal immigrants is a few years too late. Protesters who blocked I-5 could face charges. Seattle Times calls on Democrats to hold hearings on initiatives. ‘unBelievable’ disconnect on border crisis. We hear from concerned citizens who held a stakeout to capture sign thief.

Here is everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week, including the bills that survived a critical committee cutoff – and the bills that failed to advance.

Seattle councilwoman pleads ignorance on crimes committed with stolen vehicles. Bills to protect signature gatherers fail to advance. How to deal with influx of migrants is not so simple for some cities. DeSantis gets a win against Disney in “Florida Report.”

Democrats in Olympia claim voter initiatives will take the state back “decades.” On parental rights, lawmakers dodge one key question. Young councilman at center of controversy announces bid for Congress. Nothing will change until the working class is just as loud as the activist class

Washington schools are gearing up to celebrate Black Lives Matter week. School superintendent suspected in yard sign thefts. Natural gas ban bill gets even worse. Leave Taylor Swift alone.

Elected leaders need to be reminded who they work for. Washington State Democrats adopt resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. ‘unBelievable’ deflection on death of three-week old baby. Bellevue teacher enters race for OSPI.

Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia. Hear both sides of the rent control debate, impassioned efforts to protect children, and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square on a natural gas ban.