unDivided with Brandi Kruse

At least two ballot drop boxes targeted by arsonists. Brandi shares a message with undecided voters. Barack Obama disses Bob Ferguson. A small business owner pleads with Seattlites to vote for change. When politics get personal. Meltdown over Washington Post decision not to endorse Kamala Harris.

After his narrow defeat in the 3rd Congressional District race in 2022, Republican Joe Kent has emerged a more polished and disciplined candidate for the same seat in 2024. He joined unDivided to discuss why he shifted his policy position on abortion, how he differs from his opponent on border security and foreign aid, and his call for party unity ahead of the November election.

The Seattle Reign FC honors a notorious superior court judge. Seattle jail guard quits in protest of dangers faced by female inmates. Portland’s next mayor – stripper, or parking ticket scofflaw? On Florida Report: Miranda has an epiphany at the polls. Kamala Harris has no weaknesses!

A low-income housing provider sues Seattle over regulatory abyss. Washington GOP attacks one of its own. Councilwoman who wanted to defund the police now mad about the cost of paying officers overtime. Kamala Harris still won’t be honest with voters about Biden’s health. Extreme TDS caught on a Ring camera.

Congressman Dan Newhouse (R) is seeking reelection to Washington's 4th District. He faces Trump-backed challenger Jerrod Sessler. We discuss the impeachment vote that continues to follow him, what differentiates him from his Republican opponent, and key issues facing his district – like the fentanyl crisis, overregulation of farmers, and increased costs for families.

A nonpartisan report says Washington state is facing a major budget shortfall. Rich environmentalist is big mad about ad exposing Dave Upthegrove as an extremist. Group seeks ‘exceptional white guys’ to help elect Kamala Harris and fight for social justice. Liz Cheney is betraying her values – and not for the reason you might think.

Brandi’s vote for Donald Trump drew some strong reactions on the internet. Gavin Newsom comes to the “rescue” of Washington Democrats. More taxpayer money being spent on virtue signaling. A rare win for foster families and the juvenile justice system. Trump goes to McDonalds, Lizzo gets on a private jet.

If you don’t want people to see your bad behavior, don’t engage in bad behavior. “First-of-its-kind” EV charger also happens to be a total waste of taxpayer money. UW report highlights widespread antisemitism. Senator booed by Boeing workers for bashing Donald Trump. Florida officials ask for election flexibility in wake of hurricanes.

You know political discourse has dissolved when a simple yard sign is triggering. Republican Congressional candidate says devout Muslims shouldn’t be allowed in Congress. Selective editing gets called out in local and national media. Gavin Newsom takes a page from Jay Inslee’s book on gas price gaslighting.

A judge known for taking it easy on violent criminals now says she’s the victim. The path to avoiding a Democratic supermajority. Supporters of the new Spokane mayor have soured on her quickly. Who “advised” cities to take a stance on initiative repealing the Climate Commitment Act? Bill Clinton campaigns for Donald Trump!

Local media isn’t even trying to hide its bias. Brandi shares her experience knocking on doors – the good, the bad, and the ugly. News stories prop up Bob Ferguson talking points. More college volleyball teams boycott games against trans player. ABC justifies takeovers by Venezuelan gangs.

A teen girl who spoke from the heart about competing against a boy gets attacked by ideologues. Not all Democrats are created equal, so don’t leave ballots blank! State Board of Education says it will focus on “equity” in its 2025 legislative agenda. Bob Ferguson hates dark money … unless it helps him. Ron DeSantis is the GOAT at hurricane response.

Washington state Democrats hope Jane Fonda is the answer to their prayers. Cities take stance on CCA repeal. unDivided, CADF appeal public records lawsuit to State Supreme Court. 14-year-old makes the case for protecting girls’ sports. Kamala Harris cracks open a beer.

Dr. Raul Garcia (R) is an immigrant from Cuba who went on to become an emergency room physician. He is now hoping to unseat longtime U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. We discuss the border crisis, fentanyl addiction, and how he plans to reach undecided voters in the final stretch of his campaign.

A local teacher is hoping to drum up sympathy after being called out for her vulgar drag persona. Let’s Go Washington initiatives get a timely boost. Bob Ferguson is still sending out chicken checks. Walz/Harris get an unlikely nemesis in battleground states.

After 12 years of Bob Ferguson, Washington voters are about to elect a new attorney general. Democrat Nick Brown is running to become the state's chief law enforcer, but would he be more of the same? A former U.S. Attorney who also served as legal counsel for Governor Jay Inslee, Brown joined us to discuss everything from gun control to emergency powers to the prosecution of police officers.

A year after the terror attack in Israel, Ari Hoffman reflects on what it taught him about the hate that lives among us. New pro-initiative ad is straight fire. Mayor Bruce Harrell is confronted about alleged support for Socialist police abolitionist. Washington’s restaurants are struggling and latest minimum wage change will only make things worse.

A year’s worth of insanity packed into one Olympia School Board meeting. Local principal defends Nazi swastika. Anti-initiative group takes gaslighting to a whole new level. Candidate says lawmakers can make better decisions than voters. Florida’s ban on public camping takes effect. Court ruling protects independent journalists.

The Legislative Ethics Board makes a bizarre finding in complaint against State Sen. Manka Dhingra. Tri-City Herald goes the way of the Seattle Times. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell endorsed who?!? Clear winner in VP debate. Tim Walz has some interesting friends.

A judge sets shockingly low bail for teen accused of murdering handyman. 8-time felon who killed elderly dog walker deemed incompetent. Initiatives have an uphill battle as big money – and big media – step in to defeat them. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill banning local voter ID laws.

As it leads the nation in overdoses and trails the nation in business growth, Washington leaders remain focused on their radical agenda. Taxpayers footing the bill for gender surgeries. Another Olympia School District mom blows the whistle on indoctrination. More attacks on the Constitution.

The brave 7th graders who came forward to share the story of what happened in their classroom are under attack. But here’s the good news – they’re not backing down, and neither are we. Burien wins legal battle against King County over homeless camps. Democrats in Washington state creep closer to supermajorities.

In this unDivided documentary, current and former students of the Olympia (WA) School District sit down with Brandi Kruse to share stories of political and social indoctrination in their classrooms.

Two former Olympia School District students say their teacher labeled them transphobes and encouraged bullying of non-LGBTQ students. Tool meant to assess absenteeism is worthless. A billboard in Seattle gives us a good laugh. State senate candidate releases fire ad about DEI.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal says he would support an income tax to add billions to the state’s education budget. New study highlights cost/benefit of climate policies. Bob Ferguson spent millions prosecuting police officers. The Washington Post says some states are turning to “radical transparency” in elections.

We preview our new documentary: Operation Indoctrination. It’s a glimpse inside the Olympia (WA) School District through the eyes of current and former students. Another CCA lie revealed. Macklemore is no stranger to activism, but has he gone too far? Donald Trump says he won’t run again if he loses in November.

Recapping key moments from debates in the race for governor, attorney general, and public school superintendent. State’s website tracking educational outcomes quietly changes metrics. Gavin Newsom moves to regulate free speech. Zach reacts to a rate cut. Miranda discusses Trump assassination attempt in Florida.

Amid a drug and crime crisis, there appears to be a coordinated effort to get Seattle back on track. Will it work? Bob Ferguson has not released a single honest ad. State GOP Chair Jim Walsh on the party’s back-to-back election lawsuits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new law is a slippery slope for First Amendment speech.

Florida sheriff pledges to shame kids who commit crimes – and their parents too. Spokane continues to follow in Seattle’s footsteps, this time in war against landlords. Amid budget woes, taxpayers cover Tacoma councilwoman’s trip to “enhance creative economy.” Hillary Clinton has some advice for the media on covering Trump.

A trio of stories that give us hope for Washington state. Spokane restaurant owner urges the city to take action to fight crime and addiction: “Accountability is compassion.” Local teacher on leave after our reporting. Seattle Times picks an odd debate moment to fact check. Second attempted Trump assassination. Even the Democrats say the Democrats are lying.

It’s double debate day! Trump vs Harris, Ferguson vs. Reichert. What to expect and the choice voters must make in Washington. Acclaimed Spokane chef forced to close restaurant over crime, disorder. Teacher by day, Jack King Goff by night. Family of deceased protester wants to be paid for her criminal conduct. Harvard professor says DEI is dead.

It’s not the first time a Democratic candidate for office has been shunned for telling hard truths. GOP sues over ballot curing in King County. Housing first isn’t just dumb, it’s dangerous. Harvard professor says DEI is not working. Elton John’s totally sane response when asked about Donald Trump.

Head of public schools suggests right-wing influencers, and maybe even Russia, are colluding to push school choice. Bob sticks to his big lie on education. Choe goes to Colorado. Florida voters to decide whether the state’s 6-week abortion ban is too extreme.

A local news station posted a story on how Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working to keep sexually violent predators from being released. The entire thing was copied verbatim from a government press release. Climate Scientist Cliff Mass explains why he’s voting YES on I-2117. Coors becomes the latest company to drop DEI.

State Department of Health funds report accusing white people of COVID-era racism. Bob Ferguson’s most horrific election lie yet. Granddaughter of elderly dog walker murdered in Seattle joins us. New polling shows voters think Washington is on the wrong track, but will their ballots reflect it? Israel’s Prime Minister says it’s Hamas that needs to make concessions.

As you hit the road this Labor Day weekend, we thought you should know what your gas money is being used to fund. What the government gives, the government can take away. Story on CCA misses a big plot line. Selective fact checking. Gangs of migrants taking over apartments and bus stops, leaving residents in fear.

National Review exposes horrific harassment of women by trans inmate in Washington. All of a sudden the media wants to police the phrase ‘election interference.’ Dow’s pledge to end youth detention crashes and burns. California advances plan to help illegal immigrants with home ownership – there’s just one problem.

The Seattle Times endorses incumbent in public school chief race. What SCOTUS Ruling on Title IX could mean for blue states. Seattle protester has a chat with Vivek. Media gives Bob Ferguson a free campaign ad in price-fixing lawsuit.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lays bare America’s broken political system and our country will never be the same. Plus: Should Washington state Trump supporters vote for RFK Jr.? A clear example of press-release reporting. So, does Bob Ferguson support price fixing or not?

New details about the 80-year-old dog walker who was murdered by an 8-time felon. Judge lowers bail for 25-time felon arrested in stolen truck after police chase. How would a new attorney general handle sexually violent predators? Socialist state house candidate spends campaign funds on haircuts because he has to look good for voters.

Just 51 votes may keep Republicans out of statewide office. 80-year-old woman killed in carjacking, community member blames Seattle’s ‘anarchy.’ As Bob Ferguson claims to be protecting communities from violent predators, residents of Spokane are living next door to one of the worst. Horrible jobs report couldn’t come at a worse time for Democrats.

There are now three significant scandals that the media has all but ignored involving gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson. State Rep. Travis Couture says a new report ‘vindicates’ his constituents. Efforts to keep the CCA are bordering on criminal levels of corruption. Tim Walz caught in another lie, this time about IVF.

As he bragged on the campaign trail about protecting communities from sex offenders, Bob Ferguson’s office was quietly releasing them into neighborhoods. Laws that impact the law-abiding are rarely thought through. Kamala Harris floats a plan that would destroy the middle class – will voters fall for it? If you were hoping for a free abortion at the DNC, sorry, Planned Parenthood is all booked up.

Bob Ferguson is using the Attorney General’s office to help his campaign for governor and it couldn’t be more obvious. Lands commissioner race could come down to a hand count. $250M facility is a prime example of the climate industrial complex. Spokane proposal would make homelessness a protected class. Harris’ plan to combat food prices would backfire.

Even San Francisco is reversing course faster than Seattle. AG Bob Ferguson goes on the defensive over accusations he kept initiative backers in the dark about lawsuit. Brandi issues only her second endorsement of the 2024 campaign cycle. The SL*T is broken down! CNN starts pressing Harris to do an interview.

The past few weeks have yielded undeniable evidence: The Fourth Estate is irreparably broken – both locally and nationally. In Washington state, which side is actually attacking democracy? Report: A local children’s hospital segregated doctors by race in an effort to teach antiracism.

There’s a fine line between corruption and indifference – and Attorney General Bob Ferguson is walking it. Key conservative voice puts his support behind Dave Reichert. San Francisco throws the book at pro-Palestine demonstrators. Trump on X tonight. Biden flubs answer on peaceful transfer of power.

As concessions pour in, the November election is coming into focus – with one of the most dangerous candidates pushed out of the race. Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker stops by with insights on the 2024 presidential race. Seattle City Council chambers erupt as members discuss the prospect of actually arresting criminals. Democrats co-opt camo to appear relatable.

The primary election is behind us, but the real fight has just begun. Seattle’s most crime-ridden neighborhood sends a Socialist through to the November election. A final word on Semi Bird. Truckers join the fight against the CCA. Two national races that prove social media is not real life.

The primary election is upon us – and voters have a chance to turn away from one-party destruction. In a stunning court appearance, state ferry captain uses his position to defend son accused of possessing child porn. The writing is on the wall for Ross Hunter. Kamala Harris’ baffling VP pick.