unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Bad economic news for the party in power. It’s Primary Election Eve and turnout is low. Farmers and truckers have had enough of broken promises from the state. Inslee compares his climate policies to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Plus: Nancy Pelosi wants to see Biden’s bust carved into stone.

Ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, the choice is clear: stay the course or turn toward sanity. Dave Reichert calls on Inslee to follow Newsom’s lead with a homeless executive order. Weighing the pulse of America’s last remaining bellwether district. Woke lawmaker says she was fired for being too ‘white presenting.’ Trump’s NABJ interview was a disaster – for him and for the Fourth Estate.

An exclusive report on changes within a Washington state gender clinic. King County Executive Dow Constantine should step down. The devastating death of 13-year-old Matthew Stavkovy. “White-Presenting” Progressive lawmaker complains she was a victim of racism. Kamala Harris’ baffling border ad.

Governor Jay Inslee rolls out shameless bribe, hoping to keep the failed Climate Commitment Act. Do efforts to ease the eviction backlog go far enough? Notorious “Belltown Hellcat” back in court. Democrats roll out their latest 2024 strategy: calling everyone who disagrees with them “weird.” Pete Buttigieg says abortion access makes men “more free.”

More bureaucracy is not the solution to what ails Seattle. Bob Ferguson’s latest abortion attack makes no sense. King County senior deputy prosecutor explains efforts to prevent juvenile crime. Is it an insult to call Kamala Harris a DEI hire? British court upholds ban on puberty blockers.

California Governor Gavin Newsom takes sweeping action on homelessness. King County takes steps to address the eviction backlog. Judge Ketu Shah joins us to discuss. 7-year-old wanted for robbery in Seattle. Meanwhile, the county is still considering a plan to close the youth jail. Plus: Terrorists descend on our nation’s capital.

A Seattle City Council member declares the death of police defunding, but is it too late? Teen killer feels ‘betrayed’ because he has to go to adult prison. Hello China! State-sponsored media comes to Washington. Media backtracks on calling Kamala Harris the “border czar.”

Remembering Matt Driscoll, local newsman and a damn good guy. Dave Reichert and Mark Mullet make a final pitch to voters in the race for governor. New polling looks very, very good for the four Let’s Go Washington initiatives. Elon Musk says the ‘woke mind virus’ claimed his son.

President Joe Biden can finally be unburdened by what has been. Prepare for the race card to be played – a lot. Brandi goes through her primary election choices as ballots hit mailboxes. Bob Ferguson’s latest ad is even more dishonest than the last. Electric rates to spike as Dems charge ahead with climate agenda. AOC joins Republicans in grilling Secret Service failures.

How far is too far when calling out free speech? Washington Bar Association makes a final decision on whether to investigate Ferguson’s conduct. Former union leader says small businesses who can’t raise worker pay don’t deserve to operate. Ginny Burton joins ‘Freedom from Fentanyl Walk.’ All signs point to Biden dropping out.

Calls to lower the political temperature lasted about five seconds. Why is it controversial to seek proof of citizenship before someone registers to vote? Biden calls for national rent control. Following Washington state’s lead, California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a bill to keep secrets from parents.

Republicans invited Teamsters boss to the RNC and Brandi can’t decide whether she loved it or hated it. Kennewick School Board stands up for female athletes. After 25 days, Manka Dhingra finally gives up the grift. Washington’s ferry system is a nightmare. Local mayor changes course on Trump assassination post.

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, it will take more than meaningless platitudes to put America on a better path. In a special episode of unDivided, we take you through a history of statements that display the deep hypocrisy playing out after the shooting in Pennsylvania. We’ll also bring you to the Republican National Convention as history unfolds in Milwaukee.

A story about the woes of one transgender inmate buries some key points. Manka Dhingra’s week just got even worse. Bellevue looks to avoid mistakes of Seattle on housing – but can it survive the whims of state lawmakers? All signs are that Democrats will ditch Biden. Meanwhile, a doctor gives the best analysis of Biden’s health we’ve heard yet.

Energy customers are being told to sweat it out as politicians push to make the system even more unreliable. How can parents hold rogue educators responsible? The answer is not so simple. Lynnwood police chief says the law has made it difficult to investigate crimes involving juveniles. Bob Ferguson will not let go of the chicken checks.

The Seattle Times endorses Bob Ferguson for governor. We detail 15 critical questions the media must ask Ferguson before ballots go out. After years of ignoring problems, the juvenile detention crisis hits a breaking point. Manka Dhingra doubles down. The last thing Biden should be doing is talking more.

Efforts are building to undermine initiatives – and not just in Washington state. Public school finally turns over a controversial presentation to Olympia mom. Pierce County must avoid King County’s mistakes on homelessness. Two starkly different New York Times headlines show deceit around Biden’s health.

A new reparations program is taking effect – but you wouldn't know that by reading the Seattle Times. Governor Jay Inslee forgets his foray into authoritarianism. Manka Dhingra sticks to her employment charade. I-2066 would help keep rents from going higher. Yet another ‘rare’ case of politics being pushed on kids.

An Olympia school teacher at the center of our exclusive reporting was previously investigated for the content of a sex-ed lesson. Let’s Go Washington makes a major announcement. SCOTUS ruling in Grants Pass case may not move the needle on homelessness. Will Democrats ditch Joe Biden?

Exclusive: A 6th grader in the Olympia School District had the presence of mind to tape a teacher when a science lesson started to veer off track. Kshama Sawant weighs in on Jamaal Bowman’s defeat. Proof of paid protesters. CNN offers Debate 101, proves it thinks viewers are stupid.

Public records obtained by a citizen researcher show what gun laws Democrats may try to push through with a supermajority. Exclusive: Parents shocked by gender ideology being pushed at a track event for 6 year olds. Seattle apartment complex for ‘rainbow seniors.’ Congressman Jamaal Bowman FA’d and FO’d.

Brandi explains her decision to distance herself from GOP-backed activities. Bob Ferguson’s first TV ad is peak revisionist. Bellevue landlord dealing with serial squatter gets a court date – in 2025. Choe Show hits up Aurora Avenue. Plus: Can criminals be reprogrammed?

Candidates lie because they can get away with it. Bob Ferguson has a lot to say about his cat’s Instagram account, but not much else. Newcastle mayor shares his message of unity amid attacks. Local media big mad about big donation. AOC, Jamaal Bowman go nuts in New York.

The things politicians lie about never ceases to amaze. Newcastle mayor now facing media criticism for his remarks on Pride month, reparations. LA is about to open luxury apartments for the homeless. New Florida law aims to help low-income families achieve financial freedom.

A local city that made national news for rejecting the pride flag reverses course under pressure. Candidates for Washington Attorney General lay out their top three properties. More layoffs in local newsrooms – is anyone surprised? An Oregon coach stood up for female athletes. Then he got fired.

Former Seattle PD chief comes out as gay amid accusations from female officers. King County Executive Dow Constantine lashes out at Brandi as he contradicts his own argument on homelessness. Appellate court ruling could make it impossible for landlords to avoid drawn-out eviction proceedings. The White House wants you to question reality.

Our segment on Dow Constantine sparks a national debate over what is driving the homeless crisis. The Seattle Times highlights a gym’s selective inclusivity. Mental health counselors won’t stop gang violence. Iowa poll shows stunning spike in presidential race. The Chicago mayor’s weird justification for misspent funds.

The Washington State Bar Association is protecting Bob Ferguson. Port Townsend woman files suit over ban from YMCA. Dow Constantine gives an unhinged State of the County address. Federal judge tosses Florida law restricting transgender treatment for minors. NYC Mayor Eric Adam takes a stand against antisemitism.

We begin the show with an exclusive story that will recommit you to the cause of common sense. Councilman calls for audit for Juvenile Restorative Pathways program. Mural of Greek god deemed RACIST! Bill would bring an end to DEI.

Election lawfare isn’t unique to the Trump trials. Bob Ferguson opposes the initiatives that his office now gets to add “warning labels” to. Someone is feeding kids nonsense on what will prevent local gang shootings. SCOTUS could hear case on Washington’s eviction moratorium.

Controversial child catwalk canceled after uproar. Parents get another champion in the fight for sanity. If Bob Ferguson didn’t have moral hypocrisy, he’d have nothing. Black owned coffee shop says it’s being destroyed by liberal policies. Hate crimes are in the eye of the beholder.

80 years after D-Day, we reflect on the bravery and patriotism of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy. Three people-powered initiatives take effect today. Governor Jay Inlsee plans to take his climate grift to the very end. How DEI is putting patients at risk. An ode to the American flag from a local mayor.

A judge declines to halt parental rights law from taking effect. GOP Chair Jim Walsh on lawsuit to stop “warning labels” from appearing on the ballot – and we discuss those Semi Bird accusations. “Never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.”

The party in power is pushing on all fronts to stop the will of Washington voters. Steve Hickey, an independent journalist with more than a million followers, responds to allegations that he is a squatter and a con man. Why can’t we leave children out of the Pride stuff? Fauci answers questions of suppressing lab leak theory.

Five words that speak volumes about media bias. Fact checkers call out Bob Ferguson for ignoring his history of corporate campaign contributions. A major Seattle influencer is being called a squatter and “con man.” No place for migrants as the homeless system buckles under strain.

These remarks were delivered to the Snohomish County Lincoln Day Dinner on May 17 2024.

The far-right and far-left are losing their minds over our little podcast. Mark Mullet files ethics complaints against AG Bob Ferguson. Lawsuit challenges reparations in Illinois, could Washington’s law be next? Florida’s school choice efforts are thriving.

Semi Bird admits to defrauding the U.S. Army – but continues to play the victim. Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is out. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs claims AG Bob Ferguson swore at him while pushing him to break the law. Brian Heywood on push to qualify I-2066.

Stories about sane people fighting against insane things: Andrea Suarez outshines the homeless industrial complex. Reagan Dunn pushes to fix eviction backlog. Washington dad speaks up about his daughter’s loss to a trans athlete. Plus: Local museum employees walk off the job over a ‘hate’ exhibit.

A Tacoma officer acquitted of murder is going after the state – as he should. City of Yakima rejects pride month declaration. Pramila Jayapal’s sister loses her Oregon Congressional race. Portland ousts Soros-backed district attorney. American Airlines has lost its damn mind.

Snohomish County judge reduces bail for cop killer in the U.S. illegally. Washington's Democratic Secretary of State says Bob Ferguson asked him to break the law. Banning natural gas would raise rents, home prices. It took UW just hours to display its moral hypocrisy.

Anti-Israel protesters are packing up their encampment at the University of Washington after the college gave in to some of their demands. Big climb to collect signatures and prevent gas ban. Who will stand up for the girls? California shows us what not to do on homeless crisis.

Let’s Go Washington drops another common sense initiative, this one to protect natural gas. A mainstream journalist is targeted at UW, will the college care now? Andrea Suarez running for State House of Representatives against a narcissist. Biden says he wants to debate Trump.

We attempt to broker conversations between the Jewish community and pro-Palestine demonstrators at the University of Washington. Road rage shootings up 450%. Are soft-on-crime policies spurring vigilantism? Sunny Hostin’s main character syndrome. Mayor Eric Adams says the quiet part out loud.

Two Bobs end campaigns after threats of legal action. The “real” Bob Ferguson punts on UW protest question. Doxing for thee but not for me. Seattle may actually try to roll back bad policy. We’re joined by a Bellevue landlord at the center of international squatting controversy.

Bob Ferguson threatens legal action against two other Bob Ferguson's who filed for governor – and the conservative watchdog who pulled the stunt. unDivided takes you to the University of Washington as pro-Israel rally marches on pro-Palestine encampment. Another brutal attack on public transit. Sequim hosts the patriotic dance team canceled by woke activists.

The Seattle Public School District may be forced to close 20 elementary schools. Meanwhile, an anonymous letter laments a growing “conservative” influence in education. King 5 downplays campus violence. RFK Jr. takes an extreme stance on abortion.

Brandi gets blocked for predicting violence at UW. Macklemore releases a pro-Palestine (anti-Biden) song. More exclusive reporting on Washington state’s new reparations program. Government regulates people out of jobs, then regulates businesses out of money. Once again, Senator John Fetterman is the voice of sanity.

Who needs band class when you can teach kids racism! Bob Ferguson offers advice for Jewish students being harassed at UW. No one seems to know what to do with the migrants. California sheriff with a warning for Washington state. Stormy Daniels takes the witness stand, do we care?

Having learned nothing from the tragedy of Seattle’s occupied protest zone, so-called leaders will wind up with blood on their hands. The Washington State Democratic Party sells its endorsement to Bob Ferguson for $1 million. Little Saigon deli owner faces fines for frequent graffiti. Governor Kristi Noem somehow tops her dog murder story.