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S1 Ep 557S1 Ep557: No prison for teacher who molested student (3.19.25)

An Olympia teacher who groomed and sexually abused a student will avoid prison time. All but one candidate drops out of consideration in bizarre journey to fill a local city council seat. Dictator Jay Inslee has something to say about Trump. Seattle mayor gives soft encouragement to domestic terrorists targeting Teslas.

Mar 19, 20251h 3m

S1 Ep 556S1 Ep556: DOGE WATCH Ep. 6: Cost cutting was cool when Obama did it!

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Cutting government waste was perfectly fine when Obama did it. Seattle Times claims DOGE stole $5,000 from elderly man, gets corrected on X. Federal workers say Trump and Elon are to blame for their mental health issues.

Mar 19, 202533 min

S1 Ep 555S1 Ep555: Public safety is a tool of control (3.18.25)

Democrats want you scared, desperate, and obedient. For a lawyer, Gov. Bob Ferguson can’t read very well. Changes to the rent control bill will not make it any less bad. Middle school girls were forced to change in front of boys. Conservatives dominate new media, for obvious reasons.

Mar 18, 20251h 18m

S1 Ep 554S1 Ep554: Beware motives of criminal justice advocates (3.17.25)

A man granted clemency by Gov. Jay Inslee gets arrested with enough fentanyl to kill thousands – how Democrats used him to push soft-on-crime bills. State legislators hold scripted town halls. INRIX CEO on decision to move company’s headquarters. Starbucks baristas may be the most entitled workers in America. Debate over El Salvador deportation flight.

Mar 17, 20251h 7m

S1 Ep 553S1 Ep553: Politics unPacked: Week 9

From a heated parental rights debate to Gov. Bob Ferguson taking emergency power reform into his own hands. Here's everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia.

Mar 14, 20258 min

S1 Ep 552S1 Ep552: Democracy dies in darkness (3.13.25)

At 2:30 in the morning, Democrats in Washington state upended the parental rights initiative. Some of the worst criminal justice bills are dead for the session. Gov. Jay Inslee quietly agreed to release killer on his way out of office. Seattle Times gushes over state thwarting deportations.

Mar 13, 20251h 18m

S1 Ep 551S1 Ep551: Blinded by identity politics (3.12.25)

New councilmember turns out to be a trans OnlyFans model with apparent cannibalism fetish. Critical cutoff in Olympia will decide fate of several controversial bills. Gov. Bob Ferguson says he will enact emergency powers limitations on himself. Seattle demonstrates exactly why we’re in a budget crisis. Proposed law in Texas is exactly what taking things too far looks like.

Mar 12, 202558 min

S1 Ep 550S1 Ep550: DOGE WATCH Ep. 5: What would you buy for $1?

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: DOGE freezes federal spending by setting credit card limits at $1. Millions in COVID dollars went to children. Awkward moment between Musk and Trump's cabinet. Zach explains what's going on with the markets.

Mar 12, 202535 min

S1 Ep 549S1 Ep549: State threatens schools that stand up for girls (3.11.25)

Washington state is trying to make an example out of schools that want to protect girls. Tomorrow is decision day in the effort to undermine parental rights. Redditors say they hope Brandi dies for exposing extreme abortion amendment. Will any sane Democrats push back against rent control? Media finally catches on to Sound Transit’s troubling cronyism.

Mar 11, 20251h 21m

S1 Ep 548S1 Ep548: Washington state Democrats have lost their minds (3.10.25)

From reparations to pay for striking workers, the past few days have shown just how extreme Washington state’s Democratic Party has become. Governor Ferguson and AG Brown give illegals tips to avoid ICE. The media has utterly failed us. What happens if President Trump abolishes the U.S. Department of Education?

Mar 10, 20251h 31m

S1 Ep 547S1 Ep547: Politics unPacked: Week 8

Politics unPacked: Here is everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session this week.

Mar 7, 20257 min

S1 Ep 546S1 Ep546: Oops … did I do that? (3.6.25)

Democrats are having a “powerful gathering” and you’re cordially not invited. Bill would let juvenile murderers out of prison early, even if they’ve killed more than once. Washington’s GOP Congressional delegation leads the way in censure of Rep. Al Green. Western Washington University connects students with doctors who’ll help change their gender.

Mar 6, 20251h 0m

S1 Ep 545S1 Ep545: DOGE WATCH Ep. 4: Baby mama drama

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Does Elon Musk's private life give his detractors too much ammunition? Some GOP lawmakers are concerned about specific DOGE cuts, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Where the heck is Lesotho and why do they need our money?

Mar 6, 202530 min

S1 Ep 544S1 Ep544: Seattle joins sanctuary city lawsuit – but why? (3.5.25)

As ICE rounds up violent criminals on the streets of Seattle, the city attorney accuses Trump of federal overreach. Teachers encourage people to file “false reports” in effort to derail the dismantling of DEI. Turns out Washington's Climate Commitment Act isn’t fulfilling its commitments. Democrats act like petulant children at Trump’s State of the Union.

Mar 6, 20251h 10m

S1 Ep 543S1 Ep543: WA school faces Title IX investigation (3.4.25)

The story of Frances Staudt has reached the U.S. Department of Education. Democrats in Washington state push Constitutional amendment to protect abortion until birth, unrestricted gender surgeries. Trump tariffs could drive up the cost of housing. Senators boycott SOTU, play parrot instead.

Mar 4, 20251h 3m

S1 Ep 542S1 Ep542: 'Right-wing social media influencer' (3.3.25)

Trans activists fear the end of radical gender ideology. Governor Bob Ferguson is trying to play the hero, but he’s actually setting up his fellow Democrats to take the fall for new taxes. A major victory as "initiative killer” meets its own demise.

Mar 3, 20251h 26m

S1 Ep 541S1 Ep541: Politics unPacked: Week 7

Brandi has everything you need to know about what happened this week during the legislative session.

Feb 28, 20258 min

S1 Ep 540S1 Ep540: You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours (2.26.25)

A deep dive into how Democrats are padding the pockets of the teachers’ union. Bill looks to expand Washington's reparations program. During massive budget crisis, a new proposal would use the state’s general fund to help poor people buy art. Trump White House takes control of briefing room access.

Feb 26, 20251h 24m

S1 Ep 539S1 Ep539: DOGE WATCH Ep. 3: Can you list 5 things you did at work this week?

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon asks federal employees to tell him five things they accomplished in the previous week. Zach weighs in on report claiming federal layoffs will hurt the economy. DOGE Washington digs up some dirty dirt on government spending.

Feb 26, 202531 min

S1 Ep 538S1 Ep538: Brace yourself for budget bullsh*t (2.25.25)

Democrats have started spinning their sob story as the state budget takes center stage. Democrat Steve Hobbs stands up for democracy – and common sense. State’s high court hands landlords a small victory. Wisconsin’s woke word soup. DeSantis looks to do away with property taxes.

Feb 25, 20251h 11m

S1 Ep 537S1 Ep537: Teachers’ union lashes out as parents fight back (2.24.25)

Radical teachers play the victim as parents finally start pushing back on extreme gender ideology. Head of Washington's public school system is just begging Donald Trump to give us the Maine treatment. Chair of Public Safety Committee doesn’t care if kids die, as long as families can die together. Joy has left the building.

Feb 24, 20251h 28m

S1 Ep 536S1 Ep536: Politics unPacked: Week 6

Everything you need to know about what happened this week during the legislative session in Olympia.

Feb 21, 20257 min

S1 Ep 535S1 Ep535: DOGE Washington digs up dirty, dirty dirt (2.20.25)

If there were ever an episode we’d be removed from social media over, this is it! Citizen sleuths look into Washington’s spending, and what they find is gag worthy. National civil rights complaint filed on behalf of Tumwater basketball player. Is Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell being punished for his bad basketball joke?

Feb 20, 20251h 12m

S1 Ep 534S1 Ep534: DOGE WATCH Ep. 2: Knock-knock, Fort Knox!

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon wants to open up Fort Knox to check for gold. $4.7T in untraceable payments. Vampires getting Social Security!? Trump considering DOGE Dividends for Americans.

Feb 20, 202523 min

S1 Ep 533S1 Ep533: Lawsuit challenges masking rule (2.19.25)

Silent Majority Foundation sues to challenge the validity of a masking rule that led to charges against election observers. Teachers’ union deletes post targeted at female athlete. Happy Aromantic Sexual Awareness Week! Seattle animal shelter gets political.

Feb 19, 202555 min

S1 Ep 532S1 Ep532: Trans athlete and dad tell their story (2.18.25)

Andi Rooks, a transgender teen, and Andi’s dad, a conservative Trump-supporter, join us to share their side of the controversy around trans athletes in girls’ sports. Bob Ferguson pushes for emergency power reform, but why now? TV stations pick and choose what protests are worth their time. White lady sets rap music back 100 years.

Feb 18, 20251h 17m

S1 Ep 531S1 Ep531: Second election observer threatened with felony (2.17.25)

Island County prosecutor denies felony cases against Republican election observers are politically motivated. Teachers’ union posts about “hate” after female basketball player refuses to compete against a boy. Left and right agree – Dow Constantine being appointed Sound Transit CEO would be cronyism at its worst.

Feb 18, 20251h 27m

S1 Ep 530S1 Ep530: Politics unPacked: Week 5

Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.

Feb 14, 20258 min

S1 Ep 529S1 Ep529: Election observer charged with felony for not masking (2.13.25)

A Republican election observer in Island County (WA) has been charged with a felony after he refused to wear a mask to watch ballot counting. The prosecutor who charged him has a long history of unhinged posts about MAGA and President Trump. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson brags about speeding up wait times to change the gender on your birth certificate.

Feb 13, 20251h 17m

S1 Ep 528S1 Ep528: Media circles wagons for Senator Jamie Pedersen (2.12.25)

After backlash for his comments on parental rights, Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) turned to trusted allies for help: the legacy media. Trump administration oversteps in blocking Associated Press from Oval Office event. State government wants to track your every move. Oregon Congresswoman says Democrats need to “F**k Trump!”

Feb 12, 20251h 8m

S1 Ep 527S1 Ep527: DOGE WATCH EP. 1: 'Disrupter in Chief'

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On today's episode: Cuts to USAID, Democratic meltdowns, money spent on media, and is it time to say goodbye to the humble penny?

Feb 12, 202536 min

S1 Ep 526S1 Ep526: Not to be a conspiracy theorist, but … (2.11.25)

Senate Bill 5312 would reduce supervision for adults who prey on kids. Proposal puts trans people and illegal immigrants in a protected class. Super Bowl commercial talks about the state's budget shortfall in terms so simple that even a child can understand. Tom Homan says he wants to double ICE enforcement in sanctuary cities.

Feb 11, 20251h 12m

S1 Ep 525S1 Ep525: Radical shift on radical gender ideology (2.10.25)

Washington state senator shocks nation with his anti-parent FOX News interview. Public opinion is shifting on radical gender ideology. Seattle Times acts shocked that their pick for governor isn’t holding media availabilities. Democrats in Olympia ignore voices of victims. Trump takes a stand against paper straws!

Feb 10, 20251h 12m

S1 Ep 524S1 Ep524: Seattle hospital forced to stop trans surgeries for kids (2.5.25)

Seattle parents say they plan to flee the United States because their teen daughter can’t get her breasts removed. A controversial gun bill stalls out in Olympia. Local school district teaching elementary students about ‘putrid anti-blackness.’ Both sides are exaggerating Trump’s tariffs. Poor Chuck Schumer.

Feb 6, 20251h 26m

S1 Ep 523S1 Ep523: Who does the sheriff really serve? (2.4.25)

Sheriff pushes for higher property taxes, but who is really calling the shots? Don’t miss your chance to send a message to the state’s most powerful union. Lawmakers claim rent control will give renters stability – but their policies have done the opposite. Former Congressional candidate Joe Kent tapped by President Trump.

Feb 4, 20251h 21m

S1 Ep 522S1 Ep522: Is Washington state beyond saving? (2.3.25)

Anti-family, anti-child safety legislation in Washington state gets Trump’s attention. As protests rage over deportations, ICE keeps rounding up dangerous criminals. The government wants to regulate how many items you can have in the self-checkout. Embattled City Councilman Josh Binda’s political career might not survive this latest scandal.

Feb 3, 20251h 25m

S1 Ep 521S1 Ep521: Politics unPacked: Week 3

Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week during the legislative session in Olympia.

Jan 31, 202510 min

S1 Ep 520S1 Ep520: Turning students into political activists (1.30.25)

A Washington parent says her son’s high school teacher gave his class bizarre homework: email lawmakers to oppose an election integrity bill. Meanwhile, test scores are in the toilet. Democrats in Olympia move ahead with plan to erode parental rights and a bill making homelessness a protected class. In Florida, Republicans feud over immigration law.

Jan 31, 20251h 26m

S1 Ep 519S1 Ep519: Washington state is the resistance … and not in a good way (1.29.25)

As President Trump moves to dismantle DEI and radical gender ideology, Washington state digs its heels in. Separating immigrant families is bad, but separating YOUR family is good. Shady business around rent control proposal. Left demands complete vaccine obedience.

Jan 29, 20251h 16m

S1 Ep 518S1 Ep518: One battle won in fight for parental rights (1.28.25)

In the fight for parental rights in schools, we’ve won the battle – but the war continues. Commonsense school board members resign in Burien. Dishonest Democratic senator wants to help prop up legacy newsrooms. Even the state’s most progressive county realizes that juvenile gun crimes are out of control. The great egg debate.

Jan 28, 20251h 14m

S1 Ep 517S1 Ep517: Washington vs. Washington: Immigration battle commences (1.27.25)

As President Donald Trump carries out deportations, Governor Bob Ferguson is doing exactly what we expected he would do. A trio of bills that show the authoritarian bend of Democrats in Olympia. Activist judge argues for a bill that would give her more discretion and even a Democrat calls her out. Media falls in line on egg price talking point.

Jan 27, 20251h 29m

S1 Ep 516S1 Ep516: Politics unPacked: Week 2

Here's everything you need to know about what happened in the second week of the 2025 legislative session.

Jan 24, 20257 min

S1 Ep 515S1 Ep515: Trans disabled queer Chicanx educational scholar (1.23.25)

Pay very close attention to the people who want to strip you of your parental rights. Democrats launch a backdoor attack on the initiative process. Whooooooooo will save the owls? State sued for hiding data on CO2 emissions. DeSantis embraces the Gulf of America.

Jan 24, 20251h 14m

S1 Ep 514S1 Ep514: Pro-crime policies (1.22.25)

Rep. Roger Goodman, the state lawmaker behind a bill to ease sentencing enhancements, joins us. Leftwing anarchists swarm Turning Point USA event at the University of Washington. Governor Bob Ferguson’s first big test could be rent control. Goodbye to DEI.

Jan 22, 20251h 35m

S1 Ep 513S1 Ep513: Pardons spotlight America’s hypocrisy problem (1.21.25)

Trump pardons 1,500+ J6ers, including many from Washington state. Is that justice? Washington’s new AG quickly steps into shoes of the old one, suing Trump administration on Day 2. Bill introduced in Olympia seeks to lower punishment for criminals who use guns. Your Nazi comparisons have no power here.

Jan 21, 20251h 39m

S1 Ep 512S1 Ep512: Optimism and a word of caution (1.20.25)

As Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term, America is on the brink of exceptionalism — there’s only two things that can stop the momentum. Washington Democrats introduce tax on sale of guns and ammo. Sex scandal involving The Stranger and Seattle City Hall. Pierre Poilievre doesn’t have much competition in Canada.

Jan 20, 20251h 5m

S1 Ep 511S1 Ep511: Politics unPacked: Week 1

Here is everything you need to know about what happened in the first week of the 2025 legislative session in Olympia.

Jan 17, 20258 min

S1 Ep 510S1 Ep510: Politicians don’t get a clean slate (1.16.25)

Governor Bob Ferguson had some nice words in his first address, but don’t be so quick to forget who he was just months ago. Executive order seeks to cut down on permitting and red tape, will it help with the housing crisis? Proposed bill regulates layoffs. In Florida, DeSantis goes all in on Trump’s deportation plan.

Jan 16, 20251h 24m

S1 Ep 509S1 Ep509: Reap what you sow (1.15.25)

Voters opted not to repeal wasteful taxes in November, now they’ll reap the consequences. Governor Inslee gives unhinged speech on his way out the door. Is anyone seeking justice for victims anymore? House votes to ban boys from girls’ sports. Here’s how you can tell Democrats are losing their grip on gender debate.

Jan 15, 20251h 6m

S1 Ep 508S1 Ep508: Farewell, King Inslee (1.14.25)

After 12 years in office, Washington Governor Jay Inslee leaves behind a legacy of lies. Democrat-backed bill would give unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants. Rent control gets day one hearing. Amazon ditches DEI. Hot take: Kids need cellphones in class.

Jan 14, 20251h 21m