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S1 Ep 463S1 Ep463: Democrats call in their closer: Jane Fonda! (10.9.24)

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.

Oct 9, 20241h 23m

S1 Ep 462S1 Ep462: ELECTION 2024: Dr. Raul Garcia – U.S. Senate Candidate

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.

Oct 9, 202433 min

S1 Ep 461S1 Ep461: Media plays patsy for ‘orgasmic’ drag king (10.8.24)

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.

Oct 8, 202450 min

S1 Ep 460S1 Ep460: ELECTION 2024: Nick Brown – Attorney General Candidate

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.

Oct 8, 20241h 10m

S1 Ep 459S1 Ep459: Who knew there were so many antisemites? (10.7.24)

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.

Oct 7, 20241h 12m

S1 Ep 458S1 Ep458: Condoms, dental dams, and chest feeding (10.3.24)

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.

Oct 3, 20241h 20m

S1 Ep 457S1 Ep457: This isn’t over, Manka! (10.2.24)

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.

Oct 2, 20241h 9m

S1 Ep 456S1 Ep456: No justice for the law-abiding (10.1.24)

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.

Oct 1, 20241h 11m

S1 Ep 455S1 Ep455: Washington state’s radical priorities (9.30.24)

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.

Sep 30, 20241h 13m

S1 Ep 454S1 Ep454: We don’t kowtow to ideologues (9.26.24)

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.

Sep 27, 20241h 49m

S1 Ep 453S1 Ep453: Operation Indoctrination: A story of academic decline

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.

Sep 26, 202434 min

S1 Ep 452S1 Ep452: When concern about bullying leads to … bullying (9.25.24)

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.

Sep 25, 202457 min

S1 Ep 451S1 Ep451: Public school chief wants more of your money (9.24.24)

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.

Sep 24, 202458 min

S1 Ep 450S1 Ep450: Inside America’s wokest school district (9.23.24)

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.

Sep 23, 20241h 6m

S1 Ep 449S1 Ep449: A very good night for the sheriff (9.19.24)

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.

Sep 19, 20241h 20m

S1 Ep 448S1 Ep448: Seattle passes ‘stay out’ orders (9.18.24)

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.

Sep 19, 202459 min

S1 Ep 447S1 Ep447: ‘Kill lists’ (9.17.24)

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.

Sep 17, 20241h 2m

S1 Ep 446S1 Ep446: Stories of sanity (9.16.24)

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.

Sep 16, 20241h 1m

S1 Ep 445S1 Ep445: Washington can stay the course, or get back on track (9.10.24)

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.

Sep 10, 20241h 10m

S1 Ep 444S1 Ep444: Democratic Party backs Socialist … over a Democrat (9.9.24)

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.

Sep 9, 20241h 16m

S1 Ep 443S1 Ep443: A web of deception (9.5.24)

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.

Sep 5, 20241h 22m

S1 Ep 442S1 Ep442: Journalistic malpractice (9.4.24)

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.

Sep 5, 20241h 10m

S1 Ep 441S1 Ep441: ‘A chorus of COVID’ nonsense (9.3.24)

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.

Sep 4, 20241h 22m

S1 Ep 440S1 Ep440: Your money is being used to fund ‘climate justice’ (8.29.24)

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.

Aug 29, 20241h 27m

S1 Ep 439S1 Ep439: Locked up with a monster (8.28.24)

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.

Aug 28, 20241h 15m

S1 Ep 438S1 Ep438: Seattle Times puts politics over children (8.27.24)

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.

Aug 27, 20241h 5m

S1 Ep 437S1 Ep437: 2 minutes that will change America (8.26.24)

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?

Aug 26, 20241h 25m

S1 Ep 436S1 Ep436: Justice for Ruth (8.22.24)

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.

Aug 22, 20241h 35m

S1 Ep 435S1 Ep435: 'Every vote counts' isn’t a throw-away line (8.21.24)

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.

Aug 21, 20241h 5m

S1 Ep 434S1 Ep434: I don’t understand what’s happening (8.20.24)

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.

Aug 20, 20241h 23m

S1 Ep 433S1 Ep433: Sex offender report misses one key detail (8.19.24)

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.

Aug 19, 20241h 38m

S1 Ep 432S1 Ep432: Campaigning on the taxpayer’s dime (8.15.24)

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.

Aug 15, 20241h 5m

S1 Ep 431S1 Ep431: Seattle to San Francisco: Hold my beer (8.14.24)

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.

Aug 14, 20241h 9m

S1 Ep 430S1 Ep430: The media is broken, so what now? (8.13.24)

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.

Aug 13, 20241h 8m

S1 Ep 429S1 Ep429: No excuse for keeping voters in the dark (8.12.24)

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.

Aug 12, 20241h 28m

S1 Ep 428S1 Ep428: Washington state just dodged a bullet (8.8.24)

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.

Aug 8, 20241h 17m

S1 Ep 427S1 Ep427: Now the real fight begins (8.7.24)

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.

Aug 7, 20241h 30m

S1 Ep 426S1 Ep426: Decision day in Washington (8.6.24)

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.

Aug 6, 20241h 16m

S1 Ep 425S1 Ep425: ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ (8.5.24)

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.

Aug 5, 202452 min

S1 Ep 424S1 Ep424: Sanity is on the ballot (8.1.24)

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.

Aug 1, 20241h 24m

S1 Ep 423S1 Ep423: Gender clinic changes course (7.31.24)

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.

Jul 31, 20241h 15m

S1 Ep 422S1 Ep422: Well, now you’ve just pissed me off (7.30.24)

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.”

Jul 30, 20241h 4m

S1 Ep 421S1 Ep421: ‘Project champion’ (7.29.24)

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.

Jul 29, 20241h 26m

S1 Ep 420S1 Ep420: Election year courage (7.25.24)

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.

Jul 25, 20241h 11m

S1 Ep 419S1 Ep419: ‘Defund is dead’ (7.24.24)

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.”

Jul 24, 20241h 23m

S1 Ep 418S1 Ep418: Not everything is political (7.23.24)

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.

Jul 23, 20241h 17m

S1 Ep 417S1 Ep417: Unburdened (7.22.24)

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.

Jul 22, 20241h 17m

S1 Ep 416S1 Ep416: Naming and shaming (7.18.24)

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.

Jul 18, 20241h 18m

S1 Ep 415S1 Ep415: That didn’t last long (7.17.24)

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.

Jul 17, 20241h 20m

S1 Ep 414S1 Ep414: What did I just watch? (7.16.24)

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.

Jul 16, 20241h 7m