unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Vandalizing Teslas is a really bad 2028 strategy. Is it possible to separate DOGE from politics? Hundreds of millions spent on worthless government survey.

Governor Bob Ferguson says he won’t sign a wealth tax, but dodges questions about others. Disturbing scene in Olympia seems like something out of Communist China. Effort to protect girls’ sports dealt major blow. House Judiciary Committee eyes Washington's sanctuary policies.

On this April Fools’ Day, everything coming out of Olympia seems like one big prank. Democrats reject amendment for sales tax holiday so they can keep paying for “junk drawer” services. The Seattle Times keeps leaving out key details – is it intentional? Idaho looks to ban truck nuts and boy boobies.

Washington’s tech sector should have found its backbone a long, long time ago. Democratic senator’s brazen lies about the budget will leave you stunned. Republican senator explains why he supports gas tax increase. Mom of 2-year-old killed by fentanyl says the chair of the House Public Safety Committee seems clueless. President Trump says he’s “not joking” about a third term.

From gun control to raising the gas tax, here is everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.

A months-long battle will result in the media having less access to politicians in Olympia – and they only have themselves to blame. Committee hearing on boys in girls’ sports will make you cheer on the apocalypse. As he leaves office, Dow Constantine shows why he’s unfit to be in charge of anything. While Washington pushes the largest package of tax increases in its history, Florida lawmakers push that state's largest tax cut ever.

Seven years ago, Brandi warned Seattle that its anti-business taxes would devastate the economy. Former Sheriff Dave Reichert on Timothy Pauley case. Democrats say it should bring you ‘joy’ to pay taxes! Would Attorney General Nick Brown really sue over THAT?? Congress debates defunding NPR.

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Apparently, it's really hard to give money back to the government. Does DOGE need to improve its bedside manner? $2B given to Stacey Abrams-connected NGO withdrawn. Media leans into conjecture about what DOGE means for future federal hiring.

Failed politician handed $650K/year job to lead failing agency – what could go wrong? Democrats find yet another tax they want to hike. Meanwhile, they want you to pay to give immigrants hockey lessons. Building industry blasts I-2066 ruling as “rigged” and “corrupt.” What’s next in the fight to protect natural gas? Republicans are just as guilty of blind obedience as Democrats.

Democrats, judges are undermining the will of voters at every turn. Lawmaker known for soft-on-crime policies personally informed mass murderer of his release while victims were left in the dark. Washingtonians face massive property tax increases as Democrats release a plan to close the budget deficit. President Donald Trump really does not like the painting of him in Colorado.

From new tax proposals to another parental rights debate, here's everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week.

The Washington State Senate has moved quickly to hear a bill upending parental rights. Threats ramp up against schools trying to protect girls’ spaces. Meet the mean moms of Newcastle, Washington. Oregon governor claims Portland is “back on track.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!”

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?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.