
unDivided with Brandi Kruse
511 episodes — Page 9 of 11

S1 Ep 413S1 Ep413: Political violence and platitudes (7.15.24)
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.

S1 Ep 412S1 Ep412: Ideology above all (7.10.24)
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.

S1 Ep 411S1 Ep411: Not so reliable (7.9.24)
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.

S1 Ep 410S1 Ep410: Sad, not mad (7.8.24)
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.

S1 Ep 409S1 Ep409: If it’s war they want, it’s war they’ll get (7.3.24)
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.

S1 Ep 408S1 Ep408: Call it what it is (7.2.24)
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.

S1 Ep 407S1 Ep407: ‘Pink sparkly d*ldo’ (7.1.24)
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?

S1 Ep 406S1 Ep406: Caught on tape (6.27.24)
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.

S1 Ep 405S1 Ep405: Disdain for the Constitution (6.26.24)
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.

S1 Ep 404S1 Ep404: Independence (6.25.24)
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?

S1 Ep 403S1 Ep403: No accountability (6.24.24)
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.

S1 Ep 402S1 Ep402: Why lie? (6.20.24)
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.

S1 Ep 401S1 Ep401: Pride Pandemonium (6.19.24)
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.

S1 Ep 400S1 Ep400: ‘Right-wing’ beats incompetent (6.18.24)
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.

S1 Ep 399S1 Ep399: Dow’s dreamland (6.17.24)
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.

S1 Ep 398S1 Ep398: (D)ifferent standards (6.13.24)
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.

S1 Ep 397S1 Ep397: Shameful (6.12.24)
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.

S1 Ep 396S1 Ep396: Local lawfare (6.11.24)
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.

S1 Ep 395S1 Ep395: Protecting parental rights (6.10.24)
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.

S1 Ep 394S1 Ep394: Where have the brave gone? (6.6.24)
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.

S1 Ep 393S1 Ep393: A win for parents (6.5.24)
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.”

S1 Ep 392S1 Ep392: Shenanigans (6.4.24)
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.

S1 Ep 391S1 Ep391: 'What happened to you, Republicans?’ (6.3.24)
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.

S1 Ep 390S1 Ep390: BONUS: 'A fundamentally different approach to government'
These remarks were delivered to the Snohomish County Lincoln Day Dinner on May 17 2024.

S1 Ep 389S1 Ep389: They are terrified (5.30.24)
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.

S1 Ep 388S1 Ep388: Stolen valor (5.29.24)
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.

S1 Ep 387S1 Ep387: Team Sanity, unite! (5.28.24)
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.

S1 Ep 386S1 Ep386: Bob plays politics, we pay (5.22.24)
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.

S1 Ep 385S1 Ep385: And justice for none (5.21.24)
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.

S1 Ep 384S1 Ep384: Caving to the mice (5.20.24)
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.

S1 Ep 383S1 Ep383: Sanity strikes again! (5.16.24)
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.

S1 Ep 382S1 Ep382: unDivided goes to UW (5.15.24)
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.

S1 Ep 381S1 Ep381: Fun while it lasted (5.14.24)
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.

S1 Ep 380S1 Ep380: Bob, Bob, Bob (5.13.24)
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.

S1 Ep 379S1 Ep379: You asked for it – literally (5.9.24)
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.

S1 Ep 378S1 Ep378: Blood on her hands (5.8.24)
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.

S1 Ep 377S1 Ep377: DEI: Done Entertaining Insanity (5.7.24)
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?

S1 Ep 376S1 Ep376: Death is coming (5.6.24)
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.

S1 Ep 375S1 Ep375: Special episode: Take a step back (5.2.24)
bonusToday on a special episode of unDivided, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders reflects on his controversial decision to hire, then accept the resignation of, a former Tacoma police officer acquitted of murder. We also discuss the state of public safety in Washington, and whether an initiative restoring reasonable police pursuits will help turn things around.

S1 Ep 374S1 Ep374: Special episode: 'Speak the F up' (5.1.24)
bonusToday on a special episode of unDivided, we're joined by David Leon with “Gays Against Groomers.” An outspoken critic of radical gender ideology, David was recently doxxed by the Washington State Democratic Party – but has no plans to keep quiet about the sexualization of children.

S1 Ep 373S1 Ep373: Special episode: A different kind of Democrat (4.30.24)
bonusToday on a special episode of unDivided, we're joined by State Sen. Mark Mullet, a moderate who hopes to convince his fellow Democrats that he is better suited for the governor's office than Bob Ferguson.

S1 Ep 372S1 Ep372: Special episode: Disunity before unity? (4.29.24)
bonusToday on a special episode of unDivided, we're joined by Washington GOP Chairman Jim Walsh, who is fresh off a raucous state convention. While some saw it as chaotic, he argues it was just what the party needed to start repairing internal divisions.

S1 Ep 371S1 Ep371: Racist Reparations (4.25.24)
Washington home buyers are being charged reparations to help first-time homebuyers of color. Governor Jay Inslee’s EV bribe doesn’t do much for the environment. Florida passes bill mandating DNA collection, but does it go too far? More women are freezing their eggs as they wait for Mr. Right.

S1 Ep 370S1 Ep370: Clueless at Columbia and Cal … Anderson (4.24.24)
Student demonstrators show their naivete on foreign affairs. Governor Jay Inslee calls Bob Ferguson ‘brain dead.’ The Seattle Times misspells ‘pedophile.’ The clock is ticking for TikTok.

S1 Ep 369S1 Ep369: No lessons learned (4.23.24)
Comparing Seattle’s CHOP to the wave of college protest zones. Inslee punts on school walkouts. Attorney General candidate Pete Serrano on gun rights. Not even the leftists actually believe housing is a human right. Students and parents protest furries, claim kids are being bitten at school. Huh?

S1 Ep 368S1 Ep368: Can SCOTUS save Seattle? (4.22.24)
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today on a case that could help stem the tide of homelessness in West Coast cities and beyond. We dissect a raucous WA GOP convention. Gavin Newsom’s latest political ad is dishonest, even for him. Columbia caves to the mob.

S1 Ep 367S1 Ep367: Google doesn’t abide (4.18.24)
Anti-Semitic disruptions will die down as more people put their foot down. Sane councilwoman under scrutiny because of course she is. Migrants get money after complaining, maybe the working class should try next? Washington state has solved its biggest crisis!

S1 Ep 366S1 Ep366: Politics vs. Religion (4.17.24)
Bob Ferguson has officially played all his cards against Dave Reichert – and he has a losing hand. Gas prices are soaring, and it’s not even summer. Brandi encourages Semi Bird to take a page out of Eminem’s playbook. Community bail fund springs airport protesters out of jail.

S1 Ep 365S1 Ep365: Airport blockades (4.16.24)
Anti-Israel activists block airport travelers across the country. Bob Ferguson condemns protests … gee, I wonder why? Infamous Seattle teacher may have finally taken things too far. Taxpayer funds are being used to sell voters on the Climate Commitment Act. NPR whistleblower suspended.

S1 Ep 364S1 Ep364: Justice for Stevie: Part 2 (4.15.24)
Revelations about Washington state’s lax animal cruelty laws. Big government ignores big problems. Bob Ferguson continues chicken check bribery. NPR’s new boss is the same as the old boss. Hamas supporter FAFO. Anti-Israel rallies target key infrastructure.