CNN show host professes that more countries are doing what Trump is asking them to do, why 'Trumpism' is catching on in other countries, why national media never picked up on this angle from last week's Davos economic summit, Europe's struggles with managed economies are the failure that is prompting this embrace of Trump's economic view, the co-founders of Home Depot speak out about the economic illiteracy of presidential candidate (and Vermont Senator) Bernie Sanders.

8am hour -- Seattle Sonic legend Gary Payton talks about his Kobe Bryant friendship and family connection after he played one season with the LA Lakers, ESPN's Stephen A.

6am hour -- stunning news of the death of NBA future hall-of-famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others in a helicopter plane crash outside of L. A.

Kirby and callers talk about guns & violence on Seattle streets, the virus coming out of China, the impeachment proceedings and about the still crazy real estate market here in Puget Sound.

Callers continue to weight in and react to the shootings in downtown Seattle and we hear from a few people that have been assaulted this week just walking down the street in downtown Seattle.

Gubernatorial candidate for Governor Joshua Freed calls in and he and Kirby talk about the Roanoke conference going on this weekend.

A parody of when Google search data creates the Borg that knows everything you've done and tries to correct your aberrant behavior, exaggerating to make a point, an angry Iowa dad confronts Elizabeth Warren during a "selfie" line she always does, their exchange about free college goes viral on social media this week.

7am hour -- a KVI listener e-mail from a retired Seattle firefighter gives perfect perspective to how far the city has descended due to homeless problems in the last 20 years, a regular guest on KVI's Kirby Wilbur show calls Kirby's show to share what he discovered when he asked a Seattle City Councilwoman was intending to do to halt violent crime after this week's 2 fatal shootings near Westlake Center (Mall).

6am hour -- Seattle's mayor confronted with a question about Seattle crime being a crisis and she disagrees, a 20-something Seattle Millenial seems to grasp Seattle's crime problems better than the mayor, Gov. Jay Inslee is asked three times what he'll do to prevent a repeat of the latest fatal shooting spree in downtown Seattle and fails to provide a coherent answer, a deeper look at the prior crimes of the two Seattle downtown fatal shooting suspects who are still on the loose.

Kim Ghattas is the author ofBlack Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East. Buy it on Amazon. Kim Ghattas seamlessly weaves together history, geopolitics, and culture to deliver a gripping read of the largely unexplored story of the rivalry between between Saudi Arabia and Iran, born from the sparks of the 1979 Iranian revolution and fueled by American policy.

Kirby takes calls about the shootings and people are upset-even Dr. B calls in and John Carlson weighs in as well plus we hear from KOMO reporter Jeff Pohjola share the latest from downtown.

Kirby has the latest on the 3 shooters and their very long rap sheets, callers light up our phones with their thoughts and comments.

We're still consumed by the big story of the day: Three shooting suspects involved in two fatal shootings are still on the loose in Seattle after two people were killed on separate days just 2 blocks apart. Olympia Legislature Watch: HB2529 would ban initiatives in non-general election years which opens up a variety of hypocritical contradictions in their argument(s) to support this bill. King County is about to experiment with on-line and smart phone voting, Sec.

7am hour -- GUEST: KOMO News reporter, Charlie Harger, was on the scene covering last night's fatal shooting 206. 669. 7549, a homeless man witnessed the fatal shooting and then a 9-year-old boy hit by the bullets, the homeless witness told the KOMO reporter that police need to do more to crack down on crime along 3rd Avenue in Seattle, if last night's shooting doesn't prompt city leaders to take a different approach to crime what will?

Kirby talks about the latest from the Washington State legislature, callers share their thoughts and ideas and Kirby gets in depth with John Papola. He is the co-founder, CEO, and creative director of Emergent Order, a creative studio based in the Austin, Texas, area. He's an American video producer and director who has worked for Spike TV, Nickelodeon, and MTV as well as for creative ad agencies such as Crispin Porter, Razorfish and JWT.

This Day in History, local stories and the impeachment are the focus of this hour, plus listener phone calls and an interview with John Papola. He is the co-founder, CEO, and creative director of Emergent Order, a creative studio based in the Austin, Texas, area. He's an American video producer and director who has worked for Spike TV, Nickelodeon, and MTV as well as for creative ad agencies such as Crispin Porter, Razorfish and JWT. Kirby shares John's latest collaboration on his Facebook page.

Kirby's guest is Matt Markovich talking about a vote on the small houses for the homeless, plus ordinary Americans that use their 2nd Amendment right to protect themselves.

Kirby and Carlson podcast starts off with a Freudian slip, Hillary Clinton seems to be keeping Kirby's 2020 election campaign prediction alive, Clinton's newest target is Bernie Sanders, this is how Clinton repays Sanders for his dismissal of her e-mail scandal, a conservative political response to this recent issue that a woman can't be elected U. S.

8am hour -- GUEST: Stephen Willeford who heroically stopped a mass shooter in Sutherland Springs, TX at a Baptist church near his home in 2017, Willeford heard the gunshots while resting at home and armed himself with an AR-15, he used to it shoot and mortally wound the mass shooter who was wearing body armor, how religious faith has allowed him to persevere through tough times and knowing that he confronted evil when shooting the gunman who killed 26 and wounded 20 in September 2017.

7am hour -- Trump lawyer delivers perfect response to House Democrats who demand new witnesses be called, impeachment adds an extra layer of intrigue to KVI's "Steak of the Union" dinner you can attend at Daniel's Broiler in Bellevue on February 4th, U. S. Rep.

6am hour -- Senate Republicans stick together on first round of votes for ground rules of Trump impeachment trial, Trump's campaign manager notes that impeachment is creating more sympathy and support for Trump, Trump lawyer excoriates House Judiciary chair, Gov.

As each hour goes by we get more information on the impeachment, Hillary goes after Bernie and a new virus enters the United States from China.

Kirby talks about the first day of the impeachment trial, in "Real Science with Dr. Berezow"-the rising toll of deaths due to drugs and alcohol, plus callers share their thoughts and ideas.

In ’The Case for Killer Robots: Why America’s Military Needs to Continue Development of Lethal AI”, artificial intelligence expert Robert J. Marks investigates the potential military use of lethal AI and examines the practical and ethical challenges. Dr. Marks directs the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Discovery Institute, and he is a Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Baylor University and he is Kirby’s guest this podcast.

Warehouse full of valued hurricane relief supplies found locked up and never dispersed in Puerto Rico two years after they arrived from US officials after two hurricanes annihilated the island,West Seattle woman is the first full-time minor-league hitting instructor in baseball, she's hired by the NY Yankees organization, how a lack of feminism and some creativity with her resume helped her dent the male-dominated world of baseball.

7am hour -- don't miss your chance to join KVI's John Carlson and Kirby Wilbur for a mouth-watering steak dinner and the political moment of the year at "Steak of the Union" February 4th at Daniel's Broiler in Bellevue, wanna see (or hear) the difference between a principled liberal and a partisan Democrat?

6am hour -- VA gun rights rally stays calm despite emergency declaration by VA governor, even WaPo admits the gun rights rally was peaceful, a Democratic State Rep. declines our KVI interview request to talk about gun magazine ammo restrictions, why would Legislative Democrats want to be so quiet about a gun control issue that they ostensibly want to pass?

It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day today and Kirby shares some of his lessor known speeches, This Day in History and Representative Jim Walsh joins us to talk about what is happening in this legislative session.

Kirby talks about a gun rally and how 16 year olds and older cannot wear face masks, Joe Biden's latest comments and Hillary's new documentary coming out on Hulu.

A song stuck in Carlson's head comes from an obscure TV ad for syrup, what factors lead to an "ear-worm" song getting stuck in your head, the Women's March in Seattle was canceled this weekend, the fate of the Women's March in it's fourth year is in doubt, look at the attendance numbers, the unintentionally funny excuse for why Women (er Womyns) March attendance is dropping, the founders' anti-Semitic comments are likely also a factor in attendance, Gov.

8am hour -- GUEST--gun rights and 2nd Amendment supporter, news columnist, and North Bend resident, Dave Workman, talks about two big gun rights rallies starting with today's event in Charlotte VA, Workman says the VA gun rights rally being inflamed by political partisans, meanwhile 2nd Amendment supporters gather today in Olympia to oppose a bill that would limit gun magazines to 10 rounds, Joe Biden is playing the electability card against socialists Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

7am -- Carlson talks about his visit to the Barrett-Jackson auto auction/show in AZ, the divide among Seattle liberals about Seattle schools 'gifted' student program being terminated because its 'exclusionary', what happens when the focus is on race/gender instead of the individual's success, new US aircraft carrier to be named after African American navy cook who became a hero at Pearl HarborGUEST: St. Sen.

6am hour -- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day today and we start an impeachment trial tomorrow, Seattle Congresswoman endorses Sen.

Kirby opens up the phones and it is all about the Senate Bill proposing a shorter work week.

Kirby shares the details on a new Senate Bill that suggests cutting the work week to 32 hours-SB 6516-and our phones are so busy with listeners thoughts and ideas we discuss it for almost the entire hour.

Callers want to talk about the gun rally that happened earlier today and they worry about increasing gun control, plus Kirby shares stories of the day.

8am hour -- Senators oath before impeachment trial reminds us of an Animal House movie scene, WA Legislature new bill would weed out sexual offenders from getting hired at higher education schools in state, Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg facing renewed scrutiny about employees' sexual harassment concerns/complaints, best selling novelist Stephen King says diversity is more important than a good story in movies, Democratic US Senator completely forgets 8 years of Pres.

The legislature is in session for the next two months and we will be getting updates from Olympia, Kirby's interview withFranz Gregory from Washingtonvotes. organd more stories and comments from listeners about the 2nd Amendment.

The impeachment proceedings inspire a few marches, Kirby talks about our upcoming "Steak of the Union" event, "This Day in History" and callers want to talk about the right to bear arms.

Kirby talks about upcoming gun shows and rally's, our guest is Franz Gregory from Washingtonvotes. org and why we need to support our police officers.

8am Twitter -- David Boze in for John Carlson: Seattle's socialist/Marxist city council woman's new push for an 'anti-Amazon' tax, State Senate quickly passes a statewide plastic grocery bag ban, evaluating the left-wing criticism of Pres. Trump's comments earlier this week about energy efficient light bulbs and dishwashers, the hot-mic moment between Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders,breaking news: WA St. Supreme Court rules that Gov.

7am hour -- David Boze in for John Carlson: GUEST: Dr.

6am hour -- David Boze in for John Carlson: social justice is now infiltrating public school sex ed curriculum, AUDIO: hot mic captures verbal exchange when Sen. Warren wouldn't shake Sen. Sanders hand after debate,the Elizabeth Warren allegation against Bernie Sanders about a woman not being able to win the presidency is reminiscent of the WA State Senator--Mona Das--and her allegation that fellow Senate Democrats are racists, Gov.

This hour Kirby talks about the debate, we hear about "Good Guy with a Gun" and our guest is Alexandra DeSanctis-a writer for National Review.

This Day in History, plus callers want to share their thoughts and ideas and our guest is JT Wilcox,House Republican Leader and Representative for the 2nd District.

The latest on the impeachment, plus Kirby and callers talk about guns and gun laws, plus our special segment called "Good Guy with a Gun" where ordinary American defend themselves, their family and their property using their 2nd Amendment rights.

Kirby talks toAlexandra DeSanctis-a writer for National Review.

8am hour -- Speaker Pelosi says she wants litigators as her impeachment managers, GUEST: KOMO's Abby Acone explains why overnight snow fall stayed north and never reached Bellevue/Seattle, debate vs. Trump Milwaukee montage,why some homeless people refuse to go to shelters when snow blankets our region and temperatures plunge below freezing.

7am hour -- a KVI homage to Bernie Sanders after last night's big debate moment about the handshake snub, live press conference with Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the articles of impeachment and the impeachment managers, we're bummed to find out Rep.

6am hour -- predicted snow fall never hit Bellevue/Seattle staying north of the convergence zone, GUEST: National Weather Service meteorologist Dustin Guy explains why the Port Angeles area got all of Seattle's snow. Democratic debate ends in controversy as Sen. Elizabeth Warren won't shake Sen.

Kirby shares stories of the day, including Iran and Iraq, impeachment and 'snow talk' with Shannon O 'Donnell.

Kirby talks about 'Snowmageddon' and people that were crazy enough to go into the mountains without being properly prepared, and in "Real Science with Dr. B " we talk about immigration and how stormy, snowy weather often results in a 'babb boom' 9 months down the road.

Callers ask about impeachment proceedings that are scheduled to begin tomorrow, This Day in History and why not every kid needs to go to college.

Kirby & Carlson: two future NFL stars at QB in last night's NCAA football final, the Republican brand still struggles as WA voters say they don't like current (Democratic) Gov.

Warning about glaciers at Montana's famed Glacier National Park turns out to be wildly wrong, State Legislative politics guessing game, of WA 49 Legislative districts what % are bi-partisan right now?

8am hour -- snow conditions update, the Rep. Matt Shea situation in the Olympia Legislature, why the absence of any legal charges against Shea is significant right now, Elizabeth Warren plays the woman card on Bernie Sanders, new undercover video from Project Veritas and James O'Keefe captured a Bernie Sanders campaign field organizer saying several inflammatory things.

Relations with China, the crazy family Feud clip from Canada, Seattle allowing 'radical feminists' to meet and our guest is KOMO Meteorologist Shannon O'Donnell with the latest on the snow in our forecast.

The latest on Iran and talk about the plane that was shot down, the upcoming "Steak of the Union" event plus "This Day in History" and our guest is Randy Pepple.

Kirby shares his snow story, and it is the first day of the new legislative session, plus our guest is Todd Myers talking aboutLow Carbon Fuel Standards.

Legal scholar Jonathon Turley weighs in on Speaker Pelosi's hypocritical refusal to transmit articles of impeachment to the Senate, calls the now 25 day delay a "blunder of the first order", further scrutiny of the WA Congressman who reversed course after urging Pelosi to send the articles to the Senate, Bernie Sanders first place polling, Bernie Sanders is at the front of the pack for Democrats right now, why the 2020 American election could look like last month's British election.

8am hour -- GUEST: KOMO's Abby Acone for an update today's weather picture and tonight's freezing temps, Iranian people are protesting against their leaders after some of them confessed to the accidental missile launch that hit and killed 176 people on-board a Ukrainian jet over Tehran last week, one protest involved Iranians shouting 'death' to the top Mullah (Ayatolah Ali Khamenei),Seattle Times column about property crime stats is deceptive, make sure you join KVI for the Feb.

7am hour -- Neil Peart tribute after acclaimed Rush drummer dies of brain cancer, a Q13 anchor erroneously reports SF 49ers lost their playoff game, Seahawks season ends after a furious comeback scramble falls short, Speaker Pelosi finally admits she's forced to transmit the articles of impeachment, Duval tweet makes funny joke about ruining sledding areas,GUEST: Sen.

6am hour -- snow fall hits and misses areas of Puget Sound basin, KOMO's Corwin Haeck reports LIVE from Woodinville-Duval Road (Duvall totaling 9" of snow so far), Highway 2 shutdown at Skykomish WA because of downed trees and snow, Pres.

Kirby talks to Caleb Heimlich about the Republican calendar of events starting in a few weeks, plus how important likeability is in politics and KOMO Meteorologist Shannon O' Donnell talk about snow.

Kirby talks about the future of the Republican party and a caller shares that he considers himself conservative not a Republican, This Day in History plus the latest on the Ukrainian plane that was shot down.

Kirby and Caleb Heimlich, chairman of the Washington State republican party go over the calendar of events for those that want to get involved, conversations about the plane that was shot down and it is being handled plus the big controversy over JT Wilcox.

Kirby Wilbur and his friend John Curly talk about good and bad movies.

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8am hour -- WA State Legislature convenes in Olympia starting Monday: what should happen with St. Rep. Matt Shea? , the 1934 case of an expelled state lawmaker is a good road map for what to do in 2020, Seattle City Council woman endorses white male for PresidentSeahawks could be playing in a snow bowl on Sunday at Green Bay, KVI callers sound off on the St. Rep.

7am hour -- Gov. Jay Inslee and left wing activists gather with two Port of Seattle Commissioners this morning demanding a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (tax) that would likely raise the gas tax by $. 50 over a 5+ year span, a Vermont Democrat tries to bring attention to the political inclination to raise the age of doing anything to 21,.

6am hour -- now both WSU and UW will have new football coaches in 2020, Seattle Congresswoman says Trump "recklessly assassinated" Iranian general,Trump tells OH rally that if he notified Congressional Democrats about drone strike they would have leaked it to news media, would Seattle Congresswoman call the Osama Bin Laden killing by Navy SEALS an "assassination"?

The big winter storms arrive in the next week, Joe Biden puts his foot in his mouth again, people that like to hurt themselves and callers want to talk about the plane that was shot down.

Kirby talks about the situation in Iran and what their reaction means, then he talks about the latest with the impeachment proceedings and This Day in History.

Kirby talks about the downed Ukrainian plane believed to be shot down by a surface to air missile, Governor Jay Inslee and his popularity and Dr. Alex Berezow discusses vaccines in "Real Science".

8am hour -- Bernie Sanders says he might take private jet flights to keep campaigning if (and when) there's a Senate impeachment trial, did you know: the cancer death rate in America is now dropping and the drop is attributed to fewer cigarette smokers, Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's "ill" and has "PTSD" due to US/Iranian tensions.

6am hour -- Day 21 since Speaker Pelosi refused to send articles of impeachment to Senate, Sen. Mitch McConnell says he won't haggle over witnesses at Senate Trump trial, CNN host bluntly asks partisan CA Congressman "what world do you live in?

Kirby talks about the direct officer program and hears from several listeners that are offciers plus ordincary Americans that protect themselves by using their 2nd Amendment rights to protect their property and their families and are we really going to get some snow tonight?

Kirby's guest this hour is John Nance-He flies his own aircraft, was a veteran Boeing 737 Captain for Alaska Airlines, and is an internationally recognized air safety analyst and advocate plus an Aviation Analyst for ABC World News and Good Morning America and they discuss the latest information on the Ukrainian plane crash.

Kirby's guest this hour is Peter Brookes - One of America’s most prominent voices on international affairs, Dr. Peter Brookes helps develop and communicate The Heritage Foundation's stance on foreign and defense policy through his research and writing, media and public appearances, and congressional testimony. Currently a foreign affairs columnist for the Boston Herald, Brookes is also the author of the book “A Devil's Triangle: Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Rogue States.

Two unanswered questions as a so-called 'Amazon' tax on big businesses in Seattle, the tax to pay for 'affordable housing' inches closer to debate by Seattle city council initiated by Kshama Sawant, should Seattle's mayor threaten a veto if the 'big business' tax is approved or should the anti-Amazon zealots send it to a city wide public vote? Deciphering the proximate causes of Australia's massive wildfire, why a perfect storm of conditions are converging in this year's Australian catastrophe.

8am hour -- snow is predicted tomorrow above 500 feet in Western WA and a chance of snow at sea-level now predicted for next Monday and Tuesday, CNN settles defamation lawsuit brought by Covington HS (Ohio) student for their coverage of MAGA hat confrontation with drummer that went viral in 2018, Finland 's new Prime Minister wants 6 hour a day, 4 day work week. Iran's President vows to kick all US forces out of the Iraq region,

7am hour -- GUEST: former KVI morning show host now at KFI in Los Angeles and podcast host of "Dark Secret Place", he's not California compliant, Bryan Suits. Oh and did we say he's a Gulf War and Iraq War veteran? Suits explains how he first heard of Iranian General Soleimani when he was deployed in Iraq in 2004 and 2005, how Soleimani wore out his welcome in Syria after coordinating fight against Islamic State, why Soleimani is not universally revered in Iran.

6am hour -- GUEST: military affairs analyst Ralph Peters says its a best case scenario so far after Iranian retaliatory strike failed to inflict much damage, background info on two bases targeted by Iranian missile strikes, HotAir.

Chelsea Clinton really made 9 million dollars by being on the board for a few companies just out of college, plus our guest is from TVW-Mike McCallahan talks with David Boze about the latest goings on at the video channel.

Senator Steve O'Ban joins David Boze-who is filling in for Kirby, then we hear from Whitney Holt from Informed parents of Washington and then rapid fire stories of the day.