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Phil takes a hard look at the problems facing our cities... Renton city leadership's failure to protect vacant buildings from vandals, Seattle School's gender-focused educational videos, and the battle for safe public transit without fearing for your life.

We are at the Washington State Fair for Military Appreciation Day!

Show topics: The US military drone strike on the "suspected" Venezuelan drug running boat: Does anybody remember the name Anwar Al-Awlaki? // Harrell strategist was paid for years at City Hall in unusual arrangement // GUEST: Kevin Schilling, current Burien Mayor, running for State Representative // GUEST: WSRP Chair and WA St. Rep. from Aberdeen and Grays Harbor Co., Jim Walsh // Charlotte NC woman killed on light rail random stabbing attack

The Morning Ride gets to break a BIG announcement from Let's Go Washington with Brian Heywood at the end of today's episode! Steve Moore joins the show to offer hope for the US economy despite lower than expected jobs numbers and learn why a press conference Gov. Bob Ferguson held about tariffs is both hypocritical and factually incorrect.

Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride and Phil brings you the latest status on a voter aproved initiative that wil now be heard in the state supreme court. 12's may be paying 12's of dollars for a beer and a hotdog at Lumen Field, which is one of the most expensive combo prices in the league. PLUS: New details emerge about the Minnesota shooter's baclground and a famous author has changed his mind on transgender athletes.

Why do Democrats like JB Pritzker love crime so much? Trump offers to send troops to Chicago despite Gov. Pritzker calling it "Not Normal" - Phil plays that audio and more on this morning's episode of The Morning Ride. PLUS: a criminal with 29 prior arrests may finally see some hard time, a KVI listener who has triumphed despite similar circumstances calls in to share his touching story. Derek Chartrand also calls in to share his experience running for King County Council.