May 5, 2025: Welcome to MAGAtraz

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- Is Alcatraz really reopening?

- Felon escapes custody at SeaTac via the light rail

- The right falls for Iranina propaganda

- WA insurance fund cant account for its money (again)

 

May 5, 2025 The Morning Ride

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Could $2 gas be making a comeback? Phil dives into the latest headlines on gas prices and what it could mean for your wallet. Plus, how did a fugitive escape custody at Sea-Tac Airport—and where are authorities searching now? Phil is also joined in studio by Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle and Art Dahlen from Battlefield Addiction about this weekends upcoming Battlefield Addiction 5K in Auburn - which is your chance to support a great cause and meet the KVI team in person!

 

May 2, 2025: Taxpayer Funded Media Bias

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- Can Trump defund NPR, PBS?

- Seattle wants to go easy on addicts (again)

- Great jobs report

- WA counties freak out over losing funding for transit

 

May 2, 2025 The Morning Ride

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Phil breaks down the latest jaw-dropping examples of fraud and waste uncovered by DOGE—turns out it’s even worse than we imagined. Hear what went down during Seattle’s annual May Day protest shenanigans , then Economist Steve Moore joins to assess the state of the U.S. economy. Plus, Sharyl Attkisson previews what to expect on her new show this weekend. Phil and Zach also debate the question that everyone is asking but nobody cares much about; Could 100 men beat 1 gorilla in a  fight?

 

May 1, 2025: Trump Administration Shakeup

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- Walz to UN, Rubio collects more titles

- Seattle's May Day activist LARPERS

- WA Dem votes to ban guns after taking pics using them

- WA Superintendent responds to DOJ investigation

 

May 1, 2025 The Morning Ride

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Phil talks with the Chief of Kent Police about their recent success in reducing gun violence—and surprise, it didn’t come from “reimagining” policing. Lars Larson joins to break down the federal government’s investigation into Washington State’s Title IX violations. Plus, Olivia Krolczyk shares why her last visit to UW went sideways and what’s bringing her back this Tuesday alongside Riley Gaines.

 

April 30, 2025 The Morning Ride

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Phil talks with Todd Meyers from the Washington Policy Center about the Trump administration’s decision to disband the National Climate Assessment. The Lame List returns with a look at what's weak this week. Plus, Phil explains how rent stabilization is really a pathway to automatic annual rent increases.

 

April 29. 2025: Trump’s First 100 Days

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- 100 days of wins or a mixed bag?

- Seattle Mayor's cringe response to latest city hall scandal

- MAGA has it wrong on Canada

- Will Fergie sign the budget

 

April 29, 2025 The Morning Ride

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Two suspects have been arrested in the Kristi Noem purse-snatching case—and what they have in common is almost too unbelievable. Phil talks with KVI Midday Host Lars Larson about former President Trump’s executive order targeting sanctuary cities, including Seattle. Plus, more proof of media bias against Trump and audio that shows just how tone-deaf the press has become.