Archives: Episodes

* WSP Trooper killed on duty by driver who crashes into Trooper's SUV parked on side of I-5 in Marysville * how you can donate to the 27-year-old Trooper's widow and toddler child * SCOTUS today may issue opinion about Trump on Colorado Presidential primary ballot, a call to make fentanyl a felony * JUST IN: SCOTUS rules in 9-0 decision that Colorado can't remove Donald Trump from the state's ballot * two noteworthy passages from this morning's SCOTUS decision from the actual justices themselves (and one is a direct message to Americans) * Nikki Haley refuses to answer if she'll endorse Trump as the GOP nominee * even the FLOTUS is not immune from pro-Palestine/Hamas Gaza Ceasefire activist interruptions * a shout out to tow truck drivers * GUEST: St. Sen. John Braun predicts that all three initiatives to the WA Legislature that were granted hearings by majority Democrats will be approved today or this week * the St. Sen. Manka Dhingra embarrassing reversal * GUEST: Brian Heywood hints at a new future initiative on natural gas access and service * new polling shows 1/4th of Washingtonians want to secede from the U.S. *

Seattle city attorney weighing charges against protesters who derailed council meeting // Former Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI // Rep. Gaetz grills Defense Secretary Austin over delayed communication of hospitalization and vaccine mandates at House Hearing // Bella Hadid shares Louis Farrakhan, anti-white ideologues on Instagram to 60 million followers // GUEST: Brandi Kruse joins Ari with an update from the Washington Legislature in the waning days of this session // SF deli chain closing final downtown locations after 40 years in business and Gavin Newsom Exempts Panera Bread From New Minimum Wage Law That Affects Owner Who Donated To Governor // WA state lawmaker J.T. Wilcox says he will retire from Legislature after term is over. He joins Ari to explain why he's leaving // Fake News Friday and Lars Unleashed!

John's back * how St. Sen. Manka Dhingra handled this week's Legislative hearing on the initiative to restore police pursuit chase criteria * Hamas turns down an Israeli cease-fire offer, Sen. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell stepping down from leadership but will continue in office until November * accused killer in Burien fatal hit-n-run crash has a long criminal record and is suspected of driving a stolen car in the vehicular homicide * WA Democrats are passionate about protecting kids when it comes to LGBTQ but not so much when it comes to fentanyl * Georgia nursing student murder is dominating political news and now there's a longer list of criminal arrests of illegal aliens in the U.S. including 12 such arrests in Seattle so far this year * why John Carlson was attending the Sun Valley Film Festival the last two days * the 1st In-N-Out Burger is finally coming to WA * name a musical band you love but absolutely disagree with their politics * putting this week's three WA Legislative hearings in perspective with how many people lined up to testify in support of initiatives that will repeal Gov. Inslee and the Democrats' agenda * GUEST: digital journalist Jonathan Choe reports on a homeless housing plan in Redmond WA that was just rejected by officials in near by Kenmore *

Ari corrects ABC News about their report, "Israeli Forces Fire on Palestinian Civilians" Amid Aid Delivery Chaos // CEO of Plymouth Housing, Karen Lee blamed the Seattle Times coverage of “murders in downtown Seattle” for why suburban cities are reluctant to accept new housing projects // 'Squad' member Rashida Tlaib refuses to say whether she'll vote for Biden during cease-fire presser and Democrat Judge Removes Trump From Illinois Presidential Ballot // Top Disney Exec in Charge Of Live-Action Remakes Steps Down // City of Bellevue accused of abandoning injured police officer due to lapse in benefits. The officer's attorney joins Ari to discuss the details // Gavin Newsom dismantles dams to protect salmon, destroys their spawning beds in the process and Portland sex worker runs for mayor, promises to build ‘arts’ hub // GUEST: Travis Couture joins Ari to talk about Senate Bill 6109, which is supposed to keep kids safe from Fentanyl and other hard drugs // GUEST: Senator Jim McCune joins Ari to discuss an Amendment aimed at keeping pornographic material out of schools/Bill requiring schools to teach the Pledge of Allegiance // GUEST: Chad Magendanz, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction joins Ari to talk about his campaign and platform

Show producers Phil Vandervort and Young Zach sub for John Carlson: it's Leap Day and one KVI listener says he's turning 16 today * more proof that Gov. Inslee's CCA doesn't deliver what was promised * Apple pulls the plug on its EV car program after 10 years * follow up on the Google AI story from yesterday * why John Carlson's off the air today and why you'll want to listen to the reason why when he returns on Friday's show * the North Kitsap School Superintendent in court facing a judge yesterday * Gov. Inslee's "redistribution of wealth" after his Climate Commitment Act scheme * natural gas bills for SW WA customers going up with a new $90 fee * newly elected Burien City Council woman recorded on cell phone video confrontation with homeless people in front of her condo * GUEST: economist Wayne Winegarden explains the financial impact a proposed slavery reparations plan could have on California and the state's budget/tax structure.

Seattle City Council meeting disrupted by protesters banging on windows, 6 arrested and Georgia Student Allegedly Murdered By Illegal Immigrant, but CNN Says ‘Little Evidence Indicating A Connection Between Immigration And Crime’ // Mitch McConnell stepping down as Republican leader and Biden says he's making unannounced visit to Walter Reed for physical exam // Twelve-year-old Immaculee Goldade lost her life to a criminal who fled in a stolen vehicle and was high on meth. The police were not allowed to pursue // Chicago cop sues city for right to change his race after department allows officers to change genders // North Kitsap school superintendent agrees to diversion in sign-stealing case and the GOP isn't ready for 2024 // Richard Lewis, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star and comedian, dead at 76 and Washington Secretary of State , Steve Hobbs is hosting a panel at Emerald City Comic Con // Ballots are out, but why do you have to write your party preference on the outside of the envelope? Rep. Jim Walsh joins Ari to discuss the details // Matisyahu concert in Portland draws protesters over artist’s pro-Israel stance // GUEST: Isabel Brown joins Ari to talk about her upcoming book, The End of the Alphabet: How Gen Z Can Save America // Krispy Kreme, Wendy's and more announce Leap Day discounts

Radio Legend, Mark Christopher, and Producer Philip J. Vandervort III in for John Carlson: John's out today because of his role in a documentary film about farm dogs in Idaho protecting herds * prayers to actor Gary Sinise and his family * two cautionary tales about A.I. * Wendy's "surge pricing" announcement is very revealing for the Democratic left * what you need to know if you plan on voting in the WA Presidential Primary * Lars Larson plays a new game show titled "Name That Voice" * the disturbing story of the 26 yr old USAF Airman who killed himself by self-immolation in front of the Israeli embassy in D.C. * how family owned farms in WA are facing financial uncertainty with the laws/policies of majority Democrats in the Olympia Legislature * another WA criminal refuses to stop for WSP and flees from Lynnwood to Burlington in a dangerous 45-mile chase * the intersection of criminal gangs stealing cars, running drugs and illegally armed with guns *

Navy veteran ambushed in random I-5 drive-by shooting left critically injured and Drive-by shooting strikes businesses in White Center, bullets narrowly miss bystanders // Sound Transit pledges more security after 'horrifying' shooting of Seattle passenger and Seattle Comedy Club Cancels 4 Comedians Over ‘Progressive Values’ // Biden Job Approval Nears Record Low As Nearly 70% Of Americans Disapprove Of His Handling Of Immigration // Muslim author complains he 'can't hijack planes' // Police sorting out 'inconsistencies' in reported rape of Bellevue College student that closed campus // Hollywood residents grow frustrated with local leaders over homeless problem and Illegal Immigrants Released Onto Streets Of San Diego, Given Court Dates At Cities They’ve Never Heard Of Before // Rent Control Bill Appears to Have Died in Washington State Senate - Rep. Andrew Barkis joins Ari to discuss the details // Is Ari Hoffman a "threat to democracy"? TJ Martinell from the Center Square joins us to talk about a case of actual voter fraud in Washington // BREAKING: Protesters disrupt Seattle City Council meeting demanding housing help for refugees // What aren't we being told about January 6th?

What happened to early spring? * SF mayor blasts "harm reduction" policy * food for thought about the FTC suing to block Kroger and Safeway grocery store merger * Shoreline elementary school principal apologizes for a teacher's in-class pro-Palestinian message but the principal's apology is missing an important element * GUEST: WSRP chair and St. Rep. Jim Walsh explains the 'caucus' vs. 'primary' process now that ballots are arriving in mailboxes * Walsh thinks Democrats have a 50-50 chance of adopting initiative to restore police pursuit criteria * Biden Administration issues warning about Chinese spy cranes at Seattle and Tacoma ports, GUEST: apple and cherry farmer from Orondo, Washington, April Clayton, explains how majority Democrats in Olympia Legislature are making life tough on family owned farms *

ICE confirms Georgia student murder suspect entered US illegally, was previously arrested in NYC, but the AP is more concerned about jogger safety // Man fatally shot on Link light rail train in downtown Seattle and Man fatally shot on Link light rail train in downtown Seattle // US Air Force engineer, anarchist dies after self-immolating in front of Israeli Embassy in DC to protest war in Gaza and is Kristi Noem going to be Trump's pick for VP? // State Universities Are Teaching Students To Blow Up Oil Pipelines, Records Show // Fake officer pulling drivers over in Kitsap County and Schools in Washington are required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily. A new bill would make sure students actually understand what it means // Nancy Pelosi targeted by pro-Palestinian activists at Dem fundraiser in Beverly Hills and Biden says Gaza ceasefire could start by ‘end of weekend’ while eating ice cream // GUEST: Todd Myers // "Rust" armorer says Alec Baldwin to blame for fatal shooting, gun expert contradicts actor’s account and Jerry Seinfeld gets heckeled // GUEST: Pete Serrano