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Ari Hoffman subs for John Carlson:  sorting out the Senate "immigration" bill that includes $10 billion in aid for Israel and separate money for Ukraine,  WA Legislative Democrats spent $340 million in COVID relief money on $1000 checks for illegal aliens, AG Bob Ferguson's tone deaf complaint about price of groceries if Kroger and Safeway/Albertson's merge, Houston man poses as minor to lure convicted pedophile and then shoots and kills the convicted pedophile,  SF school paid $250K for "Woke Kindergarten" social justice program and test scores actually dropped lower , Hamas declines a 4th cease-fire proposal, Bellevue City Council meeting tonight after mayor and city manager denied allowing Gaza cease-fire protest to block traffic a week ago, the wild tale of a military missile found in a Bellevue garage that was capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the Kitsap Co. 911 Director resigns after being arrested in pedophile sex sting in King County, GUEST St. Rep. Jim Walsh tells KVI that WA Democrats want car tires to be more environmentally friendly to help salmon but the different tires might not brake/stop as safely as current tires, "its a solution looking for a problem".

PLUS, Ari and Mike review the new movie ARGYLLE

GUEST: Sen. Jeff Wilson joins Ari to discuss what the defeat of the signature-gatherer bill. Is there an ‘attitude problem’ about initiatives?

Ari Hoffman subs for John Carlson:  sorting out the Senate "immigration" bill that includes $10 billion in aid for Israel and separate money for Ukraine,  WA Legislative Democrats spent $340 million in COVID relief money on $1000 checks for illegal aliens, AG Bob Ferguson's tone deaf complaint about price of groceries if Kroger and Safeway/Albertson's merge, Houston man poses as minor to lure convicted pedophile and then shoots and kills the convicted pedophile,  SF school paid $250K for "Woke Kindergarten" social justice program and test scores actually dropped lower , Hamas declines a 4th cease-fire proposal, Bellevue City Council meeting tonight after mayor and city manager denied allowing Gaza cease-fire protest to block traffic a week ago, the wild tale of a military missile found in a Bellevue garage that was capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the Kitsap Co. 911 Director resigns after being arrested in pedophile sex sting in King County, GUEST St. Rep. Jim Walsh tells KVI that WA Democrats want car tires to be more environmentally friendly to help salmon but the different tires might not brake/stop as safely as current tires, "its a solution looking for a problem".

U.S. military airstrikes struck more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria // BREAKING: Seattle's right to enforce controversial graffiti laws restored by Court of Appeals // 150 House Dems Vote Against Bill For Deporting Non-Citizens Convicted Of DUI // Carl Weathers, Actor from Rocky, Predator and Mandalorian, Dead at 76: 'An Exceptional Human Being' // GUEST: Brandi Kruse joins Ari for our weekly update on the Washington Legislative session // Fed-up members of the Eagle Pass community share how the damage of illegal immigration goes far beyond the border. Julio Rosas joins Ari to discuss the details // Democrats reject sixth request by House Republicans for public hearings on citizen initiatives. Rep. Peter Abbarno joins Ari to discuss the details

* the enduring mystery of why Ground Hog's day is actually a thing * quiz question: what % of Americans live pay-check to pay-check? * after 7 highway shootings in King County in 5 weeks a new police tactic is being used * why do some WA politicians want to sue Kia and Hyundai but not Tik Tok over stolen car problems? * Brandi Kruse vs. Manka Dhingra and Tammy Morales * Lars Larson explains a voter fraud case in Clark County and yet the case is not being criminally charged * caller complains about Republicans committing voter fraud * Bellevue carjacking suspect arrested 4 months later is, wait for it, a prior convicted felon with a gun * GUEST: Sharyl Attkisson reports this Sunday from Eagle Pass TX for real time look at border security * GUEST: economist Steve Moore tells KVI the average American is poorer today than three years ago based on inflation * a public service broadcast for Seattle City Councilwoman Tammy Morales *

BLM supports Hamas for Black History Month // Tammy Morales is shocked there is crime in Seattle, calling for the recall of theft-prone Kia and Hyundai cars // Illegal immigrants who allegedly attacked NYPD officers released without bail by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg // Illegal immigrants who allegedly attacked NYPD officers released without bail by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg // 'Squad' Democrat accuses Walgreens of racism for leaving Boston neighborhood // Embattled Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda to challenge Rick Larsen for Congress // Denny's shuts down for good in Oakland, citing crime concerns // New Bill on Clergy Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse from Sen. Noel Frame. She joins Ari to discuss the details // Join 570 KVI for the annual Alexander’s Hope Valentine’s Day Dash in support of organ donation awareness and the screening of youth for undiagnosed heart conditions in Redmond on Saturday, February 10, 2024! // Recently, Washington state Rep. Tarra Simmons introduced HB 2030, which would allow prison inmates to vote and run for office. Rep. Jenny Graham joins Ari to talk about why this bill must be defeated

* Stunning admission from Seattle City Council woman about prolific amount of smash-n-grab stolen car robberies * today's the first day of Black History Month * an example of how plastic grocery bag bans cause more problems than they solve * GUEST: Matthew Carlson explains why the Seahawks just did something with their new head coach that the UW Huskies refused to do * coach Mike MacDonald now becomes the youngest coach in the NFL at age 36 * SF man is moving to China where he says its safer * a campaign challenge to WA Democrats for 2024 * Protesting 101 with GUEST: un-Divided Podcast host, Brandi Kruse * Kruse hears for the first time the stunning admission yesterday by a Seattle politician being out of touch with reality * deep irony when the Seattle homeless enablers complain about wasted taxpayer money *

Denver struggling to stay afloat, facing ‘pressing budgetary concern’ after arrival of 38,000 migrants as Asylum-seeking families facing eviction march to Seattle City Hall for housing answers // Seahawks reportedly expected to hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald and 'Hostile architecture' to prevent homeless from camping would be banned under new Democrat bill in Washington // After a year, Biden is finally heading to (East) Palestine // Navy Reserve veteran charged with hate crime for beheading Satanic statue in Iowa State Capitol // Why did Bellevue officials hand their city over to the mob? // School shooting averted in San Diego county after students reported suspicious behavior from a classmate, RPG found in his home // Our office was visited by the nice folks (and adorable dogs!) from HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response. Learn about how HOPE AACR gives Comfort in Times of Crisis by bringing emotional support with their specially-trained dog and handler teams // Ted Cruz GRILLS Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over spread of child sexual abuse material on Instagram // Jewish Cancer Counselor Sues Former Employer Over Racial Slurs. Tammy Weitzman joins Ari to discuss the details

* property tax notifications are hitting a lot of WA residents * rally today in Olympia to bring attention to the six statewide initiatives being ignored by Legislative Democrats * the need for checks and balances on one-party power in Olympia Legislature * "deadly", "catastrophic" failure in Oregon of decriminalizing hard drugs and the Oregon Legislature is failing to address the un-intented consequences * the tentacles of Iran in three current Middle East conflicts * Seattle Progressives love business regulations until its a business they patronize...then the regulations are homophobic * GUEST: Jim Walsh talks about today's Olympia Capitol Campus rally to support six WA statewide initiatives that Legislative Democrats are trying to ignore * GUEST: Pierce Co. Sheriff spokesman, Ed Troyer, sounds off on the continuing crime and public safety problems that continue to plague most portions of the state *

Mayorkas lashes out at 'baseless' GOP allegations ahead of key impeachment vote and White House claims Biden can't close the border until Congress approves more funding // King County Metro bus crashes into Seattle skate park during youth program, but Bruce Harrell is more concerned about bringing back the return of the Seattle Sonics // Cori Bush under Justice Department investigation over alleged misuse of security funds // Oppenheimer critic says movie's awards season success marks ‘troubling’ return to ‘macho’ dad movies // The Seattle Times is mad put out a hit piece on Brian Heywood // Flashback to Gavin Newsom and Joe Biden describing the state of immigration under Trump // What can be done about the border? A former border patrol officer joins Ari to give his take on what should be done to solve it // Not Just Claudine Gay. Harvard's Chief Diversity Officer Plagiarized and Claimed Credit for Husband's Work, Complaint Alleges // What is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)? Why did the US and other countries cut off funding the agency. John Michael Graves from Stand With Us Northwest gave us a crash course

* fatal multi-car crash on I-5 near Arlington/Smokey Point is the 2nd fatal crash in two days on I-5 * big success with the Roanoke Conference last weekend in Ocean Shores * WA Democrats central committee votes for a (Gaza) ceasefire as murders occur in King County * a Republican candidate joins the election race for OSPI in WA * Ron DeSantis explains what's wrong with proposed US Senate "immigration deal" between Republicans and Democrats * GUEST: St. Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) wants to lower DUI BAC from 0.08% to 0.05% * how DUI cases are intertwined with the permissive police pursuit laws * Lovick seems to admit that WA is full of reckless and dangerous drivers * how Democrats in the Legislature and Inslee Administration look at WA residents: as cash machines * despite an avalanche of public input against raising tolls for WA drivers the tolls are going up March 1st * GUEST: Kent mayor, Dana Ralph, wants a local option sales tax hike for more police to fight crime * "WA is 51st in police staffing and city of Kent is at the bottom of that", needs an extra 30-35 police officers for Kent *