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It's happening in Olympia: State Senate passes 3 voter initiatives to curtail the detrimental Jay Inslee/Democratic agenda on police pursuit, income tax and parental notification in schools, "its going to be a wild 7 (to) 8 months" leading up to November election,  UN report on Hamas kidnapping hostages, GUEST: St. Senator Mark Schoesler (R-Ritzville) examines the remaining bills in the last 3 days of the Legislative session, including some technical flaws regarding a bill to halt natural gas service by WA largest utility company PSE, "its the camel's nose under the tent" to end natural gas service for businesses and residences, accused killer of WSP Trooper in fatal I-5 crash admitted he drank 2 beers and smoked pot before the deadly crash, new polling data shows Biden is losing support from more 2020 voters than Trump is, GUEST: St. Rep. Jim Walsh sees "bipartisan agreement that these are good reforms" after the Senate passage of three initiatives to the Legislature were approved yesterday with solid majorities (i.e. 36-13 Senate vote), expect a $70 billion state budget with a focus on taxpayer spending on housing/transitional shelter programs, a tribute to the pioneering political career of Seattle politico Peggy Joan Maxie, Seattle City Attorney files complaint about municipal judge with affidavit of prejudice, GUEST: Marysville Mayor Mayor Jon Nehring  updates the criminal activity in the last 4+ months since the city toughened its drug possession repeat offender ordinance.

WSP trooper killed in three-vehicle I-5 crash identified, Lynnwood man in custody. Ari explains a few ways you can help // Seattle City Attorney’s Office moves to disqualify activist judge from hearing any 'criminal cases moving forward' // Supreme Court Rules Trump Can’t Be Kicked Off Colorado Ballot // Giants' Bob Melvin explains why he requires players to stand on field for national anthem // How much would it cost to convert your home to electric from natural gas, if the ban passes // A massive blizzard hits northern California. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts // GUEST: Jonathan Choe joins Ari with bombshell report about Plymouth Housing // The Oscars are next weekend, but do any of us care? // BREAKING: 3 of the 6 Washington ballot initiatives have passed - Parental Rights: PASSED, Restore police Pursuits: PASSED, No Income Tax: PASSED! GUEST: Jeff Pohjola joins Ari to break down the details // GUEST: Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle joins Ari to talk about the latest about Plymouth Housing

* 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?