June 4, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

Heart-wrenching news out of central Washington, where three young girls were allegedly murdered by their own father near Leavenworth—and the manhunt is still underway. Phil speaks with King County Council candidate Rob Wotton, who lays out his plan to fix what he calls a “broken” county. Plus, Chinese nationals smuggling in a dangerous pathogen—how it happened, what the FBI is doing about it, and an unlikely new supporter of President Trump. All that and more on today’s show.

 

June 3, 2025: Phil Vandervort fills in for Ari Hoffman!

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KVI’s Phil Vandervort fills in for Ari Hoffman!

More details are emerging about the horrific terrorist attack on Jewish demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado—including new information about the victims. Meanwhile, after hinting at it yesterday, Phil dives into the official announcement: former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is running for Congress. He’s got the best of the worst audio from her press conference. Plus, a groundbreaking wrongful death lawsuit blames Big Oil for climate change, but Phil says it’s nothing more than political hot air.

 

June 3, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

More details are emerging about the horrific terrorist attack on Jewish demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado—including new information about the victims. Meanwhile, after hinting at it yesterday, Phil dives into the official announcement: former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is running for Congress. He’s got the best of the worst audio from her press conference. Plus, a groundbreaking wrongful death lawsuit blames Big Oil for climate change, but Phil says it’s nothing more than political hot air.

 

June 2, 2025: Phil Vandervort in for Ari!

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KVI's Phil Vandervort fills in for Ari Hoffman!

On today’s episode of The Morning Ride, Phil dives into the deeply disturbing incident in Boulder, Colorado, where demonstrators raising awareness for hostages still held in Gaza were horrifically attacked and set on fire. In Washington State, Kshama Sawant is staging a political comeback — Phil breaks down what this could mean for local politics and the progressive movement. Also in the headlines: A transgender athlete has once again claimed a state championship title — but this time, the crowd's response indicates a shifting tide in public opinion.

PLUS, Ari and Zach review Karate Kid: Legends and Zach joins Mike to talk about our trip out to the Roy Pioneer Rodeo and of course, the great time we had at the after party at the Round Up Bar And Restaurant!

 

June 2, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

On today’s episode of The Morning Ride, Phil dives into the deeply disturbing incident in Boulder, Colorado, where demonstrators raising awareness for hostages still held in Gaza were horrifically attacked and set on fire. In Washington State, Kshama Sawant is staging a political comeback — Phil breaks down what this could mean for local politics and the progressive movement. Also in the headlines: A transgender athlete has once again claimed a state championship title — but this time, the crowd's response indicates a shifting tide in public opinion.

 

May 30, 2025: The End of DOGE, or Just the Beginning?

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- SCOTUS revokes parole for Biden illegals

- Suns out, guns out in Seattle

- Bob Ferguson takes a victory lap on tariffs before reality sets in

- Local all female spa forced by court to allow biological males

 

May 30, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

What is going on with all of these unpermitted taco stands and hotdog carts around the region? Phil and Zach share their experiences with these unsanctioned vendors and try to get to the bottom of how Democrat policies both drive these businesses to thrive, and why local jurisdictions are slow to shut them down. Kshama Sawant is back at the city council and somehow, it's more annoying than when she held a seat there - Phil has all the audio you'll want to hear. Plus Find out how to meet the KVI Crew this weekend down in Pierce County!

 

May 29, 2025: Only Cowards Hide Behind Clergy

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- Far-left clergy comes riding to Seattle Mayor's rescue

- Former SPD chief suing mayor & the city

- Elon Musk says goodbye to the Trump admin

- Can the president levy tariffs

 

May 29, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

More details emerge about the Mayday USA rallies that took place on Saturday and Tuesday including a ridiculous statement from the Washington chapter of the ACLU obtained by KVI. Bob Ferguson and Olympia Democrats passed a bill to raise the cost of food packaging, how will that impact your grocery bill? Plus, Phil Talks to afternoon show host Ari Hoffman about the killing of Hamas leader, Mohammed Sinwar.

 

May 28, 2025: The Party of Violence

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- Seattle activists prove their causes are excuses for violence

- Feds now investigating Seattle

- Mayor Harrell digs his hole deeper

- Fergie's taxes will cost your family a minimum of $2,000 a year