Archives: Episodes

It's a Monster Mash of a Morning Ride on Halloween to round out the week. Joining the festivities are Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood to share details about a signature gathering event in Sumner, Steve Gordon of Gordon Truck Centers to discuss the state;s unrealistic EV mandates, and the champagne of economists, Steve Moore joins the show to discuss Trump's successful trip to Asia last week. PLUS: Phil outlines Issaquah's $50,000 plan to protect illegal aliens, Katie Wilson has another crazy proposal to make Seattle affordable, and find out who won the week!

Join The Morning Ride for a Thursday as Phil interviews Local Real Estate Managing Broker, Corey Orvold who uncovered allegations that nonprofits and insiders connected to the Community Reinvestment Program received six-figure down-payment grants while qualified applicants were turned away. Phil also discusses a major drug bust across Washington state, updates in the Bremerton foot ferry vandal case, The continuing government shutdown And Bill Gates' backpedal on climate change.

A jam packed episode of The Morning Ride,  Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders joins the show to discuss the county's budget deficit and the impact that will have on the sheriffs department. Katie Wilson responds to the claims that she receives money from her parents to pay the bills. Seattle attempts to combat the flood of grocery stores leaving the city... kind of... and Phil plays the latest audio of Victor Davis Hansen responding to the government shutdown.

Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center joins The Morning ride to break down a $15 million budget controversy involving community colleges and a questionable fund diversion. Then, Senate Republican Leader John Braun calls for a full investigation into alleged corruption within the state’s Community Reinvestment Program. PLUS: Kirby Wilbur spotted on TV in Dallas, Scary promises made by Katie Wilson, a suspect is picked up in the West Seattle smash and grab jewelry robbery, and the NAACP makes an endorsement in the VA governor's race - it's not who you'd think.

Show topics: Zohran Mamdani's dangerous rhetoric // Bruce Harrell vs. Katie Wilson- Seattle loses either way // Ari's crazy trip to NY because of Alaska Airline's IT issues // GUEST: Rep. Dan Newhouse discussed the Dems role in shutting down the government with Ari //  GUEST: Karlyn Borysenko,  Independent Journalist, joined Ari with an update on the Portland ICE facility

Kicking the week off on The Morning ride - Lars Larson dives into Oregon’s latest courtroom chaos surrounding the ongoing battle to send in the National Guard. Then, Washington Policy Center’s Charles Prestrud joins to unpack Sound Transit’s staggering $30 billion budget overrun and new property tax hikes and King County Councilman,  Reagan Dunn pushes for a “Stupid Motorist Law” after repeated bridge strikes. PLUS:  State Sen. candidate Rep. Michelle Caldier reacts to the closure of Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling, another casualty of Washington’s high business costs.

To close out the week, The Morning ride welcomes on the CEO of Heritage Distilling Co. to discuss the current business climate in the Puget Sound forcing them to close their tasting rooms Lars Larson joins the show for an extended appearance and Steve Moore shares his thoughts on how to reopen the government. PLUS: Former Pierce County prosecutor Mark Lindquist shares details about a case involving a Seattle School teacher who punched a student in the face,  Girmay Zahilay wants to work with everyone except anyone he disagrees with and A commercial that aired during an ALCS game might have major trade implications between the US and Canada.