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The Morning Ride Returns after a restful Columbus Day! Phil speaks with guest Paula Lamas who has had the privilege of meeting and interviewing the Nobel Peace Prize winner who praised President Trump in her acceptance of the award as well as with Kris Johnson of the Association of Washington Business who highlights the current challenges facing Washington manufacturers. PLUS: How about those Mariners!, Hostages are finally released from Gaza and Governor Ferguson appoints another one of his friends to a major position in Washington state.

The Morning Ride ushers in a sports filled weekend talking about unpermitted food vendors all around the Puget Sound and especially around the stadiums; a local restaurant owner joins the show to share how letting these vendors slide hurts customers and legal businesses alike. Phil also brings you the highlights of the Virginia Gubernatorial race - Spoiler,  the Democrat does not want to answer any Jay Jones questions. PLUS: Sound Transit might be raising your property taxes, Patty Murray doesn't seem to know how government works, and Lars shares a shocking event poster from Portland ANTIFA.

Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride - Phil talks to a Let's Go Washington signature gatherer who has been repeatedly harassed over the 2 initiatives headed towards making their way on the ballot, Audio of a debate taking place in the halls of congress over the government shutdown and more coverage of the ongoing issues with unpermitted food vendors. PLUS: Dolly Lives!, King County executive candidates seem to make good on Phil's prediction that the East side will be ripped off by Sound Transit yet again, and a former KVI voice returns home.

The Morning Ride was at a Let's Go Washington press conference to hear the latest on the surge of politically motivated attacks on signature gatherers - Phil brings you the latest stories on that as well as talks to Attorney Jackson Maynard about the recent lawsuit filed against the states Department of Ecology regarding their lack of transparency on carbon emission stats. Phil also interviews State Rep. and State Senate candidate,  Michelle Caldier. PLUS: Cal Raleigh hit a home run to a man who was probably more prepared than Cal even was, and the Democrats have no issue defending the violent messages sent by Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones.

The saga in the Virginia AG race continues as more details emerge from past messages sent by Democrat candidate, Jay Jones. A lunatic breaks into the state capital, tips over everything in sight and sets flags ablaze. PLUS: Phil interviews a Republican state senate candidate from the 5th LD, and Phil is corrected by a listener on a 3 under 30 trivia question.

The Morning Ride returns as the government shutdown spills over into a new week. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell fumbles big time in his latest debate with Katie Wilson, A Plus Sized Portland protester has to be hauled off on a flatbed cart after resisting arrest and exceptional bravery was shown in Tumwater on Saturday as a 16 year old girl spoke out against men in women's sports. PLUS Phil and Zach investigate the question of the century; would AI make a better mayoral candidate than Bruce Harrell or Katie Wilson?

Join The Morning Ride on a Friday as Phil talks to Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood about the ongoing targeted attacks on signature gatherers as well as about an event coming up this weekend in Tumwater. Steve Moore also joins the show to give an update on the economy amidst the government shutdown.  PLUS: A Tukwila Build-A-Bear store would not build a Charlie Kirk bear, King county kept the public out of the grand opening of a homeless shelter and find out who won the week.