November 17th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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The Morning Ride ushers in a new week continuing the daunting task of seeking to make Washington more affordable.  Phil is joined by Former state senator and Issaquah Mayor elect, Mark Mullet who shares his plans for Issaquah, including holding Sound Transit accountable for their promises to the region.  Phil rips interviews from both Chicago's Mayor and Seattle's incoming mayor, breaks down the ridiculous reasons Starbucks employees going on  strike and revisits the office vacancies in Seattle and why that is likely to remain unchanged.

 

November 14th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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The Morning Ride closes out the week with a star studded cast including two victorious conservative candidates who won their elections last week, Bellevue councilman Jared Nieuwenhaus and Snohomish Mayor elect, Aaron Hoffman. Phil is also joined by Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington and the champagne of economists, Steve Moore. PLUS: Bruce Harrell has a new self appointed nickname, Katie Wilson voters might be as clueless as we suspected, and Phil breaks down how politics are creating a new form of segregation in America

 

November 13, 2025: Seattle’s Socialist Wish List

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Show topics: - After Bruce Harrell concedes, Katie Wilson gives her socialist wish list // Dem civil war post shutdown // Federal Way gets rid of all virtue signaling flags // Is Boeing working towards leaving Washington?

 

November 13th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride as Phil is joined by Dr. Raul Garcia who offers REAL solutions to the rising cost of healthcare and a powerful warning to Seattle voters who ushered in the socialist regime of Katie Wilson. Phil is also joined by Snohomish County Councilmember Sam Low, who explains a vote to lift the lid on property taxes in his county. PLUS: A unique world record is broken, The government reopens and is there really a bombshell in the latest Epstein emails?

 

November 12th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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BIG developments in the Seattle mayoral race and Phil brings on a special guest to talk about it who also has a major announcement to share with the KVI audience. The cost of eating out in washington is the highest in the United States, Anthony Anton, President of the Washington Hospitality Association joins The Morning Ride to talk about the contributing factors to this unfortunate title. PLUS: More reasons why high speed rail is a scam, can Trump really promise a $2,000 check to all Americans?, what do the leaked emails mean for the epstein case?, and what is the plan for King County under Girmay Zahilay

 

November 11, 2025: Veterans Day Special – Honoring Our Heroes

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Join Ari Hoffman for a powerful Veterans Day special honoring America's bravest. Featuring exclusive interviews with Amber Smith, former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense under President Trump, accomplished female helicopter pilot, and Iraq/Afghanistan veteran; and Shannon Walker, Executive Director of The Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans and Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, who shares life-changing stories of service dogs empowering vets.

Plus, an encore presentation of Ari's moving conversation with Joe Kent, author of Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War, chronicling his late wife’s heroic sacrifice in combat.

Ari also breaks down the controversy as President Trump is booed by Washington Commanders fans during a military ceremony at the NFL game – and the fierce backlash those fans are now facing.

A heartfelt tribute to sacrifice, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of our military families. Perfect for Veterans Day listening!

 

November 10, 2025: Schumer’s Loses Shutdown

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- Progressives are coming for Schumer's seat

- Will Seattle finally have a mayor today?

- Mamdani wants to put Jamal Bowman in charge of schools?

- WSU won't teach biology because of activist