Archives: Episodes

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.

Show topics: Illegal immigrant truck driver charged with DUI, killing 3 people in California crash was released into US under Biden // Katie Wilson exposed as 'nepo baby' funded by her professor parents // Karoline Leavitt points out the irony in Democrats holding the government and the American public hostage // VP Vance laughs off Jen Psaki’s comments about his wife // GUEST: Joe Lavorgna, Counselor to the US Secretary, joins Ari to discuss the government shutdown // GUEST: Michelle Caldier, candidate for State Senate, talks with Ari about public safety

Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride - Phil and Zach continue to wallow in the Mariners defeat in the ALCS with songs about tears.  KVI's Lone Star correspondent joins the show to discuss the Dallas Police Chief's decision to continue not cooperating with ICE. More aggressive and destructive behavior toward LGW signature gathers, this time trans activists followed someone to their home to commit violent acts. PLUS: A Los Angeles teacher threatens ICE agents with firearms, an infamous rapist is now living 1 block from a Federal Way elementary school and Seattle mayoral candidate who wants to make Seattle less affordable, can't afford the city herself.

On this episode of The Morning Ride Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle joins us to shar her experiences talking with downtown Seattle business owners., Todd Meyers also talks with Phil about the possibility of rolling power blackouts here in Washington State. Phil also interviews a Tacoma mayoral candidate and asks him what the root cause of a Fred Meyer store closure is. PLUS: Gas is cheaper than it has been in years... everywhere but Washington, The mystery of the Louvre heist continues and Kent restaurant owners are held accountable, why aren't other food venders?

Today on The Morning Ride, Phil interviews Mayor Cassie Franklin of Everett who is running for reelection against Scott Murphy who was on the previous episode. Phil also talks to State Senator Nikki Torres about gerrymandering and political violence. PLUS: New details on the Louvre heist, a student lies about a teachers comments getting her suspended and of course, the devastation that is life as a Mariners fan.

Back from the weekend, Phil dives into the best of the worst to come out of the No Kings protests on Saturday (so many inflatable costumes, so few coherent thoughts), Lars weighs in on the weekend protests from his perspective near Portland. Phil talks with Everett Mayoral candidate Scott Murphy about many of the issues facing his city including surges in the homeless population. PLUS: an EBT scam plaguing Seattle, a massive heist at the Louvre in Paris, and Don't miss the play of the day and find out who won the weekend!