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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.

A double dose of Democrats on this throwback Thursday edition of The Morning ride as state representative Mari Leavitt joins the show to discuss the challenges facing small business as well as the surge of political violence. Also joining the show is Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia to talk about the county's budget deficit projections and how to balance it without cutting funding to the Sheriff's department. PLUS: Speaker Mike Johnson corrects George Stephanopoulos, Treasure is found of the Florida coast and Zohran Mamdani claims he is not a communist. 

The government may be shut down but The Morning Ride is fully funded and bringing you the latest from both Washington's. Phil talks to KOMO 4 reporter Jeremy Harris about Thurston County's plan to strip funding for public safety amidst a budget crisis. Sec. Pete Hegseth has blunt words for the nations top military brass, we talk to local veterans to get their response. PLUS: Kshama Sawant's husband finds himself arrested over the assault of a 22 year old girl at a Rep. Adam Smith event.

Portland continues to deny chaos in the city, how accurate are those claims made by city leaders? Here at home, Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington joins The Morning Ride to share the latest about 27 different reported incidents of intimidation or blatant assault against signature gathers for proposed initiatives. PLUS: Tomorrow (10/1/2025), new laws affect businesses offering services; State Representative Ed Orcutt joins the show to explain exactly what business will be affected and why Democrats are going after them.