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The disaster in Lahaina was a failure at every single level of government // Activists are pissed that local establishments make requirements for entry // Biden's border crisis reaches disaster levels in New York // Is Amazon throttling Tucker Carlson's book // New lawsuit filed against Inslee and Washington dems over 5599 // Walking tour of San Francisco squalor sells out in a flash // Friendly Face-off with Batya Ungar-Sargon // Students suspended over memes? // California has overtaken Washington's highest gas prices in the country - Todd Myers joins Ari to discuss the details

6am hour -- source of Lahaina fatal wildfire still under investigation but video surfaces of a downed tree on a power line hours before near hurricane-strength wind accelerated the fire that destroyed the iconic town, the Maui island warning sirens/communications system couldn't be relayed because of power failures during the storm, who is the Maui official responsible for operating the warning system?, WA AG Bob Ferguson goes after O'Reilly Auto Parts stores for the same thing that opponents of the Inslee COVID vaccine requirement complained about, no such thing as a fringe or too radical when it comes to the trans-gender movement in America.

7am hour -- WSDOT and Seattle officials say they can't sweep problematic and criminal homeless camp at I-5 and Mercer St. for another few weeks, meanwhile Seattle City Council continues dragging its feet on a criminal drug possession law, economics from people who don't understand economics, red-flags about WA Democrats who want a high-speed rail line from Vancouver BC to Portland OR, NYC reality hits home with too many illegal aliens despite being sanctuary cities and political double-talk about the impact of illegal aliens on border states, revenues for Target stores down after controversy over LGBTQ+ clothing and other store merch.

8am -- KVI caller sounds off on the Democrats' political strategy involving illegal aliens and future voters, Jay Inslee and Democrats tout the 1-year-old Inflation Reduction Act as helping the battle against climate change yet a week ago they were claiming the Lahaina wildfire catastrophe was caused by climate change, KVI caller rebutts the prior call about Democrats and WA voters clueless inconsistency, juvenile crime problems persist in Pierce County.

WSDOT and Seattle officials say they can't sweep problematic and criminal homeless camp at I-5 and Mercer St. for another few weeks, meanwhile Seattle City Council continues dragging its feet on a criminal drug possession law.

Economics from people who don't understand economics, red-flags about WA Democrats who want a high-speed rail line from Vancouver BC to Portland OR.

Show topics: Is Ari over his man-crush DeSantis? // Afghanistan 2 years later // SCC doesn't care about how many people die // Energy groups demanding an end to the green new deal // What is Jew face and why is Bradley Cooper being accused of it? // GUEST: Cathy Dahlquist, former WA state representative, joined Ari to discuss level 3 sex offenders coming to a town near you // LA hotel has to spend millions to fix damage from housing the homeless. Sound familiar? // GUEST: Sea-Tac Airport spokesperson Perry Cooper talked with Ari about the traffic at the airport // Teacher shortages in WA // GUEST: Shannon O'Donnell, KOMO News Chief Meteorologist, joined Air to talk about when this hot weather will end

6am Hour: It's the return of the Legendary Lyric contest! Vice-President Kamala Harris spent the day in Seattle touting the success of the Inflation Reduction Act and the harsh realities of climate change; A Bellevue motorcycle officer falls 50-60 feet onto I-5 while on duty for VP Kamala Harris visit, but John shares the crazy bit of history you're not going to hear anywhere else! // Big Mike shares a hack for cooling your car and stay cool during the heat wave with more tips and tricks from John // Carlson explains how the Georgia prosecutor who indicted Trump has overreached // Lars Larson joins John to talk about one city's plan to privatize homeless encampment cleanup

7am Hour: The man arrested in connection with yesterday's [Monday's] massive fire at an encampment near I-5 in Seattle told police it was an accident; San Diego has banned homeless camping - what lessons can Seattle learn from their successes? // Democrats are asking the federal government for 200-million dollars to start planning a Pacific Northwest bullet train, which would connect Oregon to Canada // 'Blind Side' Tuohy family accuses ex-NFLer Michael Oher of $15M 'shakedown' before bombshell court filing

8am Hour: GUEST--Paul Romero joins Carlson to tell people what they need to know that they don't know about what's going on in Maui // In a letter released in late July, NAACP Oakland Branch President Cynthia Adams and Oakland pastor Bishop Bob Jackson demanded action from elected leaders to ensure public safety, especially in predominately Black neighborhoods. President Adams joins John to discuss and is also joined by Greg McConnell, President & CEO of the McConnell Group, a consulting and advocacy firm that represents Bay Area businesses // Vice President Kamala Harris visits Seattle, promotes 'Bidenomics'

In a letter released in late July, NAACP Oakland Branch President Cynthia Adams and Oakland pastor Bishop Bob Jackson demanded action from elected leaders to ensure public safety, especially in predominately Black neighborhoods. President Adams joins John to discuss and is also joined by Greg McConnell, President & CEO of the McConnell Group, a consulting and advocacy firm that represents Bay Area businesses

John talked to a local business owner who lives on Maui - he joined us to give a boots on the ground report, including what folks need to know that don't already know. Learn about what you can do to help.

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Show topics: Trump Georgia indictment // Massive fire in a notorious encampment // Kamala is in Seattle to push climate change narrative // The new star of Snow White has a thing or two to say about the classic fairy tale // WA agencies have the worst social media people in the US // Portland police chief orders officers to stop telling people that progressive DA wont prosecute crime // Ari's attorney brother stops by to breakdown the Trump indictment // GUEST: Nicholas Winfrey, President/Chief Professional Officer at Maui United Way, joined Ari with an update from Maui // GUEST: Donna Person Smith, parent of 4H student, joined Ari discuss her daughter possibly being penalizes by WSU rep for wearing a t-shirt // GUEST: Jim Walsh, the new chair of the Washington state GOP, talks with Ari about what can be expected under his leadership

6am Hour: Trump indicted with 13 charges by Georgia grand jury over attempt to overturn 2020 election, 18 other defendants named // Dolly Parton to visit Olympia to celebrate 65,000 enrolled WA children for Imagination Library // A massive fire at a homeless encampment in Seattle sent smoke pouring across nearby apartments in South Lake Union; Seattle drug use cases in limbo as new state law goes into effect // Lars Larson joins John to talk about the Trump indictments

7am Hour: How an obscure country artist’s viral song became a conservative anthem

Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” shot to the top of the U.S. Apple Music and iTunes Country charts and racked up more than 9 million views in five days // Michael Oher, profiled in 'The Blind Side,' says the inspirational movie was based on a lie // Federal workers in SF told to work from home due to safety concerns; After fires swept through part of a homeless camp in North Seattle, we've learned the city plans to clear that camp in the next few days

8am Hour: The latest heat wave brings another reminder from a local doctor that we need to be especially careful when it gets hot; Carlson share tips on how to stay cool if you don't have air conditioning // Judge rules in favor of Montana youths in landmark climate decision and House Dems, Led by AOC, Call for Clarence Thomas Probe // Seattle police are investigating a violent attack on a security guard at Nordstrom's flagship store downtown Sunday morning; The Seahawks organization is mourning the death of Alex Collins, a beloved teammate and fan favorite during his two tenures with the team // KJP mispronounced the name of Hawaii's Sen. Mazie Hirono and then called her a man.