S1 Ep513: Pardons spotlight America’s hypocrisy problem (1.21.25)
Jan 21, 2025
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Trump pardons 1,500+ J6ers, including many from Washington state. Is that justice? Washington’s new AG quickly steps into shoes of the old one, suing Trump administration on Day 2. Bill introduced in Olympia seeks to lower punishment for criminals who use guns. Your Nazi comparisons have no power here.
S1 Ep512: Optimism and a word of caution (1.20.25)
Jan 20, 2025
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As Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term, America is on the brink of exceptionalism — there’s only two things that can stop the momentum. Washington Democrats introduce tax on sale of guns and ammo. Sex scandal involving The Stranger and Seattle City Hall. Pierre Poilievre doesn’t have much competition in Canada.
S1 Ep511: Politics unPacked: Week 1
Jan 17, 2025
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Here is everything you need to know about what happened in the first week of the 2025 legislative session in Olympia.
S1 Ep510: Politicians don’t get a clean slate (1.16.25)
Jan 16, 2025
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Governor Bob Ferguson had some nice words in his first address, but don’t be so quick to forget who he was just months ago. Executive order seeks to cut down on permitting and red tape, will it help with the housing crisis? Proposed bill regulates layoffs. In Florida, DeSantis goes all in on Trump’s deportation plan.
S1 Ep509: Reap what you sow (1.15.25)
Jan 15, 2025
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Voters opted not to repeal wasteful taxes in November, now they’ll reap the consequences. Governor Inslee gives unhinged speech on his way out the door. Is anyone seeking justice for victims anymore? House votes to ban boys from girls’ sports. Here’s how you can tell Democrats are losing their grip on gender debate.
S1 Ep508: Farewell, King Inslee (1.14.25)
Jan 14, 2025
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After 12 years in office, Washington Governor Jay Inslee leaves behind a legacy of lies. Democrat-backed bill would give unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants. Rent control gets day one hearing. Amazon ditches DEI. Hot take: Kids need cellphones in class.
S1 Ep507: Bob Ferguson exposed by his own task force (1.13.25)
Jan 13, 2025
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If we can take anything away from the second meeting of Washington's Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force, it’s that Governor-elect Bob Ferguson himself engaged in extremism. Lawmakers seek to upend parental rights initiative. State lawmaker punts on question about safety for female inmates. Mark Zuckerberg isn’t fooling anyone. California’s sanctuary laws may protect arsonist.
S1 Ep506: Another win for girls’ sports (1.9.25)
Jan 09, 2025
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Schools who protect girls' sports are free from federal retribution. Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) joins us to explain his support for making the public schools chief an appointed position. Join Brandi at Washington’s Domestic Violent Extremism Task Force meeting. Trump calls on Newsom to resign. LA Mayor Karen Bass has nothing to say.
S1 Ep505: Fire and failure (1.8.25)
Jan 08, 2025
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As Los Angeles burns, California’s failures come into focus. A bipartisan push to make the head of public schools appointed, not elected. School district has kids on the hunt for hate crimes. A proposal to increase property taxes will only make Democrats’ key complaint worse. SWAT patrolling the streets of Seattle. There is nothing controversial about the Laken Riley Act.
S1 Ep504: In contempt (1.7.25)
Jan 07, 2025
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Judges in Washington state are flagrantly violating court rules that govern open access for the free press. William Kirk of Washington Gun Law takes us through firearm bills being considered by lawmakers – the good and the very, very bad. Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will do away with fact checkers. New Jersey doesn’t care whether teachers can read or write.
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