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It's a very special Wishes In Flight episode of The Morning Ride! We ask you to donate your air miles to wish kids in need online at giveyourmiles.com or on the phone at 206-404-4444 until 7pm on August 8th! Phil also talks to UW Professor Cliff Mass about the actual threat of wildfires in Washington State this year and also gets updates from the Bear Gulch Incident Response Team on how the recent wet weather has impacted the spread of that wildfire near lake Cushman. PLUS: a rare disease pops up in Tacoma and what did Gov. Bob Ferguson know and when did he know it about a high level staffer accused of misconduct.

The Morning Ride brings you the first round of election results from around the sound with analysis and attention to the most important races for KVI listeners. Phil also explains why labor unions have no right to complain about the closing of a South Tacoma Fred Meyer store and takes on an outrageous new rant from the irrelevant Rachel Maddow.

Phil lays out the timeline, the cast of characters and the impact of new information surrounding 'Russiagate' scandal and how new information has Obama officials in hot water. King county has halted juvenile felony referrals to their diversion program, Phil explains why and is joined by a father who's son landed in a similar program in Pierce County. PLUS; Elizabeth Warren seems to really like socialism or, at least, the attention that follows it.

Phil returns to The Morning Ride! He is joined in studio by candidate for King County executive, Derek Chartrand who shares his vison for the county that will resonate with KVI listeners. The Morning Ride also gets a Seafair Recap from Radio Legend Mark Christopher! PLUS; a verdict in the trial of local parents accused of attempting to kill their daughter in an 'honor killing' and highlights from Stephen Colbert's interview with failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris.