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GUEST: Al Pitrelli, guitarist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra joins Ari to talk about their highly anticipated 2023 winter tour, titled "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO & More" - promising a new and larger presentation of the beloved holiday tradition which has captured the hearts of multiple generations. The tour launches on November 15th and will feature brand-new production, staging and effects.

A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill, and based on TSO’s multi-platinum CD and TV special, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” follows the journey of a runaway who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater on December 24th. While seeking shelter from the cold, the teen is discovered by the theater’s caretaker who uses the ghosts and spirits from the building’s past to turn her life around. Following the performance of the rock opera, 2023’s tour also boasts a rocking, blazing, and laser-lit second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits, fan-favorites, and surprises.

Since its historic touring debut, TSO has played more than 2,000 Winter Tour shows for more than 18 MILLION fans, and has sold in excess of 12 MILLION albums and DVDs. In just the past 10 years (encompassing 9 tours), TSO has performed for more than 8 MILLION fans. Keeping with O'Neill's vision, TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, more than $18 MILLION has been donated by the group.

6am hour -- one notable US city is removing its bike lanes after finding out they're not getting used much, KVI listeners have a chance tomorrow to buy gas for $3.82 a gallon, music fans irate after long security checks at The Gorge at George for The Lumineers concert were so long most people missed the show, even by Pres. Biden's own standards he did two really tone-deaf astonishing things on September 11th, a group of students at a prominent Washington DC university don't have a clue who attacked the US on September 11th, Carlson and Lars Larson evaluate the possible House Republican impeachment plan of Pres. Biden.

7am hour -- a brilliant example of political theater coming tomorrow in Kent at Jackson's Shell Station off Highway 167/84th Ave So., GUEST; Dann Mead Smith, Future 42 founder/organizer, explains how KVI listeners can buy gas for $3.82 a gallon (which is the current national average) instead of the over $5 a gallon in Gov. Jay Inslee's WA, why this "tax relief" is so important right now, save over $1.20 a gallon, 10am-noon tomorrow, its also a chance to collect signatures to sign Initiative 2117 to force a repeal vote on the "cap and invest" law that went into effect to start 2023,

New Mexico's most prominent county sheriff refuses to enforce the public health ban by the Democratic governor suspending open carry and conceal carry for gun owners.

8am hour -- more New Mexico mess over Democratic Governor's questionable suspension of 2nd Amendment rights, are Jay Inslee and Bob Ferguson paying attention to this constitutional lesson in New Mexico?, bike lanes are being removed in one notable US city, KVI is getting trolled on the station's Twitter feed, Millenials sure don't know much about the importance of Sept. 11th and who attacked the U.S. a pitch perfect parody of a pro-football player on-field protest.

Gasoline will be sold for $3.82 a gallon at a Kent service station for two hours tomorrow, Wed. September 13th, from 10am-noon. KVI's John Carlson interviews the architect of the $3.82 a gallon gas plan, Dann Mead Smith, with the group Future 42. Mead Smith explains the restrictions and guidelines for drivers who pull up to the Jackson's Shell Station at 22588 84th Avenue South. Here's the link for the Jackson's Shell station location. https://www.mapquest.com/us/washington/jacksons-269941696

Biden spends 9/11 far from terrorist attack sites with Alaska trip as Harris visits Ground Zero instead // The guy who ran over BLM protestors during the summer of Love finds out his fate // Republicans force a floor vote on California EV mandate // Glenn Younkin pardons the dad whose daughter was assaulted in school bathroom // Inslee has chose his handpicked successor // Gavin Newsom gets called out on his BS // Sen John Braun joins Ari to discuss the use of Cap-and Trade proceeds to offset housing/car tab costs // Reel Deal // Tami Michaels joins Ari to share her memories of 9/11 // New lawsuit alleges price-fixing at Seattle-area apartment buildings // Simon Sefzik joins Ari to discuss how you can engage in a little "civil disobedience" with regards to your gas prices

For this special interview segment for our commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Ari Hoffman's guest is Tami Michaels- Tami was at Ground Zero on 9/11 and while her husband recorded the events on a digital camera, Tami called in to report to KOMO. She was one of the first to call in to share the events happening live. The U.S. brought charges against the so-called “20th Hijacker”, Zacarias Moussaoui, who eventually pleaded guilty. During the penalty phase, Tami was second to testify after Rudy Giuliani as Guy’s video was shown. They never profited from the video and it is now part of the 9/11 Memorial in New York.

6am hour -- John Carlson returns from vacation with insight about WA gas prices compared to OR and Idaho gas prices, September 11th anniversary today, Biden Administration backs off on no death penalty for key Sept. 11th terror attack plotter,

7am hour -- GUEST: WPC's Todd Myers explains the latest Gov. Inslee "cap and invest" carbon credits auction for August that was higher than the two prior auctions this year that have pushed WA gas prices to 1st or 2nd in the nation, how the media is ignoring this story that should educate and inform consumers in WA, scientists connected to Oregon St. University say that one of the biggest lithium deposits has been discovered near the Oregon/Nevada border, the lithium deposit could be key in producing more EV cars to cut down on carbon emissions, WA mail in election law was intended to boost voter turn-out, now a King Co. lawsuit will decide an important case on ballot security regarding ballot signatures, the (political) Hypocrite Of The Week is a Chicago school teacher's union leader saying school choice is racist--yet her children are going to private school.

8am hour -- GUEST: KVI's Kirby Wilbur joins John Carlson to remember and recall September 11th attacks, listen to an LGBTQ & Communist activists complain about a parent notification rule proposed at a California school board meeting, New Mexico's governor says constitutional rights can be temporarily suspended in battle over gun possession rights/CCP.

KVI's John Carlson interviews Washington Policy Center environmental policy director, Todd Myers, who has been scrutinizing the latest August auction of the Department of Ecology carbon fuel permits which are related to the recently enacted "cap and invest" law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. Myers tells KVI that the latest August auction prices are the equivalent of about 50-cents a gallon and those price increases at Washington gas pumps will start to arrive this fall at a time when demand usually drops as the summer travel season ends and the school year begins. Myers notes that California has the same auction/pricing system yet the price for WA carbon fuel is 80% higher. And that higher price is going to be reflected at the WA gas pumps.

Illegal border crossings into northeast states from Canada surpasses 6,100 in 2023, more than previous 10 years combined // After 76 Years, Mutual Fish, a Seattle Seafood Icon, Is Closing Permanently // 83-year-old Nancy Pelosi announces run to retain House seat // Rich people undergo 'poverty simulation' at Illinois country club // Joe Kennedy, football coach once fired for prayers, resigns after one game back at Bremerton; what are we teaching our kids // Two California High Schools Cancel Football Games due to covid // The air on public transit is safe despite presence of meth, fentanyl, UW study finds - Dr. Scott Phillips from the Washington Poisn Center joins Ari to discuss the details // Fake News Friday! // The Seahawks season starts this weekend and the Mariners are hanging onto 2nd place in the AL West, attracting new fans, but Northwest Newsradio's Kim Shepard speaks up in defense of these Bandwagon Fans // On Monday September 11th, & 18th, gate admission is FREE to all active, reserve, and retired military and National Guard and their dependents, plus disabled veterans, with valid military ID at any Fair gate during The Washington State Fair; GUEST: Stacy Van Horne, Public Relations Manager for Washington State Fair joins Ari to talk about what's new for this year! GUEST: Saul Spady joins Ari to talk about Band Day for UW Football // Lars Unleashed!

6am hour -- Kirby Wilbur in for John Carlson: a top Democratic Party leader in Minnesota goes from "dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department" in 2020 is changing her tune after getting carjacked this week, guilty plea in Pierce Co. Power sub station attack back on Christmas Day, what to do when the Democratic left fights itself in a new example involving the Sierra Club.

7am hour -- Kirby Wilbur in for John Carlson: the NYC mayor vs. TX governor clash over where un-detained undocumented illegal aliens should go after entering the US, should the burden of illegal aliens be shared or not?, NYC mayor suggests a "remain in Texas" policy and the irony is not lost on Kirby Wibur, daughter of Jimmy Buffet posts adorable tribute to her musical father, what does this new CNN poll about surging Nikki Haley campaign mean for the 2024 Presidential campaign, GUEST: economist Steve Moore, thinks Democrats will figure out how to dump Biden for re-election and elevate a candidate other than Kamala Harris for 2024.

8am hour -- Kirby Wilbur in for John Carlson: a Minneapolis MN 'defund police' advocate is now changing her stance after being carjacked, the need for responsible policing, a policing structure that works for all communities, Seattle Congresswoman makes oblivious comment about why people are in poverty, September 11th ceremonies will be held Monday to mark 22 years since worst terrorist attack in US history, the relative stability today in nations that spawned Sept. 11th attackers.

Kirby Wilbur in for John Carlson: a top Democratic Party leader in Minnesota goes from "dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department" in 2020 to praising police and demanding "HOLD THEM IN CUSTODY AND PROSECUTE THEM" on her Facebook page after she was carjacked by 4 suspects in her own driveway this week. Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party second vice chairwoman Shivanthi Sathanandan, who lives in Minneapolis, is changing her tune about "defund police" after getting carjacked. https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/crime-attack-minneapolis-democrat-police/ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161178672935477&set=a.57434900476