Archives: Episodes

November 12th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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BIG developments in the Seattle mayoral race and Phil brings on a special guest to talk about it who also has a major announcement to share with the KVI audience. The cost of eating out in washington is the highest in the United States, Anthony Anton, President of the Washington Hospitality Association joins The Morning Ride to talk about the contributing factors to this unfortunate title. PLUS: More reasons why high speed rail is a scam, can Trump really promise a $2,000 check to all Americans?, what do the leaked emails mean for the epstein case?, and what is the plan for King County under Girmay Zahilay

 

November 11, 2025: Veterans Day Special – Honoring Our Heroes

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Join Ari Hoffman for a powerful Veterans Day special honoring America's bravest. Featuring exclusive interviews with Amber Smith, former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense under President Trump, accomplished female helicopter pilot, and Iraq/Afghanistan veteran; and Shannon Walker, Executive Director of The Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans and Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, who shares life-changing stories of service dogs empowering vets.

Plus, an encore presentation of Ari's moving conversation with Joe Kent, author of Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War, chronicling his late wife’s heroic sacrifice in combat.

Ari also breaks down the controversy as President Trump is booed by Washington Commanders fans during a military ceremony at the NFL game – and the fierce backlash those fans are now facing.

A heartfelt tribute to sacrifice, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of our military families. Perfect for Veterans Day listening!

 

November 10, 2025: Schumer’s Loses Shutdown

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- Progressives are coming for Schumer's seat

- Will Seattle finally have a mayor today?

- Mamdani wants to put Jamal Bowman in charge of schools?

- WSU won't teach biology because of activist

 

November 10th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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The Morning Ride is back and soon the federal government will be as well. Join Phil as he breaks down the deal made to end the longest shutdown in US history and how long it may take to fully open things back up. With Nancy Pelosi retiring, what does this mean for her stock market empire? More arrests made in sports gambling scandals. PLUS: Find out who won the week!

 

November 7th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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Join The Morning Ride to round out the week as Phil is joined by an all-star cast including Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood, State Rep. and WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh, and The Champagne of Economists himself, Steve Moore. Phil also breaks down new election results, shares a story of liberal confirmation bias with regards to an ICE arrest of a "School Teacher" and announces who won the week.

 

November 6th, 2025 The Morning Ride

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The Morning Ride finds silver linings in the election results as Theresa Hollis from Keep Edmonds Affordable joins the show to share the success they had in preventing a property tax "Lid LIft" in the city. Phil also talks with Jolie Lansdowne, chair of the King County GOP and breaks down the results from her county and what their next moves are going forward. PLUS: Illegal food vendors skirt steak the law once again, Zohran Mamdani continues to dominate headlines and the government continues to be shut down.