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Producers Mark Christopher and Phil Vandervort in for John Carlson: Biden admits being forced out by Congressional Democrats, mentions Nancy Pelosi's name, compare Biden's admission to what he said 1 month ago, a nearly 5000 vote swing in one day changes the WA Public Lands Commissioner primary, what WA drivers say when they pay $3.45 a gallon for gas, WA ferry engineers criticize slow hiring and low staffing, Public Lands Commissioner election results change swiftly, more problems with Gov. Inslee's LTC payroll tax mandate, Kamala Harris swipes a Trump campaign promise, KVI's Ari Hoffman exposing another assault on democracy from state elected officials in Olympia, a south Tacoma armed robbery could become a key campaign issue for WA governor's election.

What did Tim Walz do about taxes as Minnesota governor?, should Gov. Inslee be doing more about two major Cascade Mountain wildfires right now?, a fentanyl DUI driver who caused a fatal crash in Seattle pleads guilty but a 28-year-old woman received the death penalty, GUEST: Brian Heywood invites listeners to pay less for gas this morning in Burien,  will Semi Bird urge supporters to vote Dave Reichert for governor or play sour grapes after primary vote, GUEST: Steve Moore responds to the inflation and economy comments this week by the Harris-Walz ticket, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis lights up Walz for his COVID era 'snitch line' to report COVID restriction violators.

JD Vance seizes on claims of combat experience by Tim Walz that even CNN fact-checks and says Walz clearly doesn't have, a pair of monster 400 meter and 1500 meter Olympics comebacks for US men, the Iran-Hamas and Israel responses, Lars Larson optimistic about Dave Reichert beating "dishonest" Bob Ferguson, GUEST: Brian Heywood, how to buy gas for $3.50 a gallon tomorrow at one Burien gas station (8am-10am tomorrow), economic reality for the political cronies pushing a $20 minimum wage laws, JD Vance talks to news reporters standing next to Air Force Two, Seattle's Kshama Sawant activists try to oppose Seattle obtaining more jail space for repeat criminals but fail spectacularly,  fact checking Tim Walz claim about fighting in war, the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts over terrorism attack concerns, why is it that Democrats only complain about the campaign money situation when they lose?, Kamala Harris massive applause for response to pro-Palestinian interrupter at Detroit rally.

First round of primary election results look very strong for Bob Ferguson, "Dave Reichert has his work cut out for him", surprising results in the WA Public Lands Commissioner vote, Congressional "Squad" member Cori Bush is voted out in primary, say good bye to the political aspirations of a Redmond candidate for Attorney General, the surprising results for WA Public Lands Commissioner, the WA election for Insurance Commissioner is going to be a battle over "single payer healthcare", Walz montage and what's up with puberty blockers, the white guilt confession of Tim Walz wife during the summer 2020 George Floyd rioting, more fall-out about the anti-Jewish concerns for Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz as VP, what happens when a "defund" police activist doesn't follow her own demands to "de-escalate", Trump's best campaign ad and if Trump can stick to the message in the ad he'll win.

Show topics: Tim Walz is Kamala's VP pick... Why? // Sound transit is so dumb they have to spend a million dollars renaming a train station // Pakistani national charged in foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump // KJP doesn’t have any answers when asked where Biden has been while middle east on the brink of war // Women’s rights groups are mad about the Olympics // Its election day! // Seattle beats Los Angeles as most expensive cities in the world // GUEST: RNC Strategic Communications Director Tommy Pigott joins Ari to discuss Kamala's VP pick // The squad facing legal action about Hamas encampment // GUEST: Local political activist Saul Spady breaks down tonight's primary election with Ari // GUEST: GOP spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko talks with Ari about Tim Walz

JUST IN: Kamala Harris picks MN Governor Tim Walz as VP running mate, why Walz is the best-case scenario for the Trump campaign, elderly gay Seattle man wants more police because Capitol Hill is unsafe, the restoration of WA police pursuit law results in wanted felon with repeat criminal record arrested in Thurston County, Lars Larson first take on Walz as VP pick, a SeaFair insider update after last weekend with the Blue Angels, how the Harris campaign hopes Walz makes her look like a moderate, Ron DeSantis tabs Harris-Walz as most liberal Presidential ticket of all-time, favorite Olympian of all time?, "Kamala Harris can't win, but Trump can lose",  Democrats wincing at the cost of their vaunted WA Long Term Care payroll tax, GUEST: National Review's John Fund  says the issue is not Walz but Harris selecting Walz, "Harris took the path of least resistance" in picking Walz to avoid alienating the Democratic Party base, CNN's Van Jones admits Harris picking Walz over PA Gov. Josh Shapiro is "caving in to" anti-Jewish bigots in the Democratic Party.

Show topics: Where is Kamala? // Dow Constatine is waiting tables? // Are we on the verge of WW3 again? // State senator Emily Randal wants to pack the court to destroy women's sports // Is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Harris's VP pick? // Ferry workers are getting an ear full from passengers // GUEST: Jim Henderson joins Ari to discuss why he's running for State Representative in District 26 // GUEST: Northwest Newsradio's Jeff Pohjola stops by to discuss Ari's election picks // GUEST: Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling talks with Ari about his city's most recent homeless encampment