August 6th, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

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.

 

August 5, 2025: DOJ is coming for Seattle & Washington

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- Seattle and WA top the lists for the DOJ's targeting of Sanctuary jurisdictions

- Kshama Sawant resorts to her old tactics to stay relevant

- It's Primary Day in WA. We go through what's on your ballot

- Local landlord on the hook after squatters trash property

 

August 5th, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

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.

 

August 4, 2025: Sometimes The Bear Bites You

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- Democrats don't like it when Republicans use their tricks

- Kraken mascot Bouy is almost eaten by a bear

- WA lawmakers can now delete their records

- Seattle Times is officially no longer a news outlet

 

August 4th, 2025 The Morning Ride

Morning Ride with phil vandervort

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.

 

August 1, 2025: Everyone thinks they are an economist

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- No one understands the jobs report; they just repeat talking points

- Shooting at local church and waterfront spotlights Seattle crime

- Verdict in local "honor killing" case

- Can the EPA undo the Climate Commitment Act?

 

July 31, 2025: The Democratic Party Doesn’t Exist Anymore

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- Seattle sues Trump admin to protect DEI

- Bellevue crime is actually down, while Seattle falsely claims it is

- Even Bob Ferguson's staff hates him

- Progressives will never vote for anyone else when there is a progressive in the race

 

July 30, 2025: There is always more to the story

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- Every sob story about an illegal being detained gets debunked

- Why are traffic accidents down in Seattle/nationwide

- Is the New York Times about to get sued?

- If a location in Seattle is a "chronic nuisance," why not arrest everyone?

 

July 28, 2025: Why does everyone hate Bob Ferguson?

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- Bad news for Fergie in Dems in new polls and the road to GOP success

- Seattle City Council doubles down on dumb

- WA Dems lose it after Homeless Inc funding cut

- WA targets Climate Commitment Act whistleblower