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A jam packed episode of The Morning Ride,  Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders joins the show to discuss the county's budget deficit and the impact that will have on the sheriffs department. Katie Wilson responds to the claims that she receives money from her parents to pay the bills. Seattle attempts to combat the flood of grocery stores leaving the city... kind of... and Phil plays the latest audio of Victor Davis Hansen responding to the government shutdown.

Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center joins The Morning ride to break down a $15 million budget controversy involving community colleges and a questionable fund diversion. Then, Senate Republican Leader John Braun calls for a full investigation into alleged corruption within the state’s Community Reinvestment Program. PLUS: Kirby Wilbur spotted on TV in Dallas, Scary promises made by Katie Wilson, a suspect is picked up in the West Seattle smash and grab jewelry robbery, and the NAACP makes an endorsement in the VA governor's race - it's not who you'd think.

Show topics: Zohran Mamdani's dangerous rhetoric // Bruce Harrell vs. Katie Wilson- Seattle loses either way // Ari's crazy trip to NY because of Alaska Airline's IT issues // GUEST: Rep. Dan Newhouse discussed the Dems role in shutting down the government with Ari //  GUEST: Karlyn Borysenko,  Independent Journalist, joined Ari with an update on the Portland ICE facility

Kicking the week off on The Morning ride - Lars Larson dives into Oregon’s latest courtroom chaos surrounding the ongoing battle to send in the National Guard. Then, Washington Policy Center’s Charles Prestrud joins to unpack Sound Transit’s staggering $30 billion budget overrun and new property tax hikes and King County Councilman,  Reagan Dunn pushes for a “Stupid Motorist Law” after repeated bridge strikes. PLUS:  State Sen. candidate Rep. Michelle Caldier reacts to the closure of Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling, another casualty of Washington’s high business costs.

To close out the week, The Morning ride welcomes on the CEO of Heritage Distilling Co. to discuss the current business climate in the Puget Sound forcing them to close their tasting rooms Lars Larson joins the show for an extended appearance and Steve Moore shares his thoughts on how to reopen the government. PLUS: Former Pierce County prosecutor Mark Lindquist shares details about a case involving a Seattle School teacher who punched a student in the face,  Girmay Zahilay wants to work with everyone except anyone he disagrees with and A commercial that aired during an ALCS game might have major trade implications between the US and Canada.

Show topics: Illegal immigrant truck driver charged with DUI, killing 3 people in California crash was released into US under Biden // Katie Wilson exposed as 'nepo baby' funded by her professor parents // Karoline Leavitt points out the irony in Democrats holding the government and the American public hostage // VP Vance laughs off Jen Psaki’s comments about his wife // GUEST: Joe Lavorgna, Counselor to the US Secretary, joins Ari to discuss the government shutdown // GUEST: Michelle Caldier, candidate for State Senate, talks with Ari about public safety

Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride - Phil and Zach continue to wallow in the Mariners defeat in the ALCS with songs about tears.  KVI's Lone Star correspondent joins the show to discuss the Dallas Police Chief's decision to continue not cooperating with ICE. More aggressive and destructive behavior toward LGW signature gathers, this time trans activists followed someone to their home to commit violent acts. PLUS: A Los Angeles teacher threatens ICE agents with firearms, an infamous rapist is now living 1 block from a Federal Way elementary school and Seattle mayoral candidate who wants to make Seattle less affordable, can't afford the city herself.

On this episode of The Morning Ride Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle joins us to shar her experiences talking with downtown Seattle business owners., Todd Meyers also talks with Phil about the possibility of rolling power blackouts here in Washington State. Phil also interviews a Tacoma mayoral candidate and asks him what the root cause of a Fred Meyer store closure is. PLUS: Gas is cheaper than it has been in years... everywhere but Washington, The mystery of the Louvre heist continues and Kent restaurant owners are held accountable, why aren't other food venders?