Archives: Episodes

Ship hits Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse - Heroic construction workers stopped traffic before bridge collapse, 6 still missing // City of Seattle is trying to auction off its remaining PPE supply // RFK Jr picks Sergey Brin's ex, major Democrat donor Nicole Shanahan as running mate // Ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel out at NBC after backlash from on-air hosts // Bellevue extends medical benefits for motorcycle officer who fell onto I-5 and the Supreme Court grapples with online First Amendment rights as social media teems with misinformation // California man allegedly seen carrying severed leg of pedestrian who was killed by train // Israeli Hostage Says She Was Sexually Assaulted and Tortured in Gaza // Teen Squatters Taken Into Custody After Woman Found Dead In Duffle Bag // GUEST: Dale Whitaker, candidate Washington Secretary Of State

Cargo ship catastrophe destroys Baltimore bridge at 1:30am, people near the Baltimore bridge thought the collapse was an earthquake, Seattle suffered a similar ship collision that destroyed a Duwamish River bridge, Seattle, Seattle city council may revise some of the delivery driver fees in the Pay Up ordinance, appeals court ruling slashes Trump's bond appeal price tag by nearly $300 million, gambling concerns in MLB over most famous player Shohei Ohtani, update on Baltimore bridge catastrophe and search for 6 missing construction workers, updates on two fatal high speed crashes in Renton and Marysville, not since the Bubonic Plauge 700 years ago has the world's population dropped but now its predicted to drop.

Netanyahu scraps DC delegation trip after US allows Gaza cease-fire resolution // Seattle activists charged after occupying city hall to demand housing for illegal immigrants // VP Harris unknowingly claps along to Spanish song in Puerto Rico protesting her visit, stops once aide translates // James Carville's comment about 'preachy females' reflects how Democratic Party doesn't stand for 'masculinity // Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Properties Raided by Homeland Security as Part of Sex Trafficking Investigation // Charlie Kirk is coming to University of Washington to speak about freedom and American Values on the Live Free Tour from Turning Point USA! Charles Vo joins Ari to talk about this event as well as other upcoming TPUSA events happening at UW // Ari and Mike review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire // Kamala Harris says executive action on the border is still up "for consideration," contradicting the admin's other statements // You may have seen billboards around the Seattle area that say "FREE GAZA...FROM HAMAS". They were funded by the American Jewish Committee. Regina Sassoon Friedland from AJC Seattle joins Ari to talk about the reason for the billboards.

Carlson's back from tropical vacation, 18-year-old driver now charged with quadruple vehicular homicide in Renton was driving 112mph when the deadly crash occurred, the substitute pep band for Yale that showed up in Spokane for the men's NCAA basketball tourney, Kamala Harris's odd comment about studying maps of Rafah (in Gaza), DEVELOPING: Boeing CEO announces he will step down at end of the year, Democrats cry foul when a Republican wins election in a majority Hispanic district for the WA Legislature, NBC's Chuck Todd tone deaf complaint about network hiring Ronna McDaniel as a pundit, HBO host Bill Maher warns Democrats about their obsession with identity politics and race during the 2024 election season, pinpointing when Boeing's reputation started to falter.

ISIS claims responsibility for attack in busy Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 40 dead and CBP increases patrols after migrant surge overwhelms Texas National Guard in El Paso // NFL exec could see Steelers 'moving on' from Russell Wilson after training camp and Seattle's progressive blog did a hit piece on Jaskaran Singh an immigrant mom & pop landlord who is being screwed by con artist Sang Kim who hasn't paid rent in 2 years // House passes pork-filled $1.2 TRILLION spending bill with no funds to close US-Mexico border // Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire Cuts Ties With Candace Owens after anti-Semitic commentary // Seattle's new McDonald's ignites hope for downtown revival despite crime concerns and Bob Ferguson unveils public safety policies he'll implement if elected governor as Dave Reichert blames the AG for most of the problems // City of Portland-hired company breaks down cost of $16,000/unit pod homes for homelessness // GUEST: Candidate for governor of Washington, Dave Reichert // FAKE NEWS FRIDAY! // KVI visits Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship! // A new report about election integrity here in Washington

Producer Phil Vandervort subs for John Carlson: the El Paso TX immigrant surge viral video, Oso landslide memorial and park will open today, a "Tale Of Two Safeways" in West Seattle and Burien, if Burien's over-night camping ban is unconstitutional then what else is unconstitutional?,  the mental health red flags of a newly charged murder suspect in Seattle,  the US solar power industry says it needs more help, Gov. Jay Inslee's legacy and fentanyl, Renton's PD chief warns that juvenile crime is spiking and there's no deterrence to make juveniles think twice about committing more crimes, happy early birthday to a female trailblazer in the world of pop music who was born in Everett WA.

Ari Hoffman in for John Carlson: man crush on Ron DeSantis Part I, the Bellevue squatter story by Jonathan Choe, NYC sanctuary status and illegal alien/refugee asylum crisis, why are WA socialists supporting Hamas billionaire oligarchs in exile in Gulf states?,  man crush on Ron DeSantis Part II, Seattle deputy mayor candidly admits that fentanyl addiction undercuts the 'housing first' policy plan, WA Legislature clearly more intent on imposing a political agenda on school kids than they are on actual education in schools,

U.S. House testimony by Tony Bobulinski in Hunter Biden investigation really gets minority Democrats riled up, Jared Kushner offers up a realistic future for Gaza as opposed to what Hamas has done, the good, the bad and the crazy among Libertarians, history of Purim and fast of Esther for Jews celebrated today in history has clear parallels to the US and Israel today--including Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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This state is creating a way to skip the bar exam and making it easier to pass for those who take it. Todd Myers joins Ari to discuss the details.

GUEST: Jolie Lansdowne joins Ari to talk about the new, revised platform for the King County GOP

Ari Hoffman in for John Carlson: man crush on Ron DeSantis Part I, the Bellevue squatter story by Jonathan Choe, NYC sanctuary status and illegal alien/refugee asylum crisis, why are WA socialists supporting Hamas billionaire oligarchs in exile in Gulf states?,  man crush on Ron DeSantis Part II, Seattle deputy mayor candidly admits that fentanyl addiction undercuts the 'housing first' policy plan, WA Legislature clearly more intent on imposing a political agenda on school kids than they are on actual education in schools,

U.S. House testimony by Tony Bobulinski in Hunter Biden investigation really gets minority Democrats riled up, Jared Kushner offers up a realistic future for Gaza as opposed to what Hamas has done, the good, the bad and the crazy among Libertarians, history of Purim and fast of Esther for Jews celebrated today in history has clear parallels to the US and Israel today--including Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Ari Hoffman fills in for John Carlson: NY Times controversy 'what the data says about pandemic school closures 4 yrs later', why lockdown politicians knew in summer 2020 that lockdowns were contradictory, Trump sues George Stephanopoulos, examples of Democrats really hate to admit when they're wrong, WA teenager caught driving 161 mph in Tri-cities, more news about your insurance costs and premiums going up, the irony of Gov. Jay Inslee complaining about democracy and credibility while signing new bill designed to prevent elections tampering, advice for Inslee if he wants more faith in WA mail in balloting, protest by Redmond neighbors opposing homeless housing by group called "Plymouth Housing", yesterday's House testimony by Biden's generals explaining what happened with Afghanistan withdrawal, Seattle socialist complains about last weekend's sunny weather because climate change.

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Guest: Washington State Senator Joe Nguyen joins Ari to talk about the end of this year's legislative session

Guest:  Kent Mayor Dana Ralph joins Ari to discuss what's coming up in her State of the City address on March 21st

Ari Hoffman in for John Carlson: NY Times controversy 'what the data says about pandemic school closures 4 yrs later', why lockdown politicians knew in summer 2020 that lockdowns were contradictory, Trump sues George Stephanopoulos, examples of Democrats really hate to admit when they're wrong, WA teenager caught driving 161 mph in Tri-cities, more news about your insurance costs and premiums going up, the irony of Gov. Jay Inslee complaining about democracy and credibility while signing new bill designed to prevent elections tampering, advice for Inslee if he wants more faith in WA mail in balloting, protest by Redmond neighbors opposing homeless housing by group called "Plymouth Housing", yesterday's House testimony by Biden's generals explaining what happened with Afghanistan withdrawal, Seattle socialist complains about last weekend's sunny weather because climate change.