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There is much to cover on today's edition of The Morning Ride including an exclusive interview with Samena Swim Club board member Travis Rhodes who joins the show to explain what rising costs are doing to threaten the future of the historic swim club. Phil is also joined by Franklin County Sheriff, Jim Raymond who shares the struggles of operating a sheriffs office in a non-sanctuary county within a state that favors illegal aliens over federal law. PLUS: Australia is proposing to tax unused bedrooms in residential homes and Reagan Bush '84 shirts are making a comeback amongst Gen Z.

Phil is joined by KVI's 'Lone Star State Correspondent', former host Kirby Wilbur to discuss Texas' redistricting plan. Phil also brings you the story of a local hotel owner who is suing the city of Seattle for not holding up their end of the deal following a COVID era homeless arrangement. PLUS: A progressive think tank has compiled a list of 45 words democrats need to stop using if they want to win elections, a Bellevue swimming club is facing a shutdown due to increasing costs of business and take a gander at how geese are shutting down beaches all over the Puget sound area.

What do a professional standup comic, the mayor of Kent and a former economic advisor to President Trump have in common? Not much except that they all spoke with Phil on today's edition of The Morning Ride! Mayor Dana Ralph of Kent came on to talk about her theories surrounding the closure of 6 local Kroger stores and proves to be one of the most reasonable mayors in the area. Comedian and frequent guest/writer on the Gutfeld show joins Phil to share what its like behind the scenes and promote his own shows here in Seattle. PLUS: Steve Moore makes his regularly scheduled Friday appearance and the guys debate the best variety of apples with a special guest.

Join The Morning Ride this throwback Thursday as we dive into the root cause of grocery store shutdowns all over Western Washington. UFCW 3000 president Faye Guenther joins Phil for 3 whole segments of discussion regarding the store closures. Phil also shares how In-N-Out burger founders share some local ties and why is Florida able to achieve lower carbon emission than Washington state who has a carbon commitment act.

WAGOP Chairman and State Rep. Jim Walsh, joins The Morning Ride to blast Governor Bob Ferguson for yesterday's press conference shielding illegal aliens from ICE in Washington state. PLUS: Pierce County's youth detention facility is in desperate need of repair and guess who will be asked to pay for it, and can't miss audio from a drunken AG assistant who tries to use her position to get out of cuffs.