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 Phil brings back small business owner and former lawmaker Kelly Chambers to continue their conversation on how Washington’s latest tax hikes are squeezing local businesses. Then, Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment, joins the show to break down why adding the REINS Act to the “Big, Beautiful Bill” could be a game-changing move for economic growth. Plus, Columbia students tried to occupy another campus building—but this time, the outcome wasn’t quite what they expected. 

Phil and Zach survived the chaos at the University of Washington during the Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk event—and they’re breaking down what really went down both inside and outside the venue. Then, State House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon joins the show to explain the latest round of tax hikes, and s  mall business owner and former lawmaker Kelly Chambers weighs in on what it means for local entrepreneurs. 

Buckle up for today’s Morning Ride!  Overnight chaos at the University of Washington: 30 anti-Israel protesters arrested after occupying and vandalizing a Boeing-sponsored engineering building. We dig into the CCP's numbers game—could China’s GDP be more fiction than fact? Plus, Donald Trump’s unexpected pitch to rebuild Alcatraz—is it worth it? And finally, a Kentucky fugitive is still on the loose right here in Seattle. 

Could $2 gas be making a comeback? Phil dives into the latest headlines on gas prices and what it could mean for your wallet. Plus, how did a fugitive escape custody at Sea-Tac Airport—and where are authorities searching now? Phil is also joined in studio by Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle and Art Dahlen from Battlefield Addiction about this weekends upcoming Battlefield Addiction 5K in Auburn - which is your chance to support a great cause and meet the KVI team in person!

Phil breaks down the latest jaw-dropping examples of fraud and waste uncovered by DOGE—turns out it’s even worse than we imagined. Hear what went down during Seattle’s annual May Day protest shenanigans , then Economist Steve Moore joins to assess the state of the U.S. economy. Plus, Sharyl Attkisson previews what to expect on her new show this weekend. Phil and Zach also debate the question that everyone is asking but nobody cares much about; Could 100 men beat 1 gorilla in a  fight?