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Show producers Phil Vandervort and Young Zach sub for John Carlson: it's Leap Day and one KVI listener says he's turning 16 today * more proof that Gov. Inslee's CCA doesn't deliver what was promised * Apple pulls the plug on its EV car program after 10 years * follow up on the Google AI story from yesterday * why John Carlson's off the air today and why you'll want to listen to the reason why when he returns on Friday's show * the North Kitsap School Superintendent in court facing a judge yesterday * Gov. Inslee's "redistribution of wealth" after his Climate Commitment Act scheme * natural gas bills for SW WA customers going up with a new $90 fee * newly elected Burien City Council woman recorded on cell phone video confrontation with homeless people in front of her condo * GUEST: economist Wayne Winegarden explains the financial impact a proposed slavery reparations plan could have on California and the state's budget/tax structure.

Seattle City Council meeting disrupted by protesters banging on windows, 6 arrested and Georgia Student Allegedly Murdered By Illegal Immigrant, but CNN Says ‘Little Evidence Indicating A Connection Between Immigration And Crime’ // Mitch McConnell stepping down as Republican leader and Biden says he's making unannounced visit to Walter Reed for physical exam // Twelve-year-old Immaculee Goldade lost her life to a criminal who fled in a stolen vehicle and was high on meth. The police were not allowed to pursue // Chicago cop sues city for right to change his race after department allows officers to change genders // North Kitsap school superintendent agrees to diversion in sign-stealing case and the GOP isn't ready for 2024 // Richard Lewis, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star and comedian, dead at 76 and Washington Secretary of State , Steve Hobbs is hosting a panel at Emerald City Comic Con // Ballots are out, but why do you have to write your party preference on the outside of the envelope? Rep. Jim Walsh joins Ari to discuss the details // Matisyahu concert in Portland draws protesters over artist’s pro-Israel stance // GUEST: Isabel Brown joins Ari to talk about her upcoming book, The End of the Alphabet: How Gen Z Can Save America // Krispy Kreme, Wendy's and more announce Leap Day discounts

Radio Legend, Mark Christopher, and Producer Philip J. Vandervort III in for John Carlson: John's out today because of his role in a documentary film about farm dogs in Idaho protecting herds * prayers to actor Gary Sinise and his family * two cautionary tales about A.I. * Wendy's "surge pricing" announcement is very revealing for the Democratic left * what you need to know if you plan on voting in the WA Presidential Primary * Lars Larson plays a new game show titled "Name That Voice" * the disturbing story of the 26 yr old USAF Airman who killed himself by self-immolation in front of the Israeli embassy in D.C. * how family owned farms in WA are facing financial uncertainty with the laws/policies of majority Democrats in the Olympia Legislature * another WA criminal refuses to stop for WSP and flees from Lynnwood to Burlington in a dangerous 45-mile chase * the intersection of criminal gangs stealing cars, running drugs and illegally armed with guns *

Navy veteran ambushed in random I-5 drive-by shooting left critically injured and Drive-by shooting strikes businesses in White Center, bullets narrowly miss bystanders // Sound Transit pledges more security after 'horrifying' shooting of Seattle passenger and Seattle Comedy Club Cancels 4 Comedians Over ‘Progressive Values’ // Biden Job Approval Nears Record Low As Nearly 70% Of Americans Disapprove Of His Handling Of Immigration // Muslim author complains he 'can't hijack planes' // Police sorting out 'inconsistencies' in reported rape of Bellevue College student that closed campus // Hollywood residents grow frustrated with local leaders over homeless problem and Illegal Immigrants Released Onto Streets Of San Diego, Given Court Dates At Cities They’ve Never Heard Of Before // Rent Control Bill Appears to Have Died in Washington State Senate - Rep. Andrew Barkis joins Ari to discuss the details // Is Ari Hoffman a "threat to democracy"? TJ Martinell from the Center Square joins us to talk about a case of actual voter fraud in Washington // BREAKING: Protesters disrupt Seattle City Council meeting demanding housing help for refugees // What aren't we being told about January 6th?

What happened to early spring? * SF mayor blasts "harm reduction" policy * food for thought about the FTC suing to block Kroger and Safeway grocery store merger * Shoreline elementary school principal apologizes for a teacher's in-class pro-Palestinian message but the principal's apology is missing an important element * GUEST: WSRP chair and St. Rep. Jim Walsh explains the 'caucus' vs. 'primary' process now that ballots are arriving in mailboxes * Walsh thinks Democrats have a 50-50 chance of adopting initiative to restore police pursuit criteria * Biden Administration issues warning about Chinese spy cranes at Seattle and Tacoma ports, GUEST: apple and cherry farmer from Orondo, Washington, April Clayton, explains how majority Democrats in Olympia Legislature are making life tough on family owned farms *

ICE confirms Georgia student murder suspect entered US illegally, was previously arrested in NYC, but the AP is more concerned about jogger safety // Man fatally shot on Link light rail train in downtown Seattle and Man fatally shot on Link light rail train in downtown Seattle // US Air Force engineer, anarchist dies after self-immolating in front of Israeli Embassy in DC to protest war in Gaza and is Kristi Noem going to be Trump's pick for VP? // State Universities Are Teaching Students To Blow Up Oil Pipelines, Records Show // Fake officer pulling drivers over in Kitsap County and Schools in Washington are required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily. A new bill would make sure students actually understand what it means // Nancy Pelosi targeted by pro-Palestinian activists at Dem fundraiser in Beverly Hills and Biden says Gaza ceasefire could start by ‘end of weekend’ while eating ice cream // GUEST: Todd Myers // "Rust" armorer says Alec Baldwin to blame for fatal shooting, gun expert contradicts actor’s account and Jerry Seinfeld gets heckeled // GUEST: Pete Serrano

* big turn-out at Friday's "Let's Go WA" rally at Olympia capitol campus * Trump handily wins South Carolina primary and Nikki Haley loses a major financial backer * where that political money will go instead of Haley's campaign * Breaking news this morning: a shooting has closed down light rail traffic inside Seattle's downtown tunnel * audio highlights from the speakers at Friday's Olympia rally for six WA initiatives * a new Beatles bio-pic movie franchise is just announced with plans to release four movies portraying each band member in their own stand-alone movie, a 22 yr old Georgia nursing student is found murdered and the suspect is believed to be an illegal alien from Venezuela * former Seahawk Super Bowl winner arrested for DUI * more audio highlights from the "Let's Go WA" Olympia rally to pass six statewide initiatives *

Migrants mass-released in San Diego as Newsom heads to White House // Northwest Community Bail Fund previously bailed out man accused of shooting WSP trooper // Biden approval plummets to near Carter level // Seattle's pro-Palestinian supporters appear to declare 'Homosexual Intifada' following pro-Hamas rally // Pentagon tracking new unidentified balloon over western US // San Francisco hardware store escorts customers while shopping to deter rising crime // Guest: Brandi Kruse joins Ari with an update about the Washington legislative session from Olympia // Fake News Friday and Lars Unleashed!

Updates on the man who shot a WSP Trooper in Kent / John talks to several great guests including Todd Meyers, Brian Heywood, Sharyl Attkisson, Steve Moore and Lars Larson / and discussion on the lack of mass transit use and how republicans should handle the issue of abortion during the 2024 presidential election.

Suspect charged in shooting of Washington State Patrol trooper during Kent traffic stop // Stolen truck, equipment of Lukas Nelson's band recovered in Seattle // Records show Biden dog, Commander, attacked Secret Service members at least 24 times and James Biden ‘contradicted’ himself during testimony on brother’s involvement in family business // Google Pauses AI Chatbot’s Image Generation Feature After Accusations Of Racism Toward White People and Claims Israelis Are More Violent Than Palestinians, Says ‘No Definitive Proof’ Hamas Committed Rape In Israel // US Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle to help keep whales safe // Sylvester Stallone is LEAVING CALIFORNIA PERMANENTLY and moving to Florida // Jacquelin Maycumber joins Ari to talk about why she’s running for Congress // Breaking: Bomb threat forces lockdown at York College and Queens College, NYPD investigating // Candidate for US Senate, Dr. Raul Garcia joins Ari on his birthday (that he also shares with George Washington) to discuss how he'll fix the mess at the border