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John talks to State Rep. Chris Corry and the Center Square's Carleen Johnson. John also Discusses the bind liberals have found themselves regarding sustainable energy and the environment, shares a story of a courageous stubbing victim  in Tacoma, and talks stolen plutonium with Lars Larson.

Ari Hoffman returns!

Hamas terrorists 'systematically and intentionally' committed sexual violence during Oct. 7 attack // Former warehouse worker arrested for stealing $40K worth of Magic: The Gathering cards and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivers State of the City address // Biden administration cancels $1.2B in student loans with new repayment plan // Alleged fentanyl use in bathroom briefly shut down Seattle Krispy Kreme and Ari makes his endorsement for governor of Washington // Charles Barkley drops truth bombs about crime and homelessness in San Francisco during NBA All-Star Game broadcast and star Hilary Swank lived on streets of LA in her car before big break // GUEST: Candidate for Governor of Washington, Dave Reichert joins Ari to talk about his campaign // Homelessness shot up by 12% in 2023 — with a quarter of them experiencing homelessness for the first time in their lives // Trump reveals VP shortlist includes DeSantis, Scott, Ramaswamy, Noem, Donalds, Gabbard - who do you think would be best for the job? // Kirk Cameron has announced he's teaming up with his book publisher to produce a live-action children's television series to bring wholesome entertainment to families. The series titled Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk will combine "the timeless moral teachings of 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' with modern energy, hilarious dialogue, animated stories, and surprise guest stars" — for "a captivating experience for children and parents alike," according to a press release. GUEST: Leigh Allyn Baker joins Ari to talk about the show

Updates on the WSP Trooper shot in Kent, a transgender high school basketball player injures 3 female athletes in one game, Remington to close its factory in NY after 200 years and Jay Inslee insults, demeans Kenmore leaders over housing policy.

Biden has a high-tech problem in Michigan and Trump's high-top sneakers sell out hours after launch // The top streamed shows are almost all old. Why? // Egypt Is Building a Wall Near Gaza Border but Won’t Say Why // Boys arrested after Seattle carjacking, pursuit were armed with 'ghost guns' // 2 freeway shootings in Seattle have made the national news // GUEST: Jacquelin Maycumber joins Kirby to talk about why she's running for Congress now that Cathy McMorris Rodgers won't seek reelection // Activists in Seattle are plastering signs around the city calling for a “homosexual intifada” following an anti-Israel protest in the city // Kirby Calls Out BlazeTV for Airing a MAGA Influencer Hassling Female Haley Campaign Volunteers // Winner of Florida $36M Mega Millions jackpot never claimed it // Kirby talks to Rudy, a KVI listener whose truck was stolen in Ballard // In less than 12 hours, a police officer saved a life and delivered a baby

Kirby Wilbur in for Ari Hoffman!

Happy Presidents Day; Kirby starts the show talking about the Lincoln Day dinner he attended over the weekend and gives some history of the Colt pistol // House Bill 2474 would allow unelected bureaucrats to put homeless housing into your neighborhood - Jonathan Choe joins Kirby to talk about the details // Kirby weighs in on the Washington governor's race - Is Dave Reichert a Socialist and who is Loren Culp? // What a great time to live in Seattle! Kirby goes through at least a half dozen crime stories from the weekend // Kirby explains how Presidents Day went from George Washington’s modest birthday to big sales and 3-day weekends // Trans women’s milk as good as breast milk, British health officials say - but can a person who was born male REALLY breastfeed a baby?

A police officer is shot in the leg in Kent * Protesters block more Seattle streets * The triumphant return of the Choco Taco * John discusses the recent penalties brought upon Trump * Lars sheds light on the Portland school districts choice to use race as a factor for disciplinary measures * State Rep. Jim Walsh Joins us to discuss current bills alive in the legislature * John pays tribute to the Marine Corps. greatest sniper Chuck Mawhinney *  A cougar attacks a bicyclist northeast of Fall City, Washington*

Biden visits East Palestine more than a year after toxic train derailment; Putin’s no 1 enemy Alexei Navalny ‘collapses and dies’ in jail as Latvian president says he was ‘brutally murdered’; Judge fines Donald Trump more than $350 million, bars him from running businesses in N.Y. for three years // Kirby shares the latest on the investigation into the shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch // Chuck Mawhinney, the Deadliest Sniper in Marine Corps History, Dies at 75 // Tucker Carlson Mocked for Praising Russian Grocery Stores // Teen fatally shot in Burien was 4th Highline High School student to die this school year // Tennessee aggravated prostitution law discriminates against HIV-positive people, DOJ alleges // 29-year-old shot and killed on King County Metro bus in Kent; Seattle fire chief details staffing struggles, says public safety changes are needed

* Carlson's been watching a new mini-series titled "The Chosen" * Carlson invites KVI listeners to rally in Olympia at noon on Friday Feb. 23rd * Trump prosecutor Fani Willis has to testify in her ethics related trial * Seattle PD arrest a 12 yr old and 13 yr old for armed carjacking and high speed chase across the Aurora Bridge * WSP Chief decides to victim blame Kia car owners over thefts * GUEST: economist Steve Moore talks about reported death of Alexander Navalny and possible interest rate cut by The Fed * a Jewish group is demanding an investigation into Shoreline WA elementary school showing 7 year olds a 3-minute video of how to protest in support of Gaza/Palestine/Hamas * the woeful tale of the Sound Transit east link light rail line is a cautionary tale about public works projects * MSNBC legal analyst says Fani Willis is facing big trouble after her testimony yesterday * some advice for Tucker Carlson after his recent series of reports from the streets of Moscow, Russia *

Kansas City Chiefs parade mass shooting stemmed from dispute, 2 juveniles detained // Elderly volunteer, 90, claims she was forced out of MS Society job for asking about pronoun usage // California school terminates contract with controversial 'Woke Kindergarten' program // Kirby talks about the crisis at the border // Renton $19 minimum wage hike ballot measure leading in early results // The story the Seattle Times doesn't want to cover: Mexican cartel targets tranquil Puget Sound city of Port Orchard // Kirby talks about Tucker Carlson's ongoing tour of Russia after his interview with Putin // Conservative group cited in '2000 Mules' film tells judge it has no evidence to back claims of Georgia ballot stuffing