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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

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