Archives: Episodes

Phil talks with a Republican state legislator about the ongoing Taxapalooza in Olympia, where Democrats appear determined to tax just about everything to fuel their spending addiction. You won’t believe how much one local family spent renovating their modest Seattle backyard—another sign, Phil argues, that Washington State is becoming increasingly unlivable. Plus, Phil and Lars dive into a major Supreme Court case involving LGBTQ-themed children's books and discuss the controversial comments made by American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten.

Phil sits down with Jeff Sellers, Mayor of Wilkeson, to discuss the permanent closure of the historic Fairfax Bridge over the Carbon River. Later, Andréa Suarez from We Heart Seattle joins to share her firsthand insights into the city's ongoing homelessness crisis and weighs in on the controversial plan by San Jose’s mayor to arrest unhoused individuals who decline services.

Plus, Phil breaks down several key legislative updates that could impact your wallet—and maybe even your... circus?

And finally, has Elon Musk been fired by the so-called "leftist mob"?

Have Democrats in Olympia really dropped the proposed property tax increase—or is there more to the story? Phil breaks it down. Plus, China may have just made its first major misstep in the ongoing trade war. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins the show to discuss what could happen if Washington loses federal law enforcement funding due to its sanctuary state status. Phil also has updates on the Edmonds City Council's controversial plan to sell off public parks to cover a budget shortfall, and new developments in the tragic murder of an elderly woman in Thurston County.

The Morning Ride honors the passing of Pope Francis. Phil talks with Anthony Anton, President & CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association, about proposed increases in the cost of doing business for restaurants; Edmonds City Council member Will Chen about how they propose to address their budget shortfall; and State Rep. Ed Orcutt (R–Kalama) about the tax increases that might emerge from the state legislature. Phil also responds to your texts from Friday, following his interview with business partners who started a graffiti removal company.

Join the Friday's edition of the Morning Ride with Phil Vandervort as he interviews former members of the Seattle Graffiti community who have started a new business dedicated to cleaning up the cities walls. Economist Steve Moore joins the show to discuss Interest Rates, Tariffs and ... Caddyshack? Plus, Seattle businesses will do anything to avoid using domestic labor it seems, including an ice scream shop o stranger to KVI criticism.