Archives: Episodes

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

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