https://www.kvi.com/podcast/the-kvi-morning-ride/ You’ve heard him for the past 14 years as a KVI voice on The Commute with Carlson and now Phil Vandervort takes over as the host of KVI’s Morning Ride. Join Phil and his producer, Zach Wildfang, every weekday morning from 6-9, to bring you the day’s first insight into the top local and political stories that impact your life, your town and your wallet so we can Make Washington Livable Again. The Morning Ride is fast-paced, filled with guest interviews from local leaders and politicians along with nationally respected voices like economist, Steve Moore, to give you unique insight that you won’t hear anywhere else. Phil Vandervort is a life-long Puget Sound resident. Born in Tacoma and living in Seattle since 1994, Phil has worked in Seattle talk radio since 1997 at Seattle’s biggest stations and with Seattle’s most well-known talk show hosts like John Carlson and the dearly departed, Dori Monson and John Clayton. Phil and his wife have been married for 26 years and have a 17-year-old son. Off the air, Phil’s interests include finding new bands and music, playing bass guitar, going to local concerts (has he told you about The Sheepdogs?), staying healthy with exercise that’s easy on the knees--especially snow skiing--and grilling meat.   You’ve heard him for the past 14 years as a KVI voice on The Commute with Carlson and now Phil Vandervort takes over as the host of KVI’s Morning Ride. Join Phil and his producer, Zach Wildfang, every weekday morning from 6-9, to bring you the day’s first insight into the top local and political stories that impact your life, your town and your wallet so we can Make Washington Livable Again. The Morning Ride is fast-paced, filled with guest interviews from local leaders and politicians along with nationally respected voices like economist, Steve Moore, to give you unique insight that you won’t hear anywhere else. Phil Vandervort is a life-long Puget Sound resident. Born in Tacoma and living in Seattle since 1994, Phil has worked in Seattle talk radio since 1997 at Seattle’s biggest stations and with Seattle’s most well-known talk show hosts like John Carlson and the dearly departed, Dori Monson and John Clayton. Phil and his wife have been married for 26 years and have a 17-year-old son. Off the air, Phil’s interests include finding new bands and music, playing bass guitar, going to local concerts (has he told you about The Sheepdogs?), staying healthy with exercise that’s easy on the knees--especially snow skiing--and grilling meat.   en-US hourly 1 Talk Radio 570 KVI Talk Radio 570 KVI Talk Radio 570 KVI You’ve heard him for the past 14 years as a KVI voice on The Commute with Carlson and now Phil Vandervort takes over as the host of KVI’s Morning Ride. Join Phil and his producer, Zach Wildfang, every weekday morning from 6-9, to bring you the day’s first insight into the top local and political stories that impact your life, your town and your wallet so we can Make Washington Livable Again. The Morning Ride is fast-paced, filled with guest interviews from local leaders and politicians along with nationally respected voices like economist, Steve Moore, to give you unique insight that you won’t hear anywhere else. Phil Vandervort is a life-long Puget Sound resident. Born in Tacoma and living in Seattle since 1994, Phil has worked in Seattle talk radio since 1997 at Seattle’s biggest stations and with Seattle’s most well-known talk show hosts like John Carlson and the dearly departed, Dori Monson and John Clayton. Phil and his wife have been married for 26 years and have a 17-year-old son. Off the air, Phil’s interests include finding new bands and music, playing bass guitar, going to local concerts (has he told you about The Sheepdogs?), staying healthy with exercise that’s easy on the knees--especially snow skiing--and grilling meat.   zach.wildfang@lotusseattle.com zach.wildfang@lotusseattle.com Talk Radio 570 KVI zach.wildfang@lotusseattle.com No No https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-16-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-16-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:25:30 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=100753 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full Round out the week with The Morning Ride 02:09:33 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-15th-2025-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-15th-2025-the-morning-ride/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:56:20 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=100668 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full It's Throwback Thursday on the Morning Ride and Phil brings you the latest insanity out of Minnesota. PLUS: Pete Serrano joins the show to discuss proposed legislation that would prohibit Federal Law Enforcement Officers from wearing face coverings on du 01:54:28 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-14th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-14th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:17:31 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=100572 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full The Morning Ride talks all things Olympia as the legislative session is underway here in Washington. PLUS: Phil interviews a young Olympic hopeful from Tacoma following in the footsteps of another local Icon. 01:54:02 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-13th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-13th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:16:41 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=100479 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full The Minnesota marathon continues on The Morning Ride as more protests break out and more details emerge  from the death of Renee Good. Phil reads a list of arrested individuals and their charges posing the question - Why do Democrats want these people on 01:51:41 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-12th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-12th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:27:15 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=100382 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full The legislative session kicks off today so buckle up with The Morning Ride in anticipation of things getting more expensive in Washington. State Rep. Peter Abarno joins the show to preview some of the policy headed for the legislature and what voters can 01:52:53 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-9th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-9th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:23:43 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=100161 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full The Final Morning Ride of the week - Phil talks to Todd Meyers from the Washington Policy Center as well as with economist Steve Moore - PLUS: An extended conversation with Lars Larson and a debrief of the soap opera that has become UW football. 02:07:03 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-8th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-8th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:38:25 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=100071 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full The Morning Ride tackles all aspects of yesterday's ICE involved fatal shooting in Minnesota on this Throwback Thursday Episode. PLUS: Don't miss the local angle on the surprise capture of Nicolas Maduro. 01:50:57 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-7th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-7th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:14:57 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=99984 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full Join The Morning Ride for a jam packed episode including an exclusive interview with Seattle city councilmember Bob Kettle who answers questions about recent rumors relating to SPD's ability to arrest drug offenders. 01:55:29 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-6th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-6th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:28:58 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=99860 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full Are your vagabond shoes longing to stray? Hop in with the morning ride as Phil and Zach unpack Sinatra song lyrics and also discuss a whole plethora of news stories. Phil speaks with longtime friend of the show, Ginni Burton, about the future of drug rela 02:05:48 https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-5th-2026-the-morning-ride/ https://www.kvi.com/episode/january-5th-2026-the-morning-ride/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:36:53 +0000 https://www.kvi.com/?post_type=episode&p=99765 0 570 KVI 570 KVI full The first show of 2026 already feels like a years worth of news! Join Phil as he brings you all the latest on the US operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro while former colleague and Venezuelan native, Paula Lamas, joins the show to share what s 02:05:51