unDivided with Brandi Kruse

A year after the terror attack in Israel, Ari Hoffman reflects on what it taught him about the hate that lives among us. New pro-initiative ad is straight fire. Mayor Bruce Harrell is confronted about alleged support for Socialist police abolitionist. Washington’s restaurants are struggling and latest minimum wage change will only make things worse.

A year’s worth of insanity packed into one Olympia School Board meeting. Local principal defends Nazi swastika. Anti-initiative group takes gaslighting to a whole new level. Candidate says lawmakers can make better decisions than voters. Florida’s ban on public camping takes effect. Court ruling protects independent journalists. 

The Legislative Ethics Board makes a bizarre finding in complaint against State Sen. Manka Dhingra. Tri-City Herald goes the way of the Seattle Times. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell endorsed who?!? Clear winner in VP debate. Tim Walz has some interesting friends.

A judge sets shockingly low bail for teen accused of murdering handyman. 8-time felon who killed elderly dog walker deemed incompetent. Initiatives have an uphill battle as big money – and big media – step in to defeat them. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill banning local voter ID laws. 

As it leads the nation in overdoses and trails the nation in business growth, Washington leaders remain focused on their radical agenda. Taxpayers footing the bill for gender surgeries. Another Olympia School District mom blows the whistle on indoctrination. More attacks on the Constitution. 

The brave 7th graders who came forward to share the story of what happened in their classroom are under attack. But here’s the good news – they’re not backing down, and neither are we. Burien wins legal battle against King County over homeless camps. Democrats in Washington state creep closer to supermajorities.

In this unDivided documentary, current and former students of the Olympia (WA) School District sit down with Brandi Kruse to share stories of political and social indoctrination in their classrooms. 

Two former Olympia School District students say their teacher labeled them transphobes and encouraged bullying of non-LGBTQ students. Tool meant to assess absenteeism is worthless. A billboard in Seattle gives us a good laugh. State senate candidate releases fire ad about DEI.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal says he would support an income tax to add billions to the state’s education budget. New study highlights cost/benefit of climate policies. Bob Ferguson spent millions prosecuting police officers. The Washington Post says some states are turning to “radical transparency” in elections. 

We preview our new documentary: Operation Indoctrination . It’s a glimpse inside the Olympia (WA) School District through the eyes of current and former students. Another CCA lie revealed. Macklemore is no stranger to activism, but has he gone too far? Donald Trump says he won’t run again if he loses in November. 

Recapping key moments from debates in the race for governor, attorney general, and public school superintendent. State’s website tracking educational outcomes quietly changes metrics. Gavin Newsom moves to regulate free speech. Zach reacts to a rate cut. Miranda discusses Trump assassination attempt in Florida.

Amid a drug and crime crisis, there appears to be a coordinated effort to get Seattle back on track. Will it work? Bob Ferguson has not released a single honest ad. State GOP Chair Jim Walsh on the party’s back-to-back election lawsuits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new law is a slippery slope for First Amendment speech. 

Florida sheriff pledges to shame kids who commit crimes – and their parents too. Spokane continues to follow in Seattle’s footsteps, this time in war against landlords. Amid budget woes, taxpayers cover Tacoma councilwoman’s trip to “enhance creative economy.” Hillary Clinton has some advice for the media on covering Trump. 

A trio of stories that give us hope for Washington state. Spokane restaurant owner urges the city to take action to fight crime and addiction: “Accountability is compassion.” Local teacher on leave after our reporting. Seattle Times picks an odd debate moment to fact check. Second attempted Trump assassination. Even the Democrats say the Democrats are lying. 

It’s double debate day! Trump vs Harris, Ferguson vs. Reichert. What to expect and the choice voters must make in Washington. Acclaimed Spokane chef forced to close restaurant over crime, disorder. Teacher by day, Jack King Goff by night. Family of deceased protester wants to be paid for her criminal conduct. Harvard professor says DEI is dead. 

It’s not the first time a Democratic candidate for office has been shunned for telling hard truths. GOP sues over ballot curing in King County. Housing first isn’t just dumb, it’s dangerous. Harvard professor says DEI is not working. Elton John’s totally sane response when asked about Donald Trump. 

Head of public schools suggests right-wing influencers, and maybe even Russia, are colluding to push school choice. Bob sticks to his big lie on education. Choe goes to Colorado. Florida voters to decide whether the state’s 6-week abortion ban is too extreme. 

A local news station posted a story on how Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working to keep sexually violent predators from being released. The entire thing was copied verbatim from a government press release. Climate Scientist Cliff Mass explains why he’s voting YES on I-2117. Coors becomes the latest company to drop DEI. 

State Department of Health funds report accusing white people of COVID-era racism. Bob Ferguson’s most horrific election lie yet. Granddaughter of elderly dog walker murdered in Seattle joins us. New polling shows voters think Washington is on the wrong track, but will their ballots reflect it? Israel’s Prime Minister says it’s Hamas that needs to make concessions. 

As you hit the road this Labor Day weekend, we thought you should know what your gas money is being used to fund. What the government gives, the government can take away. Story on CCA misses a big plot line. Selective fact checking. Gangs of migrants taking over apartments and bus stops, leaving residents in fear. 

National Review exposes horrific harassment of women by trans inmate in Washington. All of a sudden the media wants to police the phrase ‘election interference.’ Dow’s pledge to end youth detention crashes and burns. California advances plan to help illegal immigrants with home ownership – there’s just one problem.

The Seattle Times endorses incumbent in public school chief race. What SCOTUS Ruling on Title IX could mean for blue states. Seattle protester has a chat with Vivek. Media gives Bob Ferguson a free campaign ad in price-fixing lawsuit. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lays bare America’s broken political system and our country will never be the same. Plus: Should Washington state Trump supporters vote for RFK Jr.? A clear example of press-release reporting. So, does Bob Ferguson support price fixing or not?

New details about the 80-year-old dog walker who was murdered by an 8-time felon. Judge lowers bail for 25-time felon arrested in stolen truck after police chase. How would a new attorney general handle sexually violent predators? Socialist state house candidate spends campaign funds on haircuts because he has to look good for voters. 

Just 51 votes may keep Republicans out of statewide office. 80-year-old woman killed in carjacking, community member blames Seattle’s ‘anarchy.’ As Bob Ferguson claims to be protecting communities from violent predators, residents of Spokane are living next door to one of the worst. Horrible jobs report couldn’t come at a worse time for Democrats.