unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Efforts are building to undermine initiatives – and not just in Washington state. Public school finally turns over a controversial presentation to Olympia mom. Pierce County must avoid King County’s mistakes on homelessness. Two starkly different New York Times headlines show deceit around Biden’s health. 

A new reparations program is taking effect – but you wouldn't know that by reading the Seattle Times. Governor Jay Inslee forgets his foray into authoritarianism. Manka Dhingra sticks to her employment charade. I-2066 would help keep rents from going higher. Yet another ‘rare’ case of politics being pushed on kids. 

An Olympia school teacher at the center of our exclusive reporting was previously investigated for the content of a sex-ed lesson. Let’s Go Washington makes a major announcement. SCOTUS ruling in Grants Pass case may not move the needle on homelessness. Will Democrats ditch Joe Biden? 

Exclusive: A 6th grader in the Olympia School District had the presence of mind to tape a teacher when a science lesson started to veer off track. Kshama Sawant weighs in on Jamaal Bowman’s defeat. Proof of paid protesters. CNN offers Debate 101, proves it thinks viewers are stupid. 

Public records obtained by a citizen researcher show what gun laws Democrats may try to push through with a supermajority. Exclusive: Parents shocked by gender ideology being pushed at a track event for 6 year olds. Seattle apartment complex for ‘rainbow seniors.’ Congressman Jamaal Bowman FA’d and FO’d. 

Brandi explains her decision to distance herself from GOP-backed activities. Bob Ferguson’s first TV ad is peak revisionist. Bellevue landlord dealing with serial squatter gets a court date – in 2025. Choe Show hits up Aurora Avenue. Plus: Can criminals be reprogrammed? 

Candidates lie because they can get away with it. Bob Ferguson has a lot to say about his cat’s Instagram account, but not much else. Newcastle mayor shares his message of unity amid attacks. Local media big mad about big donation. AOC, Jamaal Bowman go nuts in New York.

The things politicians lie about never ceases to amaze. Newcastle mayor now facing media criticism for his remarks on Pride month, reparations. LA is about to open luxury apartments for the homeless. New Florida law aims to help low-income families achieve financial freedom. 

A local city that made national news for rejecting the pride flag reverses course under pressure. Candidates for Washington Attorney General lay out their top three properties. More layoffs in local newsrooms – is anyone surprised? An Oregon coach stood up for female athletes. Then he got fired. 

Former Seattle PD chief comes out as gay amid accusations from female officers. King County Executive Dow Constantine lashes out at Brandi as he contradicts his own argument on homelessness. Appellate court ruling could make it impossible for landlords to avoid drawn-out eviction proceedings. The White House wants you to question reality. 

Our segment on Dow Constantine sparks a national debate over what is driving the homeless crisis. The Seattle Times highlights a gym’s selective inclusivity. Mental health counselors won’t stop gang violence. Iowa poll shows stunning spike in presidential race. The Chicago mayor’s weird justification for misspent funds. 

The Washington State Bar Association is protecting Bob Ferguson. Port Townsend woman files suit over ban from YMCA. Dow Constantine gives an unhinged State of the County address. Federal judge tosses Florida law restricting transgender treatment for minors. NYC Mayor Eric Adam takes a stand against antisemitism. 

We begin the show with an exclusive story that will recommit you to the cause of common sense. Councilman calls for audit for Juvenile Restorative Pathways program. Mural of Greek god deemed RACIST! Bill would bring an end to DEI. 

Election lawfare isn’t unique to the Trump trials. Bob Ferguson opposes the initiatives that his office now gets to add “warning labels” to. Someone is feeding kids nonsense on what will prevent local gang shootings. SCOTUS could hear case on Washington’s eviction moratorium.

Controversial child catwalk canceled after uproar. Parents get another champion in the fight for sanity. If Bob Ferguson didn’t have moral hypocrisy, he’d have nothing. Black owned coffee shop says it’s being destroyed by liberal policies. Hate crimes are in the eye of the beholder. 

80 years after D-Day, we reflect on the bravery and patriotism of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy. Three people-powered initiatives take effect today. Governor Jay Inlsee plans to take his climate grift to the very end. How DEI is putting patients at risk. An ode to the American flag from a local mayor. 

A judge declines to halt parental rights law from taking effect. GOP Chair Jim Walsh on lawsuit to stop “warning labels” from appearing on the ballot – and we discuss those Semi Bird accusations. “Never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.”

The party in power is pushing on all fronts to stop the will of Washington voters. Steve Hickey, an independent journalist with more than a million followers, responds to allegations that he is a squatter and a con man. Why can’t we leave children out of the Pride stuff? Fauci answers questions of suppressing lab leak theory. 

Five words that speak volumes about media bias. Fact checkers call out Bob Ferguson for ignoring his history of corporate campaign contributions. A major Seattle influencer is being called a squatter and “con man.” No place for migrants as the homeless system buckles under strain. 

These remarks were delivered to the Snohomish County Lincoln Day Dinner on May 17 2024. 

The far-right and far-left are losing their minds over our little podcast. Mark Mullet files ethics complaints against AG Bob Ferguson. Lawsuit challenges reparations in Illinois, could Washington’s law be next? Florida’s school choice efforts are thriving. 

Semi Bird admits to defrauding the U.S. Army – but continues to play the victim. Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is out. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs claims AG Bob Ferguson swore at him while pushing him to break the law. Brian Heywood on push to qualify I-2066. 

Stories about sane people fighting against insane things: Andrea Suarez outshines the homeless industrial complex. Reagan Dunn pushes to fix eviction backlog. Washington dad speaks up about his daughter’s loss to a trans athlete. Plus: Local museum employees walk off the job over a ‘hate’ exhibit.

A Tacoma officer acquitted of murder is going after the state – as he should. City of Yakima rejects pride month declaration. Pramila Jayapal’s sister loses her Oregon Congressional race. Portland ousts Soros-backed district attorney. American Airlines has lost its damn mind.

Snohomish County judge reduces bail for cop killer in the U.S. illegally. Washington's Democratic Secretary of State says Bob Ferguson asked him to break the law. Banning natural gas would raise rents, home prices. It took UW just hours to display its moral hypocrisy.