6am hour -- who predicted 2 months ago that WSF would have more canceled sailings and crew shortages?, Carlson's first ever trip to New Orleans included three big moments including the America's biggest WWII museum, the third escape in the last 2 years of juvenile violent criminals from the Echo Glen (state) facility in Snoqualmie, WA was only state on the US west coast that didn't see increase in tourism, by comparison US tourism spending in Utha/Idaho/Montana are all way up compared to WA/OR,

7am hour -- US now spending as much money on paying interest on debt as we spend on national defense, Ron DeSantis has some disagreements on the Biden/McCarthy debt ceiling deal, two Seattle moms write book "Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City", Redmond WA residents flood mayor's office with complaints about raising city council member's pay by 600%.

8am hour -- Ukrainian drone attacks in Moscow were striking sites in an upscale neighborhood (according to Russian officials), Carlson's visit over the weekend to America's biggest WWII museum, Sen. Diane Feinstein destroying her legacy by not resigning her seat, how federal entitlement programs play into the new debt ceiling deal between Pres. Biden and Speaker McCarthy, why the size of the national debt needs to be a 2024 campaign issue (and this Biden McCarthy deal precludes that), BREAKING: final three escapees from Echo Glen juvenile jail in Snoqualmie have been apprehended, how Feinstein's situation compares to new Senator John Fetterman.

Two Seattle moms have written a new book about how to raise conservative kids attending a 'woke' school. KVI's John Carlson listens to an interview excerpt of authors Katy Faust and Stacy Manning who just released "Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City". Also, after vocal reaction from the public, the Redmond (Wash.) mayor dissolves the Redmond Salary Commission which had been considering a plan to give Redmond City Councilmembers a 600% pay increase.

KVI's John Carlson explains the context of the new Biden/McCarthy debt ceiling deal, how it relates to the growth of the US national debt and adds the one revision in the deal he would require in order to vote 'yes' for the debt ceiling deal.

6am hour -- CNN's most popular host calls new public opinion polling of Pres. Biden "horrible", former Seattle TV reporter fact-checks US Customs and Border Protection, GUEST: KVI's Kirby Wilbur explains the feud in TX politics between two powerful Republicans, how this TX feud could impact Trump's campaign.

7am hour -- KVI's Lars Larson updates the lawsuit over Portland OR homeless tents blocking sidewalks, why OR Republicans are protesting a Legislative effort on laws for minors regarding abortion, Seattle FD "Lieutenants" test focuses heavily on social justice issues and less on tactical firefighting, the WSDOT Secretary says the transportation system is on "glidepath to failure", if Congressional Democrats think Republicans are "economic terrorists" where's the Democrats' plan for an economy that doesn't teeter on the brink of recession?, GUEST: economist, Steve Moore calls the debt ceiling stand off a "course correction".

8am hour -- 40 years ago this weekend the US Festival concert rocked the globe, feel good story about a 2005 pregnant air traffic controller story, BLM internal feud between the local chapters and the national group, Seattle's former police chief has endorsed Bob Ferguson for WA governor, tribute to Memorial Day and American military that made the ultimate sacrifice, more harm reduction coverage in Everett, KVI caller offers a tremendous historical summary of a WWII US Marine who embodies why we honor America's military heroes on Memorial Day.

If Congressional Democrats think Republicans are "economic terrorists" where's the Democrats' plan for an economy that isn't high-centered on rising interest rates and recession fears? GUEST: economist, Steve Moore calls the debt ceiling stand off a "course correction".

KVI's John Carlson and Lars Larson discuss the legal settlement when the city of Portland was sued by disabled residents over a law that allowed homeless tents on sidewalks. Disabled residents sued the city and the city has now negotiated a settlement to halt the lawsuit.

6am hour -- John Carlson returns... 110lbs of fentanyl seized in Everett drug bust and the two suspects arrested are raising several red flags about US border security and coyotes smuggling people across the border, Tina Turner dies at 83 , Gov. Inslee fires his first Equity Officer director, Ron DeSantis officially launches Presidential campaign, DeSantis prioritizes the need for reliable energy sources.

7am hour -- GUEST: BIAW's general counsel, Jackson Maynard, tells KVI the WA ban on natural gas in new construction is now being delayed as BIAW also brings a lawsuit to stop the unilateral ban, Seattle City Councilwoman pushes back on 'harm reduction' policy for drug users, Jay Inslee was clearly never told that firing workers over the vaxx mandate would have such long lasting effects, GUESTS: SPD officer Britt Kelly and Seattle Police Foundation CEO/President, Cherie Skager, explain a new fundraiser effort for fallen officer memorial fund to honor SPD officers killed in the line of

8am hour -- RIP Tina Turner, her rise to fame after being born Anna Mae Bullock, how she went from an abusive/horrific marriage to a fairy tale marriage, Seattle politician dodges a question about 60% of Americans wanting spending cuts as part of debt ceiling stand-off, Gov. Jay Inslee admits his policy decisions on fentanyl/opiods have hurt indigenous tribes more than other state residents, a long list of openings for local elected offices have no candidates willing to run, one King County city is considering raising its city council members pay by 600%, if you think paying city council members more money will get you better government...just look at (the) Seattle (city council), full time councils/legislatures just mean full time politics.

GUESTS: Seattle Police officer, Britt Kelly, and the President and CEO of the Seattle Police Foundation, Cherie Skager, tell KVI listeners about a fundraiser for the fallen officer memorial fund to honor SPD officers killed in the line of duty. KVI listeners can help make these memorials a reality with a donation. Britt was on duty the night her partner Tim Brenton was ambushed and killed by a gunman on Halloween 2009. Skager explains how memorials will help the public know the service and ultimate sacrifice of those killed in the line of duty.

One Seattle City Councilwoman is pushing back on "harm reduction" policy toward drug addicts on city streets. KVI's John Carlson listens to a brief exchange between City Councilmember, Sara Nelson and Hepatitis Education Project program director Amber Tejada at a recent city council committee hearing. The response from Tejada advocates for "autonomy" of drug users.

You're going to hear a recording of a Seattle City Council committee hearing about Harm Reduction policy. Here's City Councilwoman, Sara Nelson demanding answers about the effectiveness of Harm Reduction.

KVI's John Carlson interviews general counsel for the Building Industry Association of Washington, Jackson Maynard, who tells KVI that the Washington State Building Codes Council just voted to delay for 120 days a ban on natural gas in new construction. The building codes council had originally imposed the end of natural gas service after being urged by Gov. Jay Inslee and various climate activists--some of whom are also elected officials. The BIAW has been among opponents of a uni-lateral natural gas ban due to the increased costs of construction for alternative sources of heat, like heat pumps.