The Ari Hoffman Show

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has decided it is time to ‘take back’ #CHOP but is it too little too late after the shootings, the Governor makes an announcement that everyone has to wear one as of Friday and callers react strongly to that news.

This hour State Republican Chairman Caleb Heimlich, is this the end of CHAZ/CHOP/Little Venezuela? Real Science with Dr B, good news on the Covid19 front and the ‘Mask Mandate’.

This hour is all about the reaction to Governor Jay Inslee’s mandate he announced this afternoon- the state is imposing a mandatory requirement that people wear masks when they are outside their homes as officials struggle to contain the virus. The governor said the new mandate, which he reiterated is a "legal requirement," will go into effect on Friday, June 26 and will apply statewide to individuals and businesses.

We get a classic Kirby rant about the 2 shootings that happened over the weekend in the #CHOP area, callers have definite opinions and our guest is Liv Finne on the how policy makers are declaring Ed funding (more than 50% of the budget) off limits—but it doesn’t have to be.

The low attendance at the Trump rally, Kirby talks about how at 18 weeks out from the election we should be more concerned about the low numbers. plus we learn about "This Day in History".

The 2 deaths that happened over the weekend in #CHOP, we hear from one of the victims brothers, listeners share their thoughts and concerns about what is happening.

Kirby's guest is author Adam Dunn, co-editor of the new collection of short stories, Fractus Europa

TAKE A THRILL RIDE INTO THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW THROUGH A EUROPE FRACTURED BY SEISMIC CHANGE.

An American journalist in Moscow uncovers a startling twist in American/Russian relations. A health care administrator struggles to keep medical services afloat amid a crumbling NHS in post-Brexit England. A Ukrainian soldier struggles to reconcile his pre- and post-war identities.

This collection of short stories and beautifully rendered maps takes readers where academics and think tank philosophers dare not tread. Written by journalists and experts in regions with geopolitical unrest who have witnessed periods of great upheaval and threats both foreign and domestic, these fictionalized accounts depict the all-too-real failings of ideology and idealism in a Eurozone dystopia that has already arrived.

Edited by the late Eric C. Anderson, former US Intelligence officer and author of several thrillers including the more recent "New Caliphate" trilogy--Osiris, Anubis, and Horus and the cyber thriller Byte and co-edited by Adam Dunn, author of the "More" series--Rivers of Gold, The Big Dogs, and Saint Underground--the collection features works by Conrad Zielan, Constantine Bouchagiar, Preston Smith, Peter Galuszka, David J. Doesser, Daria Sapenko, Graham Thomas, Fergal Parkinson, Nick Eaden, and Peter Heather.

Show Topics: CEO and Founder of Égard Watch Company Ilan Srulovicz joins Kirby to discuss his company's pro-law enforcement ad campaign, Kirby talks about this weekend's support the police/back the blue rally happening in Renton, listeners sound off on Civil War monuments and symbols that are being removed across the country, King County being approved for Phase 2 of reopening, the history of Juneteenth, Freedom Foundation Attorney Shella Sadovnik joins Kirby to discuss their lawsuit challenging required mask orders, and listeners call in to share stories and thank their fathers to kickoff this Fathers Day weekend.

Kirby's guest is economist Antony Davies, discussing his new book: Cooperation & Coercion: How Busybodies Became Busybullies and What that Means for Economics and Politics

An eye-opening guide to how society and government function . . . and how they should function

There are only two ways that humans work together: they cooperate with one another, or they coerce one another.

And once you realize this fundamental fact, it will change how you see the world.

In this myth-busting book, Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan display the wisdom and talent for explaining complex topics that have attracted a devoted audience to their weekly podcast, Words & Numbers, and made them popular speakers around the country.

By looking for cooperation and coercion in everyday life, they help make sense of a wide range of issues that dominate the public debate. You’ll come away from this book with a clear understanding of everything from the minimum wage to taxes, from gun control to government regulations, from the War on Terror to the War on Drugs to the War on Poverty.

It turns out that coercion is necessary . . . sometimes. Even in a democracy, we all abide by rules, including plenty that we don’t agree with, in the name of getting along.

But in the end, Davies and Harrigan show, cooperation without question is the key to human happiness and progress. The more we encourage it, the better off we all are.

Cooperation and Coercion cuts through heated partisan debates to provide a refreshingly clear and comprehensive understanding of the way the world works.

Kirby is shocked to learn that Portland is watching what is happening here on Capitol Hill and saying 'no' to that kind of behavior, callers have strong opinions about the protests, Kirby's guest Kevin Carns-who made a public record request to the City of Seattle.

Kirby's guest is Max Nelson from the Washington Policy Center and he shares the latest on the story about the inflated Covid-19 numbers, details about Juneteenth and we learn what happened on "This Day in History".

This hour is full of phone calls and listeners what to express their thoughts and frustrations, plus the background behind Juneteenth and the end of slavery.

Kirby talks with David Horowitz about his new book "Blitz". With the 2020 election upon us, New York Times bestselling author David Horowitz chronicles the brutal battles, bitter backlash, and leftwing lies Trump has faced as Democrats repeatedly try to sabotage his presidency. You’ll discover the left’s terrifying socialist and, in some cases, communist agendas as you’ve never seen them before.

Kirby shares the story of the break in at the auto shop on Capitol Hill and how the suspect might have been arrested, Washington State massive revenue shortfall and the Governor's plan to help ease the pain, plus KOMO TV Reporter Matt Markovich stops by to share what he has learned by covering what is going on in Capital Hill.

Kirby share a crazy story about the bar exam, a listener shares an unbelievable story, callers want to talk about the history of slavery and we learn what artist set an attendance record in "This Day in History".

The latest on Covid-19 concerns according to the polls, case are up in areas that opened up early and a survey that says Americans are the unhappiest we have been in 50 years, plus the stories of everyday Americans who protect themselves, their families, property and businesses by using their 2nd Amendment rights.

Kirby talks with a local business owner that had his business broken into and damaged by a mob over the weekend in Capitol Hill and despite calling 911- 19 times(!) he received no help from the police and callers respond with their thoughts about #CHOP. We learn about This Day in History and Kirby's guest is Shawn O'Donnell-we are giving away gift certificates to his AMERICAN GRILL & IRISH PUB. They have 4 locations (Everett, Pioneer Square, Fremont & Spokane).

Kirby’s guest this hour is Dr. Alex Berezow with ACSH.org. He is a PhD microbiologist, science writer, and public speaker who specializes in the debunking of junk science for the American Council on Science and Health.

Kirby and Dr. Alex Berezow discuss the Covid-19 virus.