Russian woman interrupts live TV NEWS broadcast protesting against the war.  Polish, Czech and Slevenian prime ministers travel to Kyiv. State Dep’t spokesperson Ned Price says it would be of “great concern” if China involved itself in Russia’s war on Ukraine. Could Putin try to take out NATO leaders who are visiting Ukraine? // BAFTA winner Jane Campion draws criticism after strange comparison to Venus and Serena Williams. Overdose deaths spiking around the northwest. // Singer John Ondrasik debuts song honoring Ukrainian President Zelensky.  Seattle man pleads guilty to terrorism charge after attempt to join ISIS. 

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Man who stole phone is shot by its owner who tracked it down with GPS.  Dude throws a hatchet at a Bellingham police vehicle and causes more chaos at a mall. West Point cadets overdose on Spring break trip; more and more drugs being laced with fentanyl.// China denies reports that Russia solicited help from them for the war in Ukraine. // Actor William Hurt dies at the age of 71. Democrat candidate for Gov. in Texas, Beto O’Rourke, says CRT should not be taught in schools.  Pelosi blames inflation on Putin.  ABCs Jonathan Karl notes that inflation began the day Biden took office.

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High gas prices hurting Americans, the Biden administration blames Putin.  We should take a page out of France’s book and start to go nuclear with energy here in the states.  KNOW IT ALL: 1) Homeless man, who is a repeat offender, assaults elderly woman in Seattle. 2) Invasion of Ukraine continues as Russia pushes towards Kyiv near Kyiv. 3) Pfizer CEO says a fourth booster shot is necessary. // It’s hard for Americans to understand just how dysfunctional the Russian army is.//  Lots of members of the media unable to cover the war the way it needs to be covered because they’ve been obsessed with non-controversies for years.  Threat of Russia using chemical weapons looms large in Ukraine. 

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Maskless Monday here in the great northwest.  Bryan tries to explain Elon Musk’s Starlink to Producer Greg.  Democrats try to blame inflation on Putin.  VP Kamala Harris deflects on a question about inflation while in Romania. // Putin meets with his puppet stooge, Belarus President Lukashenko, who tries to justify the invasion of Ukraine.  Russia recruiting foreign military personnel to fight for them.  Russia officially bans Instagram, blocking access for 80 million users. // Lots of NATO surveillance aircraft around Ukraine right now.  Russians targeted a Ukrainian military training site.  Mouthpiece for the Chinese gov’t distances his country’s interests from Russia.

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VP Kamala Harris makes her way to Romania.  Eastern Europeans know their history and remember the iron curtain.  Transportation package in Olympia.  Jussie Smollett sentenced to Cook County jail for 150 days for faking a hate crime. // Russian claims Americans may use birds to deploy bioweapons.  Kremlin may recruit Syrians to fight in Ukraine.  Senators Cotton and Romney call for migs to be delivered to Ukrainian military. // Florida Gov. Ron Desantis not backing down amidst pressure from Disney over new sex-ed bill in Florida.  Replaying some of the best audio of the week.

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Anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns.  White House continues to blame Putin for high gas prices. KNOW IT ALL: Mask mandates in Washington ending tonight.  Putin continues his push toward Kyiv in Ukraine.  MLB struck a deal for a 162-game season. // Biden announces removal of most favored nation status for Russia. // Debate over Poland’s migs continues.  Sen. Tom Cotton says we can’t be beholden to the threats of a dictator. 

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Bryan watched the first few minutes of Ryan Reynolds’ new movie THE ADAM PROJECT.  Putin bans Instagram in Russia. Producer Greg tells a story about meeting the band Foster The People at a Seattle bar.  The musical HAMILTON can be a gateway to getting kids into American history. // Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail for faking a hate crime.  Smollett displays a textbook case of narcissism in the courtroom. // Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city.

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WNBA star detained in Russia over cannabis oil in her luggage.  Bar in Portland says it’ll only air women’s sports on its TVs.  Seattle public schools making masks optional for classes on Monday, some teachers upset about the move.  White House blames Putin for rise in gas prices. // Activists try but fail to disrupt homeless sweep in Seattle. // Black Panther director mistaken for bank robber when he slipped a bank teller a note asking for 12,000 cash.  Russia targeted a maternity hospital with an airstrike. 

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Mask mandates soon ending in WA state and some students are angry about it.  KNOW IT ALL: Zelensky calls for no-fly zone in Ukraine once again.  Nancy Pelosi assures Seattle public schools lifting mask mandates.  Homeless sweep in front of City Hall in Seattle. // More soundbites from VP Kamala Harris in Poland.  Kim Kardashian gives business advice to women. // VP Harris cackles after being asked a question about Ukrainian refugees.  Kamala is on the case.

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VP Kamala Harris in Poland amidst NATO fighter jet rift.  Seattle public radio profiles woman who remains “holed up” in her house with her young kids due to fear of covid.  VP Harris with a word salad about the atrocities committed by Russia.  Poland did some world class, geopolitical trolling of the U.S. with their offer of jets.  Ukrainian couple yell at Russian military personnel that trespass on their private property. // Media coverage of the “controversial” homeless sweep outside City Hall in Seattle. // Putin bombs children’s hospital.  White House warns Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine. 

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