6am hour -- some very telling business decisions between Seattle and Florida for the Disney Corporation, new reforms on policing in WA (approved by Gov. Inslee) are already exposing flaws for basic policing tactics, new report says 77% of suspected illegal aliens crossing US/Mexico border are evading immigration officials rather than seeking asylum, some first day reaction to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's special investigation into Jan. 6th US Capitol mob attack, why US Olympian Simone Biles difficult decision to withdraw from two events shows she's making the best decision for her team and herself. 7am hour -- KVI's Lars Larson joins the show to point out what's missing from the one-sided House Democrats' Jan. 6th US Capitol mob attack hearing(s), the mental health patient just released from Western State Hospital and the restrictions in place with new WA police reform laws, a KVI listener asks why cities or counties don't just declare themselves a "sanctuary" from Gov. Inslee's new police reform law(s), the Carlsonian response to new mask-wearing recommendations by local and CDC health officials, why the latest mask recommendations look like officials are moving the goal posts, what public officials like Gov. Inslee omit when they suggest vaccinated people wear masks, for the liberals who can't give up the lockdowns its important to remember that nothing in life is 100% guaranteed, a Republican calls for faster options to sweep unsanctioned homeless camps in wooded and secluded areas of King County and gives examples from Maple Valley. 8am hour -- new public opinion polling shows how vulnerable Gov. Jay Inslee is politically, why some of the latest polling info serves as a canary in the coal mine, a Chicago activist is selected over a former Tacoma resident to be King County's next civilian oversight official investigating the sheriff's department deputies, GUEST: King County Regional Homeless Authority, new Executive Director, Marc Dones talks to KVI about his vision for reducing homelessness around Seattle, Dones is asked about a recent Seattle unsanctioned homeless camp sweep where none of the 10 homeless people offered shelter accepted it, how to handle the severely drug addicted among the homeless population; KVI callers talk about the interview on fixing homelessness around Seattle.

6am hour -- JUST IN: US gymnastics icon Simone Biles withdraws from the Olympic team events but will still compete in individual events, Seattle's mayor says the city needs more cops to address year-long spike in murders, Olympic TV viewership is up after first two nights of the games, Seattle named to Time Magazine's 2021 list of greatest places but the rationale is unintentionally funny, long time US Senator is mugged in Oakland CA, notice that crime is surging in the most heavily socialist/aka Democratic cities, the Biden Administration seems unconcerned about continuing inflation problems. 7am hour -- former Starbucks store manager quits over fallout from woke culture/politics, if you thought inflation would ease any time soon: think again, GUEST: Seattle mayoral candidate, James Donaldson, speaks candidly about Seattle's political class blaming guns rather than actual people being responsible for the city's year long spike in some crimes, Donaldson is a 41-year Seattle resident after an All-star NBA career with the Seattle Sonics and Dallas Mavericks, how political opponents respond to Donaldson's call to fund more police officers in Seattle, why Donaldson believes funding and training police is better than defunding police, how Donaldson has worked for several years mentoring African-American youth in Seattle. 8am hour -- reality setting in after latest polling in Seattle area about (post) pandemic life, only 39% of independent voters believe things will get better in the next year, 61% of WA residents think government is almost always wasteful and inefficient, 9 WA counties advise vaccinated people to wear masks indoors, the counties are all in Western Washington--none in Eastern Washington, a critic of capitalism is profiting handsomely from woke politics, KVI callers sound off on the Jan. 6th US Capitol mob attack hearing and what to do about COVID vaccinations, GUEST: attorney representing Bothell's Cedar Park Church, Denise Harle , discusses her client's legal victory in Federal Court over a 2018 Washington law that required employers to pay for abortion services in health care plans that covered maternity care, Harle says the 9th US Circuit Court ruling is a resounding victory for religious liberty.

6am hour -- Seattle's weekend shootings and murders are evoking parallels to Chicago crime and violence, the conflicting headlines in Seattle Times about spike in shootings and police stops involving BIPOC, the racially provocative Harvard study that omitted the Asian demographic on life expectancy in America, Tacoma and Federal Way also suffered murderous crime over the weekend, how the WA Legislature has contributed to Puget Sound's increase in crime and murder right now, how infantile the political conversation is right now about crime in (greater/lesser) Seattle, KVI's Lars Larson updates the investigation of a stolen gun burglary case that resulted in the fatal shooting of a Clark County Sheriff's detective outside Vancouver WA. 7am hour -- GUEST: Yakima ER doctor, Raul Garcia M.D., examines the latest data on Delta (aka Indian) variant infections and the impulse of big city public health officials (i.e. Seattle and LA) to re-impose mask mandates for vaccinated people, why the vaccine provides people a wall of protection against dying and serious illness; an important follow-up to last week's sweep of a Seattle homeless camp along I-90 near Rainier Avenue (spoiler alert: nobody offered shelter accepted it), Gov. Jay Inslee fails the science about COVID spread in his swipe at Trump supporters, Inslee's political science over-riding, ya know, actual medical science on COVID, public opinion drops sharply for Pres. Biden in a 2-month span. 8am hour -- Seattle's lack of priorities when it comes to four weekend murders stemming from 5 shootings, none of Seattle's so-called political leaders are addressing the heart of the matter when it comes to the spike in shootings and killings, Gov. Jay Inslee's utterly asinine complaint about the WSU football head coach deciding not to get vaccinated, are woke politics and anthem protests driving away Summer Olympics fans in the US?, Tokyo Games opening ceremonies didn't draw many viewers.

Ari Hoffman in for John Carlson:

Rock throwing suspect arrested after being chased by I-90 motorists targeted with rocks // The 2021 Olympics are turning into a $20 billion bust for Japan // Rand Paul will send letter to DOJ asking for criminal referral on Fauci // GUEST: Lars Larson - as wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest, Jay Inslee has shut down the Global SuperTanker, the wildfire-fighting airplane

A Tacoma health club continues to deal with vandalism and property destruction, and the owners blame a nearby homeless encampment; Long-term care facility closures in Puget Sound area continue, more expected // Jeff Bezos blasts into space on his own rocket: 'Best day ever!' // FBI allegedly involved in planning plot to kidnap Whitmer; Families of 9/11 victims slam Democrats for saying Jan 6 riot was worse // Staffing issues leave Six Flags Great Escape dark for two days

Crews to clear homeless camp near I-90 that has been linked to rock attacks on motorists // Ben & Jerry’s to Stop Selling Ice Cream in Israeli-Occupied Territories - but what does that actually mean? // Newsom Says Californians ‘Have A Responsibility To Accommodate’ Homeless People From Other States; Groups, victims call for firing of LAPD Chief Michel Moore over South LA fireworks explosion; Hollywood TV, film crews could be forced to vaccinate under tentative COVID safety plan agreement; Larry Elder says California law disqualifying him from recall ballot was designed to get Trump's tax returns; Couple whose gender reveal sparked wildfire charged with involuntary manslaughter // Ari tells you about some of the zanier candidates running for office as he reads from the Washington State voter's pamphlet; Stage set at Gas Works Park for Seattle Kraken expansion draft

History in the making! Blue Origin's Bezos reaches space on 1st passenger flight, ushering in a new industry of space tourism. Would you buy a ticket? // Social Media Sweep: Reactions to the historic space flight and Ben & Jerry's will stop selling ice cream in Palestinian territories

GUEST: Dr. Raul Garcia joins John to discuss the ongoing unrest in Cuba // GUEST: Lars Larson - would you buy a ticket to go to space?

Firefighters extinguish large brush fire near Tacoma Mall, but what's causing this? 'All I saw was a huge rock in front of my face': I-90 debris throwers strike again // Social Media Sweep: Is Nike really facing a sneaker shortage? and Twitter temporarily suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for vaccine misinformation // New Mexico state senator denied Communion over 'political office'

Redmond Police are trying to clarify some misinformation surrounding 9-1-1 calls made last week leading up to the arrest of Richard Sherman.

Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!'; Ohio Republican congressional candidate Ruth Edmonds outlines details of her campaign for Congress, running to end racism: Blacks 'are not oppressed' // Social Media Sweep: Oh, how the worm has turned - AOC is using using capitalism to push socialism! But you won't believe her response to criticism to her selling political merchandise

REPLAY: GUEST: Dr. Raul Garcia joins John to discuss the ongoing unrest in Cuba // Some Democrats Are Soft On Cuba Because They Agree With The Communist Regime’s Policies; 2018 Flashback: Democrats Talk About Election Fraud, Hacked Voting Machines Switching Votes

Listen to Ari Hoffman and John Carlson give their endorsements and picks for the upcoming Primary Election.

This episode covers the following races: King County Executive, Seattle Mayor, Seattle City Attorney, and the two Seattle City Council at-large positions.

UW's Ali Mokdad says everyone should mask up again as Governor Jay Inslee says Washington will not follow LA County, which has reverted back to mask mandates // Seattle District unveils plan to clear homeless camp near Broadview Thomson K-8 // Social Media Sweep: Microsoft Exchange hack caused by China, US and allies say; Private Israeli spyware was used to hack journalists and activists around the world, according to Pegasus Project // Author Michael Wolfe disses CNN.....on CNN - Brian Stelter Confronts Michael Wolff Over Fox Claims in Heated Back-and-Forth // GUEST: Dr. Raul Garcia - he joins John to talk about L.A. reinstating their mask mandates

The race in November's upcoming election that's more important than the race for mayor or the recall of Kshama Sawant is the firing of Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes -GUEST: Ann Davison, candidate for City Attorney joins John to discuss what she would change in Seattle if elected. For more information, check out her website: neighborsforann.com // Social Media Sweep: Two more Texas Democrats test positive for COVID after fleeing election vote - Five Texas Democrats have now tested positive on their Washington visit // The impact of new state laws on Federal Way police

Inslee says Washington will not follow LA County, which has reverted back to mask mandates; The Liberals Who Can’t Quit Lockdown // Social Media Sweep: Larry Elder not listed on California recall candidate roster. Why not? Disneyland's Jungle Cruise changes: 'woke' or necessary? // INTERVIEW REPLAY: GUEST: Ann Davison, candidate for City Attorney joins John to discuss why Pete Holmes needs to be fired. For more information, check out her website: neighborsforann.com // INTERVIEW REPLAY: GUEST: Dr. Raul Garcia - he joins John to talk about L.A. reinstating their mask mandates

6am hour -- the over-looked aspect of the (former Seahawk player) Richard Sherman arrest at his in-laws Redmond WA home this week, what happened 5 months ago that prompted a restraining order against Sherman?, this week Sherman's father-in-law used bear spray and a gun to deter him after pounding furiously at their Redmond door, to no one's surprise a 40+ foot tunnel under an Everett WA freeway off-ramp was dug by...wait for it...a homeless person, a big rant on Seattle's continuing cases of dangerous debris thrown at cars from freeway over-passes and a homeless camp at one of the most frequent sites, some campaign advice for the woman running against Seattle's City Attorney Pete Holmes, Pres. Biden's tepid rejection of communism and socialism, Biden is omitting that communism is gov't enslavement of the people and antithetical to freedom, the boater suspected in hit-and-run of a 7 yr old girl inter-tubing on Lake Tapps has now come forward. 7am hour -- an extreme risk protection order was filed against former Seahawk player Richard Sherman earlier this year, how that impacted the response by Sherman's father-in-law in this week's physical confrontation at the in-laws Redmond WA home, the Biden Administration basically bragging that they're telling social media (i.e. Facebook) platforms to remove "problematic" posts about COVID and vaccinations, the Biden Administration basically admitting to using government influence to censor the public on social media which even the major Trump critics point out is the definition of fascism, GUEST: economist Steve Moore on this week's IRS notification of child tax credits for Americans, how long Moore expects inflation to be a serious problem, now Pres. Biden and the Senate's top Democrat want another $3.5 billion in federal spending, how conservative Democratic Senators hold the key to prevent astronomical spending, the US has spent more in inflation adjusted dollars on COVID pandemic than on fighting WWII. 8am hour-- GUEST: candidate for Seattle mayor, Lance Randall, starts with how to improve Seattle's myriad public safety problems, balancing help for mentally ill homeless people and enforcing the law, Randall's disappointment in City Attorney Pete Holmes not prosecuting criminals, Randall says Seattle started to get worse when fellow mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell was a city councilman, the Carlson question: what should Seattle do with the homeless drug addict who refuses city shelter and drug treatment?,

The Seattle City Council just increased the cost of living (and working) in Seattle for residents and business owners, a Seattle city official tells Pioneer Square business owners they're lucky homeless public safety and crime problems aren't worse, KVI callers share their suggestions for best summer day trip around Washington and the answers include mountain hideaways, culinary variety and water front activities.

6am hour -- more insight but still plenty of unanswered questions regarding the early morning arrest of former Seahawk CB Richard Sherman in Redmond WA, Sherman's wife says he threatened to kill himself during confrontation with family members, the three charges Sherman faces in court today, bad news for Democrats and liberals hoping SCOTUS justice Stephen Breyer will retire soon, authorities execute search warrant at home near site of newest WA wildfire near Cashmere, GUEST: KVI's gun rights go-to-guy, Dave Workman, analyzes the effect of recent gun control laws that promised to reduce crimes committed with guns but...wait for it...the gun control laws didn't accomplish what the law promised to do, Workman cites two recent statewide WA initiatives and two recent mass shootings in Mukilteo and Burlington WA, and then an analysis of a Seattle law promising to reduce gun violence by taxing guns and ammo. 7am hour -- the indoctrination of young people what CRT, an award winning teacher posts a lengthy essay about what's gone wrong at her school when CRT subject matter entered the classrom(s), the difference between teaching history and teaching students to hate America, North Carolina's Lt. Governor cites indoctrination of students in support of legislative bill to ban CRT in schools in that state, a 4th person arrested in Seattle for throwing rocks at cars on freeways, the arrest occurs near area known for homeless by the I-90 lid, the US hit a drug overdose record during 2020 and the lock down, 7 yr old girl nearly killed in hit and run boating crash on Lake Tapps near Bonney Lake. 8am hour -- the award winning 22 year veteran middle school teacher that describes her experience regarding CRT in the classroom, the known and the unknown about Richard Sherman's arrest after allegedly drunken confrontation with family members in Maple Valley WA, the known indicates Sherman is going through some sort of personal crisis, a police dog was used to take Sherman into custody when he initially resisted, the Seattle pro-mass transit group that wants to abolish the WSDOT, why 'wokeness' is the biggest threat to Democrats in the 2022 election, KVI callers sound off on the incumbency of US Sen. Patty Murray and the Congressional Democrats' push for Federal over-sight on voting/elections (the "For the People Act"), the major irony of Democrats demanding an end to the filibuster but supporting Texas Democrats who fled the state to delay a vote on a voting reform bill in the state assembly, Carlson reads the best thing he's seen yet about CRT in schools.

6am hour -- an examination of the latest WA ferry staffing problems that are leading to canceled sailings and frustrated customers, the wages for ferry workers are very generous so why is it so difficult to attract workers?, Renton WA man allegedly used sawed-off shotgun to murder 17-year-old in Bellevue movie parking lot according to charging papers, for all the (Congressional) Democrats angry over the filibuster they sure seem happy to support TX Democrats who fled the state effectively creating their own state level filibuster to halt an election reform bill, the WA Republican who called out Democrats for their double-standard on legislators walking out of the legislature, KVI caller shares insight about his time working for WA Ferries Dept., Pres. Biden vs. Texas Governor on voting rights and reform laws, KVI's Lars Larson tackles the latest twist in the missing text messages from 2020 between Seattle's mayor and former police chief. 7am hour -- WA OSPI Chris Reykdal sides with teachers when it comes to teaching racial equity and CRT subject matter to students in the class room, a business owner in tiny Pt. Roberts WA is demanding Gov. Inslee do more to re-open border with Canada, new report today says Olympic medal winners will place medals around their own necks during Tokyo games this month, GUEST: South Kitsap School Board Director (VP of the board), John Berg, talks to KVI about how parents feel about CRT taught in schools, suggests how concerned parents can be most effective addressing school boards/schools when it comes to CRT subject matter in the classrooms, how CRT is prompting calls for teachers to be recorded with body cams a la police officers. 8am hour -- the Eastern WA lake facing a serious problem with a normally tiny fish, GUEST: Republican US Senate candidate from Pasco, Tiffany Smiley, reports she's matching incumbent Patty Murray's fundraising right now, 80% of Smiley's donors are from WA while 50% of Murray's donors are from outside WA, what voters are concerned with when they meet Smiley, the Republican US Senator that Smiley admires.

BREAKING: former Seahawk CB Richard Sherman is arrested and jailed in Seattle for "burglary domestic violence" which is a felony, downtown Seattle stabbing last night barely a blip in local news coverage, the double standard of banning outdoor fires for recreational campers vs. homeless campers, cancel culture has finally come for Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their guide Sacagawea (Sacajawea), Seattle Times declines to endorse a candidate in a city council race because all three candidates are unworthy for election.