CPAC quick thoughts, a 2nd accuser comes forward against NY Governor, Redmond/Kirkland parents rally today to re-open schools faster, Trump defines Trumpism at CPAC speech, Spokane middle and high school students finally go back to school today for first time in nearly 1 year, CPAC straw poll says majority of Republicans support someone other than Trump leading a Trump agenda in 2024, FL Governor Ron DeSantis shows how his state performed better than states that imposed lockdowns during COVID, Biden immigration policy seems pretty similar to Trump's so why isn't the news media ripping Biden apart?

KVI is grieving over the un-expected death of co-worker and afternoon KVI talk show producer, Daryl Summers, she died suddenly last week, she was a Seattle radio DJ when the station launched the expansion of Christmas music on the air starting in November in 2001 (a move which numerous radio stations around the country eventually copied), she was a tremendous voice-over talent, her Seattle radio colleagues share their sadness and memories of her personal and professional life.

Seattle Public Schools could lose an estimated 140 teachers next year because so many parents are moving their kids to private schools where in-class learning is happening, GUEST: parent of a Lake Washington school district 3rd grader, Janelle Miller, is organizing a rally today urging faster re-opening of in-class learning for the district, the re-open schools rally tonight is at school district HQ, says she and other parents will not take the status quo by the district, says there's a year of data/science to show its safe to bring students back to school, says her parent group's Facebook page tripled in size after LWSD announced no return to in-class learning for 6-12 graders this school year; South Dakota's governor gets some of the longest and loudest applause at the weekend CPAC speeches.

GUEST: Sno. Co. Pros. Adam Cornell, explains why he wants to see changes to the Washington "Three Strikes, You're Out" law, Cornell disagrees with the life in prison sentence when its disproportionate to the crime, the interview focuses on the case of a 2nd degree robbery conviction in Snohomish County, why Cornell supports removing 2nd degree robbery in criteria for Three Strikes.

Congressional Democrats are floating another plan to punish big employers if they're not allowed to hike the federal minimum wage to $15 hour, Trump goes after Republicans who didn't support him during 2nd impeachment, Trump has managed to make amends with previous critics like Ted Cruz and Lindsay Graham.

Pres. Biden launches missile strike at Syria/Iraq border reportedly killing 22 people, what Biden accomplishes with Iran by striking this Iraqi city, Gov. Jay "Science" Inslee arbitrarily blocks businesses from re-opening with higher customer capacity, sending mixed messages about following the science,

students at an East Wenatchee WA high school are grateful to be back in class with their peers meanwhile one of the most affluent school districts in the state announces that its just too difficult to bring 6th-12th graders back to in-class learning this school year, Gov. Inslee allows these unions to hurt student learning as the unions resist returning to in-class instruction, KVI's Lars Larson delivers a pitch perfect reaction to yesterday's controversial ruling by the WA Supreme Court on drugs found in your pants pocket.

the Spokane WA meth drug possession case involving a pair of borrowed jeans has now gone to the WA Supreme Court, GUEST: Kent attorney Yvonne Ward analyzes the impact of St. Supreme Court ruling that strikes down a drug possession law jeopardizing hundreds if not thousands of drug possession cases, Ward says this could impact enforcement of (state) mask laws regarding COVID, she adds the ruling is an example of judicial restraint forcing the WA Legislature to now deal with this loophole, stunning armed robbery of two purebred dogs owned by singer Lady Gaga Gaga is prompting Hollywood dogwalkers to consider arming themselves with guns.

GUEST: economist, Steve Moore says $1.9 trillion COVID plan to be passed by US House today is biggest free money ploy in US history, the incongruity of the House Democrats plan for $1400 checks compared to most Americans being vaccinated who want it by April or May, consider the inflation right now in the price of gasoline during the last month, GUEST: investigative journalist and host of Full Measure, Sharyl Attkisson, reports on the economic pain for the nightlife and music scene in Nashville TN due to COVID restrictions.

new legal ruling from WA Supreme Court invalidates simple drug (controlled substance) possession, GUEST: Snohomish Co. Prosecutor Adam Cornell says this ruling reverses thousands of cases statewide and will require the WA Legislature to rewrite the law, Cornell says nobody in law enforcement or prosecutor's offices were prepared for what this ruling does.

US Rep. AOC exposes her short-term memory loss while trying to complain about police, Pres. Biden orders his first missile strike in Syria but the message he's sending is intended for Iran.

the spin begins in Olympia as WA is ranked 47th in the nation for getting K-12 students back to in-class learning, the stats show that the 10 lowest states (including WA) are all Democratic leaning states, pictures of a Wenatchee high school band class are going viral...

the no gas tax increase plan for the annual state transportation budget (the third of three plans in WA Leg.), GUEST: St. Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Enumclaw) says in lieu of gas tax hikes (and its regressive impact on low income earners) its time to shift the state's chunk of sales tax on cars/motorcycles/RVs from the general fund to the transportation fund to pay for roads and infrastructure, why Fortunato calls his bill a 'taxpayer protection plan'.

the newly selected CEO of the Sea/King County Regional Homeless Authority has abruptly decided not to take the post, the decision seems to crystalize the extreme difficulty in mobilizing Seattle politicians and bureaucrats in the same direction to resolve homeless problems, why the best thing for the Regional Homeless Authority right now is to dissolve, for the 2nd time in two days Seattle Police bust a sizeable drug ring inside a (homeless) tent on the street, if you ever collected sports trading cards as a kid ya gotta hear this story about "Top Shot", some of these digital sports trading cards are now selling for the price of a new car. A nice new car.

GUEST: Kshama Sawant recall petition campaign manager, Henry Bridger II, updates the process to recall the socialist city council member, when the signature gathering portion might begin and who's eligible to sign; some of Biden's cabinet nominees struggling to convince Senators to confirm them,

Issaquah WA parents rally to demand K-12 schools be re-opened for students, a suggestion for the Issaquah school teachers who don't want to return to in-class learning, WA ranks 47th right now in US states for returning K-12 students to in-class learning, so who's really looking out for student education between Republicans and Democrats?, progressive US Senator claims that people with college loan debt have been hit hardest by COVID, Federal judge denies Biden Administration's attempt to halt ICE deportations, the lack of media coverage on this judge's ruling against Biden Administration (compared to the news media saturation of a judge striking down Trump's legal fight over temporary immigration ban involving 7 majority Muslim countries), a Republican State Senator from Enumclaw calls the Democrats bluff on wanting to avoid "regressive" tax increases that hurt the poor the most.

Seattle's decline showing signs of accelerating not abating, Seattle's had a 48% drop in people moving in and a slight increase in people moving out of the city, now a software company led by a female CEO is leaving Seattle's Pioneer Square because of on-going public safety problems, a wheelchair bound woman tells Seattle TV station that homeless tents block her from moving down some sidewalks, yesterday Seattle police busted a drug ring run out of a homeless tent. DEVELOPING: FDA says single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine is safe and ready for emergency use authorization, Tiger Woods vicious injury from SUV crash, a group of Tacoma Schools staff and teachers is calling for a sick-out today and making an outrageous demand that continues to delay re-opening schools for students, WA is 47th in the nation for getting students back to in-class learning, eight states currently have 85% of students back in class for K-12 grades. GUEST: professor of philosophy at DePaul University, Jason D. Hill, pens compelling essay opposing reparations for descendants of American slaves, Hill is a Jamaican-born US immigrant and has a forthcoming book, “What Do White Americans Owe Black People: Racial Justice in the Age of Post-Oppression", Hill says that reparations have already occurred for black people based on federal welfare and affirmative action programs, how does Hill handle his critics who frame him as an Uncle Tom?, says reparations will turn Blacks into economic supplicants, Hill concludes that reparations would be terribly divisive if enacted, the liberal left's fixation on racial identity to create a new kind of managerial class with their political careers. A fraud suspect in Tukwila WA jumps into swift moving Duwamish River to avoid police and hasn't been seen since, some common sense creeping into Seattle and San Francisco, policies that caused harm are now being re-thought, link Crosscut story, the story of a repeat criminal in Seattle with 77 arrests now charged for stealing $8000 out of a business's safe at Pike Place market, pushback grows on the school renaming political correctness in San Francisco, one renaming advocate is now facing a recall effort by voters, why hasn't this new statistic about WA K-12 schools been a front page/lead story in every city across the state? Who can unite Republican Party at a time like this (hint: its actually a Democrat)? CA teacher deletes tweet condemning white parents for complaining about their child's mental health due to closed K-12 schools, woman in wheel chair warns about impassable Seattle sidewalks due to rampant homeless tents, KVI caller showcases the growing problem areas of homelessness he sees in Seattle, a Jamaican-born author and prestigious university professor presents his argument against granting reparations to descendants of American slaves, addresses the equity question within reparations and says reparations will turn Black Americans into economic supplicants.

Consider the gun-related legislative bills in WA and MT, MT has just abolished the designation of "gun free zones", the abolition will be a compelling test of soft-targets as places for mass shootings, an update on the Edmonds WA gun law that was passed by a city council who don't own any guns, Cherokee Indian Tribal chief tells Jeep to stop using name for its vaunted SUV. GUEST: KVI's Texas Correspondent, Kirby Wilbur, addresses the power/water problems after once in a lifetime winter storm , the lack of winterization for electrical generation plants in Texas, preparation level was the culprit more than anything else in TX, the outdoor temperature in portions of TX was near 0 degrees for several days, compare the national media coverage of TX electrical grid to a 7-day power outtage for 100,000 customers around Portland OR; the disturbing story of an Oregon man registering a 0.77 BAC after being arrested for DUI. GUEST: WPC's Dr. Roger Stark M.D., proposes several solutions to fix Seattle (King County's) intractable homeless problems, what successful cities are doing to address homelessness that Seattle isn't doing, why Seattle's refusal to consider jailing repeat criminals is feeding the out of control homelessness problems, the legacy of King County's 2005 "Committee to End Homelessness". Spokane Schools returning middle and high school students for hybrid learning starting next week as Seattle continues to push back in-class learning for K-1st grade students, CBS News caught red-handed for blatant media bias against Republicans, Critical Race Theory and stereotyping white people, how Coca-Cola's "Be less white" employee training strategy prompted a whistleblower to take the training public. an entire school board is resigning after a hot-mic captured their comments mocking parents who demanded schools be reopened for in-class learning, an AP reporter dismantles a Biden State Department spokesman's spin regarding an oil pipeline between Germany and Russia, blue collar workers abandoning Democratic Party and shifting to Republican Party instead.GUEST: Kent School District mom/parent, Ashley, is organizing a rally tomorrow and wants school re-opened for in-class learning, the Kent teacher's union keeps delaying the restart of in-class learning for even the youngest students, she's concerned that older students may not go back to campus for classes even next school year in the fall; KVI's Kirby Wilbur describes what happened with the Texas electrical grid problems during last week's once in a lifetime deep freeze storm.

Some great news to start your Friday: Coronavirus cases are down 77% over the last six weeks - but you would never know that from the media's coverage of covid. Big Mike has your Social Media Sweep and Ted Cruz says he went on vacation to Cancun amid deadly winter storm 'to be a good dad'; It's final: Harry and Meghan won't return as working royals.

GUEST: Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) speaks to John about the Biden amnesty plan for illegal immigrants.

GUEST: KVI's Lars Larson and Seattle police tickets over 5,000 vehicles crossing lower West Seattle Bridge this month. Who was granted exemptions to use lower West Seattle Bridge without paying $75 fine?

GUEST: State Representative Roger Goodman, continuing their conversation about his bill to end gun enhancements in sentencing. They also discuss HB 1499, which would decimalize hard drugs, as well as marijuana. Big Mike has your Social Media Sweep and the NASA Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars Thursday and has started sending back pictures; Local engineers, scientists played a role in the new Mars rover mission.

GUEST: Economist Steve Moore, who wants you to STOP calling covid relief legislation a stimulus!

A wonderful letter from a KVI listener, complimenting our coverage of Rush Limbaugh's passing and bonding strength of talk radio.

GUEST: State Representative Laurie Dolan, the first cosponsor of HB 1356, which would ban using indigenous peoples names/likeness as school mascots. Big Mike has your Social Media Sweep and UW's Black Student Union made seven demands of the university, including policing practices, diversity requirements and removing the George Washington statue.

GUEST: State Representative Jenny Graham - she joins Carlson to discuss HB 1282, which is concerning allowed earned time for certain offenses - except that this House Bill would include felony crimes, including multiple murder. They also talk about HB 1499, which would legalize drugs.

Covid cases have dropped 77% in six weeks and experts should level with the public about the good news, according to Dr. Marty Makary in today's Wall Street Journal.

John Carlson's tribute to Rush Limbaugh, including a history lesson on Talk Radio 570 KVI and how Rush changed our lives directly. Big Mike brings you the social media sweep and Sean Hannity's conversation with President Donald Trump about awarding Rush the Medal of Freedom.

GUEST: Kirby Wilbur talks with John about his memories of Rush Limbaugh as well as the latest about the ongoing power outages and winter storms in Texas.

GUEST: Lars Larson discusses what the future of the conservative talk radio space could look like in the wake of Rush's passing, as well as some insider information and speculation about what happens next.

GUEST: John Fund, who collaborated with Rush on his first, massive best-selling book. He shares stories with Carlson and gives his thoughts on who the next host could be.

Big Mike has your Social Media Sweep as tributes from the political an business community flood in.

GUEST: Dan Price, CEO of Seattle-based Gravity Payments. He’s supporting this ‘billionaire’ wealth tax bill in Olympia Legislature.

The Northwest Grocery Association and the Washington Food Industry Association have filed a lawsuit against the City of Burien over an ordinance that requires large grocery stores to pay employees an extra 5-dollars an hour for hazard pay.

The inspiring story of Rush Limbaugh's early career - to appreciate last half of his life, you'll want to understand the first half. Other top Republicans pay tribute to the late conservative radio star in the Social Media Sweep.

Authorities released bodycam footage Wednesday night chronicling the moments leading to two Seattle officers fatally wounding a man in crisis that was wielding a kitchen knife Tuesday night near the waterfront.

GUEST: John Fund, National Review’s national-affairs reporter. He discuses his latest piece, Remembering Rush — a Conservative Messenger Who Changed the Dialogue and what the conservative landscape would be like in a world without Rush - and why isn't there a liberal alternative to Rush?

And we close out the show with Carlson sharing the story of how he first got to know Rush Limbaugh in 1995, in the wake of the horrific Oklahoma City bombing.

It's Ash Wednesday, what are you giving up for Lent? The QFC grocery chain announced Tuesday it will close two of its Seattle stores in part because of the city's new law mandating $4 an hour pay raises for grocery store workers - The two QFC stores - located at 416 15th Ave. East and at 8400 35th Ave. NE - will shut down for good on April 24, the company announced. But what is the elephant in the room; why aren't these stores thriving? John Carlson underscores the reason why these stores are underperforming.

GUEST: State Senator Mark Schoesler introduces a bill to provide property tax relief for residents and an update on the low carbon fuel standard and proposed capital gains tax.

GUEST: KVI's Lars Larson. Sound Transit is facing a huge budget shortfall - 15 billion dollars in the hole!

Stevens Pass - still closed! Not Safe to drive on - how far can you get before you get turned around? And what lesson can we learn from the power outages in Texas and their overreliance on wind and solar power? Carlson has those answers and more! Joe Biden gives an utterly confusing answer on standing up to China. Mayor's Office critical of demonstrator's snow blockade outside Seattle police precinct. Mercer Island City Council votes to ban homeless camping within city limits. One Washington state woman is dead and another faces murder charges in an incident involving a political sign - how odd that we found this story first nationally.

Two Seattle officers fatally wounded a man in crisis that was wielding a kitchen knife Tuesday night near the waterfront, according to Seattle Police, marking the second fatal SPD officer-involved shooting in the past week. QFC to close 2 Seattle stores, blames City Council's extra pay mandate. It's said these stores are "underperforming", but how can that be in one of the most expensive area of downtown Seattle? Gov. Inslee urges in-person classes despite COVID-19.

Veteran Republican strategist Steve Schmidt, one of the faces of the so-called Never Trump movement, announced last Friday that he has resigned from the board of the Lincoln Project - but that's not the end of the hot water for the group.

GUEST: CEO of Gravity Payments (in Seattle), Dan Price. He’s supporting this ‘billionaire’ wealth tax bill in Olympia Legislature.

Topics: Randy Pepple joins John to talk about the lower carbon fuel standard, more Antifa shenanigans during Seattle snow days, and polls show that Washingtonians are not happy with Olympia's proposed gas tax.

How snowy was it last weekend? John Carlson has the scoop on the second impeachment of Donald Trump and the surprise local connection - and did the Democrats try to "pull a Kavanaugh"? Alan Dershowitz Says Democrats’ ‘Hail Mary’ Pass With Impeachment Witnesses Failed. Big Mike has your Social Media Sweep and an update from Kirby Wilbur - Texas had no shortage of weather related difficulties over the weekend too!

Washington Governor Jay Inslee cries "uncle" on covid restrictions. Was he pushed into moving into phase 2? Plus the latest vaccination information.

Impeachment is over and Democrats are furious! In a post-trial interview, Trump lawyer Michael vad der Veen unloads on CBS anchor Lana Zak about doctored evidence. Big Mike has your Social Media Sweep and amidst the pictures of folks playing in the snow, a gang of knuckleheads built a snow fort in front of the SPD East Precinct sallyport and cheered when an SPD patrol car could not leave or respond to calls. They threw snowballs at the officers who got out of the patrol car and challenged them to a snowball fight. Extra officers came out of the precinct and the mood quickly changed

What to make of impeachment and what happens next. Big Mike has a Kirby Wilbur weather update and your Socialist Social Media Sweep. Are you ready for some 21st Century segregation?? A former Congressional candidate and socialist in Denver, Colorado posted. More music history from Radio Legend Mark Christopher - you remember "Chick-A-Boom"?

Impeachment comes to an ignominious end for the Democrats and a Trump impeachment lawyer levels CBS interviewer Lana Zak. A civics lesson as Jay Inslee has opened Washington state for phase 2 with most of the components of SB 5114