On this episode of The Morning Ride Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle joins us to shar her experiences talking with downtown Seattle business owners., Todd Meyers also talks with Phil about the possibility of rolling power blackouts here in Washington State. Phil also interviews a Tacoma mayoral candidate and asks him what the root cause of a Fred Meyer store closure is. PLUS: Gas is cheaper than it has been in years... everywhere but Washington, The mystery of the Louvre heist continues and Kent restaurant owners are held accountable, why aren't other food venders?

Today on The Morning Ride, Phil interviews Mayor Cassie Franklin of Everett who is running for reelection against Scott Murphy who was on the previous episode. Phil also talks to State Senator Nikki Torres about gerrymandering and political violence. PLUS: New details on the Louvre heist, a student lies about a teachers comments getting her suspended and of course, the devastation that is life as a Mariners fan.

Back from the weekend, Phil dives into the best of the worst to come out of the No Kings protests on Saturday (so many inflatable costumes, so few coherent thoughts), Lars weighs in on the weekend protests from his perspective near Portland. Phil talks with Everett Mayoral candidate Scott Murphy about many of the issues facing his city including surges in the homeless population. PLUS: an EBT scam plaguing Seattle, a massive heist at the Louvre in Paris, and Don't miss the play of the day and find out who won the weekend!

A star studded episode of The Morning Ride as phil is joined by WAGOP Chair Rep. Jim Walsh, US Congressman Michael Baumgartner AND the champagne of economists™ Steve Moore. PLUS: Audio from the VA AG debate following Jay Jone's leaked texts, A repeat felon kills a young woman in Parkland, and Raw meat is sitting out in a driveway before it makes it to that taco stand you see on your drive home.

The Morning Ride for a Throwback Thursday - Phil takes on left wing critics of the Trump administration taking out narco boats on their way to the US as well as plays audio from a takeover of airport PA systems across North America. PLUS: Zohran Mamdani goes on Fox News and is as slimy as ever, More violence against Let's Go Washington Signature gatherers, and a surprising outcome in a Skagit County self defense case.

Do you want to pay more in taxes? If you answered with an enthusiastic "NO!", then this is the Morning Ride episode for you. Phil talks to the campaign manager for Keep Edmonds Affordable as she explains the proposal to raise property taxes in edmonds to solve their budget crisis. Phil also delves into all the municipalities who plan on raising sales tax including Seattle. PLUS: Phil also speaks with State Senator Curtis King about the failing Paid Family Medical Leave program in Washington state.

The Morning Ride Returns after a restful Columbus Day! Phil speaks with guest Paula Lamas who has had the privilege of meeting and interviewing the Nobel Peace Prize winner who praised President Trump in her acceptance of the award as well as with Kris Johnson of the Association of Washington Business who highlights the current challenges facing Washington manufacturers. PLUS: How about those Mariners!, Hostages are finally released from Gaza and Governor Ferguson appoints another one of his friends to a major position in Washington state.

The Morning Ride ushers in a sports filled weekend talking about unpermitted food vendors all around the Puget Sound and especially around the stadiums; a local restaurant owner joins the show to share how letting these vendors slide hurts customers and legal businesses alike. Phil also brings you the highlights of the Virginia Gubernatorial race - Spoiler,  the Democrat does not want to answer any Jay Jones questions. PLUS: Sound Transit might be raising your property taxes, Patty Murray doesn't seem to know how government works, and Lars shares a shocking event poster from Portland ANTIFA.

Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride - Phil talks to a Let's Go Washington signature gatherer who has been repeatedly harassed over the 2 initiatives headed towards making their way on the ballot, Audio of a debate taking place in the halls of congress over the government shutdown and more coverage of the ongoing issues with unpermitted food vendors. PLUS: Dolly Lives!, King County executive candidates seem to make good on Phil's prediction that the East side will be ripped off by Sound Transit yet again, and a former KVI voice returns home.

The Morning Ride was at a Let's Go Washington press conference to hear the latest on the surge of politically motivated attacks on signature gatherers - Phil brings you the latest stories on that as well as talks to Attorney Jackson Maynard about the recent lawsuit filed against the states Department of Ecology regarding their lack of transparency on carbon emission stats. Phil also interviews State Rep. and State Senate candidate,  Michelle Caldier. PLUS: Cal Raleigh hit a home run to a man who was probably more prepared than Cal even was, and the Democrats have no issue defending the violent messages sent by Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones.