unDivided with Brandi Kruse

unDivided with Brandi Kruse episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  367: Google doesn’t abide (4.18.24)

  Anti-Semitic disruptions will die down as more people put their foot down. Sane councilwoman under scrutiny because of course she is. Migrants get money after complaining, maybe the working class should try next? Washington state has solved its biggest crisis!

  
• 04.17.2024

  366: Politics vs. Religion (4.17.24)

  Bob Ferguson has officially played all his cards against Dave Reichert – and he has a losing hand. Gas prices are soaring, and it’s not even summer. Brandi encourages Semi Bird to take a page out of Eminem’s playbook. Community...

  
• 04.16.2024

  365: Airport blockades (4.16.24)

  Anti-Israel activists block airport travelers across the country. Bob Ferguson condemns protests … gee, I wonder why? Infamous Seattle teacher may have finally taken things too far. Taxpayer funds are being used to sell voters on the Climate Commitment Act....

  
• 04.15.2024

  364: Justice for Stevie: Part 2 (4.15.24)

  Revelations about Washington state’s lax animal cruelty laws. Big government ignores big problems. Bob Ferguson continues chicken check bribery. NPR’s new boss is the same as the old boss. Hamas supporter FAFO.  Anti-Israel rallies target key infrastructure. 

  
• 04.11.2024

  363: Why stop there? (4.11.24)

  Republicans are hoping to add three more initiatives to the November ballot. Don’t want your car stolen? Just don’t drive! Seattle Times cancels $18K add buy over religious message. Spike Cohen vs. David Hogg in gun control debate. 

  
• 04.10.2024

  362: Justice for Stevie (4.10.24)

  Stevie the dog made a long journey from the streets of Qatar – only to be shot to death in Seattle. Her rescue mom joins us with the heartbreaking story. A court rules Washington's high-capacity magazine ban unconstitutional, what happens...

  
• 04.09.2024

  361: 'The Final Battle': Remarks to Washington state Republicans

  The following remarks were delivered to the Whatcom County Lincoln Day Dinner on March 23, 2024, in Ferndale, Washington.

  
• 04.08.2024

  360: A Total Eclipse of Common Sense (4.8.24)

  Infamous Seattle teacher defends Hamas murders on camera. When is enough, enough? The Washington Post calls squatter controversy a ‘right-wing talking point.’ Internet goes wild over transgender public defender. Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell delivers a message to would-be criminals. 

  
• 04.04.2024

  359: Mob madness (4.4.24)

  Angry activists push sheriff’s deputy out of his job. We Heart Seattle gets the love it deserves. Brandi’s government pet peeve strikes again. Don’t buy ‘Fool’s Gold!’ Asylum-seekers set up tents at a local park. SCOTUS declines to weigh in...

  
• 04.03.2024

  358: Maintaining momentum (4.3.24)

  New polling shows Washington voters are unhappy with Democratic policies and politicians – but will their votes reflect it? We take you behind enemy lines in the initiative battle. The Washington Lottery’s dirty AI fail. National media takes Trump out...

  
• 04.02.2024

  357: To battle (4.2.24)

  The homeless industrial complex is getting very worried about We Heart Seattle and Andrea Suarez. Low bail for driver who killed four. Scotland passes insane new hate crime law. Inslee touts his time in office as a period of “significant...

  
• 04.01.2024

  356: Ideology over innocence (4.1.24)

  Washington’s backward child welfare laws claim another life. Taxpayers foot the bill for Bellevue serial squatter. Dysfunction is stopping us from solving the homeless crisis. 82-year-old files suit in transgender bathroom case. More bad educational changes in the name of...

  
• 03.28.2024

  355: Just a suggestion (3.28.24)

  Local police chief joins us to discuss another inexplicable case of juvenile crime. If at first you don’t succeed, just bring up abortion! Natural gas ‘ban’ bill about to become law. A trio of ‘unBelievable’ education stories. Florida puts squatters...

  
• 03.27.2024

  354: Never enough (3.27.24)

  Protesters stop Amazon employees from getting to work over the company’s carbon footprint. Finally, a public safety bill Brandi can get behind! Vacant hotel shows homeless industrial complex at work. New regulations on gun owners. What’s the breaking point on...

  
• 03.26.2024

  353: A glimpse at Governor Ferguson (3.26.24)

  Bob Ferguson’s campaign institutes a Brandi blackout! The horror! Large school district announces major cuts, citing enrollment. Appellate court declines to halt partisan gerrymandering. Members of Congress keep leaving. How to get around Instagram’s political content blocker. 

  
• 03.25.2024

  352: Managing misinformation (3.25.24)

  Who should be responsible for stopping the spread of misinformation on social media? Hint: Not this UW professor. Bob Ferguson seems very worried about his record on public safety. Efforts to paint serial squatters as victims won’t work. Naming and...

  
• 03.21.2024

  351: Alarming (3.21.24)

  Four are dead, including children, after another case of lawlessness on our roads. Local police chief calls the rise in juvenile crimes ‘alarming.’ Biden pushes for more EVs, but what if Americans don’t want them? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes...

  
• 03.20.2024

  350: 'Vote yes, pay less!’ (3.20.24)

  Get ready for more gas price gaslighting. Governor Inslee signs a law mandating DEI-friendly curriculum in schools across the state. Attorney Jackson Maynard on the push to get rid of bar exams. Some leaders are charging voters to attend their...

  
• 03.19.2024

  349: Choe goes to San Francisco (3.19.24)

  Our friend Jonathan Choe made a visit to the streets of San Francisco – and it was horrifying. Around 60,000 voters failed to check a party preference in Washington’s Presidential Primary, what happens to their ballots? The NYT tells us...

  
• 03.18.2024

  348: Is this what it’s come to? (3.18.24)

  Citizens take matters into their own hands to fight back against a problem tenant. Burien mayor becomes latest Democrat to push back against his party’s failures on homelessness. Latina lawmaker to lose her seat in the name of equity. The...

  
• 03.14.2024

  347: Home again (3.14.24)

  The saga of Seattle’s ‘homeless’ landlord has come to an end. Governor Inslee pressed on the disastrous state of juvenile detention. ‘unBelievable’ approaches to crime. Markets bet against the Climate Commitment Act. 

  
• 03.13.2024

  346: A proper punishment (3.13.24)

  Governor Inslee is forced to see the danger of his policies up close. Trump and Biden clinch nominations after Washington’s Presidential Primary. Boeing whistleblower found dead of apparent suicide. King County sues Burien over homeless camping ban. 

  
• 03.11.2024

  345: A showdown (3.11.24)

  King County executive uses appointed sheriff to fulfill his political agenda. Washington just became an even worse place for gun shops. Bob Ferguson’s attacks on Dave Reichert couldn't be more predictable. Violence in schools is a product of failed ideology. 

  
• 03.08.2024

  344: Politics unPacked: Week 9

  In the final week of the 2024 legislative session, three voter initiatives became the law of the land, Democrats narrowly passed a controversial natural gas bill, and refund checks were approved to help offset costs from the Climate Commitment Act.

  
• 03.07.2024

  343: Never enough (3.7.24)

  Police will never be able to please the activists at the Seattle Times. Suspect in death of State Trooper was saved by sanctuary policies. Beware of bribery ahead of November election. Celebrating the 'stripper bill of rights.'

  
• 03.06.2024

  342: Scarlet letter (3.6.24)

  Democrats have earned themselves a scarlet letter that they will be forced to wear clear through to Election Day. The man who killed a Washington State Trooper is an illegal immigrant with a long criminal history. WSDOT whistleblower joins us...

  
• 03.05.2024

  341: So much for the poor (3.5.24)

  A group that advocates for those living in poverty says it is now opposed to a bill that moves PSE away from natural gas. Email proves powerful union controls Democrats. A government AI program meant to flag election threats is...

  
• 03.04.2024

  340: Reaping rewards (3.4.24)

  It is a big day for those who are fighting for common sense. Mourning a fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper. A tale of redemption from San Francisco. SCOTUS issues unanimous ruling in Trump’s favor. Are we witnessing the downfall of...

  
• 03.01.2024

  339: Politics unPacked: Week 8

  Today is the final day to pass bills out of either chamber this legislative session. Here is everything you need to know about where critical proposals stand. *Initiatives to the legislature are not subject to today's cutoff.

  
• 02.29.2024

  338: Enough (2.29.24)

  The Democratic Party in Washington state is fundamentally broken – the debate over protecting kids from fentanyl proves it. Brian Heywood joins us to reflect on this week’s initiative hearings. No punishment for school superintendent who stole signs. Florida passes...

  
• 02.28.2024

  337: About damn time (2.28.24)

  One of Seattle’s newest council members stands up to the mob. A recap of the three hearings on Let’s Go WA initiatives. Senator Mark Mullet (D) on pushing back against progressive priorities. More on impact of bill to pay striking...

  
• 02.27.2024

  336: Glorious (2.27.24)

  A long list of bad bills bites the dust in Olympia, in part thanks to a Democratic lawmaker who stood his ground. How the CCA and another controversial proposal in Olympia will put school funding at risk. Seattle comedy club...

  
• 02.26.2024

  335: The work isn’t over (2.26.24)

  With hearings on three initiatives this week, there is an easy way to take action. Suspect who shot state trooper was bailed out by notorious community fund. Olympia demonstrates misguided educational priorities. MultiCare whistleblower joined “Sundays with Subscribers.” AP reporting...

  
• 02.22.2024

  334: Declaring independence (2.22.24)

  A local leader called ‘feckless’ by the governor has a revelation about her political affiliation. Bill to increase penalty for exposing children to fentanyl stalls. Suzanne Monson joins us to share an opportunity to honor Dori and save lives. Plus:...

  
• 02.21.2024

  333: No more cover (2.21.24)

  New details on the man who shot a Washington State Patrol trooper. Sign-stealing superintendent finally charged. Judge calls armed carjacker a ‘good student.’ Democrats try to bribe voters into keeping the Climate Commitment Act. Guy who bought $9K Donald Trump...

  
• 02.21.2024

  332: Election 2024: Chad Magendanz

  Bellevue teacher, Navy veteran, and former state lawmaker Chad Magendanz is running to be Washington's next Superintendent of Public Instruction. We discuss the state of our public school system, safety in the classroom, and parental rights in education. 

  
• 02.20.2024

  331: 'Feckless’ (2.20.24)

  Governor Inslee utters the most offensive line of his three terms in office. Andrea Suarez with We Heart Seattle blasts narrative around affordable housing. Democrats reject amendment to keep pornographic books out of schools. Overdose deaths increase 1,500% in Oregon.

  
• 02.19.2024

  330: The easy way out (2.19.24)

  Democrats in Olympia have agreed to hold hearings on three of six Let’s Go Washington initiatives – but they chose wisely. Lies pile up as debate heats up on repealing CCA. Pro-Palestine demonstrations continue unhindered. Coverage of parade shooting has...

  
• 02.16.2024

  329: Politics unPacked: Week 6

  With time running out in the session, Democrats in Olympia say they will NOT consider two of six voter initiatives but left open the possibility of scheduling hearings on the other four.

  
• 02.15.2024

  328: 'Quality over quantity' (2.15.24)

  A bill that should be noncontroversial is under attack in the name of DEI. A hard truth about the responsibility of schools. Shooting at Super Bowl parade gets kid-gloved. ‘unBelievable’ excuse for bill banning license plate covers. Would you take...

  
• 02.14.2024

  327: Resurrected (2.14.24)

  A bill to institute rent control in Washington state finds new life. Proposal would mandate inclusive learning in local schools, to include material featuring “neurodiverse” and LGBTQ lessons. Update on school bond measure at center of sign thefts.

  
• 02.13.2024

  326: Wee hours (2.13.24)

  A lot of important stuff is happening reallllly late at night in Olympia. Amazon continues to move jobs out of Seattle. Forestry expert says $70M spend from carbon tax money will not help the environment. President Biden tries to appeal...

  
• 02.12.2024

  325: Updates galore! (2.12.24)

  Sign-stealing superintendent on leave. Property tax bill dies amid pushback. State Patrol finally refers cases on protesters. ‘unBelievable’ change to Holocaust education bill. Why are some football fans so triggered by Taylor Swift? Unhinged attacks on Brian Heywood.

  
• 02.09.2024

  324: Politics unPacked: Week 5

  Everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week, including possible property tax increases. Guests: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square.

  
• 02.08.2024

  323: Government greed (2.8.24)

  Democrats push ahead on increase to property tax lid. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers will not seek reelection. Small steps toward protecting kids from drug abuse. ‘unBelievable’ story gives readers a green light to flip cops the bird. 

  
• 02.07.2024

  322: Inslee’s idea of ‘improvement’ (2.7.24)

  Another investigative report dives into Governor Jay Inslee’s lies about juvenile detention. The cause and effect of Seattle policies is clear. The Great Octopus Debate of 2024. Biden blames border crisis on you know who. 

  
• 02.06.2024

  321: Mice and cookies (2.6.24)

  More demands from migrants. Middle school teacher talks about student bill pushing for pledge education. Amazon accused of censoring books on COVID-19. Are standardized test scores a good indicator of future success?

  
• 02.05.2024

  320: Not a secret (2.5.24)

  Outrage over COVID funds for illegal immigrants is a few years too late. Protesters who blocked I-5 could face charges. Seattle Times calls on Democrats to hold hearings on initiatives. ‘unBelievable’ disconnect on border crisis. We hear from concerned citizens...

  
• 02.02.2024

  319: Politics unPacked: Week 4

  Here is everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week, including the bills that survived a critical committee cutoff – and the bills that failed to advance. 

  
• 02.01.2024

  318: Clueless (2.1.24)

  Seattle councilwoman pleads ignorance on crimes committed with stolen vehicles. Bills to protect signature gatherers fail to advance. How to deal with influx of migrants is not so simple for some cities. DeSantis gets a win against Disney in “Florida...