S1 Ep572: Clock is ticking on tax debate (4.8.25)
Time is running out for Democrats to decide who will get screwed over by new taxes. Major conflict of interest exposed in rent control debate. Washington state sues over President Trump’s election integrity efforts. Five UW students get visas revoked.
1hr 14m Apr 08, 2025
1hr 14m
S1 Ep571: Politics unPacked: Week 12
Unpacking the latest on budget talks in Olympia and the Democratic infighting over new taxes.
8m Apr 04, 2025
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S1 Ep570: Trump’s tariff gamble (4.3.25)
Headlines suggest doom and gloom as Trump announces sweeping tariffs – should we be worried? Maine sees federal funding halted over radical gender ideology, but what about Washington? Democratic leader in Olympia promises there “will be” new taxes. ICE raid at local roofing company. Florida floats six sales tax holidays.
1hr 8m Apr 03, 2025
1hr 8m
S1 Ep569: DOGE WATCH Ep. 8: Doth protest too much!
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Vandalizing Teslas is a really bad 2028 strategy. Is it possible to separate DOGE from politics? Hundreds of millions spent on worthless government survey.
28m Apr 03, 2025
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S1 Ep568: Can Bob Ferguson be trusted? (4.2.25)
Governor Bob Ferguson says he won’t sign a wealth tax, but dodges questions about others. Disturbing scene in Olympia seems like something out of Communist China. Effort to protect girls’ sports dealt major blow. House Judiciary Committee eyes Washington's sanctuary policies.
1hr 22m Apr 02, 2025
1hr 22m
S1 Ep567: The joke’s on you! (4.1.25)
On this April Fools’ Day, everything coming out of Olympia seems like one big prank. Democrats reject amendment for sales tax holiday so they can keep paying for “junk drawer” services. The Seattle Times keeps leaving out key details – is it intentional? Idaho looks to ban truck nuts and boy boobies.
1hr 7m Apr 01, 2025
1hr 7m
S1 Ep566: Too little, too late? (3.31.25)
Washington’s tech sector should have found its backbone a long, long time ago. Democratic senator’s brazen lies about the budget will leave you stunned. Republican senator explains why he supports gas tax increase. Mom of 2-year-old killed by fentanyl says the chair of the House Public Safety Committee seems clueless. President Trump says he’s “not joking” about a third term.
1hr 41m Apr 01, 2025
1hr 41m
S1 Ep565: Politics unPacked: Week 11
From gun control to raising the gas tax, here is everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.
11m Mar 28, 2025
11m
S1 Ep564: Press access under attack in Olympia (3.27.25)
A months-long battle will result in the media having less access to politicians in Olympia – and they only have themselves to blame. Committee hearing on boys in girls’ sports will make you cheer on the apocalypse. As he leaves office, Dow Constantine shows why he’s unfit to be in charge of anything. While Washington pushes the largest package of tax increases in its history, Florida lawmakers ...
1hr 25m Mar 27, 2025
1hr 25m
S1 Ep563: Seattle reaps what is sows (3.26.25)
Seven years ago, Brandi warned Seattle that its anti-business taxes would devastate the economy. Former Sheriff Dave Reichert on Timothy Pauley case. Democrats say it should bring you ‘joy’ to pay taxes! Would Attorney General Nick Brown really sue over THAT?? Congress debates defunding NPR.
1hr 17m Mar 26, 2025
1hr 17m
S1 Ep562: DOGE WATCH Ep. 7: Does DOGE have a messaging problem?
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Apparently, it's really hard to give money back to the government. Does DOGE need to improve its bedside manner? $2B given to Stacey Abrams-connected NGO withdrawn. Media leans into conjecture about what DOGE means for future federal hiring.
30m Mar 26, 2025
30m
S1 Ep561: Cronyism wins, society loses (3.25.25)
Failed politician handed $650K/year job to lead failing agency – what could go wrong? Democrats find yet another tax they want to hike. Meanwhile, they want you to pay to give immigrants hockey lessons. Building industry blasts I-2066 ruling as “rigged” and “corrupt.” What’s next in the fight to protect natural gas? Republicans are just as guilty of blind obedience as Democrats.
1hr 40m Mar 25, 2025
1hr 40m
S1 Ep560: Web of Corruption (3.24.25)
Democrats, judges are undermining the will of voters at every turn. Lawmaker known for soft-on-crime policies personally informed mass murderer of his release while victims were left in the dark. Washingtonians face massive property tax increases as Democrats release a plan to close the budget deficit. President Donald Trump really does not like the painting of him in Colorado.
1hr 28m Mar 24, 2025
1hr 28m
S1 Ep559: Politics unPacked: Week 10
From new tax proposals to another parental rights debate, here's everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week.
7m Mar 21, 2025
7m
S1 Ep558: Anti-parent efforts are in overdrive (3.20.25)
The Washington State Senate has moved quickly to hear a bill upending parental rights. Threats ramp up against schools trying to protect girls’ spaces. Meet the mean moms of Newcastle, Washington. Oregon governor claims Portland is “back on track.”
1hr 11m Mar 20, 2025
1hr 11m
S1 Ep557: No prison for teacher who molested student (3.19.25)
An Olympia teacher who groomed and sexually abused a student will avoid prison time. All but one candidate drops out of consideration in bizarre journey to fill a local city council seat. Dictator Jay Inslee has something to say about Trump. Seattle mayor gives soft encouragement to domestic terrorists targeting Teslas.
1hr 3m Mar 19, 2025
1hr 3m
S1 Ep556: DOGE WATCH Ep. 6: Cost cutting was cool when Obama did it!
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Cutting government waste was perfectly fine when Obama did it. Seattle Times claims DOGE stole $5,000 from elderly man, gets corrected on X. Federal workers say Trump and Elon are to blame for their mental health issues.
33m Mar 19, 2025
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S1 Ep555: Public safety is a tool of control (3.18.25)
Democrats want you scared, desperate, and obedient. For a lawyer, Gov. Bob Ferguson can’t read very well. Changes to the rent control bill will not make it any less bad. Middle school girls were forced to change in front of boys. Conservatives dominate new media, for obvious reasons.
1hr 19m Mar 18, 2025
1hr 19m
S1 Ep554: Beware motives of criminal justice advocates (3.17.25)
A man granted clemency by Gov. Jay Inslee gets arrested with enough fentanyl to kill thousands – how Democrats used him to push soft-on-crime bills. State legislators hold scripted town halls. INRIX CEO on decision to move company’s headquarters. Starbucks baristas may be the most entitled workers in America. Debate over El Salvador deportation flight.
1hr 7m Mar 17, 2025
1hr 7m
S1 Ep553: Politics unPacked: Week 9
From a heated parental rights debate to Gov. Bob Ferguson taking emergency power reform into his own hands. Here's everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia.
8m Mar 14, 2025
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S1 Ep552: Democracy dies in darkness (3.13.25)
At 2:30 in the morning, Democrats in Washington state upended the parental rights initiative. Some of the worst criminal justice bills are dead for the session. Gov. Jay Inslee quietly agreed to release killer on his way out of office. Seattle Times gushes over state thwarting deportations.
1hr 19m Mar 13, 2025
1hr 19m
S1 Ep551: Blinded by identity politics (3.12.25)
New councilmember turns out to be a trans OnlyFans model with apparent cannibalism fetish. Critical cutoff in Olympia will decide fate of several controversial bills. Gov. Bob Ferguson says he will enact emergency powers limitations on himself. Seattle demonstrates exactly why we’re in a budget crisis. Proposed law in Texas is exactly what taking things too far looks like.
58m Mar 12, 2025
58m
S1 Ep550: DOGE WATCH Ep. 5: What would you buy for $1?
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: DOGE freezes federal spending by setting credit card limits at $1. Millions in COVID dollars went to children. Awkward moment between Musk and Trump's cabinet. Zach explains what's going on with the markets.
35m Mar 12, 2025
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S1 Ep549: State threatens schools that stand up for girls (3.11.25)
Washington state is trying to make an example out of schools that want to protect girls. Tomorrow is decision day in the effort to undermine parental rights. Redditors say they hope Brandi dies for exposing extreme abortion amendment. Will any sane Democrats push back against rent control? Media finally catches on to Sound Transit’s troubling cronyism.
1hr 21m Mar 11, 2025
1hr 21m
S1 Ep548: Washington state Democrats have lost their minds (3.10.25)
From reparations to pay for striking workers, the past few days have shown just how extreme Washington state’s Democratic Party has become. Governor Ferguson and AG Brown give illegals tips to avoid ICE. The media has utterly failed us. What happens if President Trump abolishes the U.S. Department of Education?
1hr 32m Mar 10, 2025
1hr 32m
S1 Ep547: Politics unPacked: Week 8
Politics unPacked: Here is everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session this week.
7m Mar 07, 2025
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S1 Ep546: Oops … did I do that? (3.6.25)
Democrats are having a “powerful gathering” and you’re cordially not invited. Bill would let juvenile murderers out of prison early, even if they’ve killed more than once. Washington’s GOP Congressional delegation leads the way in censure of Rep. Al Green. Western Washington University connects students with doctors who’ll help change their gender.
1hr Mar 06, 2025
1hr
S1 Ep545: DOGE WATCH Ep. 4: Baby mama drama
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Does Elon Musk's private life give his detractors too much ammunition? Some GOP lawmakers are concerned about specific DOGE cuts, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Where the heck is Lesotho and why do they need our money?
31m Mar 06, 2025
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S1 Ep544: Seattle joins sanctuary city lawsuit – but why? (3.5.25)
As ICE rounds up violent criminals on the streets of Seattle, the city attorney accuses Trump of federal overreach. Teachers encourage people to file “false reports” in effort to derail the dismantling of DEI. Turns out Washington's Climate Commitment Act isn’t fulfilling its commitments. Democrats act like petulant children at Trump’s State of the Union.
1hr 10m Mar 06, 2025
1hr 10m
S1 Ep543: WA school faces Title IX investigation (3.4.25)
The story of Frances Staudt has reached the U.S. Department of Education. Democrats in Washington state push Constitutional amendment to protect abortion until birth, unrestricted gender surgeries. Trump tariffs could drive up the cost of housing. Senators boycott SOTU, play parrot instead.
1hr 3m Mar 04, 2025
1hr 3m
S1 Ep542: 'Right-wing social media influencer' (3.3.25)
Trans activists fear the end of radical gender ideology. Governor Bob Ferguson is trying to play the hero, but he’s actually setting up his fellow Democrats to take the fall for new taxes. A major victory as "initiative killer” meets its own demise.
1hr 26m Mar 03, 2025
1hr 26m
S1 Ep541: Politics unPacked: Week 7
Brandi has everything you need to know about what happened this week during the legislative session.
8m Feb 28, 2025
8m
S1 Ep540: You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours (2.26.25)
A deep dive into how Democrats are padding the pockets of the teachers’ union. Bill looks to expand Washington's reparations program. During massive budget crisis, a new proposal would use the state’s general fund to help poor people buy art. Trump White House takes control of briefing room access.
1hr 25m Feb 26, 2025
1hr 25m
S1 Ep539: DOGE WATCH Ep. 3: Can you list 5 things you did at work this week?
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon asks federal employees to tell him five things they accomplished in the previous week. Zach weighs in on report claiming federal layoffs will hurt the economy. DOGE Washington digs up some dirty dirt on government spending.
32m Feb 26, 2025
32m
S1 Ep538: Brace yourself for budget bullsh*t (2.25.25)
Democrats have started spinning their sob story as the state budget takes center stage. Democrat Steve Hobbs stands up for democracy – and common sense. State’s high court hands landlords a small victory. Wisconsin’s woke word soup. DeSantis looks to do away with property taxes.
1hr 11m Feb 25, 2025
1hr 11m
S1 Ep537: Teachers’ union lashes out as parents fight back (2.24.25)
Radical teachers play the victim as parents finally start pushing back on extreme gender ideology. Head of Washington's public school system is just begging Donald Trump to give us the Maine treatment. Chair of Public Safety Committee doesn’t care if kids die, as long as families can die together. Joy has left the building.
1hr 28m Feb 24, 2025
1hr 28m
S1 Ep536: Politics unPacked: Week 6
Everything you need to know about what happened this week during the legislative session in Olympia.
8m Feb 21, 2025
8m
S1 Ep535: DOGE Washington digs up dirty, dirty dirt (2.20.25)
If there were ever an episode we’d be removed from social media over, this is it! Citizen sleuths look into Washington’s spending, and what they find is gag worthy. National civil rights complaint filed on behalf of Tumwater basketball player. Is Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell being punished for his bad basketball joke?
1hr 12m Feb 20, 2025
1hr 12m
S1 Ep534: DOGE WATCH Ep. 2: Knock-knock, Fort Knox!
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon wants to open up Fort Knox to check for gold. $4.7T in untraceable payments. Vampires getting Social Security!? Trump considering DOGE Dividends for Americans.
24m Feb 20, 2025
24m
S1 Ep533: Lawsuit challenges masking rule (2.19.25)
Silent Majority Foundation sues to challenge the validity of a masking rule that led to charges against election observers. Teachers’ union deletes post targeted at female athlete. Happy Aromantic Sexual Awareness Week! Seattle animal shelter gets political.
55m Feb 19, 2025
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S1 Ep532: Trans athlete and dad tell their story (2.18.25)
Andi Rooks, a transgender teen, and Andi’s dad, a conservative Trump-supporter, join us to share their side of the controversy around trans athletes in girls’ sports. Bob Ferguson pushes for emergency power reform, but why now? TV stations pick and choose what protests are worth their time. White lady sets rap music back 100 years.
1hr 18m Feb 18, 2025
1hr 18m
S1 Ep531: Second election observer threatened with felony (2.17.25)
Island County prosecutor denies felony cases against Republican election observers are politically motivated. Teachers’ union posts about “hate” after female basketball player refuses to compete against a boy. Left and right agree – Dow Constantine being appointed Sound Transit CEO would be cronyism at its worst.
1hr 27m Feb 18, 2025
1hr 27m
S1 Ep530: Politics unPacked: Week 5
Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.
8m Feb 14, 2025
8m
S1 Ep529: Election observer charged with felony for not masking (2.13.25)
A Republican election observer in Island County (WA) has been charged with a felony after he refused to wear a mask to watch ballot counting. The prosecutor who charged him has a long history of unhinged posts about MAGA and President Trump. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson brags about speeding up wait times to change the gender on your birth certificate.
1hr 18m Feb 13, 2025
1hr 18m
S1 Ep528: Media circles wagons for Senator Jamie Pedersen (2.12.25)
After backlash for his comments on parental rights, Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) turned to trusted allies for help: the legacy media. Trump administration oversteps in blocking Associated Press from Oval Office event. State government wants to track your every move. Oregon Congresswoman says Democrats need to “F**k Trump!”
1hr 8m Feb 12, 2025
1hr 8m
S1 Ep527: DOGE WATCH EP. 1: 'Disrupter in Chief'
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On today's episode: Cuts to USAID, Democratic meltdowns, money spent on media, and is it time to say goodbye to the humble penny?
36m Feb 12, 2025
36m
S1 Ep526: Not to be a conspiracy theorist, but … (2.11.25)
Senate Bill 5312 would reduce supervision for adults who prey on kids. Proposal puts trans people and illegal immigrants in a protected class. Super Bowl commercial talks about the state's budget shortfall in terms so simple that even a child can understand. Tom Homan says he wants to double ICE enforcement in sanctuary cities.
1hr 13m Feb 11, 2025
1hr 13m
S1 Ep525: Radical shift on radical gender ideology (2.10.25)
Washington state senator shocks nation with his anti-parent FOX News interview. Public opinion is shifting on radical gender ideology. Seattle Times acts shocked that their pick for governor isn’t holding media availabilities. Democrats in Olympia ignore voices of victims. Trump takes a stand against paper straws!
1hr 12m Feb 10, 2025
1hr 12m
S1 Ep524: Seattle hospital forced to stop trans surgeries for kids (2.5.25)
Seattle parents say they plan to flee the United States because their teen daughter can’t get her breasts removed. A controversial gun bill stalls out in Olympia. Local school district teaching elementary students about ‘putrid anti-blackness.’ Both sides are exaggerating Trump’s tariffs. Poor Chuck Schumer.
1hr 26m Feb 06, 2025
1hr 26m
S1 Ep523: Who does the sheriff really serve? (2.4.25)
Sheriff pushes for higher property taxes, but who is really calling the shots? Don’t miss your chance to send a message to the state’s most powerful union. Lawmakers claim rent control will give renters stability – but their policies have done the opposite. Former Congressional candidate Joe Kent tapped by President Trump.
1hr 21m Feb 04, 2025
1hr 21m