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
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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 10m Mar 20, 2025
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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
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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 18m Mar 18, 2025
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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
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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 18m Mar 13, 2025
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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
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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
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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 31m Mar 10, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 24m Feb 26, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 17m Feb 18, 2025
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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
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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
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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 17m Feb 13, 2025
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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
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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
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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 12m Feb 11, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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S1 Ep522: Is Washington state beyond saving? (2.3.25)
Anti-family, anti-child safety legislation in Washington state gets Trump’s attention. As protests rage over deportations, ICE keeps rounding up dangerous criminals. The government wants to regulate how many items you can have in the self-checkout. Embattled City Councilman Josh Binda’s political career might not survive this latest scandal.
1hr 25m Feb 03, 2025
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S1 Ep521: Politics unPacked: Week 3
Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week during the legislative session in Olympia.
10m Jan 31, 2025
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S1 Ep520: Turning students into political activists (1.30.25)
A Washington parent says her son’s high school teacher gave his class bizarre homework: email lawmakers to oppose an election integrity bill. Meanwhile, test scores are in the toilet. Democrats in Olympia move ahead with plan to erode parental rights and a bill making homelessness a protected class. In Florida, Republicans feud over immigration law.
1hr 26m Jan 31, 2025
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S1 Ep519: Washington state is the resistance … and not in a good way (1.29.25)
As President Trump moves to dismantle DEI and radical gender ideology, Washington state digs its heels in. Separating immigrant families is bad, but separating YOUR family is good. Shady business around rent control proposal. Left demands complete vaccine obedience.
1hr 16m Jan 29, 2025
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S1 Ep518: One battle won in fight for parental rights (1.28.25)
In the fight for parental rights in schools, we’ve won the battle – but the war continues. Commonsense school board members resign in Burien. Dishonest Democratic senator wants to help prop up legacy newsrooms. Even the state’s most progressive county realizes that juvenile gun crimes are out of control. The great egg debate.
1hr 14m Jan 28, 2025
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S1 Ep517: Washington vs. Washington: Immigration battle commences (1.27.25)
As President Donald Trump carries out deportations, Governor Bob Ferguson is doing exactly what we expected he would do. A trio of bills that show the authoritarian bend of Democrats in Olympia. Activist judge argues for a bill that would give her more discretion and even a Democrat calls her out. Media falls in line on egg price talking point.
1hr 29m Jan 27, 2025
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S1 Ep516: Politics unPacked: Week 2
Here's everything you need to know about what happened in the second week of the 2025 legislative session.
7m Jan 24, 2025
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S1 Ep515: Trans disabled queer Chicanx educational scholar (1.23.25)
Pay very close attention to the people who want to strip you of your parental rights. Democrats launch a backdoor attack on the initiative process. Whooooooooo will save the owls? State sued for hiding data on CO2 emissions. DeSantis embraces the Gulf of America.
1hr 14m Jan 24, 2025
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S1 Ep514: Pro-crime policies (1.22.25)
Rep. Roger Goodman, the state lawmaker behind a bill to ease sentencing enhancements, joins us. Leftwing anarchists swarm Turning Point USA event at the University of Washington. Governor Bob Ferguson’s first big test could be rent control. Goodbye to DEI.
1hr 35m Jan 22, 2025
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S1 Ep513: Pardons spotlight America’s hypocrisy problem (1.21.25)
Trump pardons 1,500+ J6ers, including many from Washington state. Is that justice? Washington’s new AG quickly steps into shoes of the old one, suing Trump administration on Day 2. Bill introduced in Olympia seeks to lower punishment for criminals who use guns. Your Nazi comparisons have no power here.
1hr 39m Jan 21, 2025
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S1 Ep512: Optimism and a word of caution (1.20.25)
As Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term, America is on the brink of exceptionalism — there’s only two things that can stop the momentum. Washington Democrats introduce tax on sale of guns and ammo. Sex scandal involving The Stranger and Seattle City Hall. Pierre Poilievre doesn’t have much competition in Canada.
1hr 5m Jan 20, 2025
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S1 Ep511: Politics unPacked: Week 1
Here is everything you need to know about what happened in the first week of the 2025 legislative session in Olympia.
9m Jan 17, 2025
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S1 Ep510: Politicians don’t get a clean slate (1.16.25)
Governor Bob Ferguson had some nice words in his first address, but don’t be so quick to forget who he was just months ago. Executive order seeks to cut down on permitting and red tape, will it help with the housing crisis? Proposed bill regulates layoffs. In Florida, DeSantis goes all in on Trump’s deportation plan.
1hr 24m Jan 16, 2025
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