413: Political violence and platitudes (7.15.24)

If you don’t want people to see your bad behavior, don’t engage in bad behavior. “First-of-its-kind” EV charger also happens to be a total waste of taxpayer money. UW report highlights widespread antisemitism. Senator booed by Boeing workers for bashing Donald Trump. Florida officials ask for election flexibility in wake of hurricanes. 

You know political discourse has dissolved when a simple yard sign is triggering. Republican Congressional candidate says devout Muslims shouldn’t be allowed in Congress. Selective editing gets called out in local and national media. Gavin Newsom takes a page from Jay Inslee’s book on gas price gaslighting. 

A judge known for taking it easy on violent criminals now says she’s the victim. The path to avoiding a Democratic supermajority. Supporters of the new Spokane mayor have soured on her quickly. Who “advised” cities to take a stance on initiative repealing the Climate Commitment Act? Bill Clinton campaigns for Donald Trump! 

Local media isn’t even trying to hide its bias. Brandi shares her experience knocking on doors – the good, the bad, and the ugly. News stories prop up Bob Ferguson talking points. More college volleyball teams boycott games against trans player. ABC justifies takeovers by Venezuelan gangs. 

A teen girl who spoke from the heart about competing against a boy gets attacked by ideologues. Not all Democrats are created equal, so don’t leave ballots blank! State Board of Education says it will focus on “equity” in its 2025 legislative agenda. Bob Ferguson hates dark money … unless it helps him. Ron DeSantis is the GOAT at hurricane response.

Washington state Democrats hope Jane Fonda is the answer to their prayers. Cities take stance on CCA repeal. unDivided, CADF appeal public records lawsuit to State Supreme Court. 14-year-old makes the case for protecting girls’ sports. Kamala Harris cracks open a beer.

Dr. Raul Garcia (R) is an immigrant from Cuba who went on to become an emergency room physician. He is now hoping to unseat longtime U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. We discuss the border crisis, fentanyl addiction, and how he plans to reach undecided voters in the final stretch of his campaign. 

A local teacher is hoping to drum up sympathy after being called out for her vulgar drag persona. Let’s Go Washington initiatives get a timely boost. Bob Ferguson is still sending out chicken checks. Walz/Harris get an unlikely nemesis in battleground states. 

After 12 years of Bob Ferguson, Washington voters are about to elect a new attorney general. Democrat Nick Brown is running to become the state's chief law enforcer, but would he be more of the same? A former U.S. Attorney who also served as legal counsel for Governor Jay Inslee, Brown joined us to discuss everything from gun control to emergency powers to the prosecution of police officers. 

A year after the terror attack in Israel, Ari Hoffman reflects on what it taught him about the hate that lives among us. New pro-initiative ad is straight fire. Mayor Bruce Harrell is confronted about alleged support for Socialist police abolitionist. Washington’s restaurants are struggling and latest minimum wage change will only make things worse.