S1 Ep722: Laughter and derision (12.3.25)

A deep dive into the powerful forces working to crush dissent in Washington state. Illegal alien truck driver kills Washington father, gets released. White House grants emergency declaration. Unfathomable shooting response at Brown University. Trump’s indefensible post about Rob Reiner.

Socialist state lawmaker says workers could form a "collective" to replace Amazon. Plus: The left complains rich people are greedy – yet bash Dell family for donating billions. And: Zach says his bet on American Eagle stock paid off big time. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

Washington state has spent 11,000 legal hours fighting the Trump administration in just 11 months, much of that defending radical gender ideology. Governor Ferguson looks to White House for help amid dangerous floods. A Seattle PD detective is being used to lie to voters. DeSantis goes after CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood. 

Democrats are gearing up to propose an income tax – and they believe it will stick. Business leaders fund their own demise. Name that politician! WA admits it gave CDL’s to hundreds of illegals.  Florida AG sues over gender surgery on minors. 

More outrageous attacks on girls as common sense parents turn up the heat. Democrats in Olympia are once again seeking to block independent journalists from covering the legislature. Bill would hand out Plan B at colleges. Senator Patty Murray lies about another ICE arrest. 

There is no type of immigration enforcement under President Trump that Democrats would find acceptable. Non-binary teacher didn’t want to teach the child of a conservative school board member. Seattle charges Little League six-figures to play on derelict fields. Whites not welcome at holiday musical in Seattle. Tim Walz is coming to Washington! 

Teen girls are showing the Washington State Democratic Party what bravery looks like. Teachers are being ‘interrogated’ over perceived support of parental rights. Afghan terrorist or ‘Washington man?’ DeSantis introduces an AI Bill of Rights. 

Socialist state lawmaker scoffs at notion that taxes are too high. Governor Ferguson pledges cuts-only budget, but we’ve heard that before. DOJ sues blue states over voter data. The Seattle Times is trash. Trump accounts get massive boost from private donor. 

Rhetoric is ramping up against two voter initiatives – and words have consequences. Socialist state lawmaker to introduce damaging new tax proposal. Minnesota fraud shares similarities with Washington mismanagement. Former UW president fails up. Bill would create a new tax for paid protesters. 

Microsoft says it will move jobs out of Washington if the tax climate worsens – and Zach says he wouldn't be far behind. Plus: Trump promises tariff dividends before 2026 midterms. And: Is financial security the best gift you can give your kids?