S1 Ep729: Powerful forces at play (12.15.25) 

Dangerous rhetoric is to blame for Minnesota shooting. The smoking gun on Democrats' so-called millionaires' tax. State looks to prohibit Flock cameras. Congresswoman says white men should be investigated for fraud, not Somalians. Finally, a new food pyramid! 

Not even kids with learning disabilities are immune from indoctrination in Seattle Public Schools. The state admits it overstated climate benefits by 9,500%. Socialist mayors eye private property rights. The most cringeworthy thing to ever happen in Congress.

Seattle’s new regime says it’s not decriminalizing drugs, but history tells us that’s exactly what they’re doing. Shift to socialism already leading to an explosion of homeless tents. Brandi finally gets to debate someone about laser hair removal for trans inmates. Hilton’s horrible day. 

unDivided returns from a long break, only to find communism encroaching. Seattle’s new socialist mayor wants taxpayers to pay daydreamers. Independent journalists threatened over fraud coverage. Tim Walz won’t seek reelection. 

We're making the first "Sundays with Subscribers" of 2026 open to all. If you enjoy it, consider supporting our show as a paid subscriber. Today: Washington State Rep. Shaun Scott, a socialist who caucuses with Democrats, joins us to discuss and debate taxes, spending, and the role of government. Plus: Can he name an example of where socialism has been a success? Editorial note: This interview was taped before the arrest of Venezuela's socialist dictator, Nicolas Maduro.

Washington state will tax the sale of gold and other precious metals starting January 1. Zach weighs in on Brandi's 2026 resolutions. President Trump gets more billionaires to buy in. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

Republicans move to ban gender surgeries for minors. Teachers’ union strategizes to raise taxes. Climate Commitment Act spends more on bicycles than flooding. Energy customers are still paying for COVID-19 costs. Florida’s drag show restrictions begin. 

President Trump is further restricting entry to America from key countries, including Sierra Leone. That’s the national origin of the man who just stabbed a Bellevue cop. Angry men are using threats and violence to force boys into girls’ spaces. Congressman Dan Newhouse announces his retirement. Proposed bill is a response to our whistleblower report. 

Is the media intentionally protecting illegal aliens who commit violent crime? FBI disrupts left-wing terror plot. Tacoma backtracks on horrible tenant protections. King County eliminates equity, race and social justice departments. Trump misses his chance to show humility.

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.