unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Governor Bob Ferguson gets a surprise visitor as he upends the parental rights initiative. In a gift to union donors, Washington becomes the third state to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers. $100M grant to hire more cops was a farce all along. “Project homecoming” sends willing migrants back home with empathy. A human moment in the White House briefing room.

Washington state's sanctuary laws have turned our criminal justice system into a laughingstock. Governor Bob Fergson prepares to sign progressive wish list into law. More insanity from the Teen Council. Biden's cancer diagnosis. Texas bans capital gains taxes. 

An accused cop killer could be let off the hook over Washington's sanctuary policies. RFK Jr. calls U.S. Sen. Patty Murray out for her virtue signaling. Trump nixes $16M ‘digital equity' grant. Starbucks baristas walk off job over new dress code. Florida carries out largest immigration operations in state history. 

Washington's Domestic Violent Extremism Task Force is feeling the heat. New law makes it easier to prosecute hate crimes. Microsoft cuts jobs, McDonald's adds them. Senator Patty Murray blames tariffs for increased costs of baby items, ignoring all other factors. President Donald Trump is killing it in the Middle East!

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: 60 Minutes searches for something to criticize. Zach reacts to latest in U.S.-China tariff negotiations. Maybe getting a free plane from Qatar isn't the kind of cost-savings we should be focused on.

The city of Olympia, WA, once again tries to prove it is the wokest in all the land. Spokane wants to ban federal immigration agents from local parks. Religious school hosts ‘queer prom” – complete with HIV testing for teens. Governor Gavin Newsom must think Californians are really, really stupid.

Democrats are undeniably the party of violence – and no amount of whataboutism can change that. The Office of Washington State Attorney General is a contradiction. Sheriff calls out activist judges after repeat offender fires on deputies. Looks like Seattle will be stuck with Mayor Bruce Harrell. From prescription costs to tariff talk, lots of news out of the White House.

When presented with an opportunity to condemn left-wing extremism, Governor Bob Ferguson shows he's not fit to lead. During DEI debate, Ellensburg city council silenced a Hispanic speaker who didn't agree with them. State's high court upholds high-capacity magazine ban. Senator Bernie Sanders defends use of private jet. 

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: "Big balls" finally reveals himself during interview of young men helping to reform government. When will we start to see prosecutions related to DOGE's work? Market wipes out losses from Trump tariff announcement.

Federal officials speak out more forcefully than local leaders after UW terrorism. Outside Riley Gaines event, detransitioner shares his story. Governor Ferguson is set to seal Washington's fate. Your money is paying for really, really bad art. Pete Hegseth declares, “We're done with that shit.”

The University of Washington continues to pussyfoot around left-wing extremists. Threats of violence ahead of Riley Gaines appearance. Governor Ferguson supported rent control all along. Woke mind virus claims beloved Seafair tradition. President Donald Trump ruined Cinco de Mayo! 

Today's edition of the Seattle Times tells a tale about the downfall of a once cherished institution. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on how his state delivered record tax cuts. A development in Rep. Tarra Simmons 2A saga. Glenn Beck eviscerates Washington State politics.

In our final episode of the legislative session, we unpack the $78B budget passed by lawmakers – which is funded through the largest tax increases in state history.

After threatening school districts that refused to fall in line, Public Schools Chief Chris Reykdal finds himself at the center of a federal civil rights investigation. Exclusive: Lawmaker who voted to ban semi-automatic rifles posts picture of herself using one. Another member of “Trantifa” infiltrates local city council. Dictator Jay Inslee has lots to say about autocracy.

President Trump highlights violent illegal criminals in Seattle. Meanwhile, White House says help is on the way. Democrats pushed through 183 emergency clauses. Money cut for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Washington. California lawmakers try to protect child predators. Trump's awkward ABC interview. 

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. Will Elon's departure from DOGE help to depoliticize its work? Washington state Democrats pass a tax on Tesla to punish Elon. Proof of citizenship now required for SNAP. 

Senator Patty Murray has blinders on when it comes to business. Amazon denies report it considered listing tariff prices for consumers. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's most cringeworthy moment to date. Head of state reparations program offers word soup response to questions. 

Democrats have learned nothing from past mistakes. Governor Bob Ferguson quickly sheds his cloak of moderacy. An unexpected town doubles down on DEI. DOJ comes to defense of local sheriff who refuses to obey sanctuary laws. Black FOX News host blasts new reparations law as “morally wrong.” 

With days left in the legislative session, Democrats are racing to push through new taxes and get a budget signed by the governor. Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia.

Governor Bob Ferguson signs the nation's most racist, illegal housing policy into law. Permit-to-purchase a firearm heads to the governor's desk. Seattle Pride spins sob story to guilt people into handing over cash. White House tries to restore reasonable discipline in schools. Trouble for DeSantis in Florida? 

Dems pass a bill to help illegal alien criminals get out of prison early – no, really. Taxapalooza continues in Olympia. Senator John Braun walks us through the latest property tax fight. Seattle Times spreads homeless sob stories, ignores real crisis. Bye bye, food dye!

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon under pressure to step back from DOGE, focus on Tesla. Changes to streamline the IRS. Left complains DOGE is cutting too fast, them complains it isn't cutting enough. Huh?

In the early morning hours, Washington state Democrats pushed through billions in new taxes, including one to punish Elon Musk. WIAA members reject amendments protecting girls' sports. Is Brandi “right wing”? Trump admin considers paying women “baby bonuses.”

Local media hides immigration status of men accused in kidnapping, torture case. As legislative session nears its end, budget fiasco remains unresolved. Democrats shut down debate on parental rights in latest power play. Trump and Inslee throw Easter Day barbs. Brandi's unpopular take on controversy over deported gang member. 

Even in a state like Washington, there is no sanctuary for illegal aliens under President Donald Trump. unDivided takes you inside ICE operations and into the debate over immigration enforcement in one of the bluest places in America.

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: How long until the work of DOGE hits home? Changes to Social Security fraud protocol walked back. Government watchdog hosts DOGE-style trainings to teach citizens how to find waste and fraud. 

Everything you need to know about a busy week in Olympia, including votes on rent control and upending the parental rights initiative.

Democrats are going to tax you into poverty and they don't care what you think. Votes expected on rent control and upending parental rights. State workers protest in Olympia, undermining their case against furloughs. Washington sheriff testifies to Congress about flouting sanctuary laws. 

A convicted child molester who served only months in jail is suspected in the disappearance of an elderly woman. Public schools chief says he will not comply with DEI order from ‘fascist, racist, Nazi' Trump administration. Could the federal government unravel former Governor Jay Inslee's key climate policy? Trump's tariff gamble is paying off. 

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. 

Unpacking the latest on budget talks in Olympia and the Democratic infighting over new taxes.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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 push that state's largest tax cut ever. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

From new tax proposals to another parental rights debate, here's everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week. 

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.” 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.