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The unDivided with Brandi Kruse podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of political commentary. Brandi's coverage of Washington state's politics on her show The Divide has garnered praise from viewers, and her decision to go independent only adds to her credibility as she refuses to be constrained by pre-written scripts or dictums. As a listener, I am grateful for journalists like Brandi who provide honest and insightful coverage that restores my faith in the field. Her common sense approach to reporting and commentary enlightens me on what's happening in my state, from criticisms about Seattle to analysis of the governor and the state legislature. I appreciate how Brandi embodies "people before party" and inspires other journalists to prioritize common sense over partisanship.
One of the best aspects of The unDivided with Brandi Kruse podcast is Brandi's ability to blend serious news with a touch of humor. She selects an excellent mix of topics and brings on interesting guests for interviews. Her choice of topics keeps me engaged, and I enjoy hearing from people who have unique perspectives on various issues. Additionally, Brandi's attitude and approach are refreshing. She presents the facts without bias or allegiance to any particular party, making her a trustworthy source for information.
While it may be difficult to find any notable shortcomings in this podcast, one possible downside is that some listeners may prefer more in-depth analysis on certain topics. As a journalist who aims for fairness and objectivity, Brandi may not delve too deeply into specific subjects or offer overly opinionated commentary. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking unbiased reporting.
In conclusion, The unDivided with Brandi Kruse podcast is an outstanding resource for those interested in Washington state politics and beyond. Brandi's dedication to truthful reporting shines through her work, whether she was at Fox13 Seattle or now as an independent journalist. Her ability to present unvarnished facts without succumbing to media spin is commendable, and her refreshing perspective on the issues of the day sets her apart from other commentators. I highly recommend subscribing to this podcast and enjoying Brandi's insightful coverage while sipping a glass of Sparkling Rosé.
In Seattle, justice depends on how many boxes you check off. We compare the police department's response to a trans hate crime with its response to a left-wing political attack. Video evidence further erodes UW's claims about graduation protester. Local business owner spammed with bad reviews for driving a Cyber Truck. President Trump not happy with Israel.
We break down the difference between how the media covers left-wing violence vs. right-wing violence. Feds ratchet up efforts to disrupt Portland Antifa. Leftists find a new cause after the Iran bombing. Ferguson blames Trump for failing to send disaster relief but fails to mention that his own party rejected it first. Fighting the trans agenda is not a culture war issue.
The City of Seattle never intended to honor religious exemptions for vaccines. State public schools chief resorts to word soup when asked about trans athletes. Activists collect dog poo to throw at ICE agents … no really. State defunds care facility for babies exposed to drugs, yet continues to fund care for trans prison inmates.
Antifa criminals in Portland now face federal charges. Meanwhile, no movement in Seattle to arrest violent extremists while alt-left bloggers wish death on ICE agents. How Trump's action on EV mandates will save the West Coast's working class. World Cup cities struggle to put lipstick on a pig.
Brandi unpacks Antifa violence as local leaders and the media pretend it doesn't exist. Reactions to targeted shootings in Minnesota show our deepening divides – and deteriorating relationship with reality. UW claims it didn't notice a protester pushing violence against Jews.
A real-time analysis of how the media lies about left-wing violence. Rioters light fires, assault cops outside Seattle Federal Building as tensions mount. Florida shows how it's done when dealing with violent extremists. Local teacher loses his job after reading “N” word in To Kill a Mockingbird.
As riots reach Seattle, the city's police chief has made it clear whose side he's on. So has the city attorney. And the governor. Viewers send us a sampling of what's happening in public schools for Pride Month. Governor Gavin Newsom said boys playing against girls is unfair – but he's suing to let it keep happening. Elon extends an olive branch to President Trump.
West Coast leaders are inviting political violence into their communities – all in the name of orange man bad. High school graduate shamed for his speak ‘English' comment while left-wing protest at UW graduation goes unnoticed. Woman claims the state fired her after she stood up for female athletes. Seattle Times shames businesses who pulled out of Pride parade.
We're in for another summer like 2020 – complete with rioting, looting, gaslighting, and political cowardice. Washington taxpayers foot the bill for ads normalizing fentanyl abuse. Another Pride event bans police. Lesbian says she is on a “cultural warpath” over co-opting of gay rights movement. Just another Sunday Funday watching cars burn!
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Unhinged X rants aside, we look at the merits of Elon's criticism of Trump's "'Big Beautiful Bill." Plus: DOGE delays expansion of immigrant detention center.
The illegal alien convicted of killing a Washington State Patrol trooper will face shockingly little prison time. Meanwhile, Governor Bob Ferguson orders the State Patrol to prostrate itself after accidentally interfering with pride flag raising. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell dodges questions about his vilification of peaceful Christians. Florida students asked to explain their heterosexuality.
Manhunt continues for Washington state dad who murdered his three daughters. Blowback after boy wins girls' state track title for a second consecutive year. Notorious Socialist launches Congressional campaign. Media continues to cover for antisemitic violence. Trump gets petty with ship names. Target embraces America!
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon bids farewell to his government job. Governor Ron DeSantis says so far, The Swamp is defeating cost-cutting efforts. Meanwhile, ancient payees scrubbed from Social Security database.
The Seattle Times editorial board tries to cover for its newsroom's horrible reporting. Brandi goes into the lion's den to defend free speech. Governor Ferguson celebrates ruling on tariffs. The state shrugs its shoulders at Olympia teacher who threatened the lives of Trump supporters. Schools vilify religion, celebrate BDSM.
Two types of people showed up to yesterday's dueling protests at Seattle City Hall: People who scream at babies and people who don't. FBI launches probe into targeted violence against Seattle Christians. Governor Bob Ferguson vetoes bill that would have exposed true cause of housing crisis. Brandi has mixed feelings about the Trump administration's handling of Harvard.
After Antifa attacked a Christian prayer rally in Seattle over the weekend, Mayor Bruce Harrell blamed the worshippers. Now they're taking their message to City Hall. Pastor Russell Johnson joins us. Local sheriff explains why he went to Governor Ferguson's bogus bill signing. Olympia public school teacher says he “kills fascists.”
Man who murdered Israeli embassy staffers has all the trappings of Seattle's far-Left activists. Governor Bob Ferguson holds press conference complaining about the impact of tariffs on working people - after signing $9B in new state taxes. Maybe the media is the enemy of the American people after all. Florida governor's race takes shape.
Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: There is nothing the left won't blame on DOGE. MSNBC wants viewers to be upset over never-promised dividend checks. Texas bans capital gains tax, Washington state gets less appealing.
Governor Bob Ferguson will be known for two things: obsessively suing Donald Trump and signing the largest tax increase in state history. West Coast attorneys general are coming to Seattle for a TDS convention. Ice cream company that blasted the police is now complaining about crime. San Francisco mayor tells independent journalist to stop documenting the city's decline.
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.