Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Ferguson

The world fell in love with America at the World Cup. New York just elected people who can’t stand it. Bob Ferguson is once again promising to not raise taxes. King County Homelessness continues to rise despite increased funding. // LongForm: GUEST: State Senator Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) says Bob Ferguson has the ability to lower gas prices but is choosing not to. // Quick Hit: The Washington State Supreme Court will take up a case about transgender woman’s prison transfer.

Bob Ferguson is getting pushed by both Democrats and Republicans to remove a member of the Washington Human Rights Commission after he made antisemitic comments. DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) is grilled over her party’s infighting. The GOP released a devastating ad against Graham Platner in Maine. // LongForm: GUEST: Senior Legal Counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom Hal Frampton is representing a female wrestler suing the WIAA after a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match. // Quick Hit: Oregon Democrat’s bill would bar ICE from detaining unaccompanied migrant kids. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez calls herself a Southwest Washington business owner. Her shop is in Oregon.

Washington’s new tax forces insurance companies to bankroll abortion fund. Xbox faces thousands of layoffs this summer as new CEO orders gaming division ‘reset.’ Guest: Katy Cornell is a Republican who running for Washington’s 26th Legislative District. // Bob Ferguson can’t say the word “woman” when talking about people that go through menopause. New York is close to passing a bill that removes the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in favor of gender-neutral language. Activists in Seattle are pushing back against a new data center. // California’s board of regents is considering bringing back standardized testing for college admissions.

Bob Ferguson touts WalletHub ranking without linking the study — because the study doesn’t say what he claims. John Bolton has accepted a plea deal. A driver in Seattle somehow ended up on light rail tracks. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on a crazy investigation into a high school displaying vials of testosterone for Pride Month. // Quick Hit: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner says nobody deserves to be a billionaire. Trump stormed off set in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press.

MAGA-aligned lawmakers in Washington State are importing California's election chaos and pointing it straight at Bob Ferguson. The LA mayoral primary's glacially slow vote count — where Spencer Pratt is somehow still in contention — has become exhibit A in a coordinated campaign to cast doubt on Washington's mail-in voting system, and by extension, on Ferguson's own gubernatorial victory.Here's what critics won't engage with honestly: every mail-in race, no voter ID required, no in-person verification, produces Democrat wins. Every time. Sean's kid stood in line at Lumen Field and watched his vote get counted same-day — but the state's mail-in infrastructure, where ballots trickle in for weeks with zero identity check, is apparently above questioning. Critics call it "red meat for the base" and "insane conspiracy theory nonsense." Fine. They also called the Somali ballot-harvesting scheme in Minneapolis a wild right-wing conspiracy — right up until $250 million in fraud charges.The former state GOP chair can call these claims baseless all he wants. The pattern is the pattern. Bob Ferguson won, the state's mail-in system will never be meaningfully audited, and anyone who asks a follow-up question gets labeled an election denier. The gap between a conspiracy theory and the truth, as Sean puts it, is about six months.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.#Seattle #WAPolitics #BusinessClimateGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Bob Ferguson is pushing by both Democrats and Republicans to remove a member of the Washington Human Rights Commission after he made antisemitic comments. DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) is grilled over her party’s infighting. The GOP released a devastating ad against Graham Platner in Maine. // LongForm: GUEST: Former US Men’s National Team goalkeeper and Washington native Kasey Keller previews tonight’s World Cup match. // Quick Hit: A Democrat Senator says deporting illegal immigrants is a disservice to the country.

Guest: A Puyallup man that stole a petition has been arrested. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins the show to discuss. Bob Ferguson and state superintendent Chris Reykdal are proposing a ban on K-12 cell phone use during the school day. A company called Expeditors ditches its no-layoff promise and cuts 230 Seattle-area tech jobs. // Big Local: The city of Steilacoom is getting backlash for taking down the POW-MIA flag in favor of the Pride flag. The Everett Gospel Mission is stepping up to address the city’s homeless crisis. // You Pick the Topic: Doctors are warning about the health effects the ‘dirty soda’ trend.

The World Cup is fast approaching and Seattle is still littered with far too many homeless people. The US hotel occupancy rate is lagging behind Canada and Mexico’s. Gov. Bob Ferguson roasted online after own budget office signals fresh shortfall. Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in the LA mayoral primary over the weekend and looks slated to advance to the general election. // Big Local: Spokane Valley loses 124 jobs as Volex picks another state over Washington. Mountlake Terrace observed Pride for the first time. // You Pick the Topic: A Love Island contestant who is a cop is taking heat from his police department for taking time off to join the show.

Gov. Bob Ferguson's budget director, K.D. Chapman-See, sent a three-page memo to state agency directors warning of significant shortfalls in both operating and transportation budgets next biennium. Agencies must submit budget requests by Sept. 14 and are directed to pause most new programs. The state's two-year operating budget now sits near $80 billion — nearly double the $43.7 billion budget signed in 2017. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governors-office-warns-agencies-to-prepare-for-significant-budget-shortfalls/ #WashingtonState #StateBudget #BobFerguson #BudgetShortfall #WALegislature #Politics #News #ClarkCounty #PacificNorthwest #WashingtonStateStandard

Bob Ferguson touts WalletHub ranking without linking the study — because the study doesn’t say what he claims. John Bolton has accepted a plea deal. A driver in Seattle somehow ended up on light rail tracks. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox News host Trace Gallagher opines on the California primaries and the midterms. // Quick Hit: Even some people on the Left are calling the people attacking Graham Platner’s accusers.

Katie Wilson reverses course on World Cup surveillance cameras. The New York Times revealed yet another scandal about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and it might be the worst one yet. // Bob Ferguson can’t say the word “woman” when talking about people that go through menopause. New York is close to passing a bill that removes the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in favor of gender-neutral language. Activists in Seattle are pushing back against a new data center. // Jason learned the hard way that he shouldn’t bring a can of creatine through JFK Airport.

Sage Steele joins Riley Gaines for a wide-ranging conversation on sports, culture, politics, motherhood, and faith. They begin with the NFL's Pride Month messaging and the difference between league-level statements and individual team posts. Riley and Sage discuss whether corporate sports are backing away from political messaging, why locker rooms used to feel like one of the few places where differences did not matter, and why fans may be tired of being lectured by sports leagues. The conversation turns to Jackson Dart, backlash from left-leaning sports media, and why Sage believes courage from young athletes can encourage others to speak up. Riley and Sage also discuss parenting, discipline, online criticism, the “unfollow” culture, and how conviction matters even when people disagree. Later, Riley and Sage react to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's executive order on menopause and workplace accommodations, the rise of Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles politics, Karen Bass, homelessness, crime, wildfires, and what voters may want from outsider candidates. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 10 AM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Triggered Bob Ferguson picks a fight with Jim Walsh, then ducks a debate dare. Gunfire returns to Aurora Avenue less than 48 hours after Seattle replaced neighbor barriers with drive-through bollards. Mariners auctioned Josh Naylor’s game-worn jersey and hat. Ew. // A massive sex scandal hits Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. // The Seattle housing market is struggling.

PHONE GUEST - JIM WALSH - STATE REP AND CHAIR OF THE WA STATE GOP. After Jim Walsh acknowledges he’d “consider” a gubernatorial run Bob Ferguson accuses Walsh of lacking “the guts” to take him on. Walsh counters with a proposal for 29 monthly debates // Major shade thrown towards “influencers” at the NW Regional Emmys // LETTERS

The Sound Transit Board is voting on potential expansion as the cloud of its $34.5 billion budget deficit hangs overhead. There’s been a surprising shakeup to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s staff. The battle of lewd behavior at Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park has gone to court. // Guest: State Rep. and GOP Chair Jim Walsh says Bob Ferguson’s promise to not lower the threshold on the state income tax is baloney. // Why has the Left gotten so violent?

Here we go again… Signature gatherers being harassed.. By a Sammamish City Councilwoman? 92,780 signatures in one week: Let’s Go Washington is on a record-breaking pace to kill income tax. Bob Ferguson acknowledges initiative likely to pass // Kevin O'Leary Calls Four-Day Workweek 'Stupid' In Blunt Rant: 'We Should Kick Their A**' // LETTERS

A white liquor tank holding 900,000 gallons ruptured at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview Tuesday morning, killing at least one person and leaving nine employees unaccounted for. Gov. Bob Ferguson mobilized the National Guard Civil Support Team and Homeland Response Force as hazmat crews worked in dangerous conditions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/chemical-tank-rupture-in-longview-leaves-at-least-one-dead-nine-missing/ #NipponDynawave #Longview #IndustrialAccident #WorkplaceSafety #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #HazmatResponse #NationalGuard #ColumbiaRiver #PublicSafety ---

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (who is going to run for Mayor) is sounding the alarms about Seattle’s business environment. Left-wing activists want the city of Seattle to issue a state of emergency for LGBTQ people. Renters in the Seattle-area are paying more than double double housing costs to own a home. // As the World Cup nears, Seattle and Washington State as a whole still don’t have nearly enough cops and Bob Ferguson’s efforts to resolve the problem haven’t made any progress. // Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence. TSA is going start offering offsite screening.

Michael Baumgartner unloads on Bob Ferguson, shuts down 2028 talk. Seattle says it’s finally going to crack down on violence on Aurora Ave. Congressional Democrats throw a fit over ‘biological’ language in women’s history museum legislation. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan on Memorial Day Weekend traffic. // Quick Hit: Trump says he wants permanent Daylight Savings. An up and coming country music star is setting the internet ablaze with a new release.

Newly obtained unredacted communications between Sen. Jamie Pedersen and the Washington Attorney General's Office are continuing to fuel scrutiny over how the state's new millionaire's tax was crafted and defended legally. Center Square reporters TJ Martinell and Carleen Johnson attended a state Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony this week hoping to question Chief Justice Debra Stephens and Gov. Bob Ferguson regarding: The income tax Supreme Court conflicts Attorney General coordination Efforts to block a referendum vote Martinell attempted to ask Stephens about communications showing a former Supreme Court clerk speculating that justices might prefer avoiding a direct constitutional ruling on whether income is property. The broader legal battle centers on: Washington's long-standing precedent treating income as property Whether a progressive income tax violates the state constitution Potential conflicts involving recently appointed justices Questions are also being raised over whether Justices Theo Angelas and Colleen Melody should recuse themselves due to prior professional ties involving: Gov. Ferguson Sen. Pedersen The Attorney General's Office  DCYF FACES CONTINUED SCRUTINY OVER DAYCARE PAYMENTS DCYF Secretary Tana Senn gave an update Thursday to the department's oversight board following a recent audit that identified approximately $37 million in questionable childcare subsidy payments. Senn argued: The audit findings represented extrapolations rather than confirmed fraud Many childcare providers felt unfairly targeted Public scrutiny created stress and anxiety throughout the childcare community According to Senn: “A lot felt like they were under attack probably for no very good reason.” Center Square reporters noted they have spent months investigating providers receiving: Tens of thousands of dollars monthly Large taxpayer subsidies Payments tied to locations where little or no evidence of childcare operations was visible Oversight Board members, including Sen. Nikki Torres, reportedly expressed frustration that the audit discussion received limited time during the meeting.  LONGVIEW SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger was arrested Thursday morning following an investigation into allegations surrounding the district's boys basketball program. According to Longview Police: She faces charges including witness tampering Additional allegations involve obstruction and failure to report More charges may be forthcoming involving other district officials Police allege district officials may have: Obstructed the investigation Discouraged staff from cooperating Failed to fully report allegations The case has generated growing outrage from parents and community members in Longview.  WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Supreme Court legitimacy concerns Childcare oversight Public education accountability Government transparency Several of these issues are expected to remain major political stories across Washington heading deeper into 2026. WHAT'S NEXT Constitutional challenges to the income tax continue Questions over judicial recusals may intensify Additional DCYF oversight hearings expected Longview criminal investigation remains active   #WashingtonState #Politics #IncomeTax #DCYF #Longview #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #Education #Taxes #USNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trump administration launched a federal investigation into Washington state's practice of housing transgender women at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, citing allegations of sexual and physical violence against female prisoners. The DOJ told Gov. Bob Ferguson the conditions may violate the Eighth Amendment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/was-transgender-prison-policy-is-target-of-new-federal-investigation/ #WashingtonState #TransgenderPolicy #DOJInvestigation #WomensPrison #PrisonPolicy #BobFerguson #HarmeetDhillon #PrisonRapeEliminationAct #TrumpAdministration #ClarkCountyToday

Bob Ferguson mercilessly mocked for autographing the Constitution his own laws keep violating. A Seattle business owner took matters into his own hands to track down stolen equipment. Former MLB star Mark Teixeira goes viral blasting Seattle’s liberal policies on X. The Mukilteo City Council is reducing the frequency of reading their land acknowledgment before meetings. // A Michigan trial attorney and Democrat fundraiser is receiving backlash for publishing a post on Facebook honoring her grandfather who fought for the Germans in both World Wars. Female performing artist M.I.A. was fired from pop star Kid Cudi’s tour. // How effective are IV drips, red light therapy, and peptides?

Yet another scandal is looming over Bob Ferguson. Tempers flared on CNN’s debate panel last night. // Protesters gather in Seattle for May Day protests. // Guest: Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist Mollie Hemingway on her new book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution.

Bob Ferguson agrees to $4,000 ethics settlement after letting fired adviser fly on taxpayer-funded state patrol plane. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth blasted the emphasis put on diversity for military readiness. Guest: Attorney Mark Lamb sounds off on a judge's decision that put Washington Democrat's plan to appoint sheriffs on hold. // It appears the Democrat candidate for Senate in Maine will be the guy with Nazi tattoos. The longest shutdown in American history is finally over as Congress passed a DHS funding bill. // A Seattle judge called it a ‘bro hug’ after a clerk says he grabbed her and nearly kissed her in dark chambers. He’s still on the bench.

Since Governor Ferguson took office in 2025, he’s done few media availabilities or sitdowns with podcasts like the one you’re listening to. He’s also overhauled how the state government communicates with the public. What does that mean for people trying to understand what’s going on in Olympia?Read Melissa Santos' reporting at Axios Seattle here.Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundpolitics/.Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer is Hans Anderson. Our host is Scott Greenstone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Matt Segal to the Public Disclosure Commission just weeks after a recall effort launched over unfilled seats. Segal's firm, Pacifica Law Group, serves as Ferguson's private counsel and defended him in two high-profile campaign controversies. The appointment fills one of two vacancies that left the campaign finance watchdog panel struggling to maintain quorum during election season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gov-ferguson-fills-seat-on-wa-campaign-watchdog-panel-as-recall-effort-looms/ #Washington #Politics #Campaign #Ferguson #PublicDisclosure #Recall #Governor #Ethics #CampaignFinance #WashingtonPolitics

The Washington State Republican Party is calling for Justice Colleen Melody to recuse herself from the upcoming millionaire's tax case, citing potential conflicts of interest. Records show Solicitor General Noah Purcell, who strongly recommended Melody's appointment to Gov. Bob Ferguson, also discussed strategies for passing the 9.9% income tax with lawmakers. Attorney General Office staff have donated thousands to Melody's 2026 campaign, including $500 from Purcell himself. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-calls-on-justice-to-recuse-herself-in-income-tax-ruling-over-alleged-conflict/ #WashingtonPolitics #SupremeCourt #IncomeTax #JudicialEthics #WAGOP #Politics #LegalNews #ConflictOfInterest #Election2026 #Washington

Business owners are voicing their displeasure with Bob Ferguson for vetoing funding that would help fight retail theft. WA is considering reparations for slavery. Seattle businesses are hoping cruise season will provide an economic boost. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan says to prepare for Eastside traffic this weekend. // Quick Hit: Things continue to get worse for Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego.

A major legal battle is underway in Washington State after a new income tax law was signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson—and now it's being challenged in court. A coalition including the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), former Attorney General Rob McKenna, and former State Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmage has filed a lawsuit arguing the tax violates the Washington Constitution. Critics warn the 9.9% tax on income above $1 million could hit small businesses harder than expected—especially those structured as pass-through entities, where business income is taxed as personal income. Meanwhile, controversy is growing over Gov. Ferguson's last-minute veto of $500,000 in funding aimed at combating organized retail theft—despite rising crime and billions in losses for retailers statewide. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down: The income tax lawsuit and constitutional arguments Why small businesses say they could be impacted Concerns about future income tax expansion The retail theft crisis in Washington Why the veto is drawing backlash from lawmakers and retailers Stay informed on the biggest policy battles shaping Washington State.  #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #SmallBusiness #RetailTheft #Politics #TaxPolicy #BreakingNews #BobFerguson #WashingtonNews #Economy #BusinessNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another lawsuit has been filed against Washington’s income tax. Bob Ferguson thinks they will prevail in court. Seattle Police say that the booking denials are straining their resources. A man survived being shot in the head during a drive by shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. // Was Trump to hasty to try and broker peace with Iran? Former VP Mike Pence is applauding Trump’s action in Iran. // A Canadian Member of Parliament has an insane new acronym for gender identities.

Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday April 8, 2026 Tim Clouser hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today's show, Gov. Bob Ferguson's state income tax has a new opponent in a former Democrat Supreme Court Justice, a recall petition is underway unless Gov. Ferguson fills the vacancies on the Public Disclosure Commission, and concerns are being raised over the way Washington state funds transportation projects. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump receives backlash for provocative threats towards Iran as the deadline for a deal looms tonight. Environmentalists urge the city of Seattle to make zoning changes to protect trees. // Bob Ferguson is facing a recall effort. Washington business owners are speaking out about the disastrous effects of the “millionaires tax." // Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran while the two sides finalize a deal.  

Seattle’s Queer Bar hosts a ‘sexy Jesus’ strip show and competition on Easter Sunday. Jason witnessed ICE agents at the airport and he may never be able to fly without this trauma again. Bob Ferguson is blaming Trump for some of the state’s budgetary decisions. // LongForm: GUEST: Seattle-based technology communications executive and former president of 5G Americas Viet Nguyen explains why Washington's Millionaire's tax is a bad even though it doesn't affect him personally. // Quick Hit: AP is in the midst of a major shakeup.

Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday April 7, 2026 Tim Clouser hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today's show, Gov. Bob Ferguson's new state income tax is headed to the state Supreme Court for a hearing over the ability to challenge the law with a ballot initiative, Puget Sound Energy is proposing another rate hike in Washington, and The Center Square's TJ Martinell shares an investigation into the state's public works account funds being redirected to cover budget deficits. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Four sheriffs from Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Ferry counties are challenging a new Washington law that allows for the removal of sheriffs who don't meet tougher eligibility and certification standards. The measure was signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson despite opposition and legal warnings. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lawsuit-aims-to-block-new-eligibility-requirements-for-wa-sheriffs/ #Washington #Sheriffs #LawEnforcement #LegalChallenge #BobFerguson #StatePolitics #Certification #Elections #News #ClarkCounty

Gov. Bob Ferguson's latest budget withdraws $880M from reserves, reduces child care subsidies, and shifts $375M from infrastructure funding to balance the $79.4B plan—while leaving a projected $878M deficit in 2028 and delaying new tax revenue. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/with-more-state-financial-stress-on-horizon-ferguson-signs-wa-budget/ #Washington #statebudget #education #childcare #housing #deficit #BobFerguson #legislature #politics

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 5974 into law, setting higher eligibility standards for sheriffs, including certification and background checks, and creating a process for removal without voter recall. Critics argue this limits voter choice while supporters expect legal challenges. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gov-ferguson-signs-controversial-law-tightening-standards-for-wa-sheriffs/ #Washington #LawEnforcement #Sheriffs #GovFerguson #PoliceReform #SB5974 #CriminalJustice #Legislation #WAnews #PublicSafety

The IRS releases new figures on income migration between 2022 and 2023, which show taxpayers continuing to flee high-tax states for more welcoming ones, including Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. But Democratic leaders aren't getting the message, as Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs a new millionaire's tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ferguson officially signed the income tax into law and the legal challenges have already begun. The crosslake light rail connection is officially up and running. // KING 5 uses Washington’s mask ban to drum up ICE complaints — for a law already dying in court. Tom Homan says ICE agents will remain in airports for the time being. // Baseball’s automated balls-strikes challenge system has been a roaring success with the fans.

Bob Ferguson signed into a law a ban on noncompete agreements. Guest: Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) on where he stands on the DHS shutdown debate. // Big Local: Gig Harbor is removing ‘love locks’ from North Creek bridge due to safety concerns. Tacoma is taking steps to temper their chaotic community forums. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on a Jill Biden secret service agent “accidentally” shooting himself in the leg.

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The Agency Brief Agency Update THE HOOK (COLD OPEN) “Gary Plauché didn't ‘take the law into his own hands'—he just put justice on a faster timeline.” THE INTEL (THE STORY) The Play-by-Play The Grooming (1983): Jeff Doucet, local karate instructor, manipulates the Plauché family in Baton Rouge. Classic predator playbook: isolation and trust-building. The Kidnapping (Feb 1984): Doucet abducts 11-year-old Jody, fleeing to California. Repeatedly rapes and abuses the boy in an Anaheim motel. The Rescue: Doucet allows Jody to call his mother; FBI tracks the call. Doucet arrested, Jody saved. The Ambush (March 16, 1984): Doucet extradited to Baton Rouge Metro Airport. News crews tipped off for the “perp walk.” Gary Plauché waits by the payphones in a baseball cap and sunglasses. The Shot: As Doucet passes, live on WBRZ-TV, Gary turns. One shot from a .38 snub-nose into Doucet's head. “Why, Jeff?” The Verdict: Zero prison time. 7-year suspended sentence, 5 years probation, 300 hours community service. The judge and DA knew no jury in Louisiana would convict a father for killing his son's rapist. The Reality Check (Hidden Incentives) Fear of Jury Nullification: The state cut a plea deal because they were terrified of a “Not Guilty” verdict setting a legal precedent for vigilance. Institutional CYA: The police failed to protect the kid, then paraded the predator like a celebrity. They needed the case to go away quietly to cover their own incompetence. The “Unwritten Law”: Backroom signaling acknowledged that while the law says “murder,” the community standard says “justice.” The plea deal was the system bowing to the reality that some people just need killing. THE 2A ANGLE (LEGAL & IMPACT) The Threat: Modern Disarmament Red Flag Laws: In 2025, a father in Gary's emotional state would be “Red Flagged” and stripped of his rights before he could protect his family. “Mental Health” Trap: The state uses righteous anger as proof of “instability.” If you are angry your kid was hurt, you are now a “prohibited person.” Bruen Test: Text, History, Tradition Text: The 2A protects “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms.” It doesn't cite an exception for “angry dads.” History & Tradition: The U.S. has a long tradition of “defense of habitation” and defense of kin. While vigilante execution isn't protected, the right to carry for family defense is absolute. Analysis: Anti-gunners use Plauché as an “outlier” to justify broad restrictions. Under Bruen, you cannot restrict the rights of the law-abiding majority because one dad settled a score. Regulatory Creep: Backdoor Control Soli-Geography: Taking the “sensitive place” logic of an airport and expanding it to everywhere emotions run high (schools, parks, sidewalks). The Narrative War: Media uses this clip to argue that gun owners are “ticking time bombs,” ignoring that Gary was calm, precise, and harmed no one else. THE TALKING POINTS (ON-AIR READY) “The system calls it vigilantism. I call it parenting. Gary Plauché did what the courts were too weak to do.” “Gun control saves pedophiles. Disarming law-abiding fathers only makes the world safer for monsters like Jeff Doucet.” “In 1984, a judge understood that a father's love doesn't wait for an appeals court. Today, that same dad gets Red Flagged.” “Using Gary Plauché to argue against the Second Amendment is like banning seatbelts because someone used a car to leave a crime scene.” “Gary proved that sometimes the state is too slow, too soft, and too stupid to handle the monsters. That's why we carry.” The Alley Going Ballistic Virginia S.B. 749: Senator Cites Handgun Attacks to Justify Assault Weapons Ban Virginia Senator Saddam Salim (D) sponsored S.B. 749, an assault weapons ban targeting AR-15s and semiautomatic rifles, which passed Democrat-controlled legislature on March 9, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. Salim justified the ban by referencing handgun attacks, including the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting and 2019 Virginia Beach shooting. The bill includes a grandfather clause for pre-effective date possession but prohibits sales, transfers, and new purchases. The Gist: Virginians statewide; applies to possession, sale, and transfer of AR-15s and semiautomatic rifles. Impact: Passed by Virginia Democrat lawmakers on March 9, 2026; effective July 1, 2026; grandfather clause allows retention if possessed prior but bans sale, transfer, or new purchases. Bottom Line: Senator Saddam Salim cited handgun attacks (Virginia Tech 2007, Virginia Beach 2019) to justify banning AR-15s and semiautomatic rifles via S.B. 749.0 Washington HB 2521 & HB 5974: Background Check Fee Hike and Sheriff Silencing Bills Washington Democrats passed House Bill 2521, allowing the State Patrol to raise background check fees for firearm transactions from $18 potentially to $35 to cover costs, and House Bill 5974, empowering a state board to remove elected sheriffs refusing to enforce gun laws. Both bills advanced through the Democrat-controlled 2026 legislative session and await Gov. Bob Ferguson's expected signature. HB 2521 takes effect May 1, 2027, if signed, amid opposition citing constitutional violations. The Gist: Washington state: HB 2521 affects gun owners undergoing background checks for firearm transactions; HB 5974 targets elected county sheriffs, particularly those opposing gun control enforcement. Impact: HB 2521 grants WSP authority to hike fees as a ‘blank check,' viewed as a poll tax impairing constitutional right to bear arms (Article 1, Section 24); HB 5974 enables state board removal of non-compliant sheriffs, backed by Alliance for Gun Responsibility but opposed by sheriffs and 86% in a KOMO poll. Bottom Line: Both bills passed legislature and sent to Gov. Ferguson for signature (expected); imposes higher costs on gun transactions and risks state override of elected sheriffs on gun law enforcement. Old Dominion University Terror Attack (Virginia) Exposes Myth of Gun Tracing A terror attack at Old Dominion University in Virginia involved a stolen Glock 44 pistol used by Jalloh, a prohibited felon, highlighting the ineffectiveness of firearms tracing systems. The gun's chain of custody was broken by theft, and its partially obliterated serial number rendered tracing futile; investigators identified the seller via phone records instead. The article argues that national tracing and registration efforts are obsolete, costly, and rarely solve crimes, citing examples like Canada's handgun registry. The Gist: Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Virginia); Newport News, Virginia (gun theft); United States broadly (hundreds of millions of firearms over 10 years old or stolen are untraceable). Impact: Firearms tracing fails due to stolen guns breaking custody chains, obliterated serial numbers, and old firearms; registration systems like Canada's handgun registry (since 1934) solved no crimes by 1995; promotes electronic surveillance over ineffective gun control measures. Bottom Line: Firearms tracing and registration systems are obsolete, cost-ineffective myths that do not solve violent crimes, as proven by the Old Dominion case where phone records, not tracing, identified the gun seller.

The income tax heads to Bob Ferguson’s desk. Seattle Times cartoonist Dave Horsey reduces female officials to ‘Barbies,’ brands Jewish Stephen Miller ‘Mein Kampf Ken.’ President Trump offers life advice to young people. // Big Local: An Edmonds sushi restaurant is having some refigeration issues after copper pipes. Snowy conditions are causing problems at SeaTac airport. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim

Washington state lawmakers concluded the 60-day short legislative session in Olympia yesterday. One of the closely watched bills they passed imposes a state income tax of 9.9% on households earning more than $1 million annually. The so-called millionaires’ tax garnered a record-breaking 25-hour debate on the House floor. Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign the legislation which would not go into effect until 2028.    Scott Greenstone, a politics reporter at our partner station KUOW and co-host of the “Sound Politics” podcast, joins us to discuss the bill and other key developments in the session.   PROMO: 3/13 Washington lawmakers concluded the 60-day short legislative session yesterday, including a highly debated income tax on millionaires passed after a record-breaking 25-hour debate. We’ll hear from a reporter with our partner station, KUOW, with more.

5pm: The Income Tax has passed // Bob Ferguson: “The Millionaires’ Tax passed by the House represents historic progress in rebalancing our unfair system.” // Howard Schultz announces he’s relocating his family and family office that has funded many Seattle businesses to Miami, Florida // Why are authorities finally searching Epstein's ranch in New Mexico? // Rep Comer: The federal government asked New Mexico to stop their investigation, I believe back in 2019 of that ranch. // Letters

A Washington State bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks heads to Bob Ferguson’s desk. The Mariners announced their 2026 value menu. The delivery of Boeing’s 737 MAX airplanes have been delayed due to a ‘machining error.” // Big Local: Bellevue police is preparing a special light rail unit dedicated to keeping the homeless from Seattle out. Kids on e-bikes and scooters are causing a commotion in an Auburn neighborhood. // You Pick the Topic: A Texas woman has been accused of flying drones disguised as crows to smuggle drugs into a prison. The Trump Admin pulled $120k in research grants for LGBTQ cartoonists and ‘multiethnic’ studies.

Sean and Amanda open up the mailbag and answer your "Anything But Oscars” questions! Before diving in, they cover a handful of movie news headlines, including a big opening weekend box office for ‘Hoppers,' two of the final Oscars precursors with the WGA and the ASC awards, and the news that Christopher McQuarrie is directing a new ‘Conan the Barbarian' movie for 20th Century Studios (1:37). Next, they open the mailbag and answer whether or not Bob Ferguson is into physical media, highlight some 2026 titles they hope to see premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, and share the most memorable movie theater experiences of their lives (17:51). Finally, they cover Pixar's new animated movie, ‘Hoppers,' and break down why they were ultimately mixed-positive on Daniel Chong's new film (1:47:14). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producers: Jack Sanders, Chris Wohlers, and Kevin Cureghian Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®️. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®️. Drivers wanted. Learn more at vw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announced that Kristi Noem is being replaced as DHS Secretary by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Bob Ferguson is receiving praise for canceling a parole for a heinous criminal, but why was he out in the first place? United Airlines is changing one of its policies towards passenger etiquette. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox’s Dagen MacDowell on Iran, the primaries, and rescuing dogs. // Quick Hit: Jason finally had a game changer on his recent flight to New York.

Trump finally drops the hammer on the Iranian regime. // Bob Ferguson commemorates women’s history month, but doesn’t seem to know what he’s celebrating. // Hillary Clinton got feisty during her Epstein deposition.

Democrats turn their back on Americans in a moment the Party will live to regret. Mother of missing girl says SOTU moment gives her hope. Local media completely ignores the story of teen girl beaten over alleged Trump support. Bob Ferguson's big promise falls flat.

Seattle’s fentanyl disaster is so bad that Public Health offers drug overdose guides for dogs. Bob Ferguson continues to be deceitful about the ‘millionaire tax.’ // The Seattle Times has a hilarious piece about how to talk to your kids about ICE activity. // Stephen Colbert continues to throw a tantrum at CBS over his interview with James Talarico.