Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Ferguson

Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has challenged Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson to a televised debate over the federal government shutdown. Ferguson's office declined to confirm whether he would participate, as both leaders trade blame for the prolonged gridlock. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/shutdown-throwdown-gop-lawmaker-challenges-was-democratic-governor-to-debate/ #WashingtonState #Politics #GovernmentShutdown #MichaelBaumgartner #BobFerguson #Congress #Debate #Republican #Democrat #WashingtonStateStandard

The state legislature is evaluating the effectiveness of unarmed crisis response teams in lieu of police. Bob Ferguson says he’s “skeptical” about raising taxes in the next legislative session. Will Washingtonians fall for it again? Guest: Jeff Lyons is spending $250k of his own money in his bid for a city council position in Woodinville. // Big Local: The Gig Harbor police department says drones are unlocking new possibilities. A suspect was arrested in Shoreline for setting a man’s couch on fire. // You Pick the Topic: Kraft has come out with an apple pie flavored mac and cheese.

On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it will partially restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, but only at half the amount recipients of the food aid program would normally get this month. In separate rulings on Friday, two federal judges had ordered the Trump administration to tap billions of dollars in emergency reserves to continue to fund the program which 42 million Americans rely on, including 1 in 6 households in Oregon. .   SNAP recipients will likely still face delays, which could last weeks, as state agencies scramble to account for the reduced November benefits. Oregon and Washington were part of a coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia that had sued to prevent the loss of monthly SNAP benefits beginning Nov. 1 after the Trump administration said it would halt funding for the program during the federal government shutdown. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek last week authorized millions of dollars in state funds to support food banks in their respective states.   Roughly 930,000 people are enrolled in SNAP in Washington state. Sixty thousand of them reside in Clark County, according to Emily Straw, president of the Clark County Food Bank. She says there has been increased demand from clients in the past week or so at the two pantries the food bank operates in Vancouver.     Straw joins us to share how her organization has mobilized to help vulnerable Clark County residents facing hunger.  

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson expressed doubt about major new tax hikes in 2026, citing recent multibillion-dollar increases already passed by lawmakers. He emphasized housing and infrastructure as top priorities for the upcoming session, signaling greater investment in the Housing Trust Fund and road maintenance. This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-gov-ferguson-skeptical-of-tax-increases-in-2026/ #Washington #Politics #BobFerguson #Taxes #Housing #Infrastructure #Transportation #Budget #StateGovernment #Seattle #WashingtonStateStandard

Welcome to Play, Pause, Rewind! The world's greatest media podcast, maybe. !Viva la revolución! This week, we take a look at One Battle After Another, the latest film from acclaimed writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson. Following former revolutionary Bob Ferguson as he attempts to rescue his daughter from a shadowy government agent seeking to hunt them down.Social Information: https://youtu.be/na85biWc1-s?si=blpIXR4veLhu0Ycv Podcast Info: https://linktr.ee/PlayPauseRewind Dylan's Info: https://linktr.ee/DDayMovies Niles' Info: https://www.instagram.com/nilesgotnostylez/Topics and Timecodes:Intro: 0:14One Battle After Another: 2:17One Battle After Another (spoilers): 7:32Other Stuff: 53:45Outros: 59:50

Send us a textWelcome to the launch of our epic 5th season on Fabulous Film & Friends! This is the big one! The one that everyone will be talking about for years to come. Why? Because this is the episode where I finally get to trash the Barbie movie as we dive into the idea of “When Good Directors Go Bad.”Inspired by the recent release of 2025's Paul Thomas Anderson/ Leonardo DiCaprio domestic terror extravaganza One Battle After Another which also stars Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Regina Hall, Tony Goldwyn, Alana Haim and Sean Penn, we're going to analyze just went wrong with this promising cinematic spectacle and compare it to another creative disaster that should've been an artistic and thematic slam dunk considering its pedigree, 2023's Barbie directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Simu Liu, Rhea Perlman and Will Ferrell.  I'm your host Gino Caputi and returning to their mics pretty much right where they left them last season are little sis' Roseanne Caputi and actor photobug Gordon Alex Robertson. Alex, you're going to start this season out of the hot seat again as Roseanne is going to continue to thrill us with factoids about the directors in question Hit us again with the facts, Teach! Before we sharpen the bayonets and light the fuses: the synopses. Barbie follows the titular blonde doll as she awakes blissfully in the female run Barbie Land each day, ignoring her supposed boyfriend Ken, and partying with her fellow Barbies all night. One night during a sensationally choreographed and costumed dance party, she has an existential crisis about mortality and develops flat feet, causing her to leave Barbieland on a journey to “the real world” to find the source of her angst. Realizing her depressed feelings stem from a psychic connection to her original owner, Gloria, Barbie reconnects with Gloria and Gloria's daughter and the trio travel back to Barbieland.  Upon their return, however, they are dumbfounded to find that Ken has taken over and has brainwashed all the other Barbies into subservience to him and his fellow Kens. A battle of the sexes ensues. One Battle After Another loosely adapts Vineland, a novel by Thomas Pynchon. It follows Bob Ferguson, a bomb expert drawn into the terrorist group the French 75. Amid the group's revolutionary chaos, Bob fathers a daughter named Willa with the fiery tempered and uncontrollable Perfidia Beverly Hills. Perfidia also has a complicated relationship with the mannered and single-minded Colonel Steven Lockjaw. She is soon caught during a botched bank robbery, and Lockjaw strikes a deal with her, leading her to name names. Years later, after most of his French 75 cohorts have been hunted down by Lockjaw, Bob is still on the run in Northern California with Willa. But Lockjaw finds and captures Willa so Bob must confront the unstoppable colonel for once and for all.  Where did these two talented filmmakers go off the rails?  Find out! Watch the video podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/dBbbcNCNAj4

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center criticizes Gov. Bob Ferguson's new executive order requiring Project Labor Agreements for large state-funded projects. He argues the policy will drive up construction costs, limit opportunities for non-union workers, and burden taxpayers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-gov-ferguson-signed-an-executive-order-that-will-increase-the-cost-of-public-construction-projects/ #Opinion #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #BobFerguson #ProjectLaborAgreements #WashingtonState #ConstructionIndustry #EconomicPolicy #PublicProjects #TaxpayerImpact #LaborPolicy

Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith elements reflected in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film One Battle after Another. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as "Ghetto" Pat Calhoun, once a leader of the famous revolutionary group, the "French 75." Following the capture of his partner Perfidia Beverly Hills (Teyana Taylor) and the capture and killing of many of the group by Col. Stephen Lockjaw (Sean Penn) Calhoun lives an underground life as Bob Ferguson raising his and Perfidia's daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti).  When Lockjaw, trying to cover his tracks in order to join a secret society of white supremists, The Christmas Adventurers Club, captures Willa, Ferguson is pressed into action with little time to shake of the rust of 15 years of drugs, alcohol and little activity.  Benicio del Toro costars as Sergio St. Carolos, Willa's Karate intstructor and leader of the local undocumented community.  Sergio assists Bob in finding his daughter while also helping many of the community escape from the military crackdown.  Faith Spotted: Co-opting and nationalizing faith for personal power and profit. The perseverance necessary to stand against injustice, seek to redeem and reclaim justice and the way of Christ and the Kingdom of God. The challenge and call to maintain faith and focus when encountering the enevitable, "gravitational force" of resistance of those who oppose the righteousness of God and Gospel of Christ.  Resist the temptations to allow diappointment and struggle change one into that which one is called to oppose. Resist the temptation to believe that unrighteous means will lead to a righteous end. 

A podcast for the lunatics, haters and punk trash! Zac and Amanda go through the 10th film from one of their favorite filmmakers of all time, Paul Thomas Anderson. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, a washed-up stoner revolutionary, who is on a mission to save his daughter from a military official with the help of fellow members of the French 75 and his community. Featuring performances from Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. Now playing everywhere! audio from the film belongs to Warner Brothers Pictures Follow Blindspotters 'cross plat': On Instagram: @blindspotterspod On Twitter: @blindspotters On Bluesky: @blindspotters On Letterboxd: Zac Pacleb, Amanda Luberto Zac's Substack: Love and Attention

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center critiques Gov. Bob Ferguson's new “Your Washington” initiative, arguing it must meet deadlines, set meaningful metrics, and enforce accountability to avoid the failures of Results Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-gov-ferguson-promises-to-make-the-state-more-responsive-heres-how-he-can-make-that-happen/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #GovBobFerguson #GovernmentReform #YourWashington #Policy #Accountability #Bureaucracy #Columns

Gov. Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown are opposing a federal proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule, which protects 2 million acres of Washington forest from logging and roadbuilding. They warn rescission could harm endangered species, recreational economies, and water quality, while timber groups back the change. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governor-and-ag-oppose-repeal-of-federal-forest-protections/ #WashingtonState #RoadlessRule #ForestProtections #BobFerguson #NickBrown #EnvironmentalPolicy #TimberIndustry #PublicLands

RIGHT OUT OF THEATER REVIEW!! One Battle After Another Movie Review - Paul Thomas Anderson returns with his biggest, boldest film yet — a mix of action, satire, thriller, and dark comedy inspired by Thomas Pynchon's Vineland. Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Django Unchained, Inception) stars as Bob Ferguson, a former revolutionary forced to reunite with his old comrades when his daughter is kidnapped. Sean Penn (Mystic River, Milk, Dead Man Walking) plays Colonel Lockjaw, the menacing antagonist who resurfaces after 16 years. Benicio del Toro (Sicario, Traffic, Guardians of the Galaxy) is Sensei Sergio, Bob's unpredictable ally, while Regina Hall (Girls Trip, Scary Movie, The Best Man) and Teyana Taylor (Coming 2 America, A Thousand and One, White Men Can't Jump) round out the revolutionary crew. Rising star Chase Infiniti takes on Willa Ferguson, the daughter whose disappearance sparks the story. The supporting cast includes Alana Haim (Licorice Pizza, Women Talking, Haim music fame), Wood Harris (Remember the Titans, Creed, The Wire), Tony Goldwyn (Ghost, Scandal, Tarzan), and more. With a score by Jonny Greenwood (There Will Be Blood, Phantom Thread, The Power of the Dog) and Warner Bros. releasing it in IMAX, VistaVision, and 70mm, this is an epic cinematic experience critics are already calling “cinema at its purest.” Themes include generational conflict, extremism, father-daughter bonds, and the messy fallout of idealism. Packed with big action sequences, wild tonal shifts, and emotional performances, this might be Anderson's most personal film yet. Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth New (Hovde) contends Washington's budget will take another hit as Gov. Bob Ferguson promises to replace lost federal Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood. She says the state keeps making promises it cannot afford. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-replacing-federal-funds-for-planned-parenthood-will-add-to-states-overspending-woes/ #ElizabethNew #PlannedParenthood #WashingtonPolitics #Medicaid #AppleHealth #BobFerguson #StateBudget #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Opinion

Comcast has filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court challenging Washington's new sales tax on advertising services, arguing it discriminates against internet-based ads in violation of federal law. The tax, part of Senate Bill 5814 signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, is projected to raise billions but could be struck down, imperiling state budget plans. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/comcast-lawsuit-argues-new-washington-tax-on-advertising-is-illegal/ #Comcast #WashingtonState #AdvertisingTax #StreamingServices #InternetTaxFreedomAct #SenateBill5814 #DigitalAdvertising #StateBudget

Washington elected officials are responding to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah. Jim Walsh, Travis Couture, and John Braun expressed concern over political rhetoric and violence, while Gov. Bob Ferguson condemned the murder as unacceptable in democracy. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-elected-officials-react-to-fatal-shooting-of-charlie-kirk-in-utah/ #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #PoliticalViolence #WashingtonState #JimWalsh #TravisCouture #JohnBraun #BobFerguson #UtahValleyUniversity #TheCenterSquare

Today - Gov. Bob Ferguson is taking a major step toward strengthening labor protections on big public construction projects — and he made that announcement right here in Wenatchee.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Harmsworth says Gov. Bob Ferguson's concern over proposed tariffs conflicts with $9B in state tax increases, citing projected costs, jobs at risk, and Washington's trade exposure; he argues residents deserve stability on all fronts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-complaining-about-the-potential-impact-of-tariffs-after-actually-raising-taxes-by-9-billion-seems-a-little-hypocritical/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #Taxes #Tariffs #Economy #StateBudget #WAPolitics #SmallBusiness

Why the latest jobs numbers are bad, the revised jobs numbers are even worse, and Trump's desired fix could make inflation worse; Rep. LaMonica McIver discusses being targeted by Trump's DOJ and defeating a Republican House censure move against her; plus, the dangers of Trump and RFK Jr. 's anti-vax agenda; Gov. Bob Ferguson discusses how states are working around the collapsing federal public health system.

Two months after Congress created the nation's first federal tax-credit scholarship program, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has yet to decide if the state will opt in. Supporters, including Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center, say the program offers a win for students and taxpayers, while Ferguson has expressed skepticism. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/will-gov-ferguson-opt-wa-in-on-federal-tax-credits-for-school-choice/ #WashingtonState #SchoolChoice #EducationPolicy #TaxCreditScholarship #BobFerguson #WashingtonPolicyCenter #StudentScholarships #EducationFunding

(The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is defending the state's noncitizen workers' protections law despite U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's threats of criminal charges against him if the state does not comply with federal immigration law. On Aug. 13, Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell received letters from Bondi identifying the state and city as jurisdictions that engage in sanctuary policies that thwart federal immigration enforcement.

Trump says he is going to go patrolling with the National Guard in Washington D.C. tonight. Guest: State Senator Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn) wants Washington to repeal its sanctuary city laws. // Bob Ferguson was asked a tough question about Washington’s sanctuary laws and had no answer for it. // Several people were arrested by Redmond police on Microsoft’s campus during a pro-Palestinian protest.

The Justice Department says cities and states risk legal action if they fail to comply with federal immigration law. Democratic leaders are pushing back, saying their policies break no laws. Then, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson after he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi threatening criminal prosecution for impeding immigration enforcement.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Gov. Bob Ferguson rejected threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to withhold federal funds if Washington does not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. At a Capitol press conference, Ferguson vowed the state “will not be bullied,” while Attorney General Nick Brown also warned of troubling ultimatums. The standoff centers on Washington's Keep Washington Working Act, which limits local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Bondi has threatened funding cuts and prosecutions, but Ferguson said if taken to court, “we will defeat you.” This report was first published by the Washington State Standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-gov-ferguson-responds-to-bondi-letter-with-defiance/ #WashingtonState #BobFerguson #PamBondi #Immigration #SanctuaryPolicies #KeepWashingtonWorkingAct #NickBrown #FederalFunding #DOJ #TrumpAdministration

(The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is defending the state's noncitizen workers' protections law despite U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's threats of criminal charges against him if the state does not comply with federal immigration law. On Aug. 13, Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell received letters from Bondi identifying the state and city as jurisdictions that engage in sanctuary policies that thwart federal immigration enforcement. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_87271929-0417-46eb-a3d6-7ca1688ee695.html

Seattle suing the Trump Administration over DEI policies / WA Gov. Bob Ferguson under fire for bringing  former chief strategy officer on state plane / Fatal shooting near UW Seattle // “Performative Male Contest” flying circulates in Seattle // Would you rather?  

Gov. Bob Ferguson is facing growing scrutiny for failing to provide consistent updates about his public schedule. In seven months, his office has sent few advisories, often incomplete or late, raising questions about transparency and public accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wheres-gov-bob-ferguson/ #BobFerguson #WashingtonState #GovernorWatch #Transparency #PublicRecords #WApolitics #PressAccess #ClimateCommitmentAct #QuinaultNation

A shooting in NYC has injured several people and left at least one dead. Seattle Democrats upset that Trump is undoing their failed policies on homelessness. Bob Ferguson has the worst approval rating through the first 6 months of his term as Governor over 30 years. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan with some good news and some bad news on the traffic front. // Quick Hit: The Oregon girl high school athletes that protested competing against trans athlete are now filing a lawsuit.

(The Center Square) – Six months after Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson took office with a moderate-sounding tone that encouraged many Republicans, state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, says Ferguson has instead proven to be in “lockstep” with majority party Democrats in the Legislature. “He put forward a very bipartisan, no-nonsense … I just want good government image during the session,” the Senate Minority Leader said in a Monday interview with The Center Square. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_670a3225-6906-434c-9ee5-5ee1bd151091.html

As soon as President Trump signed his tax-cut and spending package into law on July 4, one of the ways it impacted Oregon was to immediately make all Planned Parenthood clinics ineligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for one year. In Oregon, those reimbursements make up approximately 70% of budgets. That is, if they continued to perform abortions - even for the approximately 90 percent of health care services that are not abortion related. Planned Parenthood sued the Trump administration and got a temporary injunction - but that’s set to expire at the end of this week. In Washington state, Gov. Bob Ferguson has committed to backfilling the loss for clinics in that state for one year. We talk with Sara Kennedy, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, which runs nine clinics in the region, about the impact of the expected Medicaid cuts and what alternatives might be available.

Gov. Bob Ferguson promised to use state funds to offset an $11 million federal cut to Planned Parenthood caused by the Trump-signed spending bill. Speaking outside a Seattle clinic, Ferguson emphasized access to essential services, while the organization's leaders warned of deep impacts on over 100,000 patients across Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governor-commits-to-backfilling-planned-parenthood-funding-cut-by-congress/ #PlannedParenthood #BobFerguson #Medicaid #ReproductiveHealth #TrumpBill #WApolitics #SeattleNews #HealthCareAccess #JenniferAllen #WashingtonStateStandard

What’s Trending: Jay Inslee (and many other leftists) politicized the Texas flood tragedy in the most ghoulish way possible. An employee in Redmond shot a car thief in self-defense. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgartner breaks down the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, offers to debate Bob Ferguson, and responds to Elon Musk’s call for a third party. // Quick Hit: Elon Musk has started a new political party.

A vicious antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. After signing the largest tax hike in state history, Bob Ferguson claims he’s fighting for our economy. // The latest polling for the Democrats is dismal. A longtime Kentucky Democrat just switched parties. Senator John Fetterman says his party botched it on the border. // Now, airports say not to use the USB chargers.

5pm: Top Stories Recaps/Updates // WA transgender athlete Verónica Garcia repeats as state track champion // ‘Must obey God rather than men’: Washington, Bob Ferguson sued over clergy reporting law // Your chatbot friend might be messing with your mind // Letters 

This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Well, as our journalist Justin Chartrey reported, Washington state is in for some trouble right now because their governor, Bob Ferguson, just allowed more taxes to be passed in the state. And if this wasn’t bad enough already, these look like they will be some of the largest tax increases in the state’s history. According to our reporter, Justin Chartrey, the bills that were passed will increase the state budget. "The budget, expected to increase an additional $12 billion over the budget from two years ago ...Washington’s Congress operates on two-year budget cycles..., also adds more than $9 billion in new/updated taxes." Specifically, there are three big areas that these taxes are hitting: house prices, gas prices, and small business taxes. For houses, these taxes will increase the cap of 1 percent to at least 3 percent on the annual property tax. This might sound familiar because I covered this particular tax a few weeks ago, but basically it will make housing taxes fluctuate worse by taking away specific limitations. For example, these taxes will partly depend on population growth, which as everyone knows, can change. Secondly, the gas price is going to rise six cents. This one might not sound as bad as the others, but since gas prices in Washington state are already more expensive than most other states, this tax doesn’t really help the state move in the right direction. Finally, there are a few new taxes that will make it much harder to maintain a small business. It’s already hard enough to make money in a small business, and the last thing that these small business owners need is to have more taxes breathing down the back of their necks. And did you know that even Tesla owners are impacted by other new taxes? Check out the full article on crosspoliticnews for more information on these new tax laws in Washington state. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/governor-signs-off-on-tax-hikes) Meanwhile, our journalist Justin Chartrey also wrote an article about baseball bans and Pete Rose. Pete Rose, nicknamed Charlie Hustle, had been permanently banned from the game of baseball in 1989. He has the all-time hit record, and he played for 24 years, but since Rose would bet money on baseball games, he was prohibited from playing the sport and banned from any possibility of entering the hall of fame. Mark Dewey, the podcast host of In the Bullpen and a former major league pitcher, said that, “I vaguely remember all of us kind of looking at each other, thinking, this is unbelievable. But I don't think any of us had any concept of, ‘Oh, this doesn't mean he gets in the Hall of Fame’. I think it was simply we knew he could not work in the game of baseball, and especially for a guy like Pete Rose. I mean it truly was sad. It truly was his life.” (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) And yet Pete Rose was also banned from the hall of fame. At least, he had been banned until now because, even though he has passed away, his ban was just recently lifted. Now, there is a possibility again that he can re-enter the hall of fame. Of course, this raises many questions. Should we lift the ban only after a player has passed away? Is that just? How should we judge whether someone should make it into the hall of fame? To read more thoughts on this recent repeal, check out the full article at the crosspoliticnews website. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as, "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight", by our journalist Justin Chartrey, or "Drain The Music City Swamp: The Patriotic Musical Takeover", by our reporter Luke Edison, or even, "Time to "Degrade" Some SCOTUS Justices?" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Well, as our journalist Justin Chartrey reported, Washington state is in for some trouble right now because their governor, Bob Ferguson, just allowed more taxes to be passed in the state. And if this wasn’t bad enough already, these look like they will be some of the largest tax increases in the state’s history. According to our reporter, Justin Chartrey, the bills that were passed will increase the state budget. "The budget, expected to increase an additional $12 billion over the budget from two years ago ...Washington’s Congress operates on two-year budget cycles..., also adds more than $9 billion in new/updated taxes." Specifically, there are three big areas that these taxes are hitting: house prices, gas prices, and small business taxes. For houses, these taxes will increase the cap of 1 percent to at least 3 percent on the annual property tax. This might sound familiar because I covered this particular tax a few weeks ago, but basically it will make housing taxes fluctuate worse by taking away specific limitations. For example, these taxes will partly depend on population growth, which as everyone knows, can change. Secondly, the gas price is going to rise six cents. This one might not sound as bad as the others, but since gas prices in Washington state are already more expensive than most other states, this tax doesn’t really help the state move in the right direction. Finally, there are a few new taxes that will make it much harder to maintain a small business. It’s already hard enough to make money in a small business, and the last thing that these small business owners need is to have more taxes breathing down the back of their necks. And did you know that even Tesla owners are impacted by other new taxes? Check out the full article on crosspoliticnews for more information on these new tax laws in Washington state. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/governor-signs-off-on-tax-hikes) Meanwhile, our journalist Justin Chartrey also wrote an article about baseball bans and Pete Rose. Pete Rose, nicknamed Charlie Hustle, had been permanently banned from the game of baseball in 1989. He has the all-time hit record, and he played for 24 years, but since Rose would bet money on baseball games, he was prohibited from playing the sport and banned from any possibility of entering the hall of fame. Mark Dewey, the podcast host of In the Bullpen and a former major league pitcher, said that, “I vaguely remember all of us kind of looking at each other, thinking, this is unbelievable. But I don't think any of us had any concept of, ‘Oh, this doesn't mean he gets in the Hall of Fame’. I think it was simply we knew he could not work in the game of baseball, and especially for a guy like Pete Rose. I mean it truly was sad. It truly was his life.” (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) And yet Pete Rose was also banned from the hall of fame. At least, he had been banned until now because, even though he has passed away, his ban was just recently lifted. Now, there is a possibility again that he can re-enter the hall of fame. Of course, this raises many questions. Should we lift the ban only after a player has passed away? Is that just? How should we judge whether someone should make it into the hall of fame? To read more thoughts on this recent repeal, check out the full article at the crosspoliticnews website. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as, "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight", by our journalist Justin Chartrey, or "Drain The Music City Swamp: The Patriotic Musical Takeover", by our reporter Luke Edison, or even, "Time to "Degrade" Some SCOTUS Justices?" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

The Green Hill School is undergoing a little bit of a makeover. ICE arrested dozens of illegal immigrants in Martha’s Vineyard. Ron Johnson is revealing some more shocking data about the COVID vaccine. Guest: Shannon is a gas station worker from Grays Harbor County that has started a recall effort against Bob Ferguson due to $9 billion in new taxes. // Big Local: Some Granite Falls residents are not happy about the local Rite Aid closing. Several teens were in arrested in Auburn for attempted auto theft and assault. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: KIRO News Radio's Jake Skorheim on the Mariners, mom jeans, and getting old.

An Olympia teacher declares he ‘kills fascists’ and the district defends it as free speech. Wild police body cam footage out of Thurston County as a hit-and-run suspect attacked a deputy with a helmet. We Heart Seattle helped clear trash from Kinnear Park with volunteers that used to be homeless. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild President is telling his members that if they're looking for more pay, they'll have to work elsewhere. // Quick Hit: Bob Ferguson quietly vetoed a bill to help protect liberal policies raises cost of living.

3pm: Guest - William Kirk - Washington Gun Law // Bill Kirk reacts to Bob Ferguson’s freshly signed gun legislation // Today in History // 1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis drops a bombshell in London // OceanGate sub implosion documentary goes deep on 'borderline psychopath' CEO: 'He wanted fame' // TITAN: The OceanGate Disaster | Official Trailer

6pm: Guest - William Kirk - Washington Gun Law // Bill Kirk reacts to Bob Ferguson’s freshly signed gun legislation // Today in History // 1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis drops a bombshell in London // OceanGate sub implosion documentary goes deep on 'borderline psychopath' CEO: 'He wanted fame' // TITAN: The OceanGate Disaster | Official Trailer

3pm: Guest - Jim Walsh - Reaction to Bob Ferguson's Sign-A-Thon // Today in History // 1901 - Connecticut enacts first speed limit law // Oh Boy! Despite water breaking, anchor continues the morning show while in labor!

6pm: Guest - Jim Walsh - Reaction to Bob Ferguson's Sign-A-Thon // Today in History // 1901 - Connecticut enacts first speed limit law // Oh Boy! Despite water breaking, anchor continues the morning show while in labor!

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.

4pm: Guest - Matt Markovich - Bob Ferguson signs Everything // Aaron’s Wedding Experience // John makes a morning radio show appearance // John’s Karaoke PTSD

Earlier this month, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law that now requires clergy to be mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Under SB 5375, clergy in Washington must report suspected abuse or neglect to authorities even if they learn of it during so-called penitential communications, such as confessions. The bill was first introduced in 2023 after reporting by InvestigateWest described how a lack of a mandatory reporting requirement for clergy in Washington may have played a role in helping Jehovah’s Witnesses in the state hide allegations of child sexual abuse.   As reported earlier by InvestigateWest, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it is opening an investigation into SB 5375, which it claims appears to violate the free exercise of religion under the First Amendment. Joining us to discuss the new law is the bill’s sponsor, Democratic Washington state Sen. Noel Frame, who represents Seattle in the state’s 36th Legislative District. 

This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Our journalist Justin Chartrey recently reported that the Governor of Washington State, Bob Ferguson, has signed a racist housing bill into law in Washington State. This new bill, which is nicknamed the Taylor Bill after Washington State Representative Jamilla Taylor, gives huge initial downpayments and even loan forgiveness to house owners who meet a certain standard of financial instability. However, while this already sounds wonky, it gets even better. Anyone who wants these benefits must also meet the requirements of the Covenant Home Ownership Program. And if you want to be a part of the program, you basically have to be part of a racial minority. Representative Taylor of Washington State explained that this law will help balance the inequal house ownership situation between white and black families as well as continue to atone for the past racial injustice against blacks in America. Under the disguise of fighting racism and injustice, this law only supports them. If a pendulum swings one way, we all know where it will swing next. And even though the Trump administration is trying to root out these types of injustices in the government and nation, it doesn’t seem like it has noticed this new terrible law in Washington State. So, it looks like the citizens in Washington State will have to step up against these liberal policies instead in the next election. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/washingtons-mockery-of-justice) Meanwhile, on a different subject, China’s laws against religious foreigners are only growing worse. Well, that’s at least what many people think who don’t have actual experience in China. Our journalist B.F. Westen wrote that while Dictator Xi of China doesn’t like religion outside of the Chinese government’s approval and enacts laws to reflect this, he actually hasn’t changed the pre-existing regulations against religious missionaries in China that much. If these religion regulations were a house, then China has just repainted it and added new furniture. It’s not a completely new house just because it’s been refurnished and looks a little different. But even with this said, these laws have been slightly changed because the government has clarified them and added more text. China has spelled out a little more clearly the specific ways a foreigner can and cannot approach religion in China while also keeping some broad regulations that could apply to any situation. For example, regulation number eleven of article 29 simply states that people cannot be a part of "Other illegal activities involving religion." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) That’s very broad, and as our reporter B. F. Westen notes, this means that it lets China, quote, make something up when the time comes, unquote. China's government wants to cover all of its bases. So, how do these updated regulations affect missionary work in China? Our journalist B.F. Westen understands that while Dictator Xi is hostile toward Christianity and the persecution against Christians has grown, these updated foreign religion policies should not scare Christians away from China. Westen was a missionary in China, so he understands what these regulations actually mean. While there are occasions of fines and other punishments for missionaries, the persecution against Christian missionaries is much lighter than the persecution against Chinese Christians and pastors. Again, Westen actually lived in China before, and he thinks that "it is extremely rare for a foreigner to be prosecuted criminally for missionary work. The police just do not typically treat the “religious crimes” of foreigners that seriously. Instead, warnings are given or immigration rules are enforced by cancelling visas or work permits. The process feels much more like getting a ticket for a misdemeanor. I was detained, interrogated, and deported, but I was never searched or handcuffed. I was never treated like a “real” criminal, unlike faithful pastors such as Wang Yi." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) Our brothers and sisters living in China are actually being persecuted, so do not fall for China’s weak threats of deportations and canceled visas. China wants missionaries to be afraid of coming, but Christ is King, and we must make disciples of all nations. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight" by our journalist Justin Chartrey, "The Thunder Take the Basketball World By Storm" by our reporter B.F. Westen, or even, "The Sons of Issachar mark the Tenth Anniversary of Evangelicalism’s Death" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

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. 

President Trump’s new executive order on sanctuary cities will call out Washington. Washington Democrats passed a rent control bill, so your rent is going to go up. // LongForm: GUEST: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley on the future of the GOP and President Trump’s first 100 days. // Quick Hit: A new poll shows that Bob Ferguson is gaining popularity with Republicans in Washington but losing popularity amongst Democrats.

Spokane City Council takes the cowardly way out -- rejecting what 75% of the city asked for. Bob Ferguson signed a bill that prohibits the National Guard from other states encroaching on Washington’s territory. The Trump Administration says that India and the United States are close to a trade agreement. RFK Jr. moves to ban food dye. // Big Local: The City of Lynden voted to remove fluoride from their water. A new walk on ferry will take you to the San Juan Islands from Anacortes for free. // You Pick the Topic: The Everett Herald attempts to create a fake controversy about a bible program for elementary students.

This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. Why is the soundtrack Epic which is about Homer’s Odyssey, suddenly so popular? Our writer Clarissa Alexandria created an article about this, and we can see that there are a few different reasons that could explain Epic's success, varying from the soundtrack’s content to its audience. For example, the music itself is good and fits the story, but that’s not the only thing. It also seems like the soundtrack has become popular for both what it is saying and to whom it is saying those things to. Epic centers around the story of the Odyssey, which deals with story themes that easily resonate in our world, as our writer Clarissa Alexandria points out: "It follows themes of exile, temptation, descent, and eventual renewal that should feel familiar to anyone who has studied the Scriptures or consumed a good story of any variety in their life." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/an-epic-alternative-to-woke-hollywood) Our broken culture relates to these themes because they understand the journey of Odysseus. His character lives through their own problems and experience, so people gravitate towards his story. For example, they understand his longing for home, because so many people feel the lack of real, good homes in our world. And yet while this cultural tie is strong, Epic also contains themes that are found in the Bible, which is also why these stories are so effective. After all, they align with how God designed the world. Meanwhile, on a different note, our reporter Justin Chartray wrote about how the State of Washington is having trouble trying to figure out how to deal with its taxes because while the liberals want to raise taxes, they are meeting opposition from the governor, even though he’s also a liberal. So, what’s going on in Washington State? Well, we can see that it has been very liberal recently in respect to their recent recognition of Muslim holidays, their attack on gun rights, and their unlawful orders against parental rights, but, as I just mentioned, its government can’t decide what to do with taxes yet. One of the reasons this tax issue is important is because Washington State needs a $12-15 billion deficit in order to uphold its current programs and bureaucracy. In order to pay for all this, Republicans want the state to withdraw from areas that the government should not concern itself with, such as education and immigration. Unsurprisingly, the democrats don’t want to lower the budget this way, though. Instead, they would prefer increasing everyone’s taxes, specifically targeting property taxes and rich people. With these property taxes, Washington State's government would want to keep changing the amount of taxes in order to match the growth of society and other outside conditions. But there’s a problem here. If the amount of taxes changes continually because it is dependent on variables that frequently change, then there is no truly objective wall or limit that could stop its government from demanding very heavy taxes. Nevertheless, these increased taxes would seem to meet the $15 billion budget deficit, but it would be through taxing people uninvolved with that deficit. However, while most of the liberals in power seem eager to adopt this strategy, the newest governor of Washington, Bob Ferguson, has rejected this plan. It appears that he doesn’t want to raise taxes to make the money they need. Despite his previous liberal actions, such as trying to sue the presidency of Trump almost a hundred times during Trump’s first time in office, Governor Ferguson is actually making a more Republican decision right now by rejecting these increased taxes. Did he change political parties? Our journalist Justin Chartray doesn’t think so: "No, Bob Ferguson has not become a conservative overnight. What he may represent is a rare callback to the previous generation of liberals; socially progressive but fiscally conservative. A dinosaur. A relic. A man woefully out of step with his progressive comrades and now, a fly in the ointment for their unending lust of the rich man’s gold." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/division-at-the-top) So, even though Ferguson isn’t a Republican or Conservative, he is still making a solid leadership move that serves the citizens of Washington State, who now have the opportunity to fight back against these unjust laws. We should pray that he continues this. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "Severance Season 2 Review", by our journalist Wes Walker, or "Stopping Universal (Nationwide) Federal Court Injunctions", by our reporter David Fowler, or even "Is Your Pastor a Coward?", by our journalist Luke Edison. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

Bob Ferguson actually did another thing that Jason likes. Seattle businesses are voicing their opposition to Trump’s tariffs. Guest: Mark Lamb reacts to the stunning and alarming Washington State Supreme Court decision effectively killing the local initiative. // Big Local: Parents might sue the Peninsula School District for reassigning principals. A former Sumner basketball coach was sentenced to 40 years in prison for child sex crimes. Edmonds residents are pushing back over plans by the city to sell a park and a community center in an effort to address the budget shortfall. // You Pick the Topic: The US government claims it has new technology that can bend time and space.