Podcast appearances and mentions of Patty Murray

Washington Democrats fought for college athletes just so they could tax them. Bill Gates responds to the recent Epstein controversy surrounding him. // Border Czar Tom Homan announced the withdrawal of about 700 federal agents from Minnesota in exchange for a major concession from local leaders. Senator Patty Murray is trying to stay relevant by bashing DHS agents. // Be wary of scammers this tax season, warns the Better Business Bureau.

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The D’s believe they can shutdown the government and use the DHS funding to do it. But the OBBB is funding ICE so this is going to fail. Trump has the leverage and he weakening the [DS] every step of the way. The root cause is being exposed to the country.   Economy Big Picture: President Trump and Trade Using the Art of the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Canada and the EU take trade and economic positions seemingly against U.S. interests. Simultaneously Mexico modifies all their trade positions to come into alignment with the USA. Yesterday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Mexico will no longer ship oil to Cuba.   When President Trump was asked about Prime Minister Mark Carney creating a new trade agreement with China, President Trump responded that he didn't care – it was irrelevant to him.  Yet, simultaneously inside the USMCA President Trump has the power to veto any trade agreement between Mexico or Canada and a non-member nation. So, why didn't President Trump care?  Easy, because in President Trump's mind there's not going to be a USMCA; so, he really doesn't care if Canada runs to violate it.  In real terms, Canada doing bilateral deals with other countries, especially deals potentially detrimental to the USA, only strengthens his position on dissolving the USMCA. If Canada violates the terms and spirit of the USMCA, it makes dispatch of the unliked trade agreement even easier.  Canada is helping President Trump remove the congressional justification they could use to block him.  If Canada is violating the USMCA (CUSMA), Congress is kneecapped from interference. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/Geiger_Capital/status/2015924180160594345?s=20 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2015949123648909631?s=20  more than officially reported. Furthermore, China officially bought an additional 0.9 tonnes in December, pushing the total gold reserves to a record 2,306 tonnes. This also marked the 14th consecutive monthly purchase. In 2025, China's total reported gold purchases reached +27 tonnes. Assuming official purchases were 10% of what China is actually buying, this suggests China acquired +270 tonnes of physical gold in 2025. China is stockpiling gold like we are in a major crisis.    2025. Why hasn’t the Korean Legislature approved it?   Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS, from 15% to 25%. Thank you for your attention to this matter!   DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Political/Rights DOGE https://twitter.com/alx/status/2015969948674203731?s=20 Geopolitical  War/Peace Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda  https://twitter.com/VASenateGOP/status/2015208669336813823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015208669336813823%7Ctwgr%5E5081d9eb1b9220fa690d082571ec929c4f0248cc%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fvirginia-democrats-now-seeking-double-their-own-pay%2F   pocket to line their own. TOTAL CON JOB! True. The Department of Justice did withdraw its request for arrest warrants against Don Lemon and four other individuals involved in the disruption of a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, following a federal magistrate judge’s refusal to approve the related criminal complaints and an appeals court’s rejection of the DOJ’s emergency bid to compel the warrants.  While prosecutors could potentially pursue charges through alternative means, such as a grand jury, the specific action of withdrawing the warrant request aligns with the reported events https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/2016208255677067439?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricBrakey/status/2015578832070123856?s=20 https://twitter.com/JayTownAlabama/status/2015584436230717786?s=20 According to recent data from the Giffords Law Center, the following 16 jurisdictions (15 states plus the District of Columbia) have explicit prohibitions on carrying firearms at demonstrations, protests, or licensed public gatherings. These restrictions vary by state, with some banning both concealed and open carry, while others target only one or apply under specific conditions (e.g., only for participants or permitted events). Note that laws can change, and some states have exceptions like for enhanced permit holders. State/Jurisdiction Concealed Carry Prohibited? Open Carry Prohibited? Notes Alabama Yes Yes Arkansas Yes No Applies only to participants in permitted demonstrations; enhanced CCW permittees are allowed. California No Yes Open carry banned generally. Connecticut No Yes Open carry banned generally. District of Columbia Yes Yes Florida No Yes Open carry banned generally. Hawaii Yes Yes Illinois Yes Yes Louisiana Yes No Applies to permitted demonstrations or parades. Maryland Yes Yes Mississippi Yes No Applies to permitted demonstrations or parades. Nebraska Yes No Applies at “political rallies” and fundraisers. New Jersey Yes Yes New York Yes Yes North Carolina Yes Yes Washington No Yes   https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2015928285436203305?s=20 https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/2016211395273011469?s=20  gets disarmed… then shot. DHS is already tracking violent agitators who assault or obstruct officers (you know, felonies). Tom Homan pushing to make these interferers “famous” via database – names, faces, employers notified. The same crowd screaming “police state” will ignore he already assaulted officers once and walked   https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2016235731602067586?s=20 https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/2016177515845283911?s=20   nation that tramples the 4th Amendment and tolerates our neighbors being terrorized. The people of Minnesota have stood strong — helping community members in unimaginable circumstances, speaking out against injustice when they see it, and holding our government accountable to the people. Minnesotans have reminded us all what it is to be American, and they have suffered enough at the hands of this Administration. Violence and terror have no place in the United States of America, especially when it's our own government targeting American citizens. No single person can destroy what America stands for and believes in, not even a President, if we — all of America — stand up and speak out. We know who we are. It’s time to show the world. More importantly, it’s time to show ourselves. Now, justice requires full, fair, and transparent investigations into the deaths of the two Americans who lost their lives in the city they called home. Jill and I are sending strength to the families and communities who love Alex Pretti and Renee Good as we all mourn their senseless deaths.   https://twitter.com/RyanSaavedra/status/2015985227798139267?s=20 https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/2015918587609772148?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2015971665906110549?s=20 https://twitter.com/BillMelugin_/status/2016220055973855403?s=20     https://twitter.com/Recon1_ZA/status/2015778411650732184?s=20   It’s a rapid, involuntary reaction mediated by the brainstem, involving muscle tension, elevated heart rate, and adrenaline release. That repetitive exposure from them fatigues neural pathways but sustains heightened arousal, diverting cognitive resources from higher-order tasks to basic threat monitoring. It is an acute stressor, activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympathetic nervous system, which releases cortisol and adrenaline. Long exposure to this stuff impairs prefrontal cortex function critical for decision making. Pair this with the sheer annoyance, these tactics are a low-tech escalation of protest disruption, rooted in documented physiological responses to noise. In layman’s terms, they’re putting these officers on edge and triggering them to act. Pretti and Good was exactly what they wanted. It’s usually someone else who ends up dying and not the instigator. This is a great example. Watch the guy at the rear strike an officer against the head with an object. These officers, already on edge, are very likely to react to something like that. When someone ends up getting hurt, they’re all innocent. These events aren’t random. These are organised tactics. 80% of the people protesting aren’t aware that they’re being used by their own team as cannon fodder to generate outrage. https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/2015620564787105892?s=20   Tending the Soil on Chuffed. More about Tending the Soil later. What to know: the campaign is hosted by Chuffed and the first donation came from Jonny Soppotiuk, a Canada-based community organizer who is part of Chuffed leadership and specializes in fundraising. He is most likely a central figure in raising money. So, yeah. Starting to look like foreigners are playing a key role in all of this. That’s not all. I’ve put together a spreadsheet of 4000+ donors and their possible identities. https://twitter.com/davidson_f14299/status/2015874164679442499?s=20  Machine that's been running this country for decades. She's tied into the donors, the nonprofits, the consultants, the media networks — all the gears that keep the Machine turning. And look at what she just did. She tweeted out that webpage directing people to donate through a foreign‑operated platform. That's not some innocent little share. That's the Machine signaling to its own network — money pipelines, global partners, and political messaging all moving in sync. She knows exactly what she's amplifying and who benefits from it. And this isn't new for her. Look back at Russiagate. Her campaign funded the Steele dossier — the spark that set off years of investigations, headlines, and division. Even after the whole thing fell apart under scrutiny, the chaos it created was already locked in. That's how the Machine works: it doesn't need accuracy, it just needs momentum. And she's been one of the people who knows how to generate that momentum better than anyone. So where does she sit in the Machine? Right in the core. Not elected. Not accountable. Still pulling levers through the same networks she helped build. She's not operating inside the Machine — she's one of the people who designed the damn thing. And that's why her name keeps showing up. Not because she holds office. But because the Machine still runs on the structures she put in place — and every time she boosts a link, a cause, or a narrative, you can see those old gears turning all over again.  https://twitter.com/julie_kelly2/status/2015963638096429102?s=20 https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2015941282237972649?s=20     President Trump's Plan  And we back you WHOLEHEARTEDLY in making it happen https://twitter.com/TriciaOhio/status/2015939758858371393?s=20   https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2015858856430055491?s=20   professional. He will continue to lead Customs and Border Patrol throughout and across the country — Mr. Homan will be the main point of contact on the ground in Minneapolis.” Hakeem Jeffries Backs Impeachment Push Against Kristi Noem House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his leadership team voiced support Tuesday for impeaching Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Nearly 150 House Democrats have sponsored articles of impeachment against Noem, first unveiled by Democratic Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly on Jan. 14, but Jeffries had not previously backed the impeachment push. Jeffries vowed Tuesday that House Democrats will launch impeachment proceedings against Noem if President Donald Trump does not fire her. Source: dailycaller.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2016203259900317988?s=20   https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2016218361844174956?s=20   Minnesota State Patrol has now been activated. They could have done this the whole time, but it wasn't until after the call between Walz and Trump, and the discovery of the Signal groups involving Minnesota government officials, that this happened.   https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2015868419187544417?s=20 https://twitter.com/derrickvanorden/status/2015808200495312963?s=20 Counterinsurgency may be defined as ‘comprehensive civilian and military efforts taken to simultaneously defeat and contain insurgency and address its root causes'. Defeat refers to actively dismantling the insurgent group’s capabilities—through kinetic operations (e.g., raids, airstrikes) to kill or capture leaders, disrupt supply lines, and degrade their fighting strength. Contain means preventing the insurgency from spreading or escalating. This could involve securing borders, isolating insurgent areas, or using psychological operations (psyops) to undermine their recruitment and propaganda. The “simultaneously” part stresses that these aren’t sequential steps; they happen in parallel. You can’t just “contain” without addressing threats, nor can you defeat an insurgency if it keeps regenerating in new areas. Key challenge: Insurgents often blend into the civilian population, making it hard to target them without collateral damage, which can create more enemies. 3. Address Its Root Causes Insurgencies don’t arise in a vacuum; they’re often driven by underlying issues like political exclusion, economic inequality, corruption, ethnic tensions, or lack of basic services. The definition insists that long-term success requires tackling these “root causes” to prevent resurgence. This might include reforms such as land redistribution, anti-corruption drives, inclusive governance, or economic development programs. Without this, military victories are temporary. For instance, historical cases like the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) succeeded partly because British forces combined military action with resettlement programs and political concessions that addressed Malay grievances against colonial rule. Broader Context and Principles Population-Centric Approach: Modern COIN doctrine, influenced by thinkers like David Galula or modern adaptations, views the local population as the “center of gravity.” The goal is to protect civilians, gain their trust, and separate them from insurgents—often summarized as “clear, hold, build” (clear insurgents from an area, hold it securely, and build sustainable institutions). Challenges and Criticisms: COIN is resource-intensive, time-consuming, and politically fraught. It can lead to prolonged conflicts, human rights abuses, or mission creep. Critics argue it sometimes ignores cultural contexts or over-relies on foreign intervention, as seen in Vietnam or Iraq. Success Factors: Effective COIN requires unity of effort (coordination between allies), intelligence-driven operations, and adaptability. Metrics for success go beyond body counts to include governance improvements and reduced violence. In essence, this definition portrays counterinsurgency as a balanced, enduring campaign that blends force with reform to not just suppress rebellion but eliminate the conditions that sustain it.    https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2015886441063055779?s=20 patriots need all the support they can get!  Background on the “Big Beautiful Bill” and ICE Funding In 2025, Republicans passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (often referred to by President Trump as the “Big Beautiful Bill”), which allocated approximately $75 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over four years. This funding was separate from annual appropriations and effectively tripled ICE’s budget, providing a multi-year “slush fund” for immigration enforcement, including deportations.  This bill was part of Trump’s broader immigration agenda and bypassed traditional yearly funding processes, allowing ICE to operate independently of short-term congressional battles. Current Shutdown Threat and Democrats’ Strategy Democrats, led by figures like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sens. Patty Murray, Chris Murphy, and others, have vowed to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill in the Senate. This bill includes $64.4 billion for DHS overall, with about $10 billion specifically for ICE in the current fiscal year.  Why the Shutdown Won’t Defund ICE Even prominent Democrats like Sen. Murray acknowledge that a shutdown or continuing resolution (short-term funding patch) won’t restrain ICE. The agency can draw from the $75 billion already secured via the Big Beautiful Bill, allowing operations to continue uninterrupted under Trump’s “law-and-order” immigration crackdown.  A shutdown would primarily affect non-ICE parts of DHS (e.g., TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard) and other bundled departments, forcing some federal workers to go without pay while ICE remains funded and operational.  Republican Position and “Upper Hand” The White House and GOP leaders like Speaker Mike Johnson are not yielding, insisting on passing the full package without decoupling DHS funding. They view Democratic threats as ineffective since ICE’s core operations are protected by the prior bill.  The House has already passed the DHS bill with some Democratic support, putting pressure on the Senate. Republicans are framing this as Democrats prioritizing protests over essential services, giving the GOP leverage in negotiations.    https://twitter.com/AwakenedOutlaw/status/2015946190219837842?s=20   themselves, and engage in thoughtful discourse and/or express outrage against the wholesale ridiculousness of not allowing the government to do its job and protect us…and they do so for months on matters that most would never have otherwise engaged in AND would otherwise slip out of the news cycle quickly.    The Supreme Court ends up taking the case and rules (correctly) in favor of his administration. Piece by piece through this process, legal precedence is secured. Which, as it turns out, was deemed necessary to help secure the future of our Republic writ large. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. This implies that we are directly involved in an educational process, if you will, as we all progress through the realignment. Advantage: America’s future https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/2015932965528764622?s=20   violent agitators. The DOJ went to court. We got a temporary stay. NOW, the 8th Circuit has fully agreed that this reckless attempt to undermine law enforcement cannot stand. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Trump admin allowing ICE agents to arrest, detain, pepper-spray or retaliate against violent anti-ICE rioters, in Minneapolis, without probable cause   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

This Day in Legal History: Dyer Anti-Lynching BillOn January 26, 1922, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, a landmark but ultimately thwarted attempt to make lynching a federal crime. Introduced by Missouri Republican Congressman Leonidas C. Dyer, the bill was drafted in response to the widespread and brutal practice of lynching—acts of racial terror largely aimed at Black Americans, often carried out with impunity. The measure sought to impose fines and prison terms on local officials who failed to protect individuals from mob violence, directly challenging the systemic neglect of justice in the Jim Crow South.Though the House approved the bill by a wide margin, it met a coordinated and racist blockade in the Senate, where Southern Democrats employed the filibuster to prevent a vote. The bill's failure underscored both the power of white supremacist interests in Congress and the federal government's unwillingness to confront racial violence. It would take a full century—100 years—for the U.S. to finally enact a federal anti-lynching law.That moment came in March 2022, when the Emmett Till Antilynching Act was signed into law, making lynching a federal hate crime. The staggering gap between the Dyer Bill's passage in the House and the eventual success of anti-lynching legislation—exactly 100 years and two months later—is a sobering reminder of how recent, and how halting, legal progress on racial justice has been. From a historical perspective, 1922 is not ancient history; many living Americans had parents or grandparents who witnessed the Dyer Bill's failure.The Dyer Bill remains a powerful example of how legal change, even when urgent and necessary, can be obstructed for generations. It also reveals how the law, far from being a neutral instrument, often bends to the political will of those in power. The slow arc toward justice in this case wasn't just theoretical—it was measured in innocent lives lost and justice denied.The murder of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents has sent shockwaves through Congress and thrown federal budget negotiations into chaos just days before a January 30 funding deadline. What had been a carefully arranged plan to pass remaining appropriations bills now faces collapse, raising the real possibility of a partial government shutdown. Senate Democrats, already uneasy about funding the Department of Homeland Security, have hardened their opposition in response to the killing and are demanding investigations and new limits on ICE. Several Democrats who previously helped avert a shutdown now say they will not support any bill that includes ICE funding under these circumstances.Even lawmakers known for deal‑making, including Sen. Patty Murray, have withdrawn support, arguing that federal agents cannot commit murder without accountability. Republicans warn that blocking DHS funding risks undermining national security, but cracks are appearing within their ranks as well. Sen. Bill Cassidy called the killing “disturbing” and urged a joint federal‑state investigation, a rare public break with the administration. Meanwhile, logistical hurdles—including winter storms and congressional recesses—are shrinking the window for compromise. With both parties dug in and tensions escalating nationwide, the shutdown threat has grown sharper by the day.Minnesota Shooting Inflames Tensions in Congress, Risks ShutdownMeta, TikTok, and YouTube are set to face trial this week in Los Angeles County over claims that their platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis by fostering social media addiction. The case centers on a 19-year-old plaintiff, K.G.M., who alleges she became addicted to the apps at a young age, leading to depression and suicidal thoughts. It marks the first time these major tech companies will have to defend their platforms in court, rather than in congressional hearings. The jury will be asked to determine whether the companies were negligent and whether their products were a substantial factor in harming K.G.M.'s mental health.This trial is seen as a bellwether for dozens of similar cases expected to follow. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel were both expected to testify, though Snap recently settled with the plaintiff. YouTube plans to argue that its platform is fundamentally different from other social media services, distancing itself from TikTok and Instagram. Meanwhile, these companies have been aggressively promoting parental control features and safety programs in schools and youth organizations to shift public perception.Despite these efforts, critics argue the tech giants are leveraging their influence—legal, financial, and cultural—to avoid accountability. Attorneys representing the companies have experience in other high-profile addiction-related litigation, including the opioid crisis and video game cases. As the trial unfolds, the question of corporate responsibility for digital harm to minors will be tested in court for the first time.Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims | ReutersThe Supreme Court appears unlikely to grant President Trump's request to immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook but also seems disinclined to issue a sweeping ruling on the broader constitutional or statutory questions at play. Legal analysts suggest the justices are leaning toward a narrow, procedural decision—one that would preserve a lower court's injunction against Cook's removal while sending the case back to trial court for further fact-finding. This approach would allow the Court to sidestep defining what constitutes “cause” for firing a Fed governor or how far presidential removal powers extend, particularly in relation to the Federal Reserve's legal independence.The justices expressed concern about the rushed pace of the case and the thin evidentiary record, with Justice Alito questioning whether key documents were even part of the case file. Trump argues that Cook committed mortgage fraud, but Cook and her legal team contend the firing attempt is a pretext for punishing her resistance to his demands for aggressive rate cuts. Several justices highlighted the potential economic fallout of removing a Fed official, with economists warning of recession risks if the court acts hastily.This case underscores that the Court is never obligated to resolve constitutional issues in broad strokes—it may always choose a minimalist path that focuses on the facts before it. Legal scholars note that even if the Court rules for Cook, it could do so narrowly by emphasizing procedural due process rather than affirming a general principle of Fed independence. The outcome is expected by June but may arrive sooner.Supreme Court may leave big questions unresolved on Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Trump took the stage at Davos to tout his record after one year and also chided the Europeans. Washington State public schools are attempting to address the drop off in enrollment. // LongForm: GUEST: Senator Patty Murray looks to be getting in the way of yet another U.S. Attorney. This time, it’s Neil Floyd. // Quick Hit: New Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is no moderate.

No, ICE agents have not been on the scene at Seattle schools. Democrats in Olympia are once again trying to change the law so that homeless encampments can pop up anywhere. Trump spoke at a press conference today to tout his accomplishments on the one-year anniversary of his second term. // LongForm: GUEST: Pete Serrano sounds off on Senator Patty Murray’s efforts to force him out of his role as U.S. Attorney. // Quick Hit: Michigan Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer took the stage at the World Economic Forum and blamed Trump for the lack of investment in EVs.

WA continues to recommend childhood vaccines despite federal guidance, flu activity is high in WA, and Sen. Patty Murray reflects on the January 6th riot. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside. A disturbing image shared by Senator Patty Murray has been reverberating across the internet… It shows a man’s torso, his right side covered in wounds - lacerations, scratch marks, bite marks - after he was mauled by an immigration agent’s canine. Blood splatters the sheets below him. The man, Wilmer Toledo-Martinez of Vancouver, Washington, was detained outside his home last month by federal agents. Senator Murray and Wilmer’s family are calling for his release – and calling out the violent treatment he received at the hands of immigration officers. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke to Toledo-Martinez’s attorney, Olia Catala. Listen to more Soundside interviews here. The Soundside team includes Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Hans Anderson, Gabrielle Healy, Maleeha Syed, and Jed Kim. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Progressive activists plan to show solidarity with Boston's immigrant communities next week by dumping ice into the harbor as part of what they're calling an “ICE Tea Party”. The new "Supergirl" trailer features an apathetic drunk girlboss whose dog pees on a picture of Superman. Tucker Carlson's latest episode promotes Hamas propaganda by interviewing and visiting Gazan “refugees” by visiting a camp in Qatar and NOT asking why there are no men in said camp. Dem Rep. Al Green calls for Trump's impeachment for the thousandth time.RNC Chair Joe Greuters goes on record saying the GOP is “facing almost certain defeat”. New polls show Jasmine Crockett is leading in the Texas Senate Primary. The father of an Israeli woman abducted on October 7th has revealed his daughter was murdered in Gaza by a civilian doctor. Some trans men are experimenting in experimental pelvis widening surgery.Sen. Patty Murray straight up lies saying that her illegal constituent has zero criminal convictions after a DHS K9 takes him down, turns out he has multiple drug and firearm possessions. Maduro responds to Trump seizing his oil by singing “Don't Worry, Be Happy”. China REMOVES actor John Boyega from all marketing for the latest Star Wars film over his racist remarks about Star Wars fans being racist, White elitists. Democrat Bennie Thompson calls the shooting of a National Guard member an “unfortunate accident”. Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson referenced the kids tackle football game, “Smear The Queer” and got SLAMMED on the Internet.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Noblehttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaDownload the Gold and Silver Guide from Noble Gold—and when you open a qualified account, you'll get ten 1-ounce commemorative silver holiday coins.HumanNhttps://HumanN.comNow's the perfect time to try Humann's Turmeric Chews—get $5 off at Sam's Club through December 29.Byrnahttps://Byrna.comMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/Dana  OR CALL 972-PATRIOTWhat are you waiting for? Switch today during the Red, White, and Blue sale. Use promo code DANA for a Samsung A16 5g smartphone.PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DANAThis Christmas, for just $28 you can help save a life.. Dial #250 and say “Baby,” or give securely online. Make your gift today.Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFDon't let pain stop you from living the life you want with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! AmmoSquaredhttps://AmmoSquared.comDon't get caught without ammo and be sure to tell them you heard about Ammo Squared on this show. KelTec Peacekeepershttps://KelTecWeapons.com/DanaThe KelTec Peacekeepers Program supports those who protect our communities.  Learn more about the program today. Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comKelTec builds every KS7 GEN2 right here in the USA with American materials and workers—upgrade your home defense today.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore Info

More outrageous attacks on girls as common sense parents turn up the heat. Democrats in Olympia are once again seeking to block independent journalists from covering the legislature. Bill would hand out Plan B at colleges. Senator Patty Murray lies about another ICE arrest. 

A disturbing image shared by Senator Patty Murray has been reverberating across the internet. It shows a man’s torso, his right side covered in wounds - lacerations, scratch marks, bite marks - after he was mauled by an immigration agent’s canine. Blood splatters the sheets below him. The man, Wilmer Toledo-Martinez of Vancouver, Washington, was detained outside his home last month by federal agents. Senator Murray and Wilmer’s family are calling for his release – and calling out the violent treatment he received at the hands of immigration officers. GUEST Olia Catala is Wilmer Toledo-Martinez’s attorney, and the owner of Catala Immigration PLLC RELATED LINKS Senator: ICE dog attack on WA man ‘should shock the conscience’ - Seattle Times Vancouver man speaks for first time since viral video of ICE arrest - OPB Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What’s Trending: Victoria Taft in for Jason Rantz! Ukraine and Russia appear to have reached a peace deal over the war that has costed thousands of lives. It is the biggest travel time of the year and there is one problem, people dressing like they are going to bed on the plane. In good news, it looks like the source of the fuel leak at SEATAC airport has been found. // The indictments have been dropped against James Comey and Letitia James over an invalid US Attorney appointment. The Principle of Echo Shaw Elementary School in Oregon has a huge problem with the arrests being made by ICE comparing them to the gestapo. // Sen. Patty Murray is back at it again by attacking President Trump and his administration for the limiting of SNAP benefits. She says those cuts were done in order for billionaires to get better tax breaks. 

Washington's Senator, Patty Murray is today's featured con artist. She wants you to blame Trump for a 188% increase in the price of yams from last year. A simple net search reveals she's off by 184%.

This Day in Legal History: Lee Harvey Oswald ShotOn November 24, 1963, two days after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, the nation watched in shock as Lee Harvey Oswald—the alleged assassin—was gunned down on live television. The shooter, Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby, entered the basement of the Dallas police headquarters and fatally shot Oswald as he was being transferred to the county jail. The killing unfolded in front of journalists, cameras, and law enforcement, searing itself into the American consciousness and further fueling public distrust in official accounts of the assassination.Though Ruby claimed his act was motivated by grief and a desire to spare Jacqueline Kennedy the ordeal of a trial, his actions raised immediate concerns about the adequacy of security in high-profile cases. Oswald's death eliminated any opportunity for a public trial, which would have offered a transparent legal accounting of the events in Dallas. Ruby was later convicted of murder, though his conviction was overturned on appeal before he died of cancer in 1967.The legal ramifications of Oswald's televised murder were broad and lasting. It led to reforms in detainee protection, prompted scrutiny over media access in sensitive law enforcement operations, and spotlighted the vulnerability of chain of custody and judicial process in emotionally charged cases. The event also highlighted the need for careful separation between law enforcement procedures and the media spectacle surrounding them. Ruby's case prompted legal scholars to revisit the balance between a defendant's right to a fair trial and the public's right to observe proceedings.This legal flashpoint helped set the stage for subsequent debates about pretrial publicity, venue changes, and judicial instructions to mitigate media influence on juries. It also foreshadowed a new era where courtroom access and high-profile criminal justice collided in an age of mass media.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will hear arguments in a press freedom case between the Associated Press (AP) and President Donald Trump's administration. The case centers on whether the White House violated constitutional protections by restricting AP's access to presidential events after the agency refused to adopt Trump's preferred term “Gulf of America” instead of the long-recognized “Gulf of Mexico.”In April, a federal judge—appointed by Trump—granted a preliminary injunction in AP's favor, requiring the administration to restore the agency's full access. However, the appeals court later paused that ruling while it considers the government's challenge. The Trump administration argues that news organizations do not have a constitutional right to “special access” to areas like the Oval Office.AP's lawsuit, filed in February, claims the restrictions are retaliatory and violate the First and Fifth Amendments. The case has drawn attention for its potential implications beyond journalism, touching on the broader question of whether the government can punish speech that conflicts with its messaging. The administration has defended its actions as part of a general press policy rather than targeted retaliation.The conflict escalated after Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf, which AP chose not to adopt due to its editorial standards. The White House then limited the agency's access and removed AP and Reuters from the regular press pool. AP has framed the case as critical to preventing government coercion of the press.US appeals court to rule if Trump can ban AP from Oval Office | ReutersNewly unsealed court filings allege that Meta Platforms shut down internal research after discovering evidence that Facebook use caused measurable harm to users' mental health. In a 2020 internal study, dubbed “Project Mercury,” Meta partnered with Nielsen to examine the effects of Facebook deactivation. Users who left the platform for a week reported lower levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison—results the company allegedly found troubling enough to halt further study and dismiss as tainted by public bias.Despite internal acknowledgment that the findings were valid, Meta did not publish the results and later told Congress it could not quantify harm from its products. The lawsuit—filed by U.S. school districts against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google—claims the platforms concealed known risks from users, parents, and educators. Plaintiffs also allege that Meta's safety features were deliberately underdeveloped, and that high thresholds for user removal allowed exploitative behavior to persist unchecked.Among the more serious accusations: Meta allegedly deprioritized child safety concerns in favor of platform growth, suppressed internal safety testing, and allowed human trafficking accounts to remain active until repeated violations were flagged—up to 17 times. Plaintiffs say Meta and other companies also tried to buy favorable public positioning by sponsoring child advocacy groups, such as TikTok's internal brag about its influence over the National PTA.Meta has denied the allegations, calling them misleading and based on selective quotes. The company says it has robust teen safety measures and that accounts involved in trafficking are now removed upon first report. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for January in federal court.Meta buried ‘causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege | ReutersThe Trump administration is moving forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and relocate its functions across six other federal agencies, including Labor and Health and Human Services. According to multiple sources familiar with the effort, senior officials and department directors have been required to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), an uncommon move for a civilian agency without a national security mandate. These agreements are reportedly being used to limit information sharing as the reorganization proceeds behind closed doors.Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the restructuring this week, framing it as a way to “end federal micromanagement” while still supporting education through other agencies. Some staff have already transitioned to new posts, and more are expected to relocate by January. However, specifics on the timeline and scope of the overhaul remain vague, even to congressional oversight committees and education advocates.Critics argue the administration is sidelining Congress and the public in what they call an opaque and potentially destabilizing shift. Senator Patty Murray called the effort “sabotage,” citing the lack of transparency and collaboration. Meanwhile, McMahon has reportedly met with lawmakers and urged Congress to formalize the changes through legislation, though no formal bill has yet been introduced.US Education Department requiring non-disclosure agreements in Trump reorganization, sources say | ReutersIn a deep-dive investigation, FOIAball uncovered how UCLA Athletics appears to have routed large sums of money intended for football player NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals through a tax-exempt charity—Shelter 37, run by the co-founder of the school's official NIL collective, Bruins for Life. This maneuver may have allowed donors to receive tax deductions for contributions that ultimately compensated athletes, despite recent IRS rulings stating such collectives do not qualify for charitable status.Emails obtained through public records show that UCLA development staff actively coached donors to send checks to Shelter 37 while explicitly designating those funds for Bruins for Life, the school's NIL program. These emails often discussed timing, amounts, and communication with the charity's leadership to ensure the money was redirected as intended. In several cases, UCLA staff reassured donors that contributions through donor-advised funds (DAFs)—normally restricted from supporting private benefit—could be routed to Shelter 37 and still benefit athletes.After the IRS began denying charitable status to NIL collectives in 2023 due to private benefit concerns, most programs shifted to non-deductible donations. But UCLA's workaround relied on Shelter 37's 501(c)(3) status to continue offering donors deductions, despite Shelter 37's own filings showing the vast majority of its funds in 2024—$3.6 million of $4.8 million—were raised for UCLA football NIL purposes. By contrast, it spent only $200 on scholarships for at-risk youth, its purported mission.Legal experts, including yours truly, told FOIAball that this could constitute fraudulent behavior, noting that charities must exercise control over their funds and serve the public interest—not act as pass-throughs for private benefit. UCLA officials, when asked for comment, did not address the specifics. Meanwhile, Shelter 37's president denied improper coordination but acknowledged the charity paid players to appear at events, an arrangement experts say still violates nonprofit law if the real intent is athlete compensation.How UCLA used a friendly charity to get tax-free NIL money This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Patty Murray is lying about SNAP funds. Ted Cruz is calling out Marjorie Taylor Greene for being too liberal. // Big Local: Businesses in Tacoma are sounding the alarms about a homeless encampment that has returned. The Washington State GOP is hosting an event in Enumclaw promoting Chad Magendanz for State Senate. Men broke into a Bremerton foot ferry terminal. // You Pick the Topic: Sleeping apart from your significant other could be detrimental to your relationship according to a new study.

UW has removed a job posting after Jason revealed their DEI requirement in the application process. Alaska Airlines acknowledged that their customer service has been lacking. Alaska is opening a business class lounge at SeaTac. // Patty Murray is getting dunked on for a very dumb video she posted about the shutdown. Pramila Jayapal is slamming the GOP for taking away SNAP benefits, but the problem is she voted to shutdown the government. // Democrats’ green energy fantasy is driving the Pacific Northwest toward blackouts.

Lars Larson takes aim at four Northwest Democrat senators — Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Maria Cantwell, and Patty Murray — accusing them of voting against federal funding that could have kept food stamps flowing to millions of Americans. In this edition of The Northwest Nonsense, Larson argues their political strategy leaves citizens hungry to score points against Republicans. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-democrats-vote-for-hungry-bellies-among-the-poor/ #Opinion #LarsLarson #Politics #NorthwestNonsense #Democrats #FoodStamps #GovernmentShutdown #Oregon #Washington #Poverty #USSenate

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued a warning from the Senate floor as the government shutdown reached its seventh day, saying that families nationwide could see health care premiums more than double if tax credits expire. A Kaiser Family Foundation report estimates some states could face increases over 300%. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The looming government shutdown — now just days away — has escalated dramatically. Russ Vought, Trump's former OMB director and the key architect behind the original administration firings, circulated a memo this week warning agencies to prepare for a “reduction in force” if funding lapses. The message was clear: if there's a shutdown, he plans to fire as many people as possible and make those firings stick. In his words, the Democrats would be handing him a gift. It's what he's always wanted to do, and he's daring them to let it happen.Democrats, for their part, view this as a scare tactic, a way to push them into passing a clean continuing resolution. They've been offered essentially the best deal possible under GOP control: Biden-era spending levels and no controversial riders. Still, they're rejecting it. Even lawmakers from districts and states with large numbers of federal employees — Chris Van Hollen, Glenn Ivey, Patty Murray, Mark Warner — are standing firm. For them, this is about resisting what they see as Trump-aligned plans to gut the federal workforce.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Some Republicans are framing the mass firing threat as leverage, not a goal. Bernie Moreno said he supports the memo as a negotiating tactic but wants to avoid a shutdown. Susan Collins and Mike Lawler both expressed discomfort with using federal workers as bargaining chips but pointed out that the solution is simple: just vote for the clean CR. Speaker Mike Johnson, meanwhile, is pressing hard, accusing Democrats of preferring illegal immigrants to federal employees by insisting on funding Obamacare and Medicare subsidies that Republicans argue benefit non-citizens.So where does that leave us? A shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass, and the President fails to sign, either the full appropriations bill or a continuing resolution before the start of the fiscal year. When that happens, agencies are prohibited from spending money, except on activities deemed essential to life, property, or national security. Non-essential employees are furloughed, contractors go unpaid, and essential workers like the military and TSA keep working without pay. We're set to enter this world on October 1st.Everything from passport processing to regulatory enforcement gets paused. Federal contractors, especially in areas around DC, take a huge financial hit. Social security checks, Medicare, and mail delivery continue. And while federal workers usually get back pay, contractors often don't. A shutdown only ends when Congress passes and the President signs a funding bill. That's why I say this isn't an “if,” but a “when.” The government will shut down; the only question is how long Democrats are willing to hold out before taking the same deal they're rejecting now. I don't think it'll be long. This isn't their kind of fight, and they're about to find out why.Chapters00:00 - Intro03:12 - 107 Days06:30 - Gov Shutdown15:30 - Update15:49 - Hegseth Meeting18:04 - Kimmel Ratings19:44 - TikTok20:43 - Interview with Tom Merritt55:49 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

KTTH is now Seattle Red. Senator Patty Murray is blasting Trump for the effects of tariffs on working class Washingtonians. Washington experienced the biggest loss in construction jobs in the United States. // A Trump supporter was thrown out of an MLS soccer match for wearing a MAGA hat. Trump has weighed in on the Sydney Sweeney jeans “controversy.” ‘King of the Hill’ has returned with a brand new season. // Many Washington colleges and universities are struggling financially.

On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with Jerry Cornfield of The Washington State Standard for an update about the threatened closure of Lewis Army Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) near Tacoma. There have been a number of developments in the story in the past few days, including a letter sent by U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Democrat of Washington, to Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. Senator Murray is seeking answers to questions about the threatened closure and has given Secretary Driscoll until August 11, 2025 to respond. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland, Democrat of Washington's 10th District, which includes JBLM, sent a similar letter on June 30, 2025 giving Secretary Driscoll until August 1, 2025 to respond. Meanwhile, Army Museum Enterprise and Center of Military History public affairs officer Lee Reynolds told CASCADE OF HISTORY on July 18, 2025 that a presentation about the closure initiative will be given to Congress on August 4, 2025. Reynolds declined to answer several questions posed earlier by CASCADE OF HISTORY – seeking specific details about the closure process and the Lewis Army Museum in particular – until after the August 4, 2025 presentation. Reynolds also said that he expects Secretary of the Army Driscoll to sign the closure plan before the end of July. “The approval of the plan and the [AUGUST 4] presentation are not connected," Reynolds wrote in an email. "The approval is working its way through a [HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY] staff review, and we are hoping to have it approved before the end of the month.” For additional information and context, please see these earlier episodes: Interview with Lee Reynolds, Army Museum Enterprise Public Affairs https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-episodes-secretary-army Interview wity Erik Flint, retired former director of Lewis Army Museum https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-episode-lewis-army-museum CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Patty Murray introduces a bill to let Antifa dox ICE agents. The Seattle City Council wants to clamp down on graffiti. // Big Local: A gift-wrapped toe was found at Dash Point State Park. A heroic teen saved an 11-year-old child from drowning in Silver Lake. // You Pick the Topic: A fellow radio host says that Jason’s dog isn’t very cute.

Sen. Patty Murray derides Trump's spending bill, WA cherry growers struggle to find workers, and it'll cost more to fish and hunt in WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VA secretary Doug Collins doesn't let democrat congresswoman Patty Murray get away with spreading fake news and LIGHTS HER UP during a hearing. Listen to the machinations of a wrap up smear as Collins calls out The Guardian for lying about veteran healthcare access and drags Murray for trying to merchandise it. A "vice mayor" in California urges street gangs and "cholos" to fight back against ICE. A top pollster says democrats are getting slaughtered on immigration.

Sen. Patty Murray's report exposes sweeping layoffs of occupational health researchers at Neogen and beyond. From Spokane to Pittsburgh, labs that keep miners, firefighters and first responders safe are shutting down — just as injury risks and counterfeit gear increase. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4pm: Trump Administration Races to Stop Bombshell Tariff Ruling // Tariff Ruling Is a Setback for Trump but Doesn’t End Trade War // Trump Says Putin Is ‘Playing With Fire’ // Trump appears to set Putin 'two-week' deadline on Ukraine // RFK Jr. ends covid shot recommendation for healthy children, pregnant women // WA House pushes through controversial public health bill after heated late-night debate // Rantz: Intellectually bankrupt Patty Murray upset COVID vaccine isn’t pushed on healthy kids

Chaos once again ensued as activists harassed Christians with MayDay USA at their rally outside Seattle City Hall. Patty Murray proves yet again that she’s intellectually bankrupt. // Guest: Paula White, Senior Advisor to President Trump for White House Faith Office on the steps federal law enforcement is taking to address the violent disruption at Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park in Seattle. // Jake Tapper acts surprised that Democrats he supported are insane.

-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- Trump posts an unhinged Memorial Day message on Truth Social and boasts about his successes in a speech at Arlington National Cemetery -- New York Post warns Trump his chaotic tariff policies risk alienating supporters and allies alike -- Pete Hegseth tightens media access at the Pentagon citing protection of intelligence and security secrets -- New Yorker reveals Don Jr's new exclusive $500K pay-to-play club granting direct access to Cabinet members -- Patty Murray tells FDA Commissioner she won't let the Trump administration secretly ban the abortion pill amid ongoing chaos -- Texas approves Ten Commandments in public schools; Dem Rep calls out GOP hypocrisy for voting on the Sabbath -- Trump renews attacks on Harvard over alleged antisemitism despite his administration's ties to extremists -- Trump's alma mater criticizes the weak House Reconciliation bill -- Trump pardons a sheriff convicted in a bribery scheme by jury verdict -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's press conference, FBI investigating cocaine found in White House under Biden, and much more...

In Episode 43 of MAHA News, Jordan Sather and Nate Prince deliver a high-energy breakdown of the latest bombshells from the MAHA Commission on childhood health, vaccine safety, and toxic industry practices. They spotlight Trump's blistering remarks against Big Pharma and praise for RFK Jr.'s leadership as HHS head, especially regarding the halting of COVID vaccine recommendations for children, teens, and pregnant women. The duo digs into a wave of COVID-related disclosures, including massive spikes in myocarditis and stroke risks, whistleblower-backed Senate reports, and RFK Jr.'s epic takedown of Senator Patty Murray. They also explore the growing body of research linking microplastics to cancer and infertility, plus the Ziploc lawsuit over plastic toxicity. Mixing deep policy analysis with sarcastic humor and health product talk, the hosts emphasize detox strategies (like Lugol's iodine and zeolite), sustainable alternatives (glass and hemp), and the importance of reading labels and reclaiming sovereignty over personal health. With spirited commentary, a few bathroom jokes, and a call for justice against corrupt officials, this episode makes clear that the MAHA movement is just getting warmed up.

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RFK Jr. roasted Senator Patty Murray during a committee hearing today. A green card holder was detained at SeaTac airport while returning from a trip from the Philippines. But there’s a major detail the media is leaving out. UW is increasing its security after the recent antisemitic protests on campus. // Hawaiian airlines has a new policy that might irk flyers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was on fire at Senate hearing today. // A radical Evergreen college professor mimicked James Comey with his own ‘86 47’ post on social media.

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!

The Trump administration brokers a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Russia and Ukraine will meet on Thursday at the insistence of President Trump. U.S. trade representatives make a deal with China as new tariffs get paused. Bill Maher calls out his Democrat Party for siding with terrorists. Congressional Democrats storm the ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The Trump administration is cracking down on immigration in new ways. James O'Keefe calls out Attorney General Pam Bondi. FBI Director Kash Patel discusses the Jeffrey Epstein case. HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy wants religious objections respected in the world of vaccines. Will the "big, beautiful bill" get passed by July 4, and what exactly will be in it? Drug costs about to be slashed via Trump executive order? European leaders caught with cocaine on a train?? Why is President Trump accepting a plane from Qatar?? How Joe Biden covered up injuries to U.S. troops on the "Gaza Pier." Update on Abrego Garcia (aka Maryland Man). Confirmed yet again … Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is a racist. Russian satellite crashes to Earth. Audio of Joe Biden's terrible Hur interview to be released? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:26 New Pat Gray BINGO! Card 07:21 America Has a Deal with China According to Scott Bessent 11:59 Bill Maher on the State of the Democrat Party 19:12 Democrats Want to Burn Down the City 20:50 LaMonica McIver Fights ICE Agents 21:58 LaMonica McIver Plays the Victim Card 23:16 Al Sharpton is Upset that White Africans are Coming to America 24:12 President Donald Trump's Special Message for Illegals in America 26:46 Pete Hegseth on the Border Crisis 31:33 Stephen Miller on Habeas Corpus 34:53 John Kennedy Asks Kash Patel about Jeffrey Epstein 36:33 James O'Keefe on Pam Bondi & the Epstein Files 42:39 Patty Murray vs. Kash Patel 45:06 RFK Jr. on MMR Vaccines 54:03 Thomas Massie on DOGE Savings 56:57 Matt Gaetz talks China Making US Drugs 1:05:36 White Baggy on the Table? 1:10:24 American Hostage to be Set Free 1:12:12 Debunking Macron's Cocaine Baggy 1:17:40 Getting a New Air Force One from Qatar? 1:23:16 More Biden Cover-Ups? 1:31:27 The Sky is Falling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Patty Murray tried to grill FBI Director Kash Patel and it didn’t go well for her. Seattle is getting a new area code. Guest: Naval veteran Robert "Chili" Hicks announced his candidacy for Washington's 10th legislative district. // Big Local: New King County Executive Shannon Braddock is prepping for legal challenges from the Trump Administration on Seattle’s sanctuary city status. Olympia might add a new ferry service. Tacoma police are on the lookout for car prowlers. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim tackles Mother’s Day and MAHA.  

On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined by Billy Gene in the studio. They discuss Billy's 75 HARD journey, OpenAi's CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testifying to Congress on Ai competition with China, and Kash Patel completely annihilating Senator Patty Murray after she foolishly accuses him of weaponizing and politicizing the FBI.

The Vietnam War came to an end 50 years ago this spring. Washington State played a major role in the war, training hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and processing nearly a million before they went overseas. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma has put together an exhibit called “The Things They Brought Home: Memories of Washington’s Vietnam Veterans.” We talk with retired Army Lt. Col. Erik Flint, and military historian Megan Nishikawa, who curated the exhibit. You can watch Sen. Patty Murray's education forum here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

The Seattle City Council is cracking down on problematic after hours establishments. WSDOT is implementing speed cameras near work zones. The Tacoma News Tribune has a dumb story about whether or not police departments in Pierce County are ‘diverse’ enough. CBS’s Gayle King played the sexism card when addressing criticism over her space ride. // LongForm: GUEST: Scott St. Clair’s son, a USAF veteran, was taken hostage in Venezuela. He says Sen. Patty Murray is ignoring his pleas for help but is confident in the Trump administration. // Quick Hit: President Trump cut off federal funds to Harvard. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) says he will go down to El Salvador to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia back if he has to.

Why do women still struggle with menopause symptoms in silence? Why is there still so little research and so much misinformation about women's health?In this episode, Tamsen Fadal, Emmy award-winning journalist, author, and passionate advocate for women's health, shares her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause. She opens up about dealing with brain fog, anxiety, and sleepless nights, and why she left a successful 30-year career in journalism to change the conversation around menopause and midlife. From the inspiration behind her PBS documentary The M Factor to her new book How to Menopause, Tamsen dives deep into:The healthcare gaps in women's hormone careThe stigma of aging in the workplaceThe importance of community, advocacy, and personalized health careWhether HRT or natural remedies are right for youWhy midlife is not a crisis—it's a new beginningIf you or someone you love is going through menopause or perimenopause, this episode is a must-watch for navigating the changes, understanding your options, and learning how to reclaim your health and confidence. Listen in and discover why menopause is NOT just a women's issue, but a societal and cultural one we all need to talk about.Thank you to our sponsorTimeline: https://timeline.com/DRTAZ 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - What Led Tamsen to Focus on Menopause & Midlife Health? 07:55 - The Rise of the Menopause Movement & Why It Matters 15:17 - Why Menopause is NOT Just a Women's Issue 22:47 - The Workplace & Menopause: What Needs to Change 27:01 - The Power of Community in Midlife & Beyond 31:32 - Tamsen Fadal's Book: How to MenopauseTamsen Fadal's Bio:Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, and social media's “midlife mentor.” After more than three decades as a news anchor, Tamsen made the bold decision to pivot her career toward women's advocacy. From the bedroom to the boardroom, she serves as a best friend and guide, a one-stop resource for everything women need to thrive during midlife and beyond. With a passionate and loyal social media audience of 4 million with 50 million monthly views, Tamsen leverages her decades of journalism experience to provide actionable tools from dozens of world-renowned experts on topics that women like herself have been curious about, afraid to talk about, or ashamed to ask.Tamsen is the creator and producer of the groundbreaking PBS documentary, “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause”, which has galvanized a global movement. It has been viewed by over 1 million women, led to thousands of screenings around the world, and is the first documentary on menopause accredited to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for doctors.Her latest book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before (Balance Publishing), will be available in March of 2025.Tamsen's candor and relatability have taken her from the boardroom to the stage at SXSW to Capitol Hill, where she advocates for policies that eliminate the stigma of menopause and foster an environment where women feel empowered to embrace their midlife transition, finding joy,confidence, and fulfillment through every life stage. In November 2024, she joined fellowdocumentary producer Denise Pines and Senator Patty Murray, D-Wash., to highlight a bill at a panel on Capitol Hill — the first time, according to Murray, that such a discussion about menopause took place in the U.S. Capitol. Fadal regularly appears in the media, including Oprah Daily, The Today Show, The New York Times, and The Harvard Business Review.Tamsen holds a certificate in holistic health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, serves on the national board of Let's Talk Menopause, and is a strong voice in the fight against breast cancer, having lost her mother to the disease in 1990.Tamsen currently lives in New York City and Santa Monica with her husband Ira Bernstein.Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsFollow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/@drtazmdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtazmdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtazmd/Connect with Tamsen Fadal:https://www.tamsenfadal.com/https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/Host & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+

The King County Sheriff’s Office is facing a staffing shortage. Patty Murray and the Democrats are spreading more baseless lies about Trump’s position on medicare and medicaid. Guest: Josh Hammer on his new book Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. // Big Local: Everett is reverting back to diesel buses after their electric buses experienced repeated failures. Live coverage of NASA’s news conference. // You Pick the Topic: Actor Tracy Morgan was seen getting violently ill and being taken away in a wheelchair at last night’s New York Knicks game.

Tony starts the second hour of the show talking Senator Patty Murray blaming Elon Musk. Tony also talks about Chuck Schumer will be voting for the continuing resolution to keep the government open and not shut it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking Senator Patty Murray blaming Elon Musk. Tony also talks about Chuck Schumer will be voting for the continuing resolution to keep the government open and not shut it down. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about a large study showing alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about President Donald Trump wanting access to Greenland. Tony also talks about Howard Lutnick on President Trump’s tariffs. Later, Tony talks more about Schumer on the government shutdown. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Pi Day. Tony also talks about 98 protesters for Mahmoud Khalil arrested at Trump Tower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show playing Marco Rubio’s speech from the G7. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Senator Mark Kelly is looking into selling his Tesla because of Elon Musk. Tony also talks about Joy Reid planning to scream bloody murder over being axed from MSNBC. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony is joined with Andrew Langer of the CPAC Foundation and occasional fill-in host to talk about if DOGE is cutting enough. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the confirmation hearing of Dr. Mehmet Oz. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking Senator Patty Murray blaming Elon Musk. Tony also talks about Chuck Schumer will be voting for the continuing resolution to keep the government open and not shut it down. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about a large study showing alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about President Donald Trump wanting access to Greenland. Tony also talks about Howard Lutnick on President Trump’s tariffs. Later, Tony talks more about Schumer on the government shutdown. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Pi Day. Tony also talks about 98 protesters for Mahmoud Khalil arrested at Trump Tower. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about the USPS cutting 10,000 workers through voluntary early retirement program. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Sarah McBride and Keith Self. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about the latest White House press briefing from Karoline Leavitt. Tony also talks more about Vladimir Putin liking the possibility of ceasefire. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about the high school runner who hit her rival with a baton. Tony also talks more about Jasmine Crockett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3pm: John’s Trip to Joshua Tree // 4.5 earthquake strikes off Orcas Island this morning // Sounds from the 2001 6.8 Nisqually Earthquake // Twitter’s Earthquake “Nostradamus” makes megaquake/tariff connection // Rantz: Bill Maher humiliates ‘sad-looking lady’ Sen. Patty Murray for lacking charisma // I Stand Corrected - Ask, Tell, correct or Yell at John aboout anything // John’s take on the White House Ukraine meeting // Oklahoma toddler dials 911 to tell police about an 'emergency need for donuts' // Is their response to this reinforcing bad behavior?

6pm: John’s Trip to Joshua Tree // 4.5 earthquake strikes off Orcas Island this morning // Sounds from the 2001 6.8 Nisqually Earthquake // Twitter’s Earthquake “Nostradamus” makes megaquake/tariff connection // Rantz: Bill Maher humiliates ‘sad-looking lady’ Sen. Patty Murray for lacking charisma // I Stand Corrected - Ask, Tell, correct or Yell at John aboout anything // John’s take on the White House Ukraine meeting // Oklahoma toddler dials 911 to tell police about an 'emergency need for donuts' // Is their response to this reinforcing bad behavior?

There is a lot going on in D.C. right now, and elected officials are working overtime to negotiate ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline. As the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee and the senior senator from Washington state, Senator Patty Murray is leading the charge on funding negotiations. At the same time, budget talks are happening about how much the federal government will spend and on what priorities. Looming over all of this is the question of whether the government will meet its obligations because federal funding expires on March 14th. Guests: Senator Patty Murray Related Links: Senate Democrat: Musk, Trump ‘proving every single day they do not know what they are doing’ — The Hil Sen. Patty Murray on the state of the Senate —1A Thank you to the supporters of KUOW. You help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes. Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington superintendent Chris Reykdal declares war on female athletes. Senator Patty Murray is not a fan of RFK Jr. // Big Local: There are plans to put a 70-foot cross overlooking the town of of Leavenworth. A man in Shelton has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for smuggling fentanyl to Aryan gangs in prison. // People are breaking up with their partners for not sharing their location.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - RAMSEY TOUCHBERRY - a congressional reporter for the Washington Examiner, where he primarily focuses on the Senate SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/ramsberry1 RAMSEY TOUCHBERRY: The Republican trio who could help sink RFK JrDay before D.C. plane crash, another jet had to abort first landing at Reagan NationalAirport control tower was understaffed at time of crash, report says WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM FITTON - President, Judicial Watch – discussed the Kash Patel hearing SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/TomFitton DISGRACEFUL: Democrat Sen. Patty Murray uses last night's plane crash to score political points while questioning RFK Jr. in his confirmation hearing to be HHS Secretary Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, January 31, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: After much back and forth, and even some push-back from his own party, Mike Johnson won the vote to remain Speaker of the House. A volunteer group of crime stoppers in Seattle is coming together to stay on the lookout for suspicious behavior in the city. Senator Patty Murray gave a rare interview to King5 after the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, but did she really give us any answers? // JetBlue is facing penalties from the Department of Transportation after an investigation found that they were purposefully scheduling flights to operate on a “chronically delayed” schedule. And a flight attendant tells you the top five things not to do while flying. // A florida DEI agent is upset after her funding was cut by the “Stop W.O.K.E” act.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., today to address a joint session of Congress. On Tuesday, hundreds of demonstrators opposed to the war in Gaza staged a sit-in at a congressional office building. Thousands more are expected to demonstrate today during Netanyahu's speech. Inside the Capitol, nearly two dozen Democratic lawmakers say they will not attend the joint session. At the same time, both Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Patty Murray of Washington declined to preside over Netanyahu's address. The Israeli prime minister is expected to meet with Harris and President Biden separately on Thursday. As Harris begins her presidential campaign in earnest, Politico national security reporter Eric Bazail-Eimil explains what a Harris foreign policy might look like.And in headlines: The head of the U.S. Secret Service resigned, convicted New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez announced he'd resign next month, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed Harris's campaign for president. Show Notes:Read and Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/bdzcrj7aWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday