unDivided with Brandi Kruse

We sat down with seven former Washington residents who fled to Idaho in recent years over a variety of political and social issues – from crime to COVID mandates, to taxes, and cancel culture.

While Democrats in Washington state deny that their new income tax will lead to capital flight, the reality is that job creators have been leaving for years. We went to Idaho to meet with two former Washington business owners who've already fled in response to industry-specific taxes and regulations.

Prosecutors have declined to file charges against a trans wrestler for sexual assault, citing issues around consent. Male teacher claims to be non-binary, gets to watch girls undress. Governor Ferguson tries to gaslight voters about the economy. Iran is coming to Seattle for the World Cup.

Alliance Defending Freedom sues Washington state over alleged assault of female wrestler by trans opponent. Man attacks signature gatherer, steals voter data. State lawmaker cries during ethics hearing.

Your daily reminder to opt out of the teachers’ union as membership dues used to fight sane voter initiatives. Republicans try to lean into ballot harvesting as Dems surge in late counting. Failed homeless authority will live to see another day. Finally, it’s primary day in Maine.

Does Governor Ferguson focus on things like menopause protections so he doesn't have to deal with bigger issues? Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dodges softballs. No gas relief in sight. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com (https://knowyourriskpodcast.com/) .

The Left’s telling reaction to our story about a troubling Pride month display. Washington state has yet another looming budget crisis. Seattle’s socialist mayor relents on police cameras. California election results ramp up concerns about lengthy timeframe for ballot counting.

The solution to Seattle’s drug crisis is simple – if the socialist mayor had political will. Washington state has spent $50,000 to keep conservative journalists from getting press passes. Local NPR station lies, lies, lies. Think moving to a small town will shield your kid from insanity? Think again.

There are people you expect to betray you, then there are the betrayals that blindside you. Libertarians take Pride month message way too far. The simple reason Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson will never be able to solve the homeless crisis. Brandi’s story about Scott Pelley takes on a life of its own.

For the 10th initiative in a row, signature gatherers are faced with harassment from the left. Pride Month is upon us, and schools are wasting no time. Governor Ferguson uses executive powers to virtue signal, but not to give Washingtonians relief at the pump. California election results are depressing.

Kevin Warsh becomes the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Federal fraud taskforce ramps up. Initiative to repeal the income tax is on fire. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

The Department of Justice sues four states, including Washington, over undercover license plates for federal agents. Seattle PD finally releases images of suspect in hammer attack. Extremist group “No Hate” holds fundraisers with moderate Democrats. “Mediocre” male runner beats the girls.

After a record-setting week for the initiative to repeal Washington’s income tax, Governor Bob Ferguson is starting up the lie factory. Local city councilwoman accused of violating state law, harassing signature gatherers. PDC complaint alleges backdoor fundraising for socialist.

The trans community marched on Seattle City Hall, demanding “trans rights.” What does that mean, exactly? Fallout expands following the arrest of a local school superintendent. Spencer Pratt says LA homeless will go to Seattle if he’s elected mayor.

A local public school superintendent faces a felony charge for allegedly trying to cover up allegations of student assaults. Congress does what Washington state won't do on parental rights. Democrats seem incapable of diagnosing why the party lost to Trump.

Trump’s Department of Justice is targeting several radical policies in Washington state. State lawmaker faces public hearing in ethics probe. Activists demand Seattle mayor declare ‘emergency’ for trans refugees. Gavin Newsom is getting really, really scary.

A trans identity is embraced when sympathetic but ignored when problematic. Washington state spent millions on top and bottom surgeries for prisoners. Seattle mayor claims to regret “bye” comment. Feds charge woman for skid row election fraud.

‘No Hate in WA State’ is quickly becoming the most hateful political entity in existence. Seattle police union worries about World Cup safety. Drug addicts told it’s OK if they kill their pets. Anti-racist missing person alerts are actually really, really racist.

Progressive cabal seeks to silence supporters of voter initiatives. Plus: President Trump goes to China. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

As Seattle confronts unprovoked acts of violence, Washington's governor brags about it being a “world class city.” Former Washington governor says current leaders are clueless. Protests planned for Saturday event after Seattle Times kicked the hornet’s nest. Florida city was keeping a registry of gun owners.

Fearing for her life, detransitioner cancels appearance at the University of Washington. Should there be rules against protesting outside someone's private home? State education board moves to punish superintendents from wrongthink.

You can kill the messenger, but boys still aren’t girls. Citizen initiative to repeal income tax launches. Howard Schultz blasts Seattle’s business climate. Teacher who threatened ‘fascists’ found to have acted inappropriately toward students. White guilt gets elderly man killed.

Democrats are pulling out all the stops to try to destroy Brandi’s reputation – or even get her killed. Governor Ferguson violated state ethics laws, board finds. 4th graders were told to choose their gender for sex ed. Scrub a dub-dub in the taxpayer tub!

The Seattle Times leaves out key detail about man who allegedly kidnapped, raped teen girl. Suspect still at large in assault of elderly man. Downtown Seattle is a tale of two cities. Foster families in Washington state may no longer be required to adhere to radical gender ideology.

Brandi and Choe head to Chinatown to see the worst of Seattle’s drug crisis. Library holds “safe” injection classes. Olympia School District fails to report abuse allegations. Washington gas prices are now higher than Hawaii.

Brandi hits the streets with Jonathan Choe for a look at Seattle’s efforts to hide the homeless ahead of the World Cup. Court denies Let’s Go Washington’s referendum attempt. Businesses looking for a way out of Washington. One retiree’s TDS leads to his first criminal charge.

Swamp Watch: Seattle's socialist mayor had a pretty bad week. Food stamp fraud is rampant. Oil prices aren't looking good. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

Democratic lawmakers have little in the way of private-sector experience. Katie Wilson’s father might be to blame for her leadership struggles. Happy Press Freedom Day … for some. The Department of Justice intervenes in another case of Antifa violence.

Judge rules that law regulating elected sheriffs is likely unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the Washington State Court of Appeals seems poised to make a critical ruling on property rights. Democratic Congresswoman floats proposal exempting cops from income taxes. Florida presses ahead with redistricting.

Editorial note: Following today's episode, the DOJ announced indictments against all three members of the Ostrouchko family for the assault on Savanah Hernandez. Federal indictment against left-wing extremists could mark a new chapter for Antifa. Seattle mayor’s cavalier attitude toward wealth flight exposed. Governor Ferguson’s moral hypocrisy on full display. The state of Washington hired a ...

New lawsuit challenges placement of men in women’s prisons. Billionaire Democrat donor is having buyer’s remorse. King County employee was padding her family’s pockets. Governor Tim Walz takes credit for federal fraud investigations.

Wishing death upon political enemies has become a mainstream opinion of the Democratic Party. State’s highest law enforcer colluded to undermine the constitution. What took so long for calls to defund Seattle’s failed homeless authority? College women set to compete in match against pre-teen boys.

The State of Washington audited Bulwark Capital's Zach Abraham just days after he spoke out publicly against the new income tax.

The Washington Education Association has elected a new president – but she seems to be ideologically in step with the previous one. Alesha Perkins, who writes about education on her Substack OSD Rescue, joins us to discuss what happened at WEA’s representative assembly. unDivided will return with regular live shows on Monday, April 27.

Far-left rioter who assaulted Brandi heads to court. California is providing homeless illegals with cosmetic surgeries. King County Metro’s fare enforcement is a joke. Florida will start teaching high school students about the dangers of communism.

How a powerful union is exacerbating food desserts and hurting the working class. AG Nick Brown burns through cash opposing Trump. Seattle can clean up trash, but it can’t clean up its reputation. The billionaire frontrunner for California governor is nuts.

Yet another blue state is trying to make it harder to investigate fraud. Home listings skyrocket in Washington state. Changes to bail system would send us into a public safety spiral. Study: Child gender transitions do not improve mental health outcomes.

Washington state is building up an army of tax collectors – there’s only one possible reason. Do we have a duty to defy unconstitutional laws? Former Governor Jay Inslee suddenly wants to complain about high gas prices. Independent journalist Savanah Hernandez attacked in Minnesota.

Bipartisan group files lawsuit against new Washington state income tax. SEIU mob bosses will stop at nothing. Seattle mayor ramps up push to hide the homeless before World Cup. Florida bans Sharia Law. MMIWG2SLGBTQIA+.

Giving the government more money often leads to worse results. Congressional committee warns Washington governor that state is ‘vulnerable’ to fraud. Antifa prepares for another round of “non peaceful” anti-ICE actions. VP Vance warns against “black pilling.”

Media spins state audit that found $37M in questionable childcare payments. Governor Bob Ferguson claims to care about voters, but his actions say otherwise. Feds yank Biden-era Title IX settlements. Trump says a ‘whole civilization’ could die tonight.

President Trump drew a line in the sand on Iran, but time is running out.  Plus: Are Democrats starting to catch the "find fraud" bug? Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

Washington’s elected sheriffs fight law that would allow bureaucrats to oust them. Is it ever appropriate for a teacher to wear their underwear around students? West Coast states are spending big bucks to polish their image. Trump gives children a lesson on the autopen.

Is there a broader strategy to the new income tax on millionaires, or do progressives just want to "eat the rich"? Also: Americans could make big bucks for reporting fraud. Plus: Zach Abraham is very, very worried about Iran. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

Washington state has repealed or reduced two newly-passed taxes on the rich, yet won’t use the same logic on the new income tax. Beware of altruistic millionaires. Could Seattle’s homeless industrial complex come crashing down? To the moon!

President Trump has signed another executive order, this one on election integrity. But will it lead anywhere? Female athletes get long-awaited meeting with head of public school system. Governor admits he has reservations about new law targeting elected sheriffs. Iran threatens tech companies.

SCOTUS issues key ruling on therapy for gender confused youth. Multi-layered battle against income tax heats up. Washington voters were sold a crock of crap. Jonathan Choe arrested in Las Vegas. King Ranch drama exposes the fallacy of ‘by the people, for the people.’

Governor Bob Ferguson signs the income tax into law – legal challenge imminent. Despite the state of Seattle’s economy, socialist mayor weighs more business taxes. How No Kings protesters could be spending their time more productively. The Seattle Times has zero self-awareness.

A major victory in the fight to protect girls’ sports and restore sanity. Olympia City Council sacrifices itself on the altar of radical gender ideology. Moderate Democrat gets far-left challenger. Florida Republicans lose two state seats in special election.

Feds launch investigation into Washington state reparations program. Democrats can’t even virtue signal in peace. Kickstarter shuts down fundraiser for book about protecting girls’ sports. California gubernatorial debate cancelled because of hurt feelings.