As bills are pre-filed in Olympia, Brandi Kruse of the [un]Divided Podcast says a few Democrat-backed proposals show misplaced priorities.
A recent expose by The News (Tacoma) Tribune regarding Western State Hospital, the state’s largest mental hospital that is located in Lakewood, is not only perhaps one of the closest examples of the inmates literally running the asylum as you’ll ever get, but it’s also a vivid example of Governor Jay Inslee’s failed leadership on...
In an interview with Brandi Kruse on the [un]Divided Podcast, former gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant reflected on his 2016 campaign against Jay Inslee – calling it an “opportunity lost.” He said the GOP needs to build a bench of leaders “who want to govern and want to listen and learn.”
While details are still murky, here are what issues we can expect to pop up.
Republican Simon Sefzik, who became Washington state’s youngest senator at the age of 22, says the GOP may have to tweak its messaging if it hopes to woo the next generation of voters. He sat down with Brandi Kruse for a lengthy conversation on the [un]Divided Podcast.
Brandi interviews Tacoma News Tribune journalist Sean Robinson in this segment of [un]Divided to discuss further the breaking news that Washington state knowingly hired a career criminal to work with vulnerable patients. As the criminal justice reform movement in Washington state continues to grow, this story is an extreme example of giving a convicted felon...
This article is republished here courtesy of the Building Industry Association of Washington. Over the last 30 years, Washington’s population has grown by 60%; yet we’ve only increased the number of housing units by 33%. The failure to accommodate this growth has created a market so tight in Washington that median home prices have nearly tripled in the last decade to roughly...
In Brandi’s recent segment of [un]Divided, she reflects on gratitude and the things we are grateful for during the holidays, like family, a steady job, and income. But she also acknowledges those who are struggling – crushed under the weight of inflation and high gas prices – in Washington state. Brandi welcomes Barb Houston, Executive...
Although mortgage rates have leapt from 3 percent to 7 percent in a year, the cost of home ownership isn’t going down anytime soon. According to a forecast by Norada Real Estate, the typical Washington home’s value increased by 15.1 percent in the past year. Although next year’s value increases are expected to be much...
An analysis by the Downtown Seattle Association found that the average Seattleite is paying $600 more per year in taxes compared to 2013 – and that’s adjusted for inflation. Jon Scholes with the DSA tells Brandi Kruse on the [un]Divided Podcast that the city has more than enough revenue to meet its needs.
In Tuesday’s Midterm election, undecided voters have the power to usher in a period of much-needed sanity. They can do it by prioritizing balance above political party. At a time when extremes on both sides are pushing bad ideas – balance is the only thing that can truly protect us. Balance requires compromise, consensus, and...
In the latest segment of [un]Divided, Jim Ferrell – the Mayor of Federal Way – discusses his campaign for King County Prosecutor with Brandi. She explains how this is the most important race because the Prosecutor elect will have the opportunity to set the tone for the criminal justice system. Accountability and justice are crucial...
Eminent Domain is a law which gives the government the right to take your property for a public use. They have to provide financial compensation, but it often isn’t enough – and the financial compensation often doesn’t make up for being forced out of your property. We talked to Randy Jones of Port Orchard, Washington about...
If you’re opposed to Governor Jay Inslee’s $1,000 bonus to state workers who get the COVID-19 booster shot, you’re not alone. According to a WA Poll of 875 Washington adults, 57 percent oppose the bonus, while only 27 percent supported it. Only 20 percent of those polled supported a booster mandate. The $1,000 bonus is...