Future 42 Ambassador and Host of the [un]Divided Podcast.
The owner of Piroshky Piroshky Bakery in Seattle says “toxic” policies have left downtown in ruin. Olga Sagan tells Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast that she is now considering a run for public office and wants to inspire other small business owners to speak out.
By Brandi Kruse
So far in 2023, half of all homicide victims in the city of Tacoma have been under the age of 18. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that addressing the cause of rising violence among youth should be a top priority.
By Brandi Kruse
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell left the Republican Party in 2012, but now finds himself frustrated with how Democrats are handling the public safety crisis. He tells Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast that a 2021 law limiting police pursuits “undermines common sense.”
By Brandi Kruse
A few years ago, Andrea Suarez says she hardly ever voted and probably couldn’t have named her city councilmember. Now she runs a citizen-led group called We Heart Seattle and is working to disrupt the homeless industrial complex across North America. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph has become an important voice on issues related to public safety and homelessness, urging lawmakers in Olympia to pass reasonable laws to keep people safe. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
On the steps of the Washington State Capitol, Amber Goldade spoke about losing her daughter. “I have suffered horrendously, and I will suffer until my dying day,” she said, facing news cameras. “She is and always will be a victim of the no-pursuit law.” In January 2022, 12-year-old Immaculee Goldade and her best friend were...
By Brandi Kruse
Instead of allowing public testimony on a proposal to fix the state’s broken police pursuit law, Democrats have opted for a closed-door meeting. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse encouraged leaders to let Washingtonians have their voices heard.
By Brandi Kruse
State Senator Nikki Torres (R-Pasco) says a crash that killed two foster kids could have been prevented had law enforcement been able to pursue the suspected drunk driver. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
We must be united in stopping the flow of fentanyl into our communities. U.S. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels join Brandi Kruse to discuss how the border crisis and pro-criminal policies are making it hard to stop the flow of the deadly drug.
By Brandi Kruse
Starting in May, Amazon will require its workforce to return to the office three days a week. The move could help revitalize downtown Seattle – as long as voters avoid past mistakes. Brandi Kruse explains on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Democrats in Olympia will have a final chance on Thursday to show they are willing to prioritize public safety over political party.
By Brandi Kruse
With a critical cutoff on Friday, some Democrats in Olympia continue to block common sense, bipartisan bills that would help ease our public safety crisis. Brandi Kruse discusses key priorities on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
After the police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, can we avoid police reforms that sacrifice public safety? Steven Strachan, executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, says we must be able to approach the issue thoughtfully. He joined Brandi Kruse on the [un]Divided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Data being used to justify Washington state’s controversial police pursuit restrictions “should be disregarded in its entirety and should not be used to inform legislative decision-making,” concluded an independent review.
By Brandi Kruse