[un]Divided: Fed up with government response, citizen group takes action on homelessness
[un]Divided: Fed up with government response, citizen group takes action on homelessness
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
[un]Divided: South King County mayors urge action on crime crisis
[un]Divided: South King County mayors urge action on crime crisis
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
Democratic lawmakers insult, demean supporters of police pursuit fix
Democratic lawmakers insult, demean supporters of police pursuit fix
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
[un]Divided: Democrats debate police pursuit proposal in private
[un]Divided: Democrats debate police pursuit proposal in private
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
[un]Divided: DUI driver kills two kids in ‘preventable’ crash
[un]Divided: DUI driver kills two kids in ‘preventable’ crash
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
[un]Divided: Border crisis, pursuit law making it harder to stop flow of fentanyl
[un]Divided: Border crisis, pursuit law making it harder to stop flow of fentanyl
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
[un]Divided: Amazon offers Seattle a chance to save itself
[un]Divided: Amazon offers Seattle a chance to save itself
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 have the votes to fix our pursuit law – but do they have the political will?
Democrats have the votes to fix our pursuit law – but do they have the political will?
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
[un]Divided: Time is running out to improve public safety
[un]Divided: Time is running out to improve public safety
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
[un]Divided: Police reform must be done carefully, collaboratively
[un]Divided: Police reform must be done carefully, collaboratively
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
Democratic lawmaker, professor debunk data used to restrict police pursuits
Democratic lawmaker, professor debunk data used to restrict police pursuits
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
[un]Divided: Democrats could delay changes to pursuit law
[un]Divided: Democrats could delay changes to pursuit law
Rather than move forward with a bipartisan proposal to fix the state’s broken police pursuit policy, several Democratic lawmakers have proposed creating a 19-person commission to study the issue until 2024. Brandi Kruse urges action on the [un]Divided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Praise for bipartisan public safety bills
[un]Divided: Praise for bipartisan public safety bills
After passing a bill in 2021 to dramatically limit police pursuits, some Democrats have had a change of heart – joining Republican lawmakers in proposing fixes. Brandi Kruse discusses how the bipartisan bills would improve public safety.
By Brandi Kruse
Urge lawmakers to act on bipartisan pursuit bills
Urge lawmakers to act on bipartisan pursuit bills
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Olympia are proposing common sense changes to the disastrous police pursuit policy passed in 2021. If you value public safety and the rule of law, take a few minutes today to urge legislative leaders to get onboard. This week, a handful of legislators dropped matching bills in the House...
By Brandi Kruse