unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Unpacking the latest on budget talks in Olympia and the Democratic infighting over new taxes.

Headlines suggest doom and gloom as Trump announces sweeping tariffs – should we be worried? Maine sees federal funding halted over radical gender ideology, but what about Washington? Democratic leader in Olympia promises there “will be” new taxes. ICE raid at local roofing company. Florida floats six sales tax holidays.

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Vandalizing Teslas is a really bad 2028 strategy. Is it possible to separate DOGE from politics? Hundreds of millions spent on worthless government survey.

Governor Bob Ferguson says he won’t sign a wealth tax, but dodges questions about others. Disturbing scene in Olympia seems like something out of Communist China. Effort to protect girls’ sports dealt major blow. House Judiciary Committee eyes Washington's sanctuary policies.

On this April Fools’ Day, everything coming out of Olympia seems like one big prank. Democrats reject amendment for sales tax holiday so they can keep paying for “junk drawer” services. The Seattle Times keeps leaving out key details – is it intentional? Idaho looks to ban truck nuts and boy boobies.

Washington’s tech sector should have found its backbone a long, long time ago. Democratic senator’s brazen lies about the budget will leave you stunned. Republican senator explains why he supports gas tax increase. Mom of 2-year-old killed by fentanyl says the chair of the House Public Safety Committee seems clueless. President Trump says he’s “not joking” about a third term.

From gun control to raising the gas tax, here is everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.

A months-long battle will result in the media having less access to politicians in Olympia – and they only have themselves to blame. Committee hearing on boys in girls’ sports will make you cheer on the apocalypse. As he leaves office, Dow Constantine shows why he’s unfit to be in charge of anything. While Washington pushes the largest package of tax increases in its history, Florida lawmakers push that state's largest tax cut ever.

Seven years ago, Brandi warned Seattle that its anti-business taxes would devastate the economy. Former Sheriff Dave Reichert on Timothy Pauley case. Democrats say it should bring you ‘joy’ to pay taxes! Would Attorney General Nick Brown really sue over THAT?? Congress debates defunding NPR.

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Apparently, it's really hard to give money back to the government. Does DOGE need to improve its bedside manner? $2B given to Stacey Abrams-connected NGO withdrawn. Media leans into conjecture about what DOGE means for future federal hiring.

Failed politician handed $650K/year job to lead failing agency – what could go wrong? Democrats find yet another tax they want to hike. Meanwhile, they want you to pay to give immigrants hockey lessons. Building industry blasts I-2066 ruling as “rigged” and “corrupt.” What’s next in the fight to protect natural gas? Republicans are just as guilty of blind obedience as Democrats.

Democrats, judges are undermining the will of voters at every turn. Lawmaker known for soft-on-crime policies personally informed mass murderer of his release while victims were left in the dark. Washingtonians face massive property tax increases as Democrats release a plan to close the budget deficit. President Donald Trump really does not like the painting of him in Colorado.

From new tax proposals to another parental rights debate, here's everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week.

The Washington State Senate has moved quickly to hear a bill upending parental rights. Threats ramp up against schools trying to protect girls’ spaces. Meet the mean moms of Newcastle, Washington. Oregon governor claims Portland is “back on track.”

An Olympia teacher who groomed and sexually abused a student will avoid prison time. All but one candidate drops out of consideration in bizarre journey to fill a local city council seat. Dictator Jay Inslee has something to say about Trump. Seattle mayor gives soft encouragement to domestic terrorists targeting Teslas.

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Cutting government waste was perfectly fine when Obama did it. Seattle Times claims DOGE stole $5,000 from elderly man, gets corrected on X. Federal workers say Trump and Elon are to blame for their mental health issues.

Democrats want you scared, desperate, and obedient. For a lawyer, Gov. Bob Ferguson can’t read very well. Changes to the rent control bill will not make it any less bad. Middle school girls were forced to change in front of boys. Conservatives dominate new media, for obvious reasons.

A man granted clemency by Gov. Jay Inslee gets arrested with enough fentanyl to kill thousands – how Democrats used him to push soft-on-crime bills. State legislators hold scripted town halls. INRIX CEO on decision to move company’s headquarters. Starbucks baristas may be the most entitled workers in America. Debate over El Salvador deportation flight.

From a heated parental rights debate to Gov. Bob Ferguson taking emergency power reform into his own hands. Here's everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia.

At 2:30 in the morning, Democrats in Washington state upended the parental rights initiative. Some of the worst criminal justice bills are dead for the session. Gov. Jay Inslee quietly agreed to release killer on his way out of office. Seattle Times gushes over state thwarting deportations.