unDivided with Brandi Kruse
Government
Political commentary for the anti-fringe. New episodes every Monday-Thursday.
Location:
United States
Description:
Political commentary for the anti-fringe. New episodes every Monday-Thursday.
Language:
English
Episodes
279: When public testimony turns problematic (11.30.23)
11/30/2023
Antisemties (and more) are taking over public commentary. A final plea for justice in Wendi Traynor case. Florida bill would allow counties to count ballots by hand. Are Americans engaged in “doom spending?” Elon Musk tells off advertisers.
Duration:01:16:21
278: Concentrated power (11.29.23)
11/29/2023
Data shows the state’s highest court is bought and paid for. More exclusive reporting on pre-sentencing arguments in the Joshua Ellis case. Anti-initiative activists get creative. Immense backlash against national sportswriter could be our ticket to sanity.
Duration:01:15:40
277: Leave her blindfolded (11.28.23)
11/28/2023
In a misguided effort toward ‘equity,’ Washington state is sending our criminal justice system backward. Seattle police criticized for hands-off approach to tree lighting protest. ‘unBelievable’ continuation of ‘grade inflation.’
Duration:01:15:51
276: Disrupting democracy (11.27.23)
11/27/2023
Another predictable effort to interfere in the democratic process. Why do politicians cling to policy they know isn’t working? ‘unBelievable’ school announcement. The debate that never was and will never be.
Duration:01:20:24
275: Panic! Mode (11.22.23)
11/22/2023
Democrats respond to news that voters may have a chance to rid Washington of its costly carbon tax. When crimes of poverty hurt those in poverty, what side will the party in power take? Seattle Economic Development Office makes ‘unBelievable’ oversight in promoting downtown. Florida’s idea of freedom is getting a little weird.
Duration:00:57:15
274: 418,399 (11.21.23)
11/21/2023
From overtaxation to an ‘unBelievable’ lack of transparency, one-party rule is starting to wear on Washington. Vindication for our friend Jonathan Choe – and a blow to the latest effort from activists to silence dissent. New details on DeSantis-Newsom debate. A shockingly sane response to student walkout.
Duration:01:04:31
273: Something to celebrate (11.20.23)
11/20/2023
The 2024 election cycle is about to get a lot more exciting (and expensive). Early poll looks promising for Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert, but timing is suspicious. California to teach kids “media literacy” – what could possibly go wrong? Libertarian wins in Argentina.
Duration:01:06:20
272: They lied, duh (11.16.23)
11/16/2023
We always suspected the government misrepresented what SB 5599 would do, but now there’s no denying it. Activism starting early. Seattle-area ranked worst for Christmas shopping. Pink hands out banned books in Florida.
Duration:01:06:30
271: NSFW, but safe for kids? (11.15.23)
11/15/2023
Local school will have you seriously considering homeschooling. Nikki Haley backtracks on ‘unBelievable’ comments about social media use. USPS leaves 85 ballots languishing, fueling election doubters. ‘The problem isn’t inflation, it’s prices!’
Duration:00:59:35
270: Thunderstruck (11.14.23)
11/14/2023
Alums of a local school are fighting to keep its mascot – with help from a local tribe. The new chair of the Washington State GOP reflects on election hits and misses. Change up in race for governor. Newsom defends “cleaning house.”
Duration:01:20:03
269: Farewell, flip-flopper (11.13.23)
11/13/2023
Mixed emotions as election results come into focus. Inslee dodges interview on missed climate goals. ‘unBelievable’ apology from yet another school leader. California takes a page out of Seattle’s MLB playbook – but at least they were honest about it.
Duration:01:16:19
268: Blame game (11.9.23)
11/9/2023
Were threats against elections offices a page out of the Jussie Smollett playbook? Superintendent issues ‘unBelievable’ apology to parents. Race-baiting at its worst. Senator floats proposal to improve Holocaust teaching in schools.
Duration:01:12:58
267: Hold your horses! (11.8.23)
11/8/2023
Is Seattle ready to put insanity in the rearview? America’s wokest school district doubles down in the wrong direction. ‘unBelievable’ deflection from attorney general’s office. Bipartisan censure of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Duration:00:58:14
266: Time will tell (11.7.23)
11/7/2023
On Election Day, calls for change after years of performative politics. Behold the worst campaign ad of the cycle. Some Congressional Democrats finally find their voice. ‘unBelievable’ race-based hiring.
Duration:01:14:23
265: Obstruction or incompetence? (11.6.23)
11/6/2023
State impedes investigation into drug smuggling at juvenile detention center. Pro-Israel protesters gather to combat hate on UW campus. Another ‘unBelievable’ campaign mailer. Newsom takes a page out of Inslee’s gas price gaslighting.
Duration:01:01:29
264: Cause and effect (11.2.23)
11/2/2023
Seattle is self-imploding – will voters try to save it? “unBelievable” efforts to stifle media coverage of Hamas sympathizers. Sound Transit to enforce fares …. sort of. Florida recruiting police officers from all 50 states.
Duration:01:05:32
263: 1,000,000 reasons for change (11.1.23)
11/1/2023
The undeniable power of private citizens. State law leaves a gray area for school protests. ‘unBelievable’ vilification of Seattle’s city attorney. Yesterday’s conspiracy is today’s headline news.
Duration:01:20:52
262: No fear of fearmongers (10.31.23)
10/31/2023
Standing up to fear mongering has ever been more fun. Brandi and Nicole show off their Halloween costumes. Protesters removed from school property for holding “save women’s sports” signs. Not your normal trick-or-treaters.
Duration:00:56:59
261: 'Not who I am' (10.30.23)
10/30/2023
A local sheriff fights back against fear mongering. Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird joins us to discuss Brandi’s criticism of his remarks about vote splitting. Why voters should be wary about approving new money for affordable housing. Jayapal compares Israel to Russia.
Duration:01:29:38
260: That’s not how this works (10.26.23)
10/26/2023
Filing for office first doesn’t entitle you to run unopposed. More waste in homeless program aimed at helping youth. Jonathan Choe points out “unBelievable” hypocrisy of pro-Palestine protesters. A surprise guest stops by.
Duration:01:02:26