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You’ve heard him for the past 14 years as a KVI voice on The Commute with Carlson and now Phil Vandervort takes over as the host of KVI’s Morning Ride. Join Phil and his producer, Zach Wildfang, every weekday morning from 6-9, to bring you the day’s first insight into the top local and political stories that impact your life, your town and your wallet so we can Make Washington Livable Again. The Morning Ride is fast-paced, filled with guest interviews from local leaders and politicians along with nationally respected voices like economist, Steve Moore, to give you unique insight that you won’t hear anywhere else.
Phil Vandervort is a life-long Puget Sound resident. Born in Tacoma and living in Seattle since 1994, Phil has worked in Seattle talk radio since 1997 at Seattle’s biggest stations and with Seattle’s most well-known talk show hosts like John Carlson and the dearly departed, Dori Monson and John Clayton. Phil and his wife have been married for 26 years and have a 17-year-old son. Off the air, Phil’s interests include finding new bands and music, playing bass guitar, going to local concerts (has he told you about The Sheepdogs?), staying healthy with exercise that’s easy on the knees--especially snow skiing--and grilling meat.
Phil Vandervort is a life-long Puget Sound resident. Born in Tacoma and living in Seattle since 1994, Phil has worked in Seattle talk radio since 1997 at Seattle’s biggest stations and with Seattle’s most well-known talk show hosts like John Carlson and the dearly departed, Dori Monson and John Clayton. Phil and his wife have been married for 26 years and have a 17-year-old son. Off the air, Phil’s interests include finding new bands and music, playing bass guitar, going to local concerts (has he told you about The Sheepdogs?), staying healthy with exercise that’s easy on the knees--especially snow skiing--and grilling meat.
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To close out the week, The Morning ride welcomes on the CEO of Heritage Distilling Co. to discuss the current business climate in the Puget Sound forcing them to close their tasting rooms Lars Larson joins the show for an extended appearance and Steve Moore shares his thoughts on how to reopen the government. PLUS: Former Pierce County prosecutor Mark Lindquist shares details about a case involving a Seattle School teacher who punched a student in the face, Girmay Zahilay wants to work with everyone except anyone he disagrees with and A commercial that aired during an ALCS game might have major trade implications between the US and Canada.
Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride - Phil and Zach continue to wallow in the Mariners defeat in the ALCS with songs about tears. KVI's Lone Star correspondent joins the show to discuss the Dallas Police Chief's decision to continue not cooperating with ICE. More aggressive and destructive behavior toward LGW signature gathers, this time trans activists followed someone to their home to commit violent acts. PLUS: A Los Angeles teacher threatens ICE agents with firearms, an infamous rapist is now living 1 block from a Federal Way elementary school and Seattle mayoral candidate who wants to make Seattle less affordable, can't afford the city herself.
On this episode of The Morning Ride Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle joins us to shar her experiences talking with downtown Seattle business owners., Todd Meyers also talks with Phil about the possibility of rolling power blackouts here in Washington State. Phil also interviews a Tacoma mayoral candidate and asks him what the root cause of a Fred Meyer store closure is. PLUS: Gas is cheaper than it has been in years... everywhere but Washington, The mystery of the Louvre heist continues and Kent restaurant owners are held accountable, why aren't other food venders?
Today on The Morning Ride, Phil interviews Mayor Cassie Franklin of Everett who is running for reelection against Scott Murphy who was on the previous episode. Phil also talks to State Senator Nikki Torres about gerrymandering and political violence. PLUS: New details on the Louvre heist, a student lies about a teachers comments getting her suspended and of course, the devastation that is life as a Mariners fan.
Back from the weekend, Phil dives into the best of the worst to come out of the No Kings protests on Saturday (so many inflatable costumes, so few coherent thoughts), Lars weighs in on the weekend protests from his perspective near Portland. Phil talks with Everett Mayoral candidate Scott Murphy about many of the issues facing his city including surges in the homeless population. PLUS: an EBT scam plaguing Seattle, a massive heist at the Louvre in Paris, and Don't miss the play of the day and find out who won the weekend!
A star studded episode of The Morning Ride as phil is joined by WAGOP Chair Rep. Jim Walsh, US Congressman Michael Baumgartner AND the champagne of economists™ Steve Moore. PLUS: Audio from the VA AG debate following Jay Jone's leaked texts, A repeat felon kills a young woman in Parkland, and Raw meat is sitting out in a driveway before it makes it to that taco stand you see on your drive home.
The Morning Ride for a Throwback Thursday - Phil takes on left wing critics of the Trump administration taking out narco boats on their way to the US as well as plays audio from a takeover of airport PA systems across North America. PLUS: Zohran Mamdani goes on Fox News and is as slimy as ever, More violence against Let's Go Washington Signature gatherers, and a surprising outcome in a Skagit County self defense case.
Do you want to pay more in taxes? If you answered with an enthusiastic "NO!", then this is the Morning Ride episode for you. Phil talks to the campaign manager for Keep Edmonds Affordable as she explains the proposal to raise property taxes in edmonds to solve their budget crisis. Phil also delves into all the municipalities who plan on raising sales tax including Seattle. PLUS: Phil also speaks with State Senator Curtis King about the failing Paid Family Medical Leave program in Washington state.
The Morning Ride Returns after a restful Columbus Day! Phil speaks with guest Paula Lamas who has had the privilege of meeting and interviewing the Nobel Peace Prize winner who praised President Trump in her acceptance of the award as well as with Kris Johnson of the Association of Washington Business who highlights the current challenges facing Washington manufacturers. PLUS: How about those Mariners!, Hostages are finally released from Gaza and Governor Ferguson appoints another one of his friends to a major position in Washington state.
The Morning Ride ushers in a sports filled weekend talking about unpermitted food vendors all around the Puget Sound and especially around the stadiums; a local restaurant owner joins the show to share how letting these vendors slide hurts customers and legal businesses alike. Phil also brings you the highlights of the Virginia Gubernatorial race - Spoiler, the Democrat does not want to answer any Jay Jones questions. PLUS: Sound Transit might be raising your property taxes, Patty Murray doesn't seem to know how government works, and Lars shares a shocking event poster from Portland ANTIFA.
Throwback Thursday on The Morning Ride - Phil talks to a Let's Go Washington signature gatherer who has been repeatedly harassed over the 2 initiatives headed towards making their way on the ballot, Audio of a debate taking place in the halls of congress over the government shutdown and more coverage of the ongoing issues with unpermitted food vendors. PLUS: Dolly Lives!, King County executive candidates seem to make good on Phil's prediction that the East side will be ripped off by Sound Transit yet again, and a former KVI voice returns home.
The Morning Ride was at a Let's Go Washington press conference to hear the latest on the surge of politically motivated attacks on signature gatherers - Phil brings you the latest stories on that as well as talks to Attorney Jackson Maynard about the recent lawsuit filed against the states Department of Ecology regarding their lack of transparency on carbon emission stats. Phil also interviews State Rep. and State Senate candidate, Michelle Caldier. PLUS: Cal Raleigh hit a home run to a man who was probably more prepared than Cal even was, and the Democrats have no issue defending the violent messages sent by Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones.
The saga in the Virginia AG race continues as more details emerge from past messages sent by Democrat candidate, Jay Jones. A lunatic breaks into the state capital, tips over everything in sight and sets flags ablaze. PLUS: Phil interviews a Republican state senate candidate from the 5th LD, and Phil is corrected by a listener on a 3 under 30 trivia question.
The Morning Ride returns as the government shutdown spills over into a new week. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell fumbles big time in his latest debate with Katie Wilson, A Plus Sized Portland protester has to be hauled off on a flatbed cart after resisting arrest and exceptional bravery was shown in Tumwater on Saturday as a 16 year old girl spoke out against men in women's sports. PLUS Phil and Zach investigate the question of the century; would AI make a better mayoral candidate than Bruce Harrell or Katie Wilson?
Join The Morning Ride on a Friday as Phil talks to Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood about the ongoing targeted attacks on signature gatherers as well as about an event coming up this weekend in Tumwater. Steve Moore also joins the show to give an update on the economy amidst the government shutdown. PLUS: A Tukwila Build-A-Bear store would not build a Charlie Kirk bear, King county kept the public out of the grand opening of a homeless shelter and find out who won the week.
A double dose of Democrats on this throwback Thursday edition of The Morning ride as state representative Mari Leavitt joins the show to discuss the challenges facing small business as well as the surge of political violence. Also joining the show is Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia to talk about the county's budget deficit projections and how to balance it without cutting funding to the Sheriff's department. PLUS: Speaker Mike Johnson corrects George Stephanopoulos, Treasure is found of the Florida coast and Zohran Mamdani claims he is not a communist.
The government may be shut down but The Morning Ride is fully funded and bringing you the latest from both Washington's. Phil talks to KOMO 4 reporter Jeremy Harris about Thurston County's plan to strip funding for public safety amidst a budget crisis. Sec. Pete Hegseth has blunt words for the nations top military brass, we talk to local veterans to get their response. PLUS: Kshama Sawant's husband finds himself arrested over the assault of a 22 year old girl at a Rep. Adam Smith event.
Portland continues to deny chaos in the city, how accurate are those claims made by city leaders? Here at home, Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington joins The Morning Ride to share the latest about 27 different reported incidents of intimidation or blatant assault against signature gathers for proposed initiatives. PLUS: Tomorrow (10/1/2025), new laws affect businesses offering services; State Representative Ed Orcutt joins the show to explain exactly what business will be affected and why Democrats are going after them.
After a busy weekend of news, The Morning Ride returns with the latest on the National Guard activation in Portland; Phil has Lars Larson on to translate Oregonese as terms like 'dialogue officer' make their debut. PLUS: Who won the weekend?, is Gen Z unhireable?, and hear the unthinkable story of an off duty firefighter who got shot in DC over a cell phone - he survives but only with the help of his fire station as 911 failed to pick up the phone.
On today's episode of The Morning Ride, Sen. Maria Cantwell has programming advice for KOMO 4, a university in Arizona claims naming a street after Charlie Kirk would cost them too much money in changes to their address, Katie Wilson backs out of a debate against Mayor Bruce Harrel, and Democrats are asking you to stop driving for a week in the name of the environment. PLUS: Steve Moore joins the show to share his take on the economy, Trump's new tariffs threats and more.
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