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Canary In A Coal Mine

by Ari Hoffman

Seattle is the Canary in a Coal Mine for bad ideas in America. Join host Ari Hoffman (Columnist and Seattle Correspondent for the Post Millennial and frequent guest on Fox News and Newsmax) as we discuss Seattle's failed policies and how they are being duplicated in cities across the country. Maybe you can be the Canary that saves your city.Videos of the show can be found on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

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  1. The Canary is Flying the Coop- New Show premiering Monday April 26th!

    Good news fans. You will now get 3 hours of content every weekday from 3-6 pm on 570 KVI and KVI.com. The Ari Hoffman Show premieres Monday April 26th! Plus the podcasts will be streamed across platforms and hopefully video will be coming soon!

  2. CanaryCast- Interview with Dan O'Donell Radio Host on 1130 WISN

    Everyone was so busy talking about conspiracy theories regarding voter fraud, they missed the opportunity to disucc the legitimate claims. Dan O'Donnell, Wisconsin talk radio host swings by to discuss what he found plus his state legislature overturning the Governor's mandatory mask mandates....

  3. Gamers shall inherit the Earth- CanaryS2E37

    Stock market went for a ride today, I'll explain why so you don't have to pretend you understand Biden calls for a federal fleet of cars with net zero emissions, but the technology doesn't exist The US Government is funding "pay for slay" and a new survey is out that says Seattlites are tired of...

  4. Can We Have One Day of Good News? Please? Canary S2E36

    A mob attacks a Tacoma police cruiser and while trying to extricate himself, the officer hits two of the people in the crowd. So of course Antifa decides this is a great excuse to vandalize the city WA Gov Jay Inslee gets passed over for a role in the Biden Administration in favor of one of his…

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  5. Thank you for your service, here is a parking garage to sleep in

    Following the Biden inuaguration, National Guard troops were kicked out of the Capitol and sent to sleep in congressional parking garages The left is trying to bury the riots in Seattle and Portland Strange audio from a Biden Presser and California wants to tell Biden how to run the country If…

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  6. The Pipeline To Nowhere

    60,000 Jobs were just killed by Biden and apparently COVID isnt a big deal anymore because we have bigger things to worry about like how we are so racist Meanwhile rioters from an organization that according to our President doesn't exist and is just "an idea" attack downtown Seattle and…

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  7. When Cities Ally with Warlords

    Newly released text messages reveal that Seattle officials including Mayor Jenny Durkan's office were coordinating with the 'warlord' in the 'autonomous zone' Seattle lunatics block freeways on MLK day. Tracy Baker Jr., a local law enforcement officer was killed. Please help his family...

  8. BLM Takes MLK Out of MLK Day -Canary S2E31

    BLM has sent a curriculum out to public schools across the country which will train your children in socialism, marxism, communism, discrimination, racism, anti Semitism and a dose of sex education all courtesy of the activists at BLM Also CNN apparently doesn't want me doing Newsmax interviews...

  9. BLM Anarchist Extremist arrested in connection with Capitol Riot. Were there more?

    A BLM anarchist extremist leader was arrested in connection with the riot at the Capitol. The mdia is trying to change the narrative to deflect from this revelation and that there might have been more. Who is John Sullivan? We get into it on tonight's episode For the video verion, check out the...

  10. Can 't we all just get along? Canary S2E30

    The latest Canary episode is live tonight! Covid, George Floyd, the Capitol, were all chances at unity and they were politicized for partisan gain If you prefer the video of this episode you can find it on the Canary In A Coal Mine Youtube channel and the AriHoffmanOfficial Facebook and Instagram...

  11. The Purge- Canary S2E29

    The latest Canary episode is live tonight! The social media purge has begun (we are still here for now) and yet so many people who supported violence and riots still have accounts. Defunding the police has received it's report card and it is a big fat "F" Seattle doubled the 2019 murder rate in...

  12. Movie Review of Wonder Woman 1984

    Life is too serious and far too crazy so I decided to take a break from the insanity and review the new Wonder Woman 1984 movie with my younger brother. Completely politics free and guaranteed to entertain. We used to do this regularly and then got tied up with work, life, kids, so this was a…

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  13. The Reality of "Peaceful Protests' Canary S2E28

    The country is still reeling from the attack on the Capitol but the massive double standard when it comes to 'peaceful protests' could not be clearer. My analysis on that and why Republicans lost the Georgia Senate election plus a fun montage of all the media and politician hypocrisy I cut…

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  14. Consistency is Key- My reaction to what happened in DC today

    My reaction to what happened in DC today. Riots are riots, violence is violence and it should be condemned no matter who does it

  15. The 2021 Pivot- Canary Mid Season Premiere

    Latest Canary Episode is now live! It's a new year, so I catch you up on what you missed over the break and give you my predictions for whats in store for 2021. Will anything change? What will be the big issues for the year? Will it just be "second verse, same as the first?" If you prefer the…

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  16. Replacing Heroes With Villians

    The Boston Red Sox decided to honor a BLM activist in a spot reserved for military veterans. That activist was recently arrested for assaulting an 80 year old woman Breanna Morello, MLB expert and conservative commentator drops by to share her thoughts on the subject, plus we discuss the…

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  17. CanaryCast- Interview with SPD Officer Christopher Young

    Officer Christopher Young wrote an Op-Ed for the New York Post called "A cop debunks four core myths of the #DefundPolice movement" We have him on to discuss If you prefer the video of this episode, you can find it on the Canary In a Coal Mine Youtube Channel and the AriHoffmanOfficial Instagram...

  18. Canary Special- Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

    Special episode of Canary In A Coal Mine: I am here to settle the argument that comes up every single year around this time: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? You will get to hear my take plus I have gathered experts including Jimmy Fallon, Former President Barak Obama but most importantly, John...

  19. Like a Freight Train- Canary S2E25

    A freight train carrying crud oil derailed in Washington causing a massive fire and spill. The FBI is onsite. Is there a connection between the derailment and a Justice Department terrorism investigation into anarchists who have spent the year trying to derail trains? The Department of Emergency...

  20. Take out the trash- Canary S2E24

    It's take out the trash week when tons of stories are dumped on the media by politicians hoping you wont look at any of it...but thats what you have me for :-) I break down a ton of National news and then we discuss a Maxist activist who claimed to be homeless who tried to stop the cleanup of Cal...

  21. The Fall of "Chaz Part Deux"

    The latest Canary episode is live tonight! CHAZ part deux has fallen. I was on the ground and bring you the updates on all the insanity Today in Salem Oregon, Anti lockdown protesters establish 'patriot autonomy zone' saying "If Antifa can do it, so can we!" If you prefer the video version you…

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  22. CanaryCast- Evaluating Inslee's Climate Budget Proposals with Todd Myers

    Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center joins me to evaluate the Governor's budget proposals for addressing climate change. Spoiler alert: They won't work and will cost you money

  23. When hypocrisy is the norm- Canary S2E23

    Special brand new Canary episode for your weekend! CHAZ part deux has arrived! Seattle council president blames COVID for exponentially growing crime and says 400 year of racism needs to be corrected in Seattle. News flash: Seattle was founded in 1865 Another of our esteemed council members…

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  24. The Grand Re-Opening Canary S2E22

    The latest Canary Episode is live tonight! Governor Jay Inslee has shut down your business or job but is planning on giving millions of dollars of the money you paid in taxes to fringe activist groups and non citizens to fight "systemic racism" Goups are defying the governor's orders and...

  25. Canary Special- My Undercover Trip to Portland's Autonomous Zone

    Special Canary Episode is live tonight! After being a frequent "guest" in Seattle's CHAZ/CHOP I decided to go check out the competition in Portland. It is worse in almost every possible way If you prefer the video version you can find it on my Youtube Channel, Instagram and Facebook pages...

  26. 9 Month Anniversary of "2 weeks to flatten the curve" Canary S2E21

    Latest Canary Episode is live tonight! Governor Inslee extends Covid restrictions with no science and data to back them up and no concern about how many businesses will close. Restaurant owner Fernando Neuenschwander joins me to discuss the impacts on business and the lessons he learned from...

  27. What's Worse Than Durkan? Canary S2E20

    Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that she will not be seeking a 2nd term in office. This means we will be flooded with the worst possible replacements from the farthest reaches of the socialist left of Seattle. While none of the names being floated as candidates are worth voting for, one of...

  28. CanaryCast- Interview with Mike Solan President of SPOG about his new podcast and more

    Mike Solan, friend of the show and President of the Seattle Police Officers Guild stops by to talk to us about his new podcast "Hold The Line" and to update us on what's going on inside the police department and on the streets of Seattle. If you prefer the video verison of this episode you can…

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  29. Do As I Say, Not As I Do- Canary S2E19

    Why are the 'homeless' in every Seattle park? Mayor Jenny ordered it Democrat officials continue to violate their own lockdowns as Los Angelinos are placed under another stay at home order. Where is the millions of dollars BLM Inc raised going? Plus I review Daredevil and Punisher since I am...

  30. Canary Special- One Year Since 60 Minutes Came to Seattle

    One year ago today, 60 Minutes aired a piece about Seattle's homeless but blamed everything on housing affordability and ignored all evidence of substance abuse and mental health. One year later and what does the city look like. In this episode I give you a behind the scenes look of how the…

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  31. Who Didn't See That Coming? Canary S2E18

    The latest Canary episode is live! You may have missed a lot over the holiday weekend, including: Seattle wants to replace police with social workers, yet one of them was tragically murdered by one of their homeless clients. Plus the organization she worked for advocates for defunding SPD so they...

  32. Canary In A Coal Mine Pre Thanksgiving Special

    Every single time I say I am taking a break for a few days the world goes nuts. An international panel on anti Semitism has recruited some of the biggest anti Semites in the country including Rashida Talib to be part of the program. Seattle City Council defunds SPD another 20% on the same day...

  33. The Pawshank Redemption- Canary Fall Finale

    King County, WA won't prosecute criminals or rioters but they will prosecute a Tabby Cat. No joke this is happening. The cat's attorney Jeffrey Possinger stops by to discuss Speaking of criminals, King County has also decided no more judges for sentencing. Cases will be heard by "community...

  34. Here We Go Again- Canary S2E15

    I warned you last week that restrictions were coming again and they are just as hypocritical as the first batch. A CNN anchor makes some pretty outrageous claims drawing criticism from the Israeli government and the election continues. Is there fraud? Is there enough to make up thousands of…

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  35. Rules for Thee and Not For Me- Canary S2E13

    What comes as news to no one, very few people like the Seattle City Council according to a new poll but does it matter? The latest with the election results. DC Mayor violates her own lockdown orders and claims going to a Biden celebration was "essential" A 21 year old BLM activist allegedly...

  36. It ain't over until... a lot of other stuff happens- Canary S2E13

    Georgia might be ripe for legal voter fraud for the Senate run off. Is there voter fraud? If there is will it be enough to change the results? Either way I break it down for you. Another shooting in Seattle but the media isn't covering it, I tell you why. King County, Washington voted to take…

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  37. "I will defend to the death your right to make an ass of yourself" Canary S2E12

    “I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an ass of yourself.” ― Oscar Wilde The "QuAnon" labelling has finally been removed from my social media, but this isn't the first time I've been censored. I discuss how the 1st Amendment needs to be evenly applied If you...

  38. CanaryCast- Tired of the election? Lets talk about baseball instead

    In Case You Missed It: If you are like me you are tired of watching the news. Listen to my interview with Breanna Morello, baseball enthusiast and political commentator, as we discuss how the Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio tried to stop last week's sale of the New York Mets and how a fanbase...

  39. Canary Special- Post Election Insanity

    I know all you needed was another hot take about the election so I made sure to give it to you including some analysis of the local elections. If you prefer the video version of this episode, check out Canary In A Coal Mine on Youtube!

  40. CanaryCast- Interview with Attorney D Angus Lee about Gov Inslee closing freeways for rioters

    In case you missed it: My interview with D Angus Lee who discovered that Governor Jay Inslee instructed Washington State Patrol to shut down freeways for protesters in violation of his own lockdown orders. This is who Washington just elected to another term

  41. CanaryCast- Interview with Jed Darland of Kirkland White House

    In case you missed it: My interview with Jed Darland aka MAGA flowers who was so tired of people stealing his yard signs he planted a MAGA garden and started a PAC called Kirkland White House

  42. One Day More- Canary Pre Election Special

    This all ends tomorrow...or does it? My interview with D Angus Lee, the lawyer who discovered Governor Jay Inslee ordered Washington State Patrol to close highways for rioters. I interview a man who was fed up with his yard signs being stolen, so he planted a garden with a political message. NYC...

  43. CanaryCast- Interview with Judge Dave Larson, candidate for WA Supreme Court

    In Case You Missed It: My interview with Judge Dave Larson who is running for Washington State Supreme Court

  44. Canary Special- You're kids are racists...because they play video games.

    Censorship and indoctrination by big tech continues, this time the target is your kids... while playing video games. Pete Pischke, the "Happy Warrior" from Youtube and fellow writer from The Post Millennial joins me to discuss his latest expose about the video game industry and their attempt to...

  45. Canary Special- WA Gubernatorial Candidate Chief Loren Culp

    Canary Special- WA Gubernatorial candidate Chief Loren Culp stopped by to talk about the revelation in my article for the Post Millennial that his opponent Jay Inslee instructed the Washington State Patrol and Vancouver Police Department to close a highway for a BLM mass protest event, violating...

  46. Doubling Down On Stupid- Canary S2E11

    The latest Canary episode is live tonight! What's the solution to a crime spike? Don't arrest people anymore! At least that's by Seattle City Council logic standards. Governor Jay Inslee had highways shut down for mass protests and violated his own Stay Home Stay Healthy order. I interview Judge...

  47. CanaryCast- Interview with Eric J Brown candidate for Washington State Legislature

    In case you missed it: my interview with Eric J Brown, candidate for Washington State Legislature

  48. What's The End Game? Canary S2E10

    Had enough of the debates? The latest Canary episode is live! Facebook censored my page and plenty of others and labelled us as members of QAnon. Is it time for big tech to be held responsible? I interview Eric J Brown, Candidate for State Senate A Seattle City Council Member has a plan to fund...

  49. Chickens Are Coming Home To Roost- S2E9

    In this episode, a Democrat Lawmaker's stepson is arrested for attempting to kill SPD officers, Lawsuits are proceeding against Seattle, and SPD officers are quitting in record numbers. All that plus I get accused of being a member of Qanon and more! If you prefer the video only version check out...

  50. Canary Special- Finding Dori Monson

    Local talk show host Dori Monson on KIRO Radio was pulled off the air 2 weeks ago for a tweet he put out during the VP debate which some called "transphobic" Dori's fans are trying to get him back on the air. In this episode I interview Matt Gilbert who is running the online campaign to get Dori...

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Seattle is the Canary in a Coal Mine for bad ideas in America. Join host Ari Hoffman (Columnist and Seattle Correspondent for the Post Millennial and frequent guest on Fox News and Newsmax) as we discuss Seattle's failed policies and how they are being duplicated in cities across the country. Maybe you can be the Canary that saves your city.Videos of the show can be found on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

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How many episodes does Canary In A Coal Mine have?

Canary In A Coal Mine has 145 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 25, 2021.

What is Canary In A Coal Mine about?

Seattle is the Canary in a Coal Mine for bad ideas in America. Join host Ari Hoffman (Columnist and Seattle Correspondent for the Post Millennial and frequent guest on Fox News and Newsmax) as we discuss Seattle's failed policies and how they are being duplicated in cities across the country. Maybe...

How often does Canary In A Coal Mine release new episodes?

Canary In A Coal Mine publishes a few times a week, based on its 145 episodes since January 2020.

Who hosts Canary In A Coal Mine?

Canary In A Coal Mine is created and hosted by Ari Hoffman.
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