Jacob Rummel
The Rundown: Cal Anderson Park sweep (or lack thereof)
Cal Anderson Park transformed into an unsanctioned homeless encampment in recent months, and the city planned to clear it this week.3 years ago
Elvis convinced people to take Polio vaccine, could a famous Washingtonian do the same for COVID?
The first doses of a COVID vaccine rolled out in Washington. The question now is whether enough people are willing to get the injection when it's available.3 years ago
The KIRO Rundown: US media seems to have a negativity problem
A working paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests U.S. media is more negative in reporting on COVID than other English speaking media.3 years ago
The KIRO Rundown: Who will replace Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan?
We've only just learned this week that Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan won't be seeking a second term. But it's never too early for irresponsible speculation!3 years ago
The KIRO Rundown: Everybody but John Curley thinks John Curley sounds like George Clooney
This week's rundown may be not the "biggest" story, but it's a fun one. The general consensus at KIRO Radio is that John Curley sounds like George Clooney.3 years ago
The KIRO Rundown: How to feel about Inslee’s new app
Gov. Inslee held a press conference to start this week off where he announced a new app you can download to assist in contact tracing.3 years ago
The Rundown: Return of the lockdown
Gov. Inslee announced new restrictions in response to increasing COVID-19 cases, including bans on indoor dining and caps on occupancy for retail.3 years ago
KIRO Radio hosts discuss their Thanksgiving plans amid a pandemic
We're two weeks from Thanksgiving, but plans are already being made and difficult conversations are being had.3 years ago
The Rundown: The election that won’t end
Last episode I said that I was hoping we'd have an actual winner to declare. It seems we have one, but it still doesn't feel like closure.4 years ago
The KIRO rundown: UW professor offers theory as to why polls were so wrong
While we wait for votes to continue being tallied in the presidential election, here are the latest reactions from KIRO Radio hosts.4 years ago
The KIRO Rundown: Should we pay people to stay sober?
We pay people to do things they wouldn't otherwise. Why not apply the same strategy to convince people to stop using substances they're addicted to?4 years ago
The KIRO Rundown: Law enforcement gears up for Election Night
After a several month stretch of what felt like non-stop protests, local law enforcement agencies are drawing up plans for how to respond to whatever happens on Election Day.4 years ago
The Rundown: Who gets the vaccine first?
When the coronavirus becomes available in Washington state, who should get it first? KIRO Radio hosts weigh in.4 years ago
Is it racist to not like women’s basketball?
The day after that column was published, Rapinoe's girlfriend Sue Bird won the WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm.4 years ago
Who will listen to the voters that approved $30 car tabs?
Initiative 976, maybe better known as the $30 car tabs measure, was struck down today by the Washington Supreme Court.4 years ago
Should Washington state change its name?
George Washington owned slaves. Is that enough of a reason to change the name of our state?4 years ago
KIRO Radio Rundown: Trump tests positive
President Trump tested positive for the coronavirus right after we uploaded last Thursday's episode. That means we've got a backlog of four days worth of takes from KIRO hosts to go over in this one.4 years ago
Vancouver gets Seth Rogan, we get a robot that can’t pronounce ‘Tukwila’
There are voice commands on Sound Transit's light rail rides, but they're not performed by a local celebrity and they mispronounce Tukwila.6 years ago
I listened to a song by every artist at Upstream Music Fest
There are a lot of artists featured at the Upstream music festival this weekend -- many obscure. I embarked on a mission to listen to every singe one before the festival. This is what I found.6 years ago
Former state AG calls labor group’s proposed Amazon lawsuit ‘ludicrous’
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in on Working Washington's request that Amazon be sued by the state over it's Seattle head tax actions.6 years ago
Jason Rantz and Todd Herman select their GiveBIG charities
KTTH hosts Jason Rantz and Todd Herman are encouraging listeners and readers to donate to non-profit organizations they hand-picked for GiveBIG 2018.6 years ago
Teen pen maker in Lake Stevens gets into dream college
John Cramer Jr. set out to pay for college by selling his hand-crafted pens, and now he's at least one step closer to that goal.6 years ago
Patriot Prayer group wants to ‘flip’ May Day protests
Multiple conservative free speech groups are planning a counter-protest to mitigate the damage they expect to see caused by anarchist and far-left groups during May Day.6 years ago
