KIRO Newsradio Legend

Dave Ross

Dave Ross spent 47 years as a host at KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM before departing in December 2024. Dave won the national Edward R. Murrow Award for writing five times since he started at KIRO Newsradio in 1978. Dave left an indelible legacy at KIRO Newsradio that won't soon be forgotten.

Ross: Roger Stone case proves Congress is full of Constitutional wimps

Donald Trump is not just President anymore -- he's a ruler, empowered by a Congress whose members may be very brave on their own, but collectively, are Constitutional wimps.
7 years ago

Ross: Was Andrew Yang’s ‘Freedom Dividend’ actually a good idea?

Was Andrew Yang's idea to give people $1,000 a month actually a potential job creator? Now that he's out of the race, we may never know.
7 years ago

Ross: Bringing back stick shift the best way to end distracted driving

I see only one solution to increasingly more common distracted driving: Bringing the stick shift back into style in all cars.
7 years ago

Ross: Presidential candidates need to go back to basics

I want a presidential candidate who can handle the obvious stuff, and do it without preaching, or scolding, or trolling voters.
7 years ago

Ross: Analyzing Trump’s post-impeachment victory lap

President Trump has gotten a lot of criticism for his behavior Thursday, first at the National Prayer Breakfast, and then at his victory party at the White House.
7 years ago

Ross: Romney impeachment vote rooted in faith, not politics

Mitt Romney was just one vote, but it carries the strong implication that despite support for the President among Christians, God is torn on whether Trump is perfect.
7 years ago

Ross: Trump’s State of the Union had Democrats cornered

Over and over, President Trump cornered the Democrats during his State of the Union address.
7 years ago

Ross: Iowa caucus proves to be messier than ever

A long night at the Iowa caucus has only led to confusion and uncertainty, as candidates continue to vie for support across the nation.
7 years ago

Ross: Some passing observations on the Super Bowl (and commercials)

We'll go back to real life in a moment, but first, I have some observations on the Super Bowl, and this year's commercials.
7 years ago

Ross: Constitution gets murky as impeachment nears end

Given that Senators took an oath to uphold the Constitution during impeachment proceedings, what does it mean if everybody is swearing to uphold their own version?
7 years ago

Ross: US finally doing something about rampant robocalls

Instead of just going after call centers in India, is for the first time, the DOJ is suing the U.S. companies that keep patching robocalls through.
7 years ago

Ross: It’s never been easier to spread disinformation

With modern technology, Russia can simply press a button and we’re terrified of our phones, vaccines, our politicians, and our Twitter feed.
7 years ago

Ross: Defending America’s love of fancy bathrooms

I can hear you Australians and Europeans silently judging America's love of extravagant bathrooms and wondering why? I’ll tell you why.
7 years ago

Ross: Climate change will eventually make us all believers

When it comes to climate change, it's best to look to the words of a wise investor, who once said that when the water reaches the third floor, everyone’s a believer.
7 years ago

Ross: Senate adheres to odd traditions during impeachment

From drinking milk to playing with fidget spinners, Senators are sticking to old traditions during impeachment proceedings in Washington, D.C.
7 years ago

Ross: Trump should want to hand over impeachment evidence

If key impeachment evidence doesn’t make it into the Senate trial, what would an acquittal for President Trump really mean?
7 years ago

Ross: Virginia rally shows we all agree on gun control

Considering the predictions that Monday’s gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia would turn violent, I think we should take a minute to acknowledge that it didn’t.
7 years ago

Ross: Trump lawyers accidentally make case for impeachment

Democrats impeached Trump over a phone call, when the President’s own lawyers found something truly impeachable staring them in the face.
7 years ago

Ross: Impeachment trial already has us down a rabbit hole

It’s Impeachment Eve, and I know I should be eagerly anticipating the coming trial, but instead I’m going down internet rabbit holes.
7 years ago

Ross: Impeachment about more than what Trump deserves

Impeachment can’t just be about what Donald Trump deserves, but what is most likely to keep the nation at peace with itself.
7 years ago

Ross: America needs Jeopardy and Ken Jennings

America needs Jeopardy and Ken Jennings. America needs at least one TV show that will make you a millionaire for getting your facts straight.
7 years ago

Ross: Why your brain doesn’t feel safe around political debates

I talked with Kate Murphy about her book titled 'You’re Not Listening,' and I thought this title captures the number one complaint about political debates.
7 years ago

Ross: Harry and Meghan escaping the Jurassic Park of British royalty

Harry and Meghan, the golden couple of British royalty, are escaping the fairy tale to earn their own way. Good for them.
7 years ago

Ross: Surveillance might be the next arms race

Security cameras are being used more and more to track regular people. They’ve spawned a counter-surveillance movement.
7 years ago