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: Why I don’t want to be called ‘white’ anymore

Another tragedy and another white supremacist manifesto. I've had enough violence in the name of whiteness. I don't want to be known as "white" anymore.
8 years ago

Ross: New Zealand shooter’s racist agenda looked to divide us

A manifesto from a New Zealand shooter that killed 49 people is hoping the outrage over what he did will fire up the U.S. gun debate in a way that irreversibly fractures our politics.
8 years ago

Ross: If Microsoft ever collapses, pirates will save us all

What would happen if Microsoft were to suddenly collapse? Odds are, pirates would swoop in to save the day.
8 years ago

Ross: Democrats should not be afraid of Fox News

The Democratic National Committee will not let Fox News air its presidential debates. I say, the Democrats should embrace Fox News for all its debates.
8 years ago

Ross: How to safely criticize Israel – just quote Israeli media

As Congress grapples with how to safely criticize Israel, I thought I’d look at what Israel’s media is saying about it’s own country.
8 years ago

Ross: Don’t buy into daylight saving time manipulation

Welcome back to daylight saving time, everybody. The government’s way of making sure all of us experience jet lag whether we fly or not. It’s hard enough getting drivers to pay attention to the road as it is, without adding sleep deprivation.
8 years ago

Ross: It’s not easy being green (an updated version)

Dave Ross composes an updated version of the classic song "It's not easy being green." After all, these days, it's not easy being green for the planet.
8 years ago

Ross: Hey Mr. Kelly, R you kidding me with this excuse?

This R. Kelly story is about as far from my world as a story can get. But I have some observations. In short, sorry Kelly, any way you look at it, this is all on you.
8 years ago

Ross: That time when President Trump set a good example

I hear it said all the time that President Trump sets a terrible example. But I’ll bet even his critics would appreciate the example he set in 2017 when he kept his word and paid back Michael Cohen.
8 years ago

Ross: International tax evasion is a bridge too far

The latest athlete suspended after testing positive for banned substances is Geir Helgemo, who plays Contact Bridge. But that's not the only problem he faces.
8 years ago

Warning: Don’t get caught in the IRS rabbit hole while doing taxes

Dave Ross realized that simplifying taxes is like trying to control greenhouse gases. It’s too late. We are past the tipping point for runaway tax code warming.
8 years ago

Ross: The whole world in their hands (and a finger on the button)

We've witnessed this scene before -- two men in a room with flags and potted plants posing for photos while negotiating. Is there is a better way to make sure no one presses their big red button?
8 years ago

Ross: Can we believe Michael Cohen after he cried ‘wolf’?

Can anyone believe an admitted liar like Michael Cohen? It's like the story about the boy who cried wolf. Thing is, sometimes that boy told the truth. What were the consequences?
8 years ago

Ross: Who are these gun grabbers in disguise?

The gun debate always brings up talk of "gun grabbing." But who are the gun grabbers? We should find out with the first significant firearm bills proposed in 26 years.
8 years ago

Ross: How much green is too much green for a new deal?

Senate Republicans are eager to force a vote on the Green New Deal, hoping to out Socialists. But perhaps they should have a vote on a bill of their own to counter the Green New Deal.
8 years ago

Ross: Living the dream, and the lesson, after the Oscars

It was a strange sensation watching the Oscars this year. I wonder if there is a theme among the movies being honored, and any lessons winners can take home.
8 years ago

Jussie Smollett story hoax distracts from true hate crimes

The undoing of Jussie Smollett is complete, but that doesn't mean we should doubt every story about a hate crime.
8 years ago

Ross: Washington Post didn’t act alone, social media helped

Attorneys for Nicholas Sandmann are now suing the Washington Post for defamation. But were there other actors just as guilty as The Post for spreading a misleading video?
8 years ago

Ross: What could go wrong on a freeway with no speed limits?

A California state senator wants to have freeway lanes with no speed limits, like the German Autobahn. He argues it would lessen congestion and make traffic better.
8 years ago

Ross: A Republican jumps in to challenge President Trump

Bill Weld, a Republican, has stepped up to challenge President Trump. He wants to fight socialism of the Democrats, but will first have to face Republicans suffering from Stockholm Syndrome.
8 years ago

Ross: Hey politicians, off with your shoes!

A little light reading through some proposed Congressional bills reveals some very interesting points about the controversial "wall," and how political leaders may be forced to travel like the rest of us.
8 years ago

Ross: The line between criticizing Israel and antisemitism

Where is the line between criticizing a government, or policies, and antisemitism? One politician recently learned. And if it sounds confusing, that's because it is.
8 years ago

Ross: A Valentine’s Day poem for my valentine

Roses are red, and violets not quite. But that’s not their fault, so I guess it’s all right. I am writing this card, but not sure I should send it, before I come up with a way to defend it.
8 years ago

Ross: Why not just say the magic words to fund the wall?

We need political pundits to collude and say a few magic words that will get the president to finally accept a funding package, even if it includes a slice for his border wall.
8 years ago