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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.

Why should Europeans get to hug their newborns more than we do?

Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday makes it official - both candidates are now on record in support of paid leave for parents who stay home to care for a newborn.
10 years ago

WSU is about to get an immigration wall of its own

James Allsup, Washington College Republican Federation chair and WSU College Republican president says WSU will build an immigration wall of its own.
10 years ago

No surprise here if presidential candidates are incubating alien life forms

At this rate, Dave Ross wouldn't be surprised if both presidential candidates are incubating alien life forms. Even the full release of their medical records will not be enough.
10 years ago

Dave Ross goes inside the Seahawks locker room

In the Seahawks locker room, the big question was about the decision to link arms during the national anthem. Richard Sherman says that came out of a team meeting with Dr. Harry Edwards, who inspired the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics and who wrote “The Revolt of the Black Athlete.” “Gestures mean nothing […]
10 years ago

Clinton’s cover is blown, while Trump remains under cover

While news media is distracted by Hillary Clinton briefly taking ill, news about Donald Trump's taxes has gone mostly unnoticed.
10 years ago

At least one aspect of gun violence is being tackled

As the debate over gun violence rages on, one advocacy group led by gun shop owners is tackling suicide.
10 years ago

Should Donald Trump get bonus points for Iraq hindsight?

Trump claims he always had insight into international issues and cites old articles about Iraq as proof. But is this really insight, or something else?
10 years ago

Donald Trump drops a hint for how he’d defeat ISIS

While Hillary Clinton promises to keep ground troops out of Syria, Donald Trump says he would send troops in to take the oil fields from ISIS.
10 years ago

Let’s just blame Putin for Hillary Clinton’s coughing fit

Dave Ross wouldn't be surprised if Vladimir Putin took responsibility for Hillary Clinton's coughing attack by hacking her antihistamine.
10 years ago

Is it ethical or irresponsible to perform a head transplant?

Is it OK for surgeons to perform a head transplant, even with the person's consent? KIRO Radio's Dave Ross isn't sure.
10 years ago

Proof that poets are subsidizing all the rocket scientists

Graduate students earning their degrees in the humanities have dropped off significantly. Is that because their parents want them to be able to pay back their loans?
10 years ago

We live in a time where destroying our enemies is more important than facts

There are now several fact-checking websites that will publicly shame politicians who fudge the facts. But does that make any difference?
10 years ago

Even the High Priestess of Trumpism now feels betrayed

There are many people who now feel betrayed by Donald Trump's angry immigration speech in Arizona, following his surprise visit to Mexico.
10 years ago

Trump’s deportation priorities aren’t new, just louder

Google “deportation priorities” and you will find the list of current Homeland Security deportation priorities. They are no different than what Trump wants.
10 years ago

Inner cities in the US nothing compared to Syria, but still incredibly violent

Inner cities in the United States aren't close to being as dangerous as war torn countries, but KIRO Radio's Dave Ross points out they are becoming more violent.
10 years ago

Must we fight over the National Anthem?

The social pressure to stand during the National Anthem could be self-defeating. That's why Dave Ross says we should let Colin Kaepernick be.
10 years ago

Finally a teachable moment during useless game of ‘bigot pong’

While the two presidential nominees go back and forth in a game of bigot pong, an important discussion was held on CSPAN.
10 years ago

What would be on Trump’s American religion test?

Hillary Clinton went after her rival Donald Trump and his idea to ban people from the United States based on their religion. How would that work?
10 years ago

Donald Trump created the most stressful job in America

Based on the number of tangents Donald Trump goes on, being his teleprompter has got to be one of the most stressful jobs in the country.
10 years ago

After Trump’s doozy of a speech, bad guys might want to pack up

People shouldn't be too surprised if Donald Trump gives Hillary Clinton some trouble, after his speech in Austin, Texas and investigation by the Associated Press.
10 years ago

An ‘October Surprise’ could be hidden within Clinton’s emails

When more than 14,000 emails are released, KIRO Radio's Dave Ross has no doubt that people will spend hours digging through the October Surprise.
10 years ago

Would Donald Trump deport illegal immigrants or not?

Donald Trump told Hispanic leaders that he had a plan to legalize millions of undocumented immigrants, but he made no mention of a "deportation force."
10 years ago

Mexico may be off the hook for paying for Trump’s wall

Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters that the wall between the U.S. and Mexico would be built. However, he made no mention of who would pay.
10 years ago

Is student debt the Green Party’s ticket to the White House?

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could be in trouble if enough people with student debt listen to what the Green Party ticket has to say.
10 years ago