Welcome to the new golden age of Television
From Netflix to Amazon, Hulu, and more, we are now living in a new golden age of TV the likes of which have never been experienced before.9 years ago
The Raiders are like a girlfriend who keeps breaking up with you
Ron may be a 12, but he admires the Oakland Raiders -- even if they are like a girlfriend who keeps breaking up with you, then texting late at night.9 years ago
It’s time for a refresher on how to spot fake news
It's time Americans educate themselves, and their kids, about fake news. We should know how to spot it, and how to work past it.9 years ago
Ron’s shower thoughts: Sports, nostalgia, and jack wagons
Random thoughts Ron Upshaw had in the shower, from vandalizing the Ken Griffey Jr. statue, to sports history, and how to beat "The Big Dark."9 years ago
Asking Amazon to contribute is not the American Way
Groups published a public letter to Amazon to counter the shopping giant's search for HQ2. They want jobs, but they also want to keep their communities.9 years ago
Most people don’t really like other people
Did you prefer the open office work space system? Now there's a new trend in organizing your office called the palette of places. Don't get too comfortable.9 years ago
Don’t judge all pit bulls after brutal UPS attack
The recent attack involving pit bulls is scary and sad. But let's not jump too quick to judging an entire breed for the actions of their guardians.9 years ago
Let’s talk about the growing disparity around Seattle
A recent UW study illustrates how hard it is to get by in parts of Washington, especially places like Seattle where there is a growing disparity.9 years ago
Random thoughts Ron had in the shower today
Sometimes it's OK not to have a "hot take" on the issues of the day. Sometimes it's OK to get lost in your random thoughts in the shower.9 years ago
I guess free speech is only for the president, not Jemele Hill
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill has gotten into some trouble over tweets she has sent out. It has even prompted the president to call for her firing. Really!?9 years ago
Play the game: ‘Which Seattle billionaire would you be?’
Let's play a game. If you had a choice, which Seattle billionaire would you be? Would you be like Bezos? Gates? Perhaps Allen?9 years ago
We’ve all failed at talking about gun violence
I'm not so much "anti-gun" as I am "pro-not-getting-shot." I'm pro living my life without fear. The fact that there seems to be no way to even talk about this issue makes me sad.9 years ago
What’s the value of knowing the Vegas shooter’s motivation?
The quest to find the Las Vegas shooter's motivation continues. But whatever it is, what good will it do after such a tragedy?9 years ago
It’s time for sensible gun owners to speak up
Amid the usual conversation over guns, we need to put a call out to responsible, sensible gun owners to take charge of the narrative.9 years ago
Northwest can no longer afford to reject transportation projects
It seems like we're in a constant state of catch-up in the Pacific Northwest. Because of the way large projects get funded here, when given the chance to fund big projects, we've always chosen to kick the can down the road.9 years ago
Don’t let ‘unity’ confuse the purpose of NFL demonstrations
We are about to hear the word "unity" a lot as NFL protests during the national anthem continue. But what does that word really mean?9 years ago
Seattle and the great bootstrapping myth
Do you deserve to live where you want? KIRO Radio's Ron Upshaw asks as he considers rental assistance programs in Seattle.9 years ago
Has there been a more remarkable rock career than that of Dave Grohl?
He's not technically from Seattle, but it feels like it. Has there ever been a more remarkable career in rock than that of Dave Grohl?9 years ago
Now, more than ever, build time to take care of yourself
I want to encourage you to build good times into your life -- or flow time -- and really take care of yourself. It really does make a difference.9 years ago
At what point do we say that we have a racist president?
From labeling Nazis in as "fine people" to not covering his own heart during the national anthem, President Trump has little room to criticism NFL players.9 years ago
Could Seattle’s Amazon become the next AOL?
Cities are rushing to become Amazon's next headquarters. But one columnist has a warning about tech companies. Remember AOL?9 years ago
When Richard Sherman has a point, it’s worth listening
Love him or leave him, when Richard Sherman has a point, he has a point. His latest comments on injury reports caught my attention.9 years ago
I can’t believe I’m defending a swastika armband
A Nazi was punched out on the streets of Seattle. And now, I can't believe I'm defending a swastika armband. What have we become?9 years ago
