Ron Upshaw
Unwrapping Veteran’s Day, and what it means to us as Americans
How should we think about Veterans Day 2018? With the backdrop of recent midterm elections, "Make America Great Again" hats, and National Anthem protests, the ideas of patriotism and what it means to be "American" have been jumbled as of late.6 years ago
Do yourself a favor and listen to ‘The White Album’
It was 50 years ago this month that The Beatles released their double album masterpiece, The White Album.6 years ago
When will America hit rock bottom on gun addiction?
I'm sad and frustrated. I barely even read past the headline "12 Killed in California Shooting" before I just looked away.6 years ago
Shower Thoughts: Post-election hangover edition
Good job on voting everybody -- your prize is going to be at least several years of total gridlock, name-calling, bitterness, lies, and inefficiency. So we all that that to look forward to, which is nice.6 years ago
There’s more at stake than ever in 2018’s midterm election
It is interesting to me to see how motivated people are to exercise their constitutional right this time, and it feels like there's a lot riding on the midterm elections this year.6 years ago
Why Daylight Saving needs to go
Isn't there one brave senator that can draft the 2019 bill to stop being stupid and end this Daylight Saving fiasco?6 years ago
Time to ditch the mercy rule and teach kids how to lose
There's a controversy afoot in youth hockey after the 8-year-old Jr. Rangers beat the Jr. Hawks 41-0.6 years ago
Shower Thoughts, Halloween Edition: Should you wear a costume to work?
For this special Halloween edition of Shower Thoughts, we figure out how appropriate it is to wear a costume at work, the one candy you should never give out, and the advantages of leaving Facebook.6 years ago
The evils of Halloween candy
One of the biggest things I wish I could change about my life is my relationship with sugar. It’s a battle every day.6 years ago
Changing my Seahawks prediction
Obviously a lot can happen in the next nine weeks, but I think it's time to dust off your discount bin Richard Sherman jersey and get back on the Seahawks bandwagon.6 years ago
SDOT’s Incident Response Team will only get stuck in Seattle traffic
KIRO Radio's Ron Upshaw has two questions about the Seattle Department of Transportation's new Incident Response Team.6 years ago
Shower Thoughts: Surprise, I didn’t win the Mega Millions jackpot
I didn't win the Mega Millions, my boyhood team is in the World Series, and the Hawks are back off of their bye week. Let's talk shower thoughts.6 years ago
London, Paris can figure out homelessness, so why not Seattle?
Neither London nor Paris politicians stand by handwringing while people just pop a tent on any sidewalk or in any park.6 years ago
A trip to Europe taught us one, important lesson about people
After a whirlwind trip to Europe, the kindness with which we were treated at every turn led to one, simple conclusion about human nature.6 years ago
Choosing between two evils to save health care
If I need to choose the best, worst option on health care, I'm pulling for a disruption.6 years ago
Shower Thoughts: I never imagined Sears would go bankrupt
In this week's edition of Ron Upshaw's Shower Thoughts, Ron mulls the Seahawks' trip to London, the inescapable onset of cold weather, and the downfall of one of the nation's most prominent department stores.6 years ago
Ron Upshaw: Google played fast and loose with our information again
Whether or not you signed up for it, you probably have Google Plus account, and following yet another hack, it's time we start holding companies like Google accountable.6 years ago
Winter is coming, but it can be better this year
Winter is coming. While it's not as dramatic as the plot twists on Game of Thrones, we've definitely turned a corner after one of the best summers in recent memory.6 years ago
Ron Upshaw: The Jay-Z and Beyoncé Seattle concert left me wanting
Beyoncé and Jay Z are no doubt the current it couple in popular culture. I enjoyed their show, but found it overwrought and lacking momentum.6 years ago
Why you shouldn’t get too excited about flying cars just yet
A lot of folks are excited to hear that self-flying cars are just a few years away. But let's pause for a minute. Do we really want what we are wishing for?6 years ago
Shout-out to my neighbor who is even more passive-aggressive than me
Holy cow, did you feel it dip into the 50s last night? No Bueno. That’s the first random thought that swam through my head in this week’s edition of Shower Thoughts.6 years ago
Paul Allen teaching us to get busy living
Paul Allen was optimistic that his doctors could help him get a good result again with his cancer. I hope so. I'm thankful that he reminds us all to get busy living.6 years ago
Christine Blasey Ford’s accusation deserves a full investigation
Isn't it reasonable to have an independent party like the FBI do a thorough investigation without artificial deadlines? We only have one shot to get this right.6 years ago