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John Curley Show

The John Curley Show airs on KIRO Newsradio weekdays 3pm - 7pm.

Curley: Democrats are hurting for cash, so here comes another sequel — this time it’s anti-ICE

KIRO host John Curley compares Democrats' anti-ICE media coverage to Hollywood sequels.
8 months ago

Center Square editor digs into ‘initiative killer’ bill backlash, daycare fraud investigation

Explore the backlash against the initiative killer bill and its ties to daycare fraud during the legislative session.
8 months ago

Sheriff Swank slams law enforcement oversight panel: ‘They don’t understand what’s at stake here’

Sheriff Swank found himself in a firestorm of controversy after stating his opposition to stricter eligibility requirements for becoming a sheriff.
9 months ago

‘Additional burdens placed on top’: Curley blames taxes as survey shows Seattle small businesses struggling

A new survey highlights struggles faced by Seattle small businesses, with taxes being a significant concern for their growth.
9 months ago

‘I’m seething’: WA Policy Center researcher irate over new tax proposals

Explore the implications of Washington's proposed millionaire's tax and its impact on taxpayers in 2026.
9 months ago

‘He wants to keep his job’: Curley criticizes Trump’s recent economic policy decisions

President Trump proposes a 50-year mortgage plan to lower payments, sparking debate on its true motivations and impact.
9 months ago

‘DCYF is a dumpster fire’: WA rep. finds unaccounted funds, but no smoking gun — yet

WA officials probe potential fraud in child care funds amid rising concerns from Minnesota's government programs.
9 months ago

‘Bizarre’: Curley warns Katie Wilson’s office vacancy tax could backfire

Mayor Katie Wilson proposed a solution to Seattle's high office vacancy rate — taxing the empty commercial space to incentivize owners to fill it.
9 months ago

Cliff Mass: National Weather Service ‘not as good as it used to be’

Cliff Mass argues the National Weather Service's forecasts are lacking, sparking debate on social media after a recent windstorm warning.
9 months ago

John Curley returns to KIRO Newsradio with a new face

KIRO host John Curley returned to work Monday after a brief absence last week — this time with a new face.
9 months ago

‘A lot of this is terrific’: KIRO hosts applaud RFK Jr.’s inverted food pyramid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines Wednesday, flipping the old food pyramid upside down and prioritizing meat and dairy products.
9 months ago

‘Raising the price of the healthier stuff’: Curley criticizes WA’s 95% vape, zyn tax

The new tax on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches raises prices, prompting concerns about public health and accessibility.
9 months ago

‘The power of a rumor’: Katie Wilson clarifies there is no policy change on drug arrests

Mayor Katie Wilson addresses backlash over no policy change on drug arrests amidst concerns over public drug use.
9 months ago

‘Illegal and a dumb idea’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh blasts Democrats’ proposed millionaire tax

WA Rep. Jim Walsh discusses the unconstitutional millionaire tax proposal on KIRO Newsradio, voicing concerns for taxpayers.
9 months ago

‘Nobody checks on it’: Curley believes alleged Minnesota day care fraud could happen in WA

KIRO host discusses potential fraud risks in WA following Minnesota's issues with childcare funding and government program schemes.
9 months ago

John Curley shares Holocaust survivor’s powerful story behind ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

Explore Dr. Viktor Frankl's profound lessons on finding purpose in life, as shared by John Curley on KIRO Newsradio.
9 months ago

‘The pie is not fixed, Bob’: Curley dismisses Ferguson’s bid for millionaire income tax

Washington Gov. Ferguson's 9.9% income tax on millionaires faces dismissal amid budget shortfall discussions for 2026.
9 months ago

WA Policy Center: Only 0.5% of CCA funds went to flooding — mostly for planning

Discover how CCA's funding response to historic flooding in Washington raises important questions about resource allocation.
9 months ago

‘The weirdest thing’: Wenatchee swimmer describes finding boys in girls’ locker room

While an initiative is on the ballot in WA aimed at keeping men's and women's athletics separated, a WA high school swimmer revealed her personal experiences.
10 months ago

‘Bad move on his part’: Curley weighs in on Trump’s ‘eulogy’ for Rob Reiner

After the murder of the Hollywood actor and director, Rob Reiner, President Donald Trump posted a eulogy that was highly criticized for his lack of sympathy.
10 months ago

‘The numbers are basically nonsense’: Todd Myers challenges WA’s climate spending claims

WA released an update on its cap-and-trade tax on fossil fuels, which hit an all-time high and could add roughly 56 cents per gallon of gas.
10 months ago

‘Not the hill to die on’: Rep. Walsh faults Teachers Union for opposing transgender sports initiative

An initiative could come before lawmakers in Olympia next year, including a measure that would block transgender girls from competing in girls' sports.
10 months ago

‘You’re not early, you’re 8 months late’: KIRO traffic reporter sounds off on Sound Transit’s timeline

After the unveiling of the Federal Way light rail station, Sound Transit announced the Bellevue-to-Seattle train across I-90 is in its final phase of testing.
10 months ago

Curley questions anti-police protests after Othello Station officer-involved shooting

After an officer-involved shooting in South Seattle that killed a suspect who pointed a gun at officers, anti-police activists began to protest around Seattle.
10 months ago