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John Curley Show

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

‘It’s the dumbest thing’: Curley slams Trump over Qatar jet gift

President Donald Trump's decision to accept a jetliner from Qatar is generating controversy.
1 year ago

Curley: What else does Bill Gates want done with his donated fortune?

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, announced he is donating nearly his entire net worth—approximately $113 billion—to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years.
1 year ago

Misunderstandings with ADHD? Curley breaks down adult ADHD, dyslexia, diagnosis trends

While doctors generally consider ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during childhood, adults still have the chance of being diagnosed with late-onset ADHD.
1 year ago

‘Putting words in his mouth’: John Curley uneasy about AI reviving murder victim’s voice

A road rage hearing in Phoenix has taken an unexpected twist, as a dead victim’s voice was resurrected through the use of artificial intelligence.
1 year ago

‘Nude, not lewd’: Naked mailbox guy defends Denny Blaine Park amid lawsuit

Explore the lawsuit over indecent exposure claims at Denny Blaine Park, a known nude beach.
1 year ago

‘There’s no crisis’: Cliff Mass blasts media, officials for claiming WA ‘drought emergency’

Cliff Mass challenges media and officials over drought emergency claims.
1 year ago

Where is your CO2 tax really going? Policy expert slams state’s ‘ineffective’ spending

Explore how the CO2 tax from your gas bill is spent under the Climate Commitment Act and insights from a policy expert.
1 year ago

Listener calls John Curley a ‘schmuck’ over student loan views, debates topic on-air

A listener called John Curley a "Schmuck" over his recent comments on student loans. So, John invited him on the show.
1 year ago

The council ‘failed to listen’: Hundreds of community members push back against DEI in Ellensburg

The community of Ellensburg is pushing to eliminate DEI funding from their city's comp plan, overflowing a city council meeting with public comments.
1 year ago

‘They’ve been lying, and nobody calls them on it’: Republican Rep. removed from House floor after Parents’ Bill of Rights outburst

The House of Representatives barred Republican lawmaker Jeremie Dufault from the floor for the rest of the legislative session following an outburst Thursday
1 year ago

Is social media ‘splintering’ the Democratic Party? John Curley weighs in

John Curley said that those who share posts online could be over-radicalizing the views of the Democratic party, giving Republicans a leg up.
1 year ago

‘Why should we feel sorry for college students?’: Curley backs May 5 loan restart

Explore John Curley's perspective on the importance of repaying student loans amid new government collection policies.
1 year ago

‘Stock up now’: Gun rights attorney William Kirk blasts Senate gun bill

WashingtonGunLaws.com’s William Kirk discusses the impact of the new Senate gun bill on firearm purchases.
1 year ago

Curley: ‘The White House did violate the law’ deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia

John Curley says the Trump administration broke the law in handling the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case.
1 year ago

WA Rep. rips property tax increase: ‘There’s no truth in what they’re saying’

Rep. Walsh disputes claims on property tax increases amid rising tensions in Washington State’s legislature and activist circles.
1 year ago

John Curley backs RFK Jr.’s SNAP proposal: ‘Stop funding junk food’

RFK Jr. proposes banning junk food purchases with SNAP benefits to improve public health and save money.
2 years ago

Adams County Sheriff accuses state of ‘fearmongering,’ pressuring authorities to ignore federal law amid lawsuit

Adams County sheriff responds to lawsuit, claiming state pressures law enforcement to disregard federal law amid ongoing legal battle.
2 years ago

Seattle’s expanded substance abuse treatment pilot program: Smart investment amid budget struggles?

A new pilot program in Seattle is expanding access to substance abuse treatment, but is this a good investment?
2 years ago

‘Last governor was a wet noodle’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh praises Bob Ferguson’s budget rejection

Not agreeing or aligning with budget proposals from Washington's representatives or its senators, Governor Bob Ferguson rejected both ideas Tuesday.
2 years ago

‘Huge Mistake’: John Curley explains the problems with Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs

President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy April 2, a date being coined as "Liberation Day," with new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners in an effort to dismantle the country's income tax.
2 years ago

‘We’re Driving Off a Cliff’: House Republican sounds alarm over Washington budget proposals

State Rep. Jeremie Dufault warns of dire consequences in Washington's budget under Democratic control.
2 years ago

Second Amendment advocate fires back against controversial gun bill: ‘This is going to cost lives in the long run’

A bill that would require prospective gun buyers to first need a five-year permit from WSP passed the Senate Law & Justice Committee Thursday.
2 years ago

John Curley: Seattle is ‘scaring the golden geese across the I-90 bridge’ with payroll tax

Seattle's payroll tax was expected to generate $406.8 million in revenue, but the actual amount the tax generated was less than anticipated.
2 years ago

‘Sound Transit is a mess’: Constantine’s CEO candidacy to helm department raises eyebrows over pay raise, board ties

The Sound Transit Board Executive Committee revealed outgoing King County Executive Dow Constantine is the agency's "preferred candidate" for CEO.
2 years ago