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John Curley Show

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

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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
9 months ago

Cliff Mass dismisses lawsuit linking Big Oil to rising WA insurance costs as ‘total nonsense’

Cliff Mass dismisses the climate lawsuit against fossil fuel firms on The John Curley Show, calling it total nonsense.
9 months ago

‘A childish view of how money works’: John Curley slams Katie Wilson’s ‘tax the rich’ proposal

John Curley warns that Katie Wilson's proposal may drive wealthy residents away from Seattle, impacting the city's economy.
9 months ago

WA Policy Center warns: Wind and solar can’t meet peak demand, energy shortages loom

A report highlights potential energy shortages in Puget Sound due to reliance on wind and solar during extreme conditions.
9 months ago

Could you pass UW’s 1908 entrance exam? John Curley attempts the history portion

A segment of a 1908 UW entrance exam was circulating around Seattle this week, making some wonder: Could I have passed this exam?
9 months ago

American Spectator editor believes releasing Epstein files will squash conspiracy theories

The release of Epstein files aims to clarify misinformation and address public concerns about the case's many conspiracy theories.
9 months ago

‘Homeless levels will go up’: Curley explains why socialism is a misdiagnosis for what ails Seattle

John Curley broke down the socialist approach to solving Seattle's problems, and raised concerns about the amount of money the city spends on homelessness.
9 months ago

‘Pick a lane and do it’: Seattle Times columnist calls out city’s inability to solve problems

Danny Westneat recently labeled Seattle as a fickle city, oftentimes being outspoken on issues that drag the city down, yet nobody enacts any changes.
9 months ago

‘Stop the worst of the worst’: Chad Magendanz makes case for District 5 Senate seat

Ahead of the election on Tuesday, Chad Magendanz discussed how pivotal the election is for the district regarding the supermajority held by the Democrats.
10 months ago

‘Accountability for the enforcement of our laws’: Seattle city attorney defends High Utilizer Initiative

Seattle City Attorney Anne Davison defended the High Utilizer Initiative.
10 months ago