Crusader for common sense

Dave Ross

Mass shooters seem to be angry people who don’t care if they die, armed with very powerful we...
Dave Ross

This mass shooting pattern might be the most disturbing

We all look for patterns in deadly shootings. Something that might help us predict them.
11 years ago
How do we distinguish Robert Dear Jr. from other Christians who would never dream of doing such thi...
Dave Ross

Do we identify the Planned Parenthood shooter as a ‘radical Christian’?

We now know that Robert Dear, Jr., the man who attacked that Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, is a Christian. At least said he is a Christian.
11 years ago
The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted Google a patent for a pedestrian detection an...
Dave Ross

Seattle’s passive-aggressive pedestrians can’t be trusted around self-driving cars

Combining Google's self-driving vehicles with Seattle's passive-aggressive attitudes could spell trouble.
11 years ago
The reason Black Friday seemed less violent this year may be because people have finally figured ou...
Dave Ross

Blame technology on a less frantic Black Friday

With so many alternatives to shopping in stores, Black Friday didn't seem like Black Friday this year.
11 years ago
Researchers have found Chimpanzees and Orangutans have mid-life crises similar to humans. How they ...
Dave Ross

Dave Ross: The mid-life crisis is real, not limited to humans

Maybe it's better to cut yourself a bit of slack, or lower your aspirations.
11 years ago
A Northwest sunset is one reason to be grateful. Studies show that gratitude actually improves phys...
Dave Ross

The importance of being grateful

Being grateful isn't just good on Thanksgiving. Studies show that gratitude actually improves physical health.
11 years ago
Linda Gromko says that, for some children, “pausing puberty” is the best early interven...
Eric Mandel

Dave Ross gets (extremely honest) answers to all his transgender questions

What do you do when you're unsure which pronoun to use? What age is ideal for a sex change? How does somebody know at 12 years old if they are born to the wrong body?
11 years ago
There was a change in tone as President Obama stood next to President Hollande of France at the Whi...
Dave Ross

The secret to exterminating ISIS revealed

Former Naval Intelligence officer Malcolm Nance says he knows how to defeat the terrorist organization.
11 years ago
Donald Trump seems to be confused as to what he saw on the news after the attacks on the World Trad...
Dave Ross

Trump’s perception of 9/11 skewed by geography

Donald Trump is standing by his story about what he saw on Sept. 11, 2001.
11 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross believes Donald Trump has mixed up Jersey City with Palestine, after c...
Dave Ross

Donald Trump has mixed up Jersey City with Palestine

Politifact gave Donald Trump a "Pants on Fire" rating for this comment about the attacks on the World Trade Center.
11 years ago
The Mayor of Dallas not only defends Islam, but admits he’s more afraid of young white men wa...
Dave Ross

Mayor defends Islam, announces fear of young white men

Texas is among the states planning to fight any resettlement of Syrian refugees. But one man is taking a stand.
11 years ago
Indian Muslims shout slogans during a protest against ISIS, an Islamic State group, and the Nov. 13...
Dave Ross

Dave predicts another Middle East war, more angry jihadists

It looks like we're going to be committing American soldiers to yet another war.
11 years ago
Tax Foundation Policy Analyst Jared Walczak says the main thing holding Washington back is the B&am...
Dave Ross

Just how out-of-control are taxes in Washington state?

Washington state actually comes in 12th overall for the best tax climate — right behind Oregon and Texas.
11 years ago
It’s true, ISIS fighters could end up with your picture on TV. But so can a Chihuahua in a tu...
Dave Ross

ISIS fighters seeking fame should remember even Chihuahuas get on TV

Members of ISIS have to be over the moon that so many of our politicians see them as a force that could threaten Western Civilization.
11 years ago
More than 30 American governors want to keep Syrian refugees out of their states. The President sco...
Dave Ross

History proves it is normal for Americans to be leery of refugees

Is it un-American to want to turn away Syrian refugees? Our forefathers might say "no."
11 years ago
"Why, if you’re a hacker, are you going after the Bremerton Housing Authority?" (AP)...
Dave Ross

Former hacker: Anonymous’ efforts to sabotage ISIS might do more harm than good

Anonymous has declared cyber war on ISIS, vowing to hunt the terrorists down. But can they really?
11 years ago
Spy technology that Edward Snowden revealed is now useless when it comes to spying on the people we...
Dave Ross

Dave Ross: It might be time to give the FBI the tools it needs

The bad guys who hate Western Civilization so much sure do love our social media technology.
11 years ago
If a President Trump decided to use information from the IRS, his Deportation Force would know exac...
Dave Ross

TV station may have answer for Trump’s deportation plans

This could be the answer Donald Trump's been searching for.
11 years ago
Donald Trump told Mika Brzezinsky that if he is elected President, there would be a deportation for...
Dave Ross

Ross: May the deportation force be with you, Trump

On MSNBC Mika Brzezinsky was determined to get Donald Trump to spell out exactly how he'd deport 11 million undocumented immigrants as President.
11 years ago
Donald Trump talks to supporters after the Republican presidential debate at the Milwaukee Theatre ...
Dave Ross

Donald Trump foreshadows deportation plan during Republican debate

During last night's Republican debate, Donald Trump finally unveiled his specific plan for deporting millions of immigrant.
11 years ago
Students cheer while listening to members of the black student protest group Concerned Student 1950...
Dave Ross

Dave Ross: University president’s resignation all too familiar

I remember in April of 1969, right before I started my freshman year at Cornell, a group of black protesters took over the student union, in response to a cross burning the previous day.
11 years ago
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as guest host during the monologue on “...
Dave Ross

Donald Trump proves the joke is on supporters during SNL skit

On Saturday, Donald Trump parodied himself in the Oval Office on "Saturday Night Live."
11 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross spent much of his time in the Roosevelt Room during his visit to the W...
Kelsey Mallahan

Being able to experience West Wing ‘seems criminal’

There's a respect for the walls of the West Wing and the history they hold.
11 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross was among five journalist invited to interview President Barack Obama ...
Richard D. Oxley

Dave Ross interviews President Obama about the Affordable Care Act

Dave Ross interviewed President Barack Obama in the Oval Office about the Affordable Care Act, but got in a few extra questions - including some advice for the Seattle Seahawks.
11 years ago

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